Networks

Introduction

My friend and I have been walking to get exercise, and I joined the Group after she did. Like to meet new people and see new places.

What is your favorite thing to do in the outdoors? (keep it rated PG, your mother might read this)

I love the smell of a campfire and sitting around it with friends. I also love going on hikes with naturalists and learning all about wildflowers, birds, butterflies, etc. There is always something new to see and learn.

Where are you from? (if you've lived lots of places, list them)

I am a true Cincinnati West Sider (Delhi) -- I get lost in most any other part of town, but I am trying to learn new places!

What do you do for a living?

RETIRED! Now I have to do all those chores I said I never had time to do or take a hike. Guess which I choose!

What is your favorite place to hike in the Cincinnati / Tri-State area?

Shawnee Lookout has lots of lovely river overlooks. Farbach-Warner has lots of wildlife considering how small a park it is -- I walk with a Walk Club there once a week.

What is your craziest hiking memory (or "have you ever been chased by a bear")

I was actually running alone for the first time on a Winton Woods trail through tall grass/bushes, when it suddenly veered left. I nearly plunged right over the trail edge into the deep end of the Lake! (P.S. I can't swim very well!)

What Rita Rusche is saying about this Meetup Group

Lots of different levels of walks to places I would never have know about otherwise. It is more fun to walk with a group and everyone is very friendly.