Sun, May 12 2013 - No Excuses Hike: Sunday Afternoon at Yellow River Park (View Original Event Details) Trip Leader(s): Phyllis Melton, Joyce T. Participants: Joyce T., Lyle, Debbie S., jennifer F, Mark F, Cristina Tejeda, Laurene, Liz, Stan, Sheila M., Jovette, Phyllis Melton, Gillian

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It's always a special treat to welcome new folks into the AOC by taking them on their very first hike.  Phyllis and I had the pleasure of leading two first-timers on our special Mother's Day No-Excuses hike at Yellow River Park.  Jennifer F. (Mark F.'s wife) and Cristina (a good friend of Laurene's) joined us on the trails yesterday and seemed to have a great time enjoying the fresh air and companionship at this beautiful Gwinnett park.

We kept a moderate pace (a bit faster than the leisurely stroll I anticipated) and saw many beautiful sights alone the way . . . the Yellow River, full and flowing, blossoming mountain laurels, numerous families enjoying Mother's Day picnics, a turtle sunning itself on a river log,  . . .  why, even the poison ivy growing lushly up the trees was reason for a pause and a picture!  

I hope everyone's Mother's Day was as fulfilling as ours.