Sturtevant Falls

The first time that I hiked Black Star Canyon [up to 4 now] was with 30+ other hikers. It was unequivocally wonderful. The beginning was tamed and steady simply because we're on a fire road. Then we hit the creek... like ants, we crawled forward. Over rocks and boulders, we, as individuals, choose our own path yet still following in the footsteps [pheromones] of our sisters and brothers [ants]. I describe Black Star Canyon to newcomers as a "choose your own adventure" kind of hike. No matter what path you choose to get over those boulders, our destination is the same [righteous].

The group that organized that particular hike is called "DooYuWanna Hike" [Facebook link]. A good friend, Stephen C. introduced me and several other friends [including Dan] to the group. They do more than just plan hikes, they organize days to [learn] kayak, archery, camping, wilderness survival, fundraise for charity, and much more.

Apparently Dan loves hiking so much that he went without me! The nerve of that sexy mother-[shut your mouth!] What? I'm only talking about Dan [we can dig it!]. He's a complicated man and no one understands him but his woman [position[s] available, ladies]. So Dan went hiking at Sturtevant Falls [nobodyhikesinla.com link] with Doyoowanna Hike and two close friends [July 2011]. Sadly, I did not partake in the cooling waters of Sturtevant Falls nor did I feel the burn of "Cardiac Hill" for the steep ascent out.

Dan came out of that hike unscathed and from his own words, he felt fine, it was the other hikers that slowed him down! Literally carry someone [you know who you are, Khanh] on his strong, burly back because they were too slow for him. Wish I was there... with Dan, doing what he loves, hiking.

Proof!