Staycation - Day 5

I got an early start today - both because it was predicted to be a hotter day than earlier in the week and because the forecast called for possible rain in the afternoon (actually did not rain until evening).  I decided to try Walnut Woods Metro Park because it looked like it was close to Three Creeks, so it should be easy to find.  Well, I did find the Buckeye Area of the park, but the trail there was all in fields and meadows.  The map showed that the trail in the other part of the park, the Tall Pines Area, went through some forested area, so I got back in the car to drive to that part of the park.  If you are unfamiliar with the Central Ohio Metro Parks, it might be good to mention here that many of the parks have multiple sections which are reached by different entrances - so going to the Tall Pines Area meant leaving the park and driving around to the other entrance. 

However, I missed a turn.  Once I realized I had missed the turn, I started looking for somewhere to turn around.  Before I found a turn around place, I saw a sign that said, "Slate Run Metro Park 4 miles -->"  The benefit of not having a plan is that plans are easily changed.  I decided to go to Slate Run instead.  I had originally wanted to go to Slate Run, but it looked too far on the map -- but 4 miles --> did not seem to be too far. 

I'm glad that I changed my plans.  Slate Run has a covered bridge that you can walk to on a very easy trail.  It also has a Living Historical Farm.  There was a school group at the farm -- 1st graders I would guess by the size of them -- but I managed to avoid getting in their way and still got a good look at all the farm buildings and animals. 

On the way home, I had to stop for gas and decided that, as it was lunch time, I should also get something to eat.  Long John Silver's was good, but far too many calories even with the walk earlier. 

Tomorrow, I will get to see some cousins, so I am looking forward to a good weekend, too.