San Bernadino

HIKE A WETLAND WILDLIFE REFUGE
Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a 4 mile hike in an area of wetlands, ponds & wildlife in the San Bernardino NWR east of Douglas. This includes an optional tour of the nearby historic John Slaughter Ranch complex. Bring water, lunch, a hat, maybe binos but no dogs. Back mid-afternoon. Meet Feb 8 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool. $5 ranch admission, and gas donation is appreciated. For more details contact Alice at 818-636-7389 or klarkea@gmail.com.

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BACKTRACK - Council Rocks

Twenty three Mule Teamers met at Council rocks with Charlie One Horse who gifted everyone with a special talk.  Charlie informed the group about the significance of Council Rocks to the Native Americans who passed through and those who sheltered in the Dragoons.  He delighted the group with a brief  interpretation of the petroglyphs.  Charlie offered the Muleteam samples of Native American food harvested from the surrounding area and then topped off his presentation with treating us to a song sung of honor and gratitude.  Many thanks to Charlie One Horse for sharing his voice, song and knowledge!
Nineteen hikers continued on through the wash to the rock grotto where they were led along a foot path that was a bit challenging, but worth traversing due to the unique views that the casual visitor would not normally see unless they were brave enough to venture into Apache territory with the Invincible Muleteam! -Carol

I took this B&W group photo (click to enlarge), but many other photos from the talk & hike (including a couple by Jan) are at muleteam.shutterfly.com. Always download a photo from the shutterfly page for best enlargement.

CALENDAR

Feb 15 - Florida Canyon in the Santa Rita mountains with Steve Sklarow
Feb 22 - Boston Mill on the San Pedro River with Ken
Feb 29 - Clark Spring/John Cooper trails in the Huachucas with John W
Mar 7 - 'Patio Peak' in the Mule Mountains with Brad
Mar 14 - ??
Mar 21 - Annual San Pedro River hike & picnic with Doug
Mar 28 - ??
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Thanks for hiking with me,

Larry

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