The group walked the southern hiking loop that led to the memorial bench for Frank Lupton a WLP organizer and outdoor educator who passed away in 2021.
The group made the traditional pause at the bench for a photo and recited Frank’s unforgettable phrase; “The sun is shining. The birds are singing. It’s a great day to be alive.” A great motto to apply to the WLP theme this year, “Walk More, Stress Less”.
As the group continued on the far end of the walking trail they searched for and found the large eagle’s nest that has returned to the large cottonwood tree beyond the trail. No eaglets were seen but a large adult eagle was seen flying nearby.
On June 18 the WLP group walk was scheduled to be at Colville Park in Red Wing. Story and photo in next week’s Graphic.
On June 25th the WLP walkers will meet at Ohuta Park at the new pavilion at 6:30 and walk to the marina and out along the breakwater of the outer harbor and back to Ohuta Park.
All Lake City residents are invited to the walk with the group at 6:30 on Wednesday June 25.
To find out more about Walking Lake Pepin check out the WLP webpage at walkinglakepepin.com or the Walking Lake Pepin Facebook page and follow the WLP group in the Lake City Graphic.