Familiarity develops on the same walk in the same setting each morning for a week. On the Mesabi Trail portion of the Trezona Trail a flow occurs through the trailhead as vehicles, walkers, runners, bikers, and some pets arrive. Knowing what to expect provides comfort from the routine.
Arrive at the same time. Park in the same spot. Greet familiar people. Check the progress being made in the restoration of the historic train depot. Take to the trail either clockwise or counterclockwise. Note the feel and look of the morning weather conditions.
What thoughts do you bring on the outing to mull over and maybe share with someone along the way. After all the five monarch caterpillars feeding on swamp milkweed leaves in the garden earlier in the morning provided a memorable start to the day. And the Virginia creeper vines are climbing over a lot of the trailside vegetation. Question: Is that a concern? Noticing a gray tree frog sitting quietly on a leave is surprising.
