We were burning up the trails last night at Island Recreation Area! 
Okay, it wasn’t actually us that were doing the burning. The park was having a controlled burn not too far from the riding areas. Got to get rid of those invasive species and stimulate that soil!! About 99% of the trail was open so it wasn’t that big of a nuisance. There was one detour that put us on pavement for about 50 yards near the railroad crossing. It must be opening day of the riding season because I forgot my helmet, gloves, and spare tube. Luckily I didn’t fall or get a flat. Overall, the trail was in great shape; fast and furious! Mark was a bit under the weather and coughing up some sweet hair balls but was a trooper in getting out there.
Okay, it wasn’t actually us that were doing the burning. The park was having a controlled burn not too far from the riding areas. Got to get rid of those invasive species and stimulate that soil!! About 99% of the trail was open so it wasn’t that big of a nuisance. There was one detour that put us on pavement for about 50 yards near the railroad crossing. It must be opening day of the riding season because I forgot my helmet, gloves, and spare tube. Luckily I didn’t fall or get a flat. Overall, the trail was in great shape; fast and furious! Mark was a bit under the weather and coughing up some sweet hair balls but was a trooper in getting out there.
It's off to the Detroit River tomorrow morning for some fast paced jigging (insert sarcasm) for walleye. Hopefully we'll have some big fish stories to share.
Have a great weekend.
Trail Head
