These two hammocks are a bit of a mystery. They were suspended between trees along Lake Higgins last month. According to their website, Guilford County operates and maintaining approximately 1,800 acres of passive parks and over 300 miles of trails. The trails are open to the public for unstructured activities. Passive parks* are open from 8:00 am – dusk, which is about mid-December. Sunset is at 5:06 pm tonight. While Bald Eagle Trail is not listed as one of the passive parks, it is a 7.2 mile out-and-back trail at the edge of the Greensboro city limits and Summerfield. As more and more land gets developed in the area, these areas open to the public are seeing more and more use. We’re finding out a little late in the year that 2023 has been advertised as “Year of the Trail” which is a campaign encouraging everyone to get outside. We’re betting the owners of the above hammocks is an advocate of getting out and using the trails. Today’s temperature should get up to the mid-50s, which is not bad for getting out for a hike. See you on the trails.

Happy Wednesday!

*Read more about passive parks HERE.