The 2007 Hawnting Continues

by Shannon Stevens

Resurrected for another year, the annual antics at Hawn State Park and Pickle Springs Natural Area will resume on the
weekend of October 26 – 28. It seems all you guys and ghouls had a spirited good time last year so there’s no choice…but to do it again!

If you are one of the twenty or so folks who joined us last year or someone new to the club, or someone old to the club, and the idea of foraying with friends and frolicking around the fire appeals to you, then come on out and play!!! Frolicking is not an actual prerequisite. For more of what usually happens, check out Michael Perks’ awesome article in Dec. ’06 Earthstar.

Bring everything you need for primitive camping and what you can to make it less so. Yes, it has rained in the past but it has never dampened the spirits of those hardy few who have endeavored to persevere and whose motto is always “the wine is fine come rain or shine.” (Be prepared!) All meals are BYO with potluck style dinners. Also, be sure to bring paper plates, plasticware, etc., as these things will not be provided. Monster pan will be activated for any contributions to the creation of culinary curiosities. Oh yeah, bring your baskets as we will be attempting to hunt up some ‘shrooms on Saturday and bring a pumpkin to carve. If you carve it, it will glow! I don’t anticipate the Cardinals making the Series
again this year so I don’t think I’ll need to bring the TV…But you never know!

Our campsite is the one designated for the Boy Scouts and is on the left and up a small hill as you near the camp area.
Carpeted with pine needles and away from the crowd, it is just a short walk down the hill to the shower house. The State charges $2 per night per person for camping.

Can’t make it to Hawn? Be sure not to miss the Sunday matinee foray, 10 am, at Pickle Springs Natural Area as this is
always a beautiful hike and usually produces a preponderance of picking pleasure.

Hawn and Pickle Springs are both off Highway 32 between I-55 and Farmington. For each, there is a sign on Hwy. 32 directing you. For more information please contact Shannon Stevens, 314- 481-4131 or Sporeprince@sbcglobal.net.
See everyone there!!!