–submitted by Kay Schwichtenberg; photos by Jeff Tews
Indiana Jones would have been proud… sort of! 15 Rotarians and guests set out for a hiking adventure on Saturday morning, December 3, at the UW Arboretum. High spirited and bundled up for the looming winter weather, we set out to find Madison’s ‘Lost City’ and enjoy the woods, prairies and savannas along the way.
The Arboretum is amazing this time of the year. While the lilac grove definitely is brighter in bloom, it makes for an interesting backdrop against the changing landscape ready for another Madison season.
Along the way we encountered 25 turkeys. One of which was easily large enough to be ridden by Ellie Schatz or worthy of a Presidential pardon before Thanksgiving.
Now, back to that ‘Lost City’. While we gave it our best attempt, it will remain lost to this group … for now. Another attempt will be made in the spring. So join us on the next Rotary hiking adventure.
Rotary Club of Madison, Wisconsin 