Honestly, I wasn't even looking for her, but once I found out she was so close by I must say my curiosity grew. A guy has needs after all. I can always claim the 100 mile rule. The important thing is that it was a one time thing, just today and never again. I was just looking for a meaningless quickie to build up a good sweat. In all actuality I was only in her for a few minutes, it has been quite a while you know. Although I can't help feel just a bit guilty, I only left my true love just a few weeks ago...
But there I was, hiking in a strange Sate Park, not the same district mind you, but the same system, it's like they're cousins. I'll have you know she's not a park of loose morals, she doesn't even allow visitors after dark. Yet my short time in Swatara State Park still makes me feel as if I'm cheating on my ol' gal Ohiopyle.
It really was just for a moment, I was only there long enough to get to the Appalachian Trail (oh I'm such a trail whore). I can't help but feel like it's all different now. Perhaps it's just best if my relationship with Ohiopyle State Park changes with the current situation. While I'm on the road it's inevitable that I'll be seeing other parks. Not just State Parks, but National Parks too! And I'm not so naive to think that Ohiopyle won't be having "visitors" while I'm gone.
We had a good time and I'll certainly visit, I'll always be a Friend of Ohiopyle. You can be sure that when I'm in town I'll be looking for a little hike action, and I know I can always get a little Sugarloaf when I need it. If not, I'll just go up the road to the Bear Run Conservancy, Arbutus always gives it up, oh yeah.
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