Hello Outdoor Explorers! We have scheduled our end-of-semester cookout for Saturday, May 9 at Jude Ranch.
This will be a fun and laid-back but awesome event. Free food, free fun, hanging out, the chance to explore a beautiful woods, lots of streams, big waterfalls, neat lodge, the whole place to ourselves! What more could you ask for?
Jude Ranch is located in Rogersville, Missouri, just outside Springfield. It is the private property of Drury president Todd Parnell. I told you that it was a beautiful place. Now I intend to prove it!
Yes, it's a bridge over a lake with a waterfall. How much more scenic can you get?
Looking out across one of the lakes of Jude Ranch. On the other side, you see an Outdoor Club explorer and one of the super-friendly dogs of the ranch.
This is the awesome lodge. We can take shelter here if it rains. Off to the right of this photo is the cookout area, here partially blocked by a hill and greenery.
And here is the actual cookout area. You can see the lodge right behind it. Excuse the antics of our faculty sponsors.
Hanging out in the cookout area with one of the super-friendly and ever-present dogs.
Another view across the lake, with more ODC explorers off in the distance.
In the woods, a waterfall cascades down a sheer cliff face.
And I stand before it in all its poetic glory.
Well, what do you say? Are you convinced yet that this is an amazing place? I do hope some of you Editing and Publishing crew want to come hang out with us on May 9!
Jude Ranch is located in Rogersville, Missouri, just outside Springfield. It is the private property of Drury president Todd Parnell. I told you that it was a beautiful place. Now I intend to prove it!
Yes, it's a bridge over a lake with a waterfall. How much more scenic can you get?Looking out across one of the lakes of Jude Ranch. On the other side, you see an Outdoor Club explorer and one of the super-friendly dogs of the ranch.This is the awesome lodge. We can take shelter here if it rains. Off to the right of this photo is the cookout area, here partially blocked by a hill and greenery.And here is the actual cookout area. You can see the lodge right behind it. Excuse the antics of our faculty sponsors.Hanging out in the cookout area with one of the super-friendly and ever-present dogs.Another view across the lake, with more ODC explorers off in the distance.In the woods, a waterfall cascades down a sheer cliff face.And I stand before it in all its poetic glory.Well, what do you say? Are you convinced yet that this is an amazing place? I do hope some of you Editing and Publishing crew want to come hang out with us on May 9!
Amy, this looks like a very fun place. I'm glad you get the opportunity to get out of Springtown.
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing better than grilling a hotdog with an anonymous, yet affable, dog.
Good photos!
Thanks! Indeed, it is always nice to get out and enjoy nature, good food, and friendly pooches.
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