The snow in recent two days added further depth to the soft white blanket on the ground. This does not stop us from going out and making this snow expedition. The destination is the Delaware and Lehigh Trail Bethlehem section, accompanied by Monocacy Creek, canal, view of Steelstacks.

At 10:00 AM on this sunny Saturday morning, we gathered at FML. We walked to the basketball court on the sand island. The view on the bridge was amazing, as the railroad and sand island were covered in snow. Sky was crystal blue.

We started the hike here from the basketball court:

Yes, there is a puppy, Marley, joining us. The trail was clearly visible, with passionate bikers already marked trails for us.

We went to check the ice thickness in the canal near the bank. It was durable but not worth further exploring. Marley walked on the ice and snow above the canal without problem.

We had some photos individually and in group. Walking in the snow is not as easy as imagined, as every step you stepped down might be shallow or deep, depending on how sturdy the snow in this place was. It was near the end of the trip, which is the other bridge near the casino, everyone was feeling something in their legs and knees.

In conversations, we marched back to campus through the greenway. It was a really good workout, good to get to know people, and enjoy the beautiful gift of the nature!

Writing, photography & trip leader: Shasha

Trip co-leader: Artemiza