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Mar 13 2012
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65 female
 Joined Jul 16 2010
 Deer Creek, AZ
Deer Creek Trail #45Payson, AZ
Deer Creek Trail #45
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 13 2012
azschoolmarm • Triplogs 2
Hiking6.40 Miles 800 AEG
Hiking6.40 Miles   4 Hrs   45 Mns   1.35 mph
800 ft AEG
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Bill Gibson and I went back out to the Gowan gravesite that we and a group of 9 other people worked on last Saturday. This time, armed with a cordless drill, Bill easily was able to secure the fencing the group had erected. It was another gorgeous day for hiking, with cool breezes and sunshine.

On Saturday, we had driven a mile of the journey to the old windmill where Bill had staged the fencing. Yesterday, however, we set out from the TH so we could experience the entire hike. That last mile out was a bugger for me! Lots of rocky, uphill trekking that probably wouldn't have been so bad if it hadn't been at the end of the hike. But it was definitely doable, and if I can do it, anyone can!

All in all, it was a beautiful day, a lovely hike, and a culmination of a worthy project to honor one of the area's prominent pioneers. Rest in peace, Davey, you have a beautiful resting spot again!
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[ checklist ]  David D. Gowan
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Mar 10 2012
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65 female
 Joined Jul 16 2010
 Deer Creek, AZ
Deer Creek Trail #45Payson, AZ
Deer Creek Trail #45
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 10 2012
azschoolmarm • Triplogs 2
Hiking4.40 Miles 400 AEG
Hiking4.40 Miles   4 Hrs   15 Mns   1.04 mph
400 ft AEG
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After working 8 months to obtain official permission, Bill G got 10 other people together to hike out and carry materials to restore David Gowan's gravesite, located on Deer Creek Trail. Check out the photos which document the work in progress as well as the finished project. Thank you to all who participated: Bill, Chris, Jeremy, Preston, Bill G, Kari, Patty, Barb, Heather, Kim, and Lanae!
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[ checklist ]  Graveyard
 Named place
 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  David D. Gowan
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average hiking speed 1.19 mph

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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