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		<title>The Great Pumpkin</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For some reason pumpkins have always kind of creeped me out. In fact I used to have dreams that I was trapped inside a gigantic pumpkin (???) &#8230; anyways&#8230; Sunday we took the kiddos to a nice little pumpkin patch in Carl Junction to pickout some pumpkins and go for a hayride. As with many [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For some reason pumpkins have always kind of creeped me out.  In fact I used to have dreams that I was trapped inside a gigantic pumpkin (???) &#8230; anyways&#8230; Sunday we took the kiddos to a nice little pumpkin patch in Carl Junction to pickout some pumpkins and go for a hayride.</p>
<p>As with many people, fall is my favorite time of year. It&#8217;s when we generally experience the best weather of the year, the trees start turning colors, and there is just a nice feeling in the air. Fall is also the time of year when we have football games.  Come to think of it, there are lots of reasons I like fall.</p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 460px"><img alt="" src="/wp-content/gallery/Misc2011/punkinpatch-1.jpg" width="450" height="300" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Here are the girls in the little area they had setup for people to take photos like this. Though I can't imagine many others got a shot as cute as this one. <img src='http://shortleaf.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  </p></div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img alt="" src="/wp-content/gallery/Misc2011/punkinpatch-2.jpg" width="300" height="450" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Jaylee hangin&#039; onto little bro while the ride on the wagon.</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 460px"><img alt="" src="/wp-content/gallery/Misc2011/punkinpatch-3.jpg" width="450" height="300" /><p class="wp-caption-text">I think it's funny to watch Levi interact with his older sister and cousin. He can't quite keep up with them but sure likes to be a part of the fun!</p></div>
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		<title>Carl Junction Bike Trail</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:45:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since it was nice out last night I decided to check out the new bike trail in Carl Junction. It&#8217;s called the Thoms Station Trail and I became aware of it when Grant and I discovered the bridge while kayaking. As I understand it, when the Ruby Jack trail is complete it will connect to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since it was nice out last night I decided to check out the new bike trail in Carl Junction. It&#8217;s called the Thoms Station Trail and I became aware of it when Grant and I discovered the bridge while kayaking. As I understand it, when the Ruby Jack trail is complete it will connect to the north end of this trail. The south end of this trail is also planned to connect to another bike trail in NW Joplin that I haven&#8217;t checked out yet so I guess when all that is complete it will create about 40+ miles of continuous trail.</p>
<p>I had trouble finding the trail head because there really isn&#8217;t much info online about the trail or where it is located. The trail is very short, in fact it was less than 2 miles roundtrip, but it&#8217;s also still under construction. So if you are looking to spend more than 15 minutes on the trail you might be better off walking.</p>
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Here is the trail head &#8211; it&#8217;s on Allen Street in CJ between Summit and Main. It&#8217;s a rather awkward lot and would be problematic for more than 2 or 3 cars.</p>
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It&#8217;s a typical rail-to-trail setup&#8230;nice level grade with gravel.</p>
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The Center Creek bridge is certainly the highlight of the trail. I am told it is the longest non-car bridge in the state, but who knows if that&#8217;s true. Either way, it&#8217;s about 400&#8242; long and fun to ride across.</p>
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The section crossing the river utilizes the original railroad supports.</p>
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The bridge is a nice spot to stand and enjoy the view of the river. And in this case the fall foliage and nice weather!</p>
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Currently the trail ends just past the bridge at Briarbrook Drive, but as you can see construction has started to continue the trail further south.</p>
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A nice opening along the trail as I was heading back to the trail head. This would have probably been a nice spot to view the tornado a few years ago!</p>
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