I did the 3-mile round trip hike to Arethusa Falls last Saturday with my daughter Jessica and her 9-year-old son Ridley. It was a family outing. The trail was crowded, but we had a fun time.
It was also a good opportunity to look at the nearby landscape and the people who visit it.
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