It’s right in the middle of the peak South Australian walking season, so I’ll keep this brief. You’ve got trails to walk.

The headline article is the sort of thing we all want to see a LOT more of. That is, stuff by you, in your voice. I can’t tell you how much I love this article. Just read it and see for yourself.

Mike has then written an entertaining piece about the big pond at Wilpena. It’s so great to have his style and knowledge once again gracing the pages of our venerable mag. You, like me may never have given its subject any serious thought, but now I’m fascinated. If anyone else knows more about its history, flora or fauna, please get in touch and we can update the article. 

Paul has written something quite wonderful about a place that is central to our club’s history: Patawarta Hill. Before airline travel was common, it regularly featured in our club’s expeditions. I was up there a month ago and was only the third logbook entry for 2025. 

Therefore, I’ve also dug up a 1969 article about a previous trip plus some archive photos which I hope you’ll enjoy. 

By now you may be wondering, “what about Ann Arthur’s moth or butterfly identification from the last edition?“. The answer is…

butterfly!

It’s called the Meadow Argus (Junonia villida). There. You can’t say you didn’t learn anything.

Lastly, I turned my ‘trip of a lifetime’ into an article on the Eastern and Western Arthurs in Tasmania. I’ve written it for the people who seem to go in there with less than ideal preparation. However, I hope there’s something in it for everyone.

Now hurry up and finish, and get back out there.