Clark Reservation is the closest park to my house, and as a result, long ago became my default spot for quick and easy local outdoor adventures. Despite this, I'd never taken Frankie hiking there in the winter, simply because of the rugged, rocky terrain. I just didn't want to risk it on unsteady little feet. But Frankie is 4 years old now, and it seemed like he would be up to the task. Still, when Erin and I planned the hike in advance, we carefully selected a route that avoided the cliffs and deep rock crevices we frequent in good weather. Two feet of snow fell in the days prior, so we decided to snowshoe instead.
