Mother Nature & her handmaidens introduced the night's theme: Animal Olympics

A family of squirrels watching the Olympics on TV thought they could outcompete Shawn Johnson in gymnastics

Three deer talked about their challenges while running - including evading predators

Commentators from the Insect Sports Network (ISPN) gave play-by-play coverage of the Water Bug Two-Meter Dash

Michael Phelps heard from an otter why he is a better swimmer than the Olympic gold medalist

A class of critters discusses how the Olympics would be different if it involved animals rather than humans

A group of parasites (lice, flea, ticks, chiggers) compete to see who can attach fastest, get a meal quickest and hold on longest to their hosts

The trail was lit by nearly 100 jack-o-lanterns carved by Louisa County 5th graders and the TEECH homeschool group

Thanks to all the volunteers and donors who make the hike possible each year!