In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Reward.”

After hiking in the snow today, I was reminded of what a “reward” a warm campfire is at the end of a cold winter’s day.

Pasta dinner. 

A hot dinner cooked over the fire is one of life’s simple pleasures and a just “reward” for miles traveled.

Time with friends around the campfire is a great way to end the day on the Ozark Highlands Trail.