Actually it’s me that’s taking a break.
I have decided to take a break from the blogging world. Life, family, and some recent challenges have prompted this. I so enjoy reading about all of your adventures and will miss you. I hope to return in the Spring when things settle down.
Enjoy the holidays, whatever you celebrate!
I know the peak is over and it won’t be long until the trees stand naked for the coldest weather (why is that? wouldn’t they want to keep their leaves for warmth?). Anyway, I wanted to see if I was ready to hike again. So I gathered some of my loyal warriors and headed out for a short, easy hike.
When we arrived at Gatewood Park, we were met with this:
Since we didn’t see a “no parking” sign and they did not mention specifically no hiking, we decided to soldier on.
It was almost Karma when I spotted this sign:
We took the eazy trail just for good measure.
This trail definitely lived up to its name “Beaver Creek” as we saw evidence of beavers everywhere.
Is this how they do it?
We were a little bummed to find that previous explorers had left behind some of their trash. Seriously? How hard is it to pick up after yourself?
Fortunately, one of the objects of litter was a plastic bag. Sharon would not rest until she collected all the trash. Of course there were no trash cans, so she had to carry it back to the car.
Even though the hike was short, we all enjoyed being out in the woods together on this beautiful fall day.
The lake was pretty in spite of the sun taking the day off.
And I always enjoy my time in the woods with my buddies.
Oh, and when I got home, I realized I had reached my goal of 200 miles of hiking this year. Well, 201.6 to be exact, but who’s counting (ME, that’s who). I’m not sure I’m ready for anything major just yet, so I’ll just ease back into it, one hike at a time.
And enjoy time with my sign ignoring warriors!
Thanks for visiting!
This morning I went out in search of some fall colors. With the winds we’ve had lately, it won’t be long before the leaves have all fallen off the trees. I grabbed my cell phone and captured a few images.
I also discovered some of the prettiest colors right in my front yard.
Alas, I find myself sidelined once again. Aging can definitely be a challenge. I have a tendency to overdo when I’m healthy, and now my hip is suffering the consequences.
While my hiking may be on hold, it has not hindered my love of fall. Here’s hoping that if you are in the same season, you are being treated to some of nature’s natural beauty.
And if you live in the U.S. please make sure you VOTE on Tuesday!
The Unassuming Hiker 