I came across this perfectly framed piece of seasonal art while on a hike. Honest! I did not arrange it at all.
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Autumnal ground cover
Surrounded by yellow
Being surrounded by a maple forest that’s glowing yellow can be almost magical.
Autumn on Gibraltar Rock
Sometimes it’s good to widen your perspective and get a broader view of the world. I did that today by hiking to the top of Wisconsin’s Gibraltar Rock.
View more →Autumnal sunshine
Nothing feels better on a cool and crisp fall day.
Autumn along Picnic Point
I spent some much needed nature time yesterday hiking Picnic Point and the UW Lakeshore Nature Preserve. A beautiful autumn day.
View more →Hoping for the best
Like the milkweed plant creating its seeds, we can spend a lot of energy molding and creating our future plans. Eventually though, we need to sit back, let the wind carry them where it will, and hope for the best.
Muted colors
The autumn colors in southern Wisconsin (especially the reds) have seemed muted this year, likely because of the drought. This maple branch shows colors quickly turning brown, while tree branches above are still green. Is time running out for those vibrant colors?
Biking thru early autumn color
I took advantage of the beautiful, summer-in-October weather yesterday, and spent the afternoon biking on the Military Ridge State Trail. Some autumn colors out there, but still pretty early for peak.
View more →Autumn ride
A long bike ride yesterday gave me some much needed outdoor time. I’ve learned over the years that if I don’t spend enough time outside, I can start to feel out of sorts. Some people ground themselves by meditating. Being out in nature, like biking the Lower Yahara River Trail, helps me accomplish that.
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