It’s always special when you come across a hawk feather. Some say finding one symbolizes wisdom, protection, and a connection to the divine. Before continuing my hike, I stuck this one in the bark of a nearby pine tree.
Tag Archives: Hiking
In a pine cathedral
Doorway
“Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.”
– John Muir
Newport beach hike
Second spring
When I was in the forest of Newport State Park, the leaves there had just started to emerge. It felt like I was experiencing a second spring.
View more →Hiking the shore
Still mining photos from my Upper Michigan trip. This is Little Presque Isle, another beautiful spot along Lake Superior.
View more →Hiking Sand Point
A couple more scenes from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, a lagoon at Sand Point and Sand Point Marsh.
View more →Shining like a beacon
As I hiked through the woods I could see a flash of white in the distance, almost shining like a beacon through the dense foliage. Getting closer, I could see what it was… a huge trillium blossom.
Before the polar vortex
A wonderfully sunny, 48 degree, pre-polar vortex lunchtime walk yesterday. The temperature is predicted to drop 50 degrees over two days. You’re such a tease, Mother Nature.
