Today we took a walk in a nearby state nature preserve. When our state was first settled about 90% of the land was forested. The woods we hiked in today is one of the largest and least-disturbed old-growth forest known to remain in our state. A 1.5 mile recycled-plastic lumber boardwalk allows visitors to enjoy the preserve without destroying the integrity of the old-growth forest.
We observed some wildlife today, like squirrels, chipmunks and even some deer. The weather was just perfect. A comfortable 75 degrees in the shade. A softly blowing breeze made our trek incredible. The deer siting made it very special. Fortunately, not many people took advantage of the lovely day, so the trails were mostly left to us. The stillness and the natural element had a calming effect.
The above photo is not from today's adventure. It is from a woods adjacent to a public garden not far from us. But it sends the same message of stillness and quietude that we experienced on our walk today.
We observed some wildlife today, like squirrels, chipmunks and even some deer. The weather was just perfect. A comfortable 75 degrees in the shade. A softly blowing breeze made our trek incredible. The deer siting made it very special. Fortunately, not many people took advantage of the lovely day, so the trails were mostly left to us. The stillness and the natural element had a calming effect.
The above photo is not from today's adventure. It is from a woods adjacent to a public garden not far from us. But it sends the same message of stillness and quietude that we experienced on our walk today.
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