Falling Leaves
I haven’t lived in Upstate New York for decades, but when I see photos of red and orange leaves reflecting perfectly against an Adirondack Lake, my heart bursts. The magical feeling stirred by autumn colors run in my blood. Maple, oak, or eucalyptus, I love an atmospheric leaf on the ground anywhere. Scattered leaves create their own unique mood, whether on a forest trail or a city sidewalk. In my busy adult life full of responsibilities and challenges, walking along a leaf-covered trail stirs up memories of childhood walks under bright maple trees. I am transported to a simpler time. One of the most valuable lessons I learned from early childhood was that just walking outdoors makes the world slow down. Worries racing through my head no longer seemed so important. Nature helps us put things in perspective. We can’t all go to a spectacular hiking spot easily. Check out a nearby flower garden. Find a few moments to look out your window and see what’s flying in the sky or moving on the ground. Water the plant on your windowsill. Keep putting one foot forward! This week the featured hike from the archives is Purisima Creek Trail from Higgins Canyon Road, a hike along a deep forest trail that features a refreshing combination of redwoods and oak, marked by patches of moss and fern on a path paralleling a creek. Check the Home page for the broader background story. Click Insights/Hike Update News for inspiring reflections. Browse hikes on the main Hikes page or on the Hike Search by Area page, and scroll to the bottom of each hike page to see full photo galleries. If you’d like to support HikingAutism, check out the Support/Shop page! Check out selected articles and interviews under Media. Click World Walks to see or share favorite family-friendly walks! Stay in touch with Lisa Louis and HikingAutism via Contact. The Links page lists a loose collection of helpful information links. Feel free to share and follow on Facebook at HikingAutism, follow on Twitter at @HikingAutism and Instagram at lisalouis777 This week’s Hike Notes from the Archives: Hike Notes 172: Purisima Creek Trail from Higgins Canyon Road
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