Fences, Leaves and Shadows

Fences, Leaves and Shadows
            Light and shadows flickering on the path ahead. The curve of a trail hugged by a weatherworn wooden fence. Scattered leaves creating a multicolored mosaic on a trail underfoot. These are a few of my favorite things.
            I’ve soaked up the magic of these nature highlights on trails in all the places I’ve lived: the Adirondacks, Western Massachusetts, Japan, and in California on trails ranging from Mt. Tam in Marin to forests in Mendocino.
            It is a comfort that these aesthetically inspiring features can be found in many places, yet exciting to know they are unique in each region and appear in infinite combinations. 
            What nature elements spark a happy glow for you? The sparkle of a lake? The breeze blowing on your face? Stop for a moment and soak up that good vibe. You can close your eyes and tap into that feeling again later.
            Keep putting one foot forward!
            This week’s Hike Notes from the archives, Bay Tree Trail-Huddart Park, a park in Woodside, California that features many miles of wooded trails.
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This week’s hike from the archives:
Hike Notes 148: Bay Tree Trail-Huddart Park