Fall in the Park

Visiting parks is one of our favorite things to do.  Hubby and I love walking trails, enjoying the peaceful sounds and sights of nature at her best.

With temperatures in the 70's this October, we've taken every chance we can to enjoy fall to the fullest.

Last weekend, we spent Saturday afternoon at a nearby forest preserve.  We walked several trails.  Some were wide paths covered in leaves, others were narrow paths winding up and down hills and ravines.  We climbed a tower for a view of the surrounding forest, a riot of color not visible from below.  The view was breathtaking, in more ways than one!  We watched deer grazing near the road, apparently unafraid as long as we stayed in our vehicle.  I could have watched them for hours.

This weekend, we went to a county park and walked the trails there. The sun was shining but the air was cool and breezy.  Perfect jeans and sweatshirt weather!  We had a picnic lunch and then walked a couple of trails.  It's hard to walk quietly when dry, brittle leaves cover every inch of the trails, so squirrels were the only wildlife we saw on the ground.  Turkey vultures circled high above the marshy area of the park, and as we walked along the bluff trail, we watched a bald eagle soar overhead. Unfortunately, I wasn't quick enough to get a picture.

Parks are wonderful places!  I wish my kids enjoyed them as much as hubby and I do!