Last ones for a while too.
Why? Well, due to the work and family changes this year, I'm relocating back north to Dakota country.
I usually like to go for hikes to a couple spots in the fall, getting some nice fall color photos. But this year I'm leaving in August. Won't be here for the fall colors. So I did a twofer - went to my two most favorite hiking areas in one day. Did some quick hiking and photo shooting to see them one last time.
Since it's August, everything is green. But hey, that's ok too. Was a pretty warm day overall, even though it was somewhat cloudy.
A shot from the top of a high rock I like to climb up on. Gives a nice view of the area. I'm probably 75 feet or so above the ground level. Nice, as long as its not too windy!
A rock spire and lots of trees along the trail. There were a lot of people out hiking on the loop trail today. Pretty green, but the little creek with waterfall was almost bone dry. Odd, as its been a pretty wet year.
Finished up here, moved on to my second hiking spot-
A final big 5 shot panorama. From the 'scenic overlook'. You can see the interstate and traffic in the distance on the center right. Was pretty breezy up here, but the clouds were breaking up at least.
What's that? A rock cairn I started building in a secret spot, years ago. Every year I go back, and rebuild it. Usually its a collapsed pile of rocks. I'm not sure if the weather is doing it, wildlife or somebody coming along and knocking it down. This year it was completely in pieces. Though a few times in the past it was pretty good. And once it was nearly intact! But I rebuilt it for what is likely the last time, for a long time. Someday I'll get back to check on it. And rebuild it again!
Can't fence in that wide open sky...
Done hiking, time to head out. Not nearly as many people hiking at this trail today.
Done hiking, time to head out. Not nearly as many people hiking at this trail today.
Nice to get one last visit in. Was hoping maybe one more moose sighting, but wasn't to be. Too bad I can't see the fall colors this year. But perhaps I'll get some for a post from the north country.
Coming up soon - the big white and orange truck...