• clouds,  landscape,  mountains,  natural areas,  prairie

    A Walk at Reservoir Ridge Natural Area

    The trail leading into Reservoir Ridge Natural Area

    I took a walk at a new natural area called Reservoir Ridge Natural Area. The map at the parking lot told me the loop I took was 2.8 miles. My Fitbit told me 6,551 steps, or 2.9 miles. My research when I got home said there are 9.6 miles of trails within the natural  area. I was blessed with meadowlarks, red-winged blackbirds, a hummer, swallows and robins offering me music without the need of an ipod. One jogger told he saw a couple of bobolinks.  Impressive fields of prairie grasses like waves across an ocean. I need to research these grasses and other plants I encounter as I have a tendency to look at them and say, “Ah, how pretty,” then move on. The clouds were gorgeous, constantly changing. Shadows falling across the mountains, constantly changing. I was impressed with this natural area and could find it a great place to get in some exercise in nature. There was several large trees throughout the area with one looking like it had a hawks nest with young ones in it. I couldn’t tell for sure without binoculars. I expect you will see more images from this location. 

    Going to meet a friend today for lunch at a local park, if it doesn’t rain. Have a super Awesome Monday!

  • natural areas,  People/Portraits

    Listening to the River

    Listening to the River
    Listening to the River

    Took a walk yesterday along the Poudre River with my friend Dianne. I had never walked this portion of the bike trail. The city has sure done a wonderful job on this area. I was most impressed with all the different wildflowers the have scattered along the trail.

    I’ll be heading up to Red Feather Lakes area this afternoon and take a few images for a couple renewing their wedding vows on the 25th anniversary. Should be fun! 

  • clouds,  landscape,  leaves,  natural areas,  Plants,  trees

    Along the Rivers Edge

    Poudre River at North Shields Ponds trail.
    Poudre River at North Shields Ponds trail.

    Instead of taking my walk around the block I headed to the North Shields Ponds nature area. The Poudre River runs along the nature area and this is where I stopped and sat along the rivers edge. The clear skies made for wonderful fall colors. The soft sound of the gentle flow of the river was soothing. A good way to start the day.

  • landscape

    Solitary Path

     

    Solitary Path
    Solitary Path

    Some natural tears they dropped, but wiped them soon;

    The world was all before them, where to choose

    Their place of rest, and Providence their guide

    They hand in hand with wandering steps and slow

    Through Eden took their solitary way.

    John Milton