The Road Leading In

I moved from Colorado to Columbus, Ohio this past June because of a job transfer. Living most of my life along the Rocky Mountain Front Range the wooded and flat landscape of the Columbus area has taken some getting use to and I am. One thing that has helped me is finding the Metro Park system. The Metro Parks system includes over 23,000 acres of land and water and, contrary to the official name, extends over seven counties in Central Ohio and the Hocking Hills area. Facilities and programs include trails, shelters, lodges, nature centers, educational facilities and programs, natural resources management, stormwater management, picnicking, boating, and other recreational activities. I am fortunate to live next to Blendon Woods Park and enjoy walking through the area. This image is taken just inside the park and shows a bit of the fall colors now seen throughout the area.