A late start so we headed to nearby Orono. What was once Marsh Island Natural Area is now Piney Knoll Conservation Area with a new map. The old map was sometimes confusing for us and the new map continues to be so, and it's harder to read. I have not marked out our route as the middle on the outward bound section is a little hazy ( some new paint blazes but also sections with both blue and red flagging. - simple signs at intersections would make things easier) coming back we did not get off track. We started at the Hillside Ave. entrance and went to the Penobscot. River and back. Kelley was happy in the woods and tolerant of my missteps.
Some things we saw
Still some leaves in late November
Ducks were too far away for a good picture
Truckin'
The river looked high even though streams are low
Queen Anne's Lace- one of my favorite plants to photograph
A pleasant 2 hour outing- a bit cool but supposed to be warmer tomorrow.
Very nice shot of the leaves!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda- surprising there are any left
DeleteWe cross country ski there and have also enjoyed walking the trails. I agree, a GPS would be recommended. Meg L.
DeleteThanks for commenting ,Meg. I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds it somewhat confusing.
ReplyDeleteLove the leaf and river shots!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Faith
DeleteThe Queen Ann's Lace is so pretty and delicate.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim- it's one of my favorites and I have taken many pictures of the plant in all seasons.
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