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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

10/29/17 Perch Pond



Cloudy and upper 50's. Not a great day but storms predicted for next two days. Most of the leaves are gone.


 

and the flowers - so some lichen



We just did an hour hike to the pond and back and that seemed to be enough for Kelley - she did fine with that.











This what people refer to as stick season - after the flowers and fall colors and before the snow. 

Saturday, October 28, 2017

10/27/17 Mariaville Falls




Fifties but nice and sunny. We got about 4 inches of rain in last couple of days so thought there would be  a big difference in the stream since our last visit, and there was




This pleased Kelley


Leaves are pretty much gone from the trees



but some pretty ones on the ground



Approaching the falls, which are the step variety






I could not find a downstream vantage point



Where the river makes a big turn the water was calm



which Kelley prefers



Kelley did well but had trouble with one section that has become eroded and we avoided that section by our return route

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

10/24/17 Branch Lake


Several days of heavy rain forecast ( badly needed), and clouds this morning, so wanted to get in a good one while we could. Sun and clouds and sixties.


The leaves are mostly on the ground















Looking a bit wintry







Most of the shore is difficult for Kelley to get to but this was a good spot




Time for an apple break



More trail shots on the way back







Kelley did well but was obviously tired on the way back. This was my fault - a two hour hike was a bit much 

Friday, October 20, 2017

10/19/17 Hunters Brook




Mix of sun and clouds - about 60 degrees. We had not done this trail in  along time but it follows the stream so one Kelley liked.


Unfortunately the water was lower than I had ever seen it.







She was able to find some small pools











But the trail was also in poor shape, giving Kelley some problems, so we did a little over an hour and called it good.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

10/18/17 City Forest

Sunny and 60 degrees. We are dog sitting Cooper so we headed for an easy outing at the beaver pond.


Leaves are almost gone as we near stick season ( time between end of fall colors and snow)




First things first



Cooper got a drink but was not interested in getting in.



These ducks were not bothered by the dogs and kept on eating



They were both interested in the same smells



Attempted to hike further - Cooper was willing but Kelley didn't get far before sitting down and letting us know she didn't want to hike.

So back to the pond for one more dip before we head for the car.


Tuesday, October 17, 2017

10/16/17 Caribou Bog



Chilly morning - 50 degrees, windy, and mostly cloudy.

A little color at the start of the trail



The first pond we come to







Reindeer Lichen



Leaf strewn trail



Another section of trail - I think the bike people build these bridges



Catching up


Yhis memorial is in a field all by itself.



Unknown weeds



Black Pond








  • Kelley did well today, though she slowed a little near the end. This was a little over an hour and that seems to be the right amount for her now.