Sunday's Hike

Yesterday took us to Mendon Ponds Park.
Sunshine, blue skies, crystal clear water and breathtaking views were on the venue making it one of my most enjoyable hikes this summer.

Hiking is good for one's soul.
Get lost in nature and find yourself.

Sunday's Hike

Honeoye Creek Wildlife Management Area...

Get lost in nature and find yourself.

Hiking on a Saturday Afternoon

Dave and I took the dogs for a hike this afternoon.  Everyone loves to go hiking in this house.  The minute I get out Snoop's dog collar, he begins to whine and whine and whine.  He gets so excited.  Here he is with his Dad.  He is such a great dog!

Things are beginning to green up quite nicely...

The skunk cabbage is even out...

 

Give me sunshine...

blue skies...

and a hiking trail...

on any given day...

and you'll find one very happy girl.

(Not to mention a couple of happy dogs  - and sometimes a cat:)

Go for a walk and enjoy the view from wherever you are.

And Then There Were Three

I began my walk this morning with my two dogs - Snoop and Violet...

Before I knew it, the two became three...
My cat Smudge decided to join us...

One...

Snoop

Two...

Violet

Three...

Smudge

What the heck!!!
The more the merrier!!!

Walking on a Summer Night

Let's go...

 

It is a beautiful night...

 The sky is a tranquil blue...

that highlights the moon...

perfectly.

This summer night in July.

Hiking - Grimes Glen

I decided that because it was not raining (Hallelujah), that I would go for a hike.  Today's hiking destination was Grimes Glen, Naples, New York. 
The drive there was beautiful...

I had to stop so I could take a picture of these horses playing in the field...

The falls were just a ripping because of all the rain we've had...

Aren't they beautiful?

Seems I am not the only one who thinks so...

An Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly was sunning himself right next to the falls too. 
Go for a hike.
It's good for you :)

Sunday's Hike - Wesley Hill Nature Preserve

I hike as much as I can all year long, but especially so during the summer.  Today Dave, Snoop and Violet went with me on my adventure.

I was so glad they did...

because the woods reminded me...

so much of the woods...

that are in one of my favorite, albeit scary...

 TV shows...

Grimm...
You see it too, don't you :)

Hiking Canadice Lake

Yesterday afternoon before the cold front came through, Dave and I went hiking along Canadice Lake.  As you can see by the pictures, blue skies turned gray as the cold front approached.  We were fine with it however.  And so were our dogs as we all prefer cooler temperatures when exercising.
Care to go for a hike?
Recently purchased by the State of New York, it is a watershed for the City of Rochester.  It is beautiful.

 There are wood duck houses in the wetland area.

A road encompasses the lake making it perfect for hiking, cross country skiing and/or  mountain biking.

Old cottage foundations dating back to the 1800s dot the hillside.

Runoff provides much needed water.

You will see various sizes of glacial erratics (rocks left behind after the ice age) along the trails.

and be provided with ample photographic opportunities.

Go for a walk.
It is not only good for you physically, but mentally too :)

Sunday's Stroll

No words.
Just some photos of my day...

 

 

 

Life is good.