After Thanksgiving

I was remembering that when our kids were little we took a camping trip to Meridian State Park every year on the two days following Thanksgiving. This Friday I had nothing better to do so I drove to Meridian just to check out the park once again. While driving to the end of the road west of the lake I noticed the entrance to the Shinery Ridge Trail. For some reason we had never hiked in this area so I decided to check it out. The trail had very few inclines and was a very beautiful and relaxing site.



It was far enough away from the highway to be very quiet and peaceful with a nice blend of cedar and deciduous trees, mostly oak.



There were lots of deer tracks and the leaves were all sporting their fall colors.



For some reason I am never able to capture the bright colors of the fall foliage.



There was lots of moss growing along a shady embankment. I don't know how it survived our long hot summer this year.

I am very glad I took this trail today.