In the Embrace of Autumn’s Glow my Soul is filled with Joy… ~ Lee Hiller
Love to ALL!
Lee
PS Special Thank You to my fave hiking buddy aka my husband Rick for tagging along with me in the Forest.
In the Embrace of Autumn’s Glow my Soul is filled with Joy… ~ Lee Hiller
Love to ALL!
Lee
PS Special Thank You to my fave hiking buddy aka my husband Rick for tagging along with me in the Forest.
Nature teaches our Hearts to speak without words and our Souls to erupt in silent song. ~ Lee Hiller
Never miss a chance to hike a familiar trail as each day Nature weaves her magic renewing the scenery. Autumn Leaves, fallen branches, a Wildflower etc. changes are waiting to be discovered. Lace up your boots the trails are waiting for you 😉
Love to ALL!
Lee
It is October, the insects are still biting 😦 and the afternoon temperatures are still reaching into the 80s. The occasional cool morning in the upper 50s has caused a few of the Trees in Hot Springs to begin their Autumn change. This is the warmest of the four Autumns I have experienced since I moved to Arkansas.
Each year I wait for the arrival of beautiful Birds-Foot Violets. They usually appear in mid January and into February often in-between snow storms. Today I was surprised to find these two Violets nestled on the edge of the Canyon Trail on West Mountain. Nearly 3 months ahead of their normal arrival time or 9 months late as I did not see many this past Winter/Spring. On the Sunset Trail I found large patches of Blue Sage Wildflowers, they usually arrive in March and April. Beautiful Butterflies were all over the trail attracted by the variety of Wildflowers. Autumn Beauty on Music Mountain Butterflies and Wildflowers
Last winter temperatures lasted no more that 2 weeks then we were thrust into Spring. Summer temperatures began in late April, the drought and 100 degree temperature continued into September. If the temperatures don’t fall I would not be surprised to see Spring Wildflowers throughout the park. The rain that never fell last spring has arrived this evening, can’t wait to see what blossoms in the park. Is climate change real? In Hot Springs National Park and Arkansas I would have to say YES!
Autumn paints the Forest in Leaves of red, gold orange and plum. The evening light ignites the colorful fireworks flickering on the October breeze. In quiet release from the branches above Leaves rain softly upon the trail in a vibrant display.
Love to ALL!
Lee
PS: Special Thanks to my favorite hiking buddy aka my beloved husband Rick for joining me on the trail.
Come Dance with Me in Autumn Leaves and Feel the Wonder of Natures Beauty. Within each season is a secret to be revealed, open your Soul to see what is hidden.
Love to ALL!
Lee