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Rebuilding my Strength in Nature’s Beauty

Posted by Lee Hiller on May 6, 2021
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A year away from 3+ hikes a week and you lose a bit of agility.  The exercises at home did not replicate the ever changing trail conditions, obstacles, weather and balancing while holding a camera etc.  There appears to be random muscles that were never fully engaged in my indoor workouts.  My knees movements are not as elastic either. 

2021 is the year I rebuild, repair and heal on the trails.

Happy Trails and Love to ALL,

Lee

 

 

Everyday Should be Earth Day

Posted by Lee Hiller on April 22, 2021
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After 10+ years hiking in Hot Springs National Park I love it when I see something new. I have over the years taken photos of does with fawns and lone adult bucks.  However this is my first capture of young bucks with burgeoning antlers traveling in their own herd.  Plus as a bonus I found my first Shaggy Inkcap Fungi. I Love Nature!

Happy Earth Day!

Lee

 

A Beautiful Morning in the Forest

Posted by Lee Hiller on April 15, 2021
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Goat Rock Trail Male Cardinal

To feel the sun upon my face is something I will never take for granted.  I close my eyes in a breeze pushing and pulling the leaves creating symphony of gentle sounds .  Pausing to listen as Bird song fills the trail.  Spring oh beautiful spring I have missed your embrace.

Happy Trails to ALL,

Lee

hiking while the national park shutdown drags on

Posted by Lee Hiller on January 8, 2019
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While the shutdown is on DO NOT hike alone in Hot Springs National Park plus avoid evening hours.  Every time the government is shutdown a certain element from the city moves in to sell drugs, poach, steal wood and vandalize.  Rangers are not even driving the roads and the trails are abandoned.  They have turned off all the mineral water fountains so you will have to bring your own.

Take a friend… my hiking buddy (beloved husband) is 6’3″ and always has my back while I focus on photography.  Stay Safe!

Love to ALL!
Lee

Beautiful Early Autumn Red

Posted by Lee Hiller on September 18, 2018
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Most of the early autumn colors are not autumn leaves. Nature puts on a lovely show of red with birds, fungi and seeds.

🐦🍄🌿🍁🌄 Happy Autumn Hiking!🌄🍁🌿🍄🐦

Love to ALL!
Lee