Friday, October 18, 2013

Lucien Morin Park

My sister Rachel called early this morning. During the course of our conversation, she mentioned wanting to get out for a walk on this beautiful day. She planned on taking her camera along for some pictures and it sounded like too good an opportunity to resist. I asked if I could come too and so Hannah, Rocky, and I met Aunt Rachel at Lucien Morin Park.



To be perfectly honest, I didn't even know there was a "park" at the southern end of Irondequoit Bay. I knew there was a swamp with a creek running through it, and I knew it led to Ellison Park. I know the swamp, creek, and woods were a playground for my dad and his brother when they were kids, and a favorite hunting ground when they were teens. I'd been up the creek in an inflatable canoe years ago, but I knew nothing of it's trails or beauty.

We followed scantily marked trails (colors painted on trees) and found ourselves following a web of trails along the creek. We'd walked quite a distance when I began to think these trail might not go in a loop. (We hadn't checked the map before starting out...) They seemed to be leading us farther and farther into the woods rather than changing direction and taking us back where we'd started.


For a moment we were be- wildered, but Hannah the Fearless Trail Blazer came to our rescue. After assessing the situation for a minute or two she forged ahead and we were soon seeing familiar sights.

I have a passel of pictures. Some are incredibly beautiful, especially with autumn showing her true colors. If the weather wasn't forecast to turn sour overnight, I might seriously consider renting a kayak or canoe tomorrow afternoon. I think taking a paddle up the creek and back again would be stunning. It's something I've thought about doing for four summers now, but a fall trip would be even more incredible.

On our way back out of the park we came upon a bit of wildlife. Hannah had told Rocky not to touch him (because he has germs) and then I came along and picked him right off the ground! (Well, how else was I supposed to get a good picture?) He was the icing on the cake! The perfect end to an autumn hike.

PS. My header picture there at the top is also from today's hike. So pretty!

14 comments:

  1. Beautiful photos....and I want that turtle!!

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  2. It was a very enjoyable hike as well as a good workout. Thank you so much for joining me. If I had gone alone I may not have found my way back out of those woods. ;) Your photos are beautiful as always.

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    1. You should never go into the woods alone, Rachel, especially if you leave your cell phone in the car. I think you would have ended up on Browncroft Blvd. had you kept going. Then you would have had to hitch hike back around to the other side again. :)

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  3. I agree. I probably wouldn't have really gone alone...I would have brought Koty along. He loves a good hike through the woods. :) ...and my cell phone wasn't in the car, it was at home in my purse. :P Ok, lesson learned.

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  4. I'm jealous that I couldn't join you.

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  5. I'm jealous that I couldn't join you.

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  6. I'm jealous that I couldn't join you.

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    1. I don't blame you, Priscilla.. I thought about you the whole time. Tell me when you have some time and we'll find something to do together.

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    2. Priscilla, I haven't seen you in so long. I would love to see you and go for a hike or something. I miss you.

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  7. Martha - I love the new cover photo - it is absolutely beautiful - it makes me want to go on a hike in the woods with my hubby. Love yah! Brenda

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    1. Thank you, It was a beautiful place to hike, Brenda. I think you and Sam would enjoy it. Or maybe you could kayak the creek.

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  8. Oh I think those might be the best fall pictures yet! What a lovely place. Your pictures are just stunning.
    What a cute turtle. I see Betsy wants to add him to her Zoo.

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    1. Visiting this place made me miss my dad all over again. I'm guessing there was a time when he knew the place like the back of his hand.
      The fall colors are getting brighter every day. No wonder autumn attracts so many people.
      Yes, a turtle in Betsy's zoo. I can't wait to visit it someday. :0)

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