Sunday, October 16, 2011

Autumn Hike

Recently I got in touch with a friend from my past. 
I was so happy when I found her.
One of the things we both enjoy is hiking. 
So, she came up this weekend and we decided to spend the day at Minnewaska State Park.
It was so beautiful and we chatted the whole time. I say the sign of a true friend is someone you
may not see a lot or life takes you in different directions for a while, but when you see each other, it's like you saw each other yesterday.

Come see where we hiked...



Lake Minnewaska

A resting place.

A perfect spot for a picnic.

The Autumn colors are gorgeous.



I love the tiny streams rushing down the mountains.

We wandered down an obscure path and discovered this magical meadow.

Tiny pools.

Beautiful textures.

Vivid colors.

A day at Minnewaska is a perfect retreat. 
It's one of my favorite places to escape.
Thanks for stopping by! And have a great week!
-Lynn


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34 comments:

Perfect Imperfections by Jeanne said...

Beautiful pictures! I posted some Fall foliage from Boulder, CO today myself. I'm working here for three weeks and can't get over how beautiful it is. Thanks for sharing your day!

Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said...

Wow, these are so pretty. Love the autumn colours mingles with the beautiful greens and rocks. Looks like a wonderful place for a long talking hike.

Debbiedoos said...

How awesome to reconnect with an old friend. Looked like a wonderful day spent together. Thanks for sharing.

Meine Dinge Franka said...

So wonderful this autumnpost!!!

Your pics are great!

♥ Franka

Rosemary said...

What a wonderful hike in such a beautiful spot made all that much better by a good friend.. perfect day!

Ana said...

Hi Linn,
Absolutely beautiful! Sounds like you and your friend had a wonderful time and a great hike. Awesome pictures. Wishing you a wonderful new week.

Hugs and Kisses,
♥Ana

Grammy Goodwill said...

What gorgeous pictures. I'm sure you enjoyed yourselves.

Cindy Adkins said...

First, thank you for stopping by my blog and your comment on Kingwood Center. I know exactly what you mean about reconnecting with an old friend and it being just like you'd seen them yesterday! Your photos are gorgeous! I especially love the first one and the one of ferns! What a wonderful place to hike!
Hugs, Cindy

Ivy and Elephants said...

Oh my but those are some beautiful pictures! I can almost reach out and touch the water flowing in the stream.Thanks for taking me along on your hike. Gorgeous!
Hugs,
Patti

Maria Elena said...

I think reconnecting with an old friend is the best thing that could happen to anybody!
Beautiful pictures! I know you guys had a great time together!
Have a great week!

Kim Rosema said...

Gorgeous! Just breathtaking! Thank you for sharing your hike with us!

Chris said...

Lynn, your photography is absolutely beautiful - each picture is worthy of framing. You must have had so much fun with your dear friend. I have found you and am now following you through Debbie's Newbie Party and I hope to visit more often. Please come and visit me also. It would be lovely if you did. Hugs, Chris

Ann from On Sutton Place said...

Lovely pictures...and really nice you got to spend the day with your friend. Thanks for visiting my blog and taking the time to comment. I'm a new follower. Have a good week!

Honey at 2805 said...

What a glorious day and beautiful pictures. So happy to hear you and you old friend reconnected!

Cottage and Broome said...

Lynn, Even though you do not live near Lake Michigan any more it looks like you found a beautiful spot! I love the little cascading waterfall, magical. Thanks for stopping by Laura

Sunny Simple Life said...

Oh I am so jealous. You truly live in such a beautiful place.

Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ said...

Your photos are breathtaking.

Dee

My Little Home and Garden said...

There is nothing like the pleasure of spending some time with an old friend. Your certainly had a gorgeous setting for your "catching-up" time, Lynn.
-Karen

Red Rose Alley said...

What a beautiful place to visit. I'm glad you got to spend time with your special friend. Old friends are the best friends.
~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

Gloria Baker said...

aaah! I love these pictures Poppi Linn make me feel soooo well, you know here is begin the spring (south america) but I really love autumn!, the colours,the meals , all we make for autumn! thanks for sharing, gloria

Thrifty Crafty Girl said...

Those are gorgeous pictures!

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

Hi Linn,
Wow, what a gorgeous place. Love the tiny stream too. The ferns and the meadow are so beautiful. So fun that you reconnected with a friend. I agree, I have a friend that we sometimes go quite a while without seeing each other, but when we do it's just like we saw each other yesterday. Hubby and I love to hike and have a few people that like to hike too. Although, this year we have not been on nearly enough hikes. We have so mnay gorgeous hiking areas all around us.

Phyllis said...

Oh what a treat to get to view your fantastic fall photos.....such a heavenly spot, your lake, hills and trees dressed in the glory of the fall season!! Living in north Texas where we do not have many trees, I can truly appreciate your surroundings and maybe feel just a tinge of jealousy. You are a great photograher!!

Sudha said...

Lovely clicks,Poppilinn!Left me absolutely breathless with awe!
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Chari at Happy To Design said...

Hello Lynn...

It sounds like you had a wonderful day catching up with your friend! Minnewaska Park is simply gorgeous and I loved the beautiful show of autumn colors! Your photos are really beautiful, my friend! Thank you so much for sharing your day and photos with us for the Sunday Favorites repost party this week!

Warmest autumn wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design

Rettabug said...

Gorgeous, Gorgeous, GORGEOUS!! I had to go look up where Lake Minnewaska was located, Lynn, as I'd never heard of it. What a spectacular place to recharge your batteries & re-establish your friendship.

Your photos are fabulous, Honey...breathtakingly beautiful.
Thanks so much for sharing them with us.

fondly,
Rett

Judy Biggerstaff said...

Beautiful pictures and your blog is too.

Olga Poltava said...

Those landscapes are breathtaking. Great photos!

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

What a beautiful area...your pics are GREAT!!!

Blessings,
Linda

Cindy Adkins said...

I had to take another look at your gorgeous photos for Pink Saturday! That first one is perfect! Our colors are so pretty this year, too. Best,
Cindy

The French Hutch said...

Wow, amazing photographs. Such beautiful fall foliage, the colors are stunning. How wonderful for you to find your friend and actually be able to spend time together.
You certainly selected a beautiful location for your hike.
Happy Pink to you and your friend.

~Emily
The French Hutch

Joellen said...

The path leading into the woods and the fern filled frame are especially impactful.

Unknown said...

That is beautiful! I'm so glad you got the opportunity to spend a wonderful day with a friend!

I would like to invite you to my weekend linkup. It involves anything related to homemaking: sewing, decorating, recipes, crafts,DIY, a story about what you did today, etc! I know you'd be a great addition to the party!

Hope you have a lovely weekend!

HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY!
Sarah

Ann said...

What a special hike that was with a long lost friend. Glorious fall pictures, your area is splendid!!! Our colors are pretty, we are spending next weekend in Southern Missouri--the hills and trees are glorious there too.
Ann