Our son and daughter-in-law, who live near Olympia, Washington, treated us to a hike at Millersylvania State Park.
The 903 acre park is an old growth forest with camping, boating, hiking, biking, bird watching, fishing, and swimming beaches on Deep Lake. It was built by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) in 1935 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
I understand the park is a very busy destination in the summer, but on this day, in October, the park was a sheer delight to be in.
*Clicking on a photo will give you a closer look!
“And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul.” -John Muir
“Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence.” -Hal Borland
The Hubster and daughter-in-law are in the photo below. Do you see them?
“But I’ll tell you what hermits realize. If you go off into a far, far forest and get very quiet, you’ll come to understand that you’re connected with everything.” -Alan Watts
“I’m always astonished by a forest. It makes me realise that the fantasy of nature is much larger than my own fantasy. I still have things to learn.” -Gunter Grass
“We can learn a lot from trees: they’re always grounded but never stop reaching heavenward. ” -Everett Mamor
“There is always an adventure waiting in the woods.” -Katelyn S. Bolds
“Time spent amongst trees is never wasted time.” -Katrina Mayer
“Be like a tree. Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Enjoy your unique natural beauty. Keep growing.” -Joanne Raptis
“You can walk in a dream while you are awake: Just walk in the misty morning of a forest!” -Mehmet Murat Ildan
“Keep a green tree in your heart and perhaps a singing bird will come.“ -Chinese proverb
“Leave the roads; take the trails.” -Pythagoras
“Solitary trees, if they grow at all, grow strong” -Winston Churchill
See the world around you!
LC's Cottage 
My goodness, that is beautiful! Great photos, thanks for sharing!
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It was beautiful, Connie! I hope I can go back someday! 🙂
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Beautiful fotos! Love them, not comparabel with our forests…. It stays on my list to be one time in this area…. I checked Oregon and HW no 1 from north to south …. But the upper area has so many things to see. Thanks for this hint. It will may be stay a dream …. So your fotos help…
and yes, to hug a tree gives power and freedom
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Yes, Eva, there are so many things to see. The Hubster and I will be going back as soon as we have opportunity! The forest on the west coast is way different from the forest where I live…it is dry here. Even so, I love all the forests! Yes to hug a tree!
If it weren’t for photos, I would miss a lot in the world, too, Eva! 🙂
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Stunning pictures and what a fun day trip. ps I saw them, i think, blue water bottle?
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It is a very scenic hike! Loved it!
Yes, Sharon, you did see them! It is easier to spot them if you click on the photo. They do show the scale of the forest! 🙂
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Everything in October is better…just sayin’…
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These photos and quotes feed my soul, Laura. And yes, I spy your two beloveds in the forest!
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My son’s birthday is in October, so you share that with him…great month to be born in! What is better than October? 🙂
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Agreed!
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