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!
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