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Health & Fitness

Little Trail, Big Surprises

I accidentally discovered a nature trail—not much if you're looking for exercise, but if you want to linger, explore, and enjoy, this one fills the bill!

One recent afternoon when our Chevy Suburban—normally driven to my husband's work or our sons' college classes—was actually sitting in the driveway, I grabbed an hour and took off down Boughton Road. 

It was a beautiful day to wander somewhere and enjoy some autumn beauty. I had wanted to explore the trails around , but found myself accidentally parking in a little parking lot in front of (north on Schmidt; don't turn left into Hidden Lakes, but go straight into the parking lot). 

A sign indicated a short walking trail, so I figured that that was where I was supposed to walk.

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I took my camera and wandered down the trail. This was no walk for exercise—it was to explore, to stop and linger over leaves and berries and nature. 

I was surprised at what I found and what I almost walked into! 

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Enjoy my walk with me.

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