When it’s this blue…
I must.
When it’s this green…
I shall.
When the tunnels beckon…
I go forth.
When water brings peace…
I breathe.
When life tries to throw me…
I stop and rest.
When it’s this nice…
See you later, alligator.
(Wiouwash State Trail and Black Otter Lake – July 7, 2018)
Mary J Melange 
It’s good to see that you listened to the call. That must be a beautiful place to ride.
The picture at the lock gate reminds me of one of my favorite bike rides (The Canal). The tow path crosses a similar set of gates at the north end of the canal.
It is a beautiful place, Dan, especially riding through the canopy of trees…plus it’s only a short drive from my apartment. I only have to watch for a few potholes, horse pies (they use the trail too) and makes sure I use the bug spray.
The lock/dam separates Black Otter Lake from Black Otter creek. And there’s part of the trail that’s very marshy on both sides, which border the lake.
🙂
This always brings the happy, Judy.
Very nice, Mary. I like the photo of your orange bike in the shade on the trail.
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Thanks Allan. It’s one of my favorite places to be…in the thick of the woods. It’s so peaceful there. ☺
INCREDIBLE photos Mary. I was there with you. Breathing in the scent of the trees, the grass, the water. Everything. I even felt the uneveness of the ground as we peddled along.
A truly fabulous post. Way to go, my lovely blogging friend!
much love ~ Cobs. xxx
Glad I could take you for a virtual ride, Cobs. My favorite part of riding through nature, beside it’s beauty, is the smell of summer…leaves, grass, lake water, clover, etc. There’s so much for the senses! 🙂
Ooh! So nice for you 🙂 So nice photos for me 🙂
Of course I had to take Joey bridge photos. It’s become part of the mission. 😀
Gorgeous day!
That it was, Cheryl. I’d love three more months of that. 😎
Absolutely, Mary.
Yes – nice! There’s nothing like a quiet trail to lower the blood pressure and refuel the soul.
It has been too hot here for any pleasant riding in the past few weeks but I hope to get out for a few hours this weekend 🙂
I know us northerners always want more summer but the high temps and humidity can stay away. I hope you get out soon and have a nice long ride. 🚴🚴🚴