the first thing I saw upon entering the park
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What can I say? My kids like creeks.
This particular park has one that stretches the length of the park.
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Elizabeth now has a creek rock to add to her collection.
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Was this your favorite part of childhood too?
I grew up mostly at the beach, and still
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Finn prefers the pathways
where he can keep an eye on his siblings...
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and try to outrun his parents.
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funky old stump
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white oak
signature wood of the "mission style" furniture
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yellow poplar (also known as tulip tree)
highly valued for the fact it grows 80+ ft before branching
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black tupelo (part of the dogwood family)
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Yes, creeks are so much fun. What wonderful trees you have!
ReplyDeletecool tree... 80 feet before it branches. wow. I like creeks too and smart Finn as creeks can be slippery.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tree photos, Joy!
ReplyDeleteYes, loved the creek as a kid! Looking at your photos, I can practically hear the water trickling over the rocks and feel it running over my feet. What fun!
ReplyDeleteI dither so much about our creek (Buffalo Creek)-- I know it is polluted (really polluted) but it is water, rocks and sand-- essential to childhood. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteCreeks are tons of fun. I remember playing there often with my cousins when I was a child.
ReplyDeleteoh yes, the creeks and the forest were my favorite places of childhood (and still are). I LOVE the tree photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing pictures! I especially like the one where the sun rays are coming through. What a neat adventure for your family. :)
ReplyDeleteI loved playing in creeks as a kid! That looks like a beautiful park.
ReplyDeleteMelissa, I guess it would depend on what it's polluted with?
ReplyDeletei agree - my girls just love creeks. there is just something about them. beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteOh I'd love to have a creek like that running through a park near us! Great pictures :)
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