Mount LeConte hike via the Alum Cave Trail is truly spectacular. Well maintained, hikeable in winter, classic Smoky Mountain views, with a bonus visit to the remote LeConte lodge. My favorite!
#GreatSmokyMountain
#GSMNP
#MountLeConte
#NationalParks
#FindYourPark
#Hiking
#MountainViews
#SummitViews

Saddle Mountain Hike

If my walk this afternoon is a good predictor, I think a white Christmas in Minnesota is likely!

#whitechristmas
#snow
#neighborhoodwalk

Leaves underfoot, snowflakes in the sky … winter is coming!

#fall #autumn #leaves #minnesota #coloraday

Amazing pumpkins at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo. The people’s art :-)

#halloween #pumpkins #jols #art #carving #mnzoo

During my walk yesterday evening the flag was at half staff to honor firefighter “Bella” Oscarson who died in the line of duty. A reminder to see the good in people all around us.

#USFlag #Sunset #Minnesota #firefighter #Honor #fallenheroes
#americanflag #starsandstripe

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Time to sleep, little trees

#photography #fallcolors #nature #fall #minnesota #fallfoliage

Fun time at the We Walk marathon today! And yes, it is focused on walkers, although you have to be slower than 10:18/mile :-)

#marathon #walking #firsttime #firstplace

A little urban nature from my recent walkabouts. It is amazing to me how nature can adapt - a petunia seed falling from a basket to cling to life in the crack of a driveway. Or a spotted fawn in the backyard woods fattening up for the winter months to come.