Summer into Autumn (photo dump)

 Changing scenes from our various favorite walks.

This one's Holly Recreation area, the walk that isn't round the big lakes.  Starting with September 4th:

It got a bit drizzly on September 28th:

 October 6th:

Now Indian Springs Metropark, September 5th:

...and October 10th:

 

Now Highland Recreation Area (we do a lot of recreatin'), September 7th:

September 30th:

 October 7th:

 

Now we see the first fall colors/autumn colours at the lake walk at Holly (cabin that I will one day rent for a weekend in the background), September 10th:

Now we rediscover the delights of a place we only visited once before, when it was a muddy mess, Ortonville Equestrian area, September 13th.

This is "Pinnacle Point" - off the trails and the highest point of the park (duh).  Clearly a hangout for delinquents who are nonetheless hiking enthusiasts.

September 18th:

 

On September 14th, also feeling adventurous, we went back to another place we'd only been once before, "The Hogbacks" - a very wild area (that is, no signs with little maps!) out by where Emily's parents live.  Lots of horse trails, though.

October 5th:

 

Now an old favorite, Seven Lakes (September 17th):

October 8th:

 

Here's the Holly Recreation Area hike that takes you round the lakes, September 19th:

September 24th:

October 2nd:

 October 9th (it's a favorite, as you can tell):

Now all the way out to Shiawassee Bird Reserve (Sept. 21):

A shorter walk, because I stubbed my arthritic toe: Atlas park, opposite Goodrich High School, September 29th:

Deerfield Hills Nature Area, October 1st: