And this, our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything. ~William Shakespeare
Rolling into the forest – look for flood damage to the Oregon Coast Quests. We found a couple of spots that needed a new letter to get the Fun Learning Scavenger Hunt going.
We saw quite a few trees that had ripped from the earth, blocking paths, creating new ones.
This dead tree collapsed. It was interesting to see how the decay had set in. The second photo is another alder – smashed to the earth.
For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver. ~Martin Luther
Some strange creature – kept hiding in the forest – to try to surprise us.
Apparently, It just never gets old. . . . . If you are 10.
Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world. ~John Muir
Is it getting old yet? Cause.
I didn’t even take pictures of every time he tried this today.
Not. Even. Close.
So you know when everyone is laughing, that you have to laugh too –
Ya. It’s good to be around little boys who are 10.
This forest was logged about 50 years ago, had evidence of hot searing fire, of loggers cutting deep into trunks to climb, of foresters working on healing, of people enjoying, of old nursery stumps growing beautiful specimens.
It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men’s hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit. ~Robert Louis Stevenson
Where have you walked this week that has renewed your spirit?
+Angie Wright
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No, dear one, it never gets old. Of course, you know I’m about the same maturity level as Jonny – that’s why we’re such good friends! Thanks for letting me tag along. It was a lovely afternoon.
We loved the pictures. Your younger son reminds me a bit of my son (who’s 11)…he does the silliest things sometimes….again, and again, and again, and… you get the idea.
We haven’t gone walking anywhere (unless you count the parking lot to the store) because of extremely cold temperatures. But this post reminded me of our trip to South Dakota. The second most beautiful state I’ve been to (Oregon is the first!). I never take enough photos…
Walking with boys is always exciting…I love seeing things through my sons’ eyes as we walk. We have been out once this week but only on our local walking trail which is nice but nothing like walking out in a quiet forest where the trees are towering overhead. We reserved our Oregon trip for June and I am so looking forward to a little OR coast time.
I really like the John Muir quote, I will have to write it in my Commonplace Book for future enjoyment. Thanks for sharing your trees and your hike and your link.
Oh how I miss the forests of the Pacific Northwest! Have you made it to the Redwood Forest yet? We spent a weekend there when we lived near Vancounver, WA. It was just glorious. I couldn’t get over how the trees appeared to be praising the Lord, with all their majesty and greatness! They had a felled tree that was so old it was actually standing when Jesus walked on the earth! Amazing!
I replied via email, but those don’t always seem to post here. . . . Yes, we spent many a year traveling back and forth through the Redwoods. In childhood, we traveled between Eureka and Coos Bay, Oregon to see family several times a year, and as an adult I continued the journey, adding a job in Petaluma California stationed at the Coast Guard Base, meeting my hubby there, driving back and forth to see him. I have been so many times, that I have favorite trees, brooks, rocks, squirrels. 🙂