A Hike in the Woods

At least once a week, J goes off into the woods and does his mountain biking thing. The kids are always wanting to tag along, but it's a dangerous adult hobby, and they just can't go. Plus, I highly doubt they would last the 2+ hour bike ride down some crazy hills, wicked jumps and mega climbs(all J's wording of course)!
We did however, decide to take in some of the other recreational activities that Asbury Woods has to offer and took a nice hike in the woods. We stayed on the main trail and got to see nature at it's best, including the big maple tree, Buttermilk Falls, and some pretty cool critters.

We, of course forgot the camera, so we pulled out the old Droid. Some of the lighting is a little off..



What's a hike without a walking stick? R. started this, but D., of course, quickly followed suit. Honestly, it made the hike a little harder as he had to pick up every stick he saw.


R. and her big cheese grin as she takes a rest under the big maple.


Once of the activities the adjoining nature center has is the Maple Fest in the fall. They teach the kids how to identify maple trees, the history of syrup production and of course offer samples. Here is a picture of the "Big Maple".


J. and J.J. checking out Walnut Creek. FYI- J.J., did not enjoy the how cold the water was!


D. has a small obsession right now with flowers. He LOVES them. Whether they are dandelions, roses from my bushes in the front yard, or wild...he sees them, they are in his hands.




"In the woods we return to reason and faith."
Ralph Waldo Emerson