Over the course of the past few months we have adopted a new favorite spot to take a walk. Gissberg Twin Lakes is just a 20 minute drive from our home and offers a perfect place to stretch our legs and enjoy what feels like an outing in the country. Unlike most of the natural lakes in our county, the twin lakes are man made from two large gravel pits that were dug in the mid 60's in order to provide rocks for the building of the I-5 freeway system. Now, with a swimming and picnic area as well as a walking trail, they are a beautiful and very popular addition to the county park system. These photos are a compilation of a number of walks taken over the spring and summer.
From Spring to Summer we have watched the cattails growing up,
and the baby ducklings turn into adults.
One day we spied this turtle sunning himself on a log. Even though we know they are native to the area, it was the first time we have ever seen one in the wild in all the forty plus years we have lived here. It was a delightful and unexpected surprise.
Fishing is very popular along the shoreline.
This
gentleman reminded me a bit of my dad who loved few things more than
spending a leisurely day with his fishing pole. Of course, he loved to
catch something, but it never mattered when he didn't. It think it was
his place for solitude and meditation.
Perhaps Henry Thoreau had it right,
I think there will be more walks here before the summer is over and then on into the autumn to come. All blessings to you who stop by.
Adieu!
Never heard of these lakes but they do look like a nice destination for a good walk. Nice photos!
ReplyDeleteThank you. They are right next to the freeway and I never paid much attention to them until I heard someone mention it was a nice place to walk. We have enjoyed the change from our usual walking trail.
ReplyDeleteOh that's so lovely!! Whata blessing to be near!!
ReplyDeleteYes, isn't it wonderful when something that would have been so unattractive is transformed into something useful and beautiful.
DeleteThat is a present place to visit for a walk
ReplyDeleteYou are certainly blessed with many green and leafy places for walking in your part of this country. I'm glad you are enjoying them!
ReplyDeleteEvery place has it's own attractions. Having said that we really appreciate the particular beauty of this area and try not to take it for granted.
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