and so –
my ann arbor parks walk (150+) has begun
here are the ‘a’s
#1 – Allmendinger Park
old school merry go round, in neighborhood in town, near the stadium, got really lost walking home from there and doubled my walk, picnic spots with grills, volleyball, old trees, basketball, tennis, baseball diamonds, ice skating in winter
– 8 acres
#2 – arbor hills nature area
between neighborhoods, ponds, loud frogs, birds, picnic spots in sweeping expanses under trees, wooded trails, scared a woman when i emerged from the woods who was shocked that i had found it
– 6 acres
#3 – Arbor Oaks
neighborhood park, basketball, open pergolas, open fields, picnic area, pirate themed playground, rain garden, baseball, i was the only person there on the day i visited
-8 acres
#4 – Argo Nature Area
– unpaved trails with beautiful views of the river, livery with canoes/kayak/paddle board rentals, river cascades, long, narrow park, large variety of trees, wildflowers, very quiet in the woods
-22 acres
and onward……many more to follow
—
“i believe that there is a subtle magnetism in nature,
which, if we unconsciously yield to it,
will direct us aright.”
―henry david thoreau
It looks absolutely beautiful.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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each one has its own personality, and it’s fun to experience the differences –
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rather than getting back to nature, let’s not leave it in the first place
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yes )
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Nice!
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)))
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You live in a beautiful spot in our world, Beth. You have me at the A’s!
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i really love exploring it –
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I see a lot of walking in your future:) Beautiful surroundings, though.
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yes, me too. i love to walk, so why not see all that’s out there? )
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wow – that’s orderly, in alphabetical order… today is Pandamonium Day- no kidding https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/pandemonium-day – why not shake things up a bit? …. spell a word P-A-R-K-S, or W-A-L-K? Have a great day!
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what a great day, clay. that’s more my style for sure. just want to make sure i see them all, and it’s easy to get lost in them )
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Henry David Thoreau knew what he was talking about.
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That he did –
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Never enough parks or green spaces to wander. Lovely
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So true
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Love love love your writing and the way you share your words and pictures.
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thank you very much )
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What a great way to spend your summer Beth.
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yes, it is a very calming experience –
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And it was a brilliant thing to set off and accomplish.
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Oh, how I love this H.D. Thoreau quote and your Quest!
To see the 150 parks of Ann Arbor, MI!! It would take me three years (or more). Maybe if I had free summers, … Once I retire someday…
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Thanks, it will just take as long as it takes, who knows?)
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