hiking the pictured rocks national lakeshore trail
upper peninsula, michigan, usa
autumn equinox – northern hemisphere
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‘autumn was ripening and the forest grew crisp.
so deep my soul ventured, I retuned with her scent.’
-angie welland-crosby
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I didn't have my glasses on.... 
this is so poetic and exactly as I feel. Today, our official autumn begins; we were so lucky to have some late summery wonder days last week, sat outside with friends yesterday eve (and i’ve got uncounted mosquito bites to prove it!), they went home and it started to rain…. we’re welcoming fall/autumn as of now!
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that sounds lovely, Kiki, (except for the mosquitos), and I’m so ready for this season. felt like right place at the right time
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So beautiful Beth. 💚
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thanks, sadje
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You’re very welcome
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That’s a lovely quote, and so true. Very autumnal here in Beetley today, the firsy ‘chilly morning’ since late March.
Best wishes, Pete.
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it just has a different feel, doesn’t it ?
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Looking great 👍
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so pretty there
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Beautiful Beth.
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thanks –
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I’ve been through the UP driving a few times but visiting only once. Would love to spend a week in the fall traveling along Lake Superior and seeing nature in its plumage. Keep having fun.
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felt like being in exactly the right place at the right time and I’m sure you would love it too in this season
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Gorgeous.
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it felt that way for sure, mimi
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looks like the perfect way to kick off the fall season…
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yes, Jim. right time, right place for sure
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👍
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Beautiful photo and hike, Beth! The best time of the year to explore nature. It feels the most alive’
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you are so right, ab. again, on the edge of lake superior, just the other side of it from you, but I’m sure I had the same feeling from it as you
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Ahh, those words and photo make me feel fall is here. Thanks Beth.
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it really is – and this is part of where is was up north and it really brought that feeling of being immersed in fall home
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Beautiful!
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VEry nice, Beth
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thanks, Roberta
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I think this is my favorite season.
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me too, Jim
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Fall has always been my favorite season. Love this photo and quote.
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me too. and thanks, one part of my recent adventure aways, each day was a new experience
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Great seasonal post! Fall is my favorite season also!!!🍂🍂🍂
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me too!
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🤗🤗
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Love your post, Beth. I used to live near this area of the UP and miss it every day, especially in the fall!
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thanks so much, becky, it was my very first trip to the UP ever, and this was one of the most beautiful areas that we visited, though I visited so many, each so lovely in it’s own way. I felt lucky to be in the right place at this beautiful time
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So glad you loved it, too!
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Oh how wonderful Autumn is here! Lovely, Beth.
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yes, and yes. my first long hike ever and in what a beautiful place! the upper peninsula is such a magical gem of a place
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Just from that one image, I can well imagine!
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That golden yellow halo of light through the trees…like magic, Beth. Thank you for taking us along!
🌞🥰🌞
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my pleasure –
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☀️❤️☀️
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Beth you captured the essence of autumn. Hugs.
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I felt like I was in the perfect place at the perfect time
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For the past four years, autumn hasn’t showed up here until December, but I await it eagerly! 🌵
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I can imagine !
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Happy Autumn! Wish I could be out there to enjoy the fresh air with you. Still a bit too hot around here.
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soon, hopefully for you
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So peaceful and beautiful!
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yes, both –
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I remember it as a beautiful time of year from my days in the UK, Beth (except the wet ones!). Here we don’t have the dramatic colours- just a gentle cooling xx
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nice –
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Beautiful.
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<3
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I was so excited about every experience I’m the UP., everything was new to me
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Sounds absolutely perfect.
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Stunning!
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it was a powerful place
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I love fall! :)
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my favorite
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Like minds :)
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Beautiful picture and quote Beth! I love fall!
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it’s my favorite season
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Happy Autumn Beth.
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ty, my favorite season
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How vibrant indeed, Beth!
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good place to be at this time of year
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Beautiful colours…. wow, autumn (for you).
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indeed, and it’s only starting to turn –
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This is gorgeous, Beth, and right up our alley. Summer is so stubborn as we’re having a heat wave, should be 100 today. Ugh! I can’t wait for autumn. 🧡🍁
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you would love it, hopefully you’ll have fall weather soon –
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I know we would, and I hope so too! :)
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spent many a pleasant day, with Michigan Bicycle Touring friends, cruising through Northern Michigan and the U.P.! (sigh)
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oh, how fun!
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That picture says it all, Beth. Blue sky and lots of green all around. Nature at its finest, and a great time of year to take it in before the seasons change. Nice to be back here again!
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Sunshine through the trees is one of my favourite sights in nature. 🤩❤️
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something so magical about it
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Absolutely. 😊
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I’m usually the one who comes back from nature with the scent of skunk.
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well, we all have different souvenirs
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This picture is structured so well!
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