Here are more images from a hike at Devil’s Den State Park last summer when we had abundant rain. I humbly follow in the footsteps of men like John Muir who went to the woods to calm their minds and feed their souls. Naturalists, conservationists, and poets have been touting the merits of nature and reasons to protect her for a long time. I’m grateful to have access to protected spaces like Devil’s Den and the beautiful connection I feel when out in the woods. My heartfelt thanks to fellow conservationists and mother nature for their abundant gifts.
In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks. ~ John Muir
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lush
verdant
wilderness
buzzing with life
senses awaken
enlivening my soul
cleansing, healing, nurturing
feeding body, mind, and spirit
a moment of communion
melting the cares of daily life
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May you find and savor what feeds your soul.
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YES ❣️ Nature at its best. Thank you for sharing.
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You’re welcome Val. I’m glad you can share in the beauty and enjoyment. 🌏
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I invariably find trees feed my soul, and my body with oxygen! Thanks for the encouragements!
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I’m glad you can share in their beauty and nourishment.
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For the love of Nature ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you. I’m glad you can enjoy nature with me.
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Another beautiful, wise, grateful blog post… Thank you, Brad!!!
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You’re most welcome Will. I’m grateful for your friendship and shared love of nature.
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So wonderful photos 🌹🙏😍🌹
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Thank you! 😍
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So welcome 🌷🙏♥️🌷
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How wonderful to be walking in the steps of John Muir….such an amazing man. As always beautiful images and words. Thank you dear Brad XX
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My pleasure Janet. I’m happy we can share in the beauty and appreciation of nature. 😍
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Yes indeed:)
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Brad . May you always br surrounded by paradise 🙏💙
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Thank you for the beautiful blessing Anand.
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Mmmmm! Definitely nourishes my soul…your images, words, and reflections speak to my own. These days nature is where I mostly and only want to be. Thank you for sharing Brad…with you indeed on these feelings.
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I’m grateful we share an appreciation for nature and her many gifts Tania. Hugs and blessings my friend. 💕🌏
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Thank you for this lovely and needed retreat, Brad. Ahhhh…😌
Gorgeous photos of the majesty we take for granted.💚
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You’re welcome dear Natalie. I’m delighted my post can help bring a nourishing moment. 💕
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Splendid and excellent post Brad. Lovely pictures of nature at its all time best. What a beautiful message by John Muir.
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Thank you dear Kamal. John Muir was a pioneer in conservation and appreciation for nature.
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Yes absolutely true. Always welcome Brad😊
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Love that Cedar Tree and your poem Brad also breathes life as you merge body and soul with Nature’s beauty… Thank you for sharing more of your hike Brad and Love John Muir a man who was so passionate about nature himself… Loved the quote..
Wishing you a good week dear Brad… ❤
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Thank you for the kind words Sue. John Muir is very inspiring. I’m grateful to spend some time in nature communing. 💕🌏
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Nature is our best friend right now 🙂
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This is the food I like the most 🙂
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Me too! 🙂
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Thank you, Brad! May you also have more and more Soul Food! I think this was a wonderful meditation for me to read your post on re-birth ❤ (The name of that first picture). Love all that GREEN, and also grateful for the conservationists.
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You’re welcome Ka. I’m delighted my post could inspire you. To more soul food. 🌟
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Such lush nature is good for the eyes, mind, and soul. Beautiful photos and poem. Brad.
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Thank you Miriam. The lush greens really nourish me too.
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I can use that nourishment also, Brad.
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I hope you and California get some relief. 🙏
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I sure hope so, Brad. 🙏
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What a lovely share.
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Thank you Tara.
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Hi Brad, these are such beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing them and your lovely poem.
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You’re welcome Robbie. I’m grateful you and others enjoy them.
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Thank you, Brad, for sharing this piece of paradise and for your calming words. 🌳
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My pleasure Michele. To nature’s blessings. 🌳
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Yes! 🌞
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Yes 🙌
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Thanks Rochelle!
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Welcome keep safe godbless 🙏
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Beautiful!
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Wow, that place looks beautiful!
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Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!
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I just love the forest and it’s beauty and smells and calm…Great pictures Brad!!! So glad you have these places to escape to and regroup within…So important! Thanks for sharing them as well as your words. Have a wonderful weekend ahead…VK ❤
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Thanks VK. Yes, the woods are incredibly restorative. take care…🌄
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You take care as well…
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Yes well written blog here. I love nature too🌲🌲 and those images are very good on the eye. A refreshing location for feeding your soul indeed😊👏
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Thank you! I’m glad you could share in the refreshment. 🌲
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It looks like a beautiful part of the world over there. I’ve never visited the US, but if I did, I would look for hiking routes like this.
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Thank you and welcome to my blog. Yes, the Ozark Mountains have their charms.
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Awesome pictures, Nature and Spirituality goes in hand in hand…😇
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Thank you. I agree. True spirituality is rooted in harmony with nature.
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Beautiful pictures!
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Thank you!
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Thanks!
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The best medicine for the soul; what a beautiful place! 🤗🌸
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Agreed Tanya. I’m glad you could visit and share in her benefits. I hope you’re well and miss your writing. Hugs… 💜
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Thank you so much, Brad. I’m hoping to have something for you to read very soon. 🙏 I’m finally finding my way back to words. HNS 💕
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Yay! I look forward to reading. Take care my friend. 💕
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Thanks, you too Brad. xo
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I enjoy Muir’s writings as well. They’re beautiful. Lush photos, Brad, full of rich damp greenness. I love all that moss. Wonderful poem and contemplation of nature. Hugs. ❤
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I love the vibrant greens too Diana. Those mossy patches remind me of the northwest. Hugs! 💕
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That’s what I was thinking, though we’re rather brown now too. 🙂
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Wow. I can’t imagine the NW brown from my days living in Portland. 🙂
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July and August are pretty dry – the lawns anyway, and we have burn bans. The fires of the recent years have everyone being extra cautious.
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Sounds wise.
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What a beautiful post! The shadows in that first picture and the lush green moss are simply stunning. Being in nature is so healing.
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Thanks. Agreed, those lush greens are so appealing and healing.
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Lovely
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Thank you.
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Beautiful place! Thank you for sharing.
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You’re most welcome Christine. I’m glad you enjoyed my forest adventure.
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It’s really wonderful
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Thank you and welcome.
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Nature is beautiful. Lovely pictures
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Thank you and welcome.
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Stunning pics Brad!! Thanks for sharing from last year when it was wetter!!
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Thanks Kirt. I needed a mental vacation!
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I get it!!
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What a beautiful hike, decided to be done on a beautiful day, coming out with images that are tempting to say the least. Almost healing. Thanks Brad
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You’re most welcome. I’m glad you could find beauty and soothing in my words and images.
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