Autumn Hike in Back Yard

[Ozarkgal]

A couple of days ago my brother and I went hiking at the back of our property. The foilage is ablaze now with autumn colors of yellow, orange and reds. It's the first time I've had my hiking boots on in three years due to multiple knee surgeries since I moved here. Boy, I forgot how heavy those babies are after knocking around in sneakers most of the time.

I was dubious as to how far I would make it, but lasted a couple of hours tramping around back there. We hiked to the top of the big rock outcropping across the creek, something I have been wanting to do since we moved here. It is actually an easy climb from the back, and brother trail blazed the way, clipping brush as we went. He is an avid woodsman and had been up there many times. He was jumping around on the top of that rock near the edge, like a mountain goat in spring time, clipping brush away. It made me very nervous as I am fearful of heights anyway.

You can see some of the glorious colors of the Ozarks right now in the new album I posted...enjoy and thanks for looking.

This is the view from the back porch.

 

[Diwundrin]

Great photos and that is one hell of a nice backyard to have. Glad you were able to make the hike, and thanks for the piccys.

 

[SeaBreeze]

All your pictures of the autumn colors were beautiful, thanks for sharing. Now that's a feel-good hike for sure, wish I was there to join you.

 

[SifuPhil]

Beautiful pictures!

By coincidence I set out just yesterday on a hike to the back of our property. I packed the titanium-framed backpack with a good mix of supplies - first aid kit, bottled water, MREs, sleeping bag, tent, fire-starting supplies - then after limbering up the ol' muscles set out on my expedition.



It was tough going and I had to stop and rest several times, but finally made it to the gate.

 

[Diwundrin]

Sorry, prefer the wilderness style, those huge formal gardens are just sooooo much work!

Here's my back 'lawn'. Mowed regularly with Roundup Weedkiller.

 

[Jillaroo]

Great lawn Di, looks like a lot of hard work

 

[Warrigal]

I love it, Ozarkgal.
From my perspective, it is very exotic.
I'm assuming there will be snow in Winter?

 

[Jackie22]

Ozarkgal, your pictures are wonderful, you're lucky to live in such lush surroundings.

 

[JustBonee]

Beautiful pictures!

By coincidence I set out just yesterday on a hike to the back of our property. I packed the titanium-framed backpack with a good mix of supplies - first aid kit, bottled water, MREs, sleeping bag, tent, fire-starting supplies - then after limbering up the ol' muscles set out on my expedition.

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It was tough going and I had to stop and rest several times, but finally made it to the gate.

.... :coolpics:lol

 

[Pappy]

Love your pic Ozarkgal. Reminds me of the stone quarry we use to play at as kids.

I must admit that we have our small lawn mowed by the lawn people, but if we didn't, below is about all the lawn I would care to mow.....

 

[TICA]

Great pictures by all. The Fall is my fav time of the year.

 

[That Guy]

Fall is a beautiful time of year but I'll take Spring anytime.