Today was a beautiful day with blue skies and temperatures in the 50s. Definitely, a day that we did not want to waste on inside chores. So, after a productive morning at home, Ward and I went to a nearby town to walk in their park. We considered something more rural but decided most trails would be muddy - which we didn't want. We had been to this park before but had yet to explore all of it as we did today. We were not the only ones enjoying the park and sunshine; we saw many other people enjoying it just as we did. Here are pictures from our walk in the park.
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| The park is centered around Carroll Creek, which flows through it. |
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| I got excited when I saw a swan in the creek. It turns out that it was made out of plastic. |
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| This swinging bridge across the creek was initially built in 1875 and moved to this location in 1929. Subsequently, they have upgraded it to make it safe by today's standards. |
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| The park also has a lake where we saw this statue of Lefty Kreh, a fly-fishing innovator. We saw real people fishing, also. |
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| And we saw real waterfowl on the lake when we spotted these mallards. |
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| The park has an amphitheater as well as a bell tower. The tower has 49 carillon bells and still plays concerts. Someday, we will make it to one of them. |
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| On the edge of the park is a former armory. The building was built in 1913 in the style of medieval fortifications. Today, it houses rec department facilities. |
We did a little more exploring around the neighborhoods near the park before we headed home. It was a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.
Until next time...
what a lovely creek. Was it full? or is it always like that. And for what i can see this creek is probably chrouded in the darkness, when the leaves are on the trees. I like that about winter.
ReplyDeleteThe creek was not full, but I haven't seen it enough to know what its regular level is. I like the openness of winter, too. The shape of the trees is often striking.
DeleteLooks like a wonderful park to explore! That creek looks more like a river to me! Too funny about the plastic swan, but, glad you got to see some real ducks! :D I remember going across a swinging bridge when I was a child, but, I don't remember if I was scared or not. I don't think I'd like the experience now! Thank you for taking us along for a walk in the park! :)
ReplyDeleteSwinging bridges were common where I grew up and they scared me to death. But you had to cross them sometimes to visit people who lived on the other side. This bridge no longer swings, but we read descriptions of what it was like taking cattle across it when it did. What a scene!
DeleteI wish I'd gone out to find a trail somewhere today. It was beautiful here.
ReplyDeleteI had let the last nice day go by without taking advantage of it, so I made an extra effort to make it happen this time. Glad you had a nice day. They are really a treat - especially in the winter.
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