On July 3, I spent time enjoying the 2.6 miles of trails at the Trustees of Reservations
Questing Reservation. It's a wonderful place with wide trails through woods and fields. A lollipop trail begins with a gentle climb from the parking area up to a loop trail through woods and fields. I spent about three hours walking slowly, enjoying and admiring the scenery, taking photos and having my lunch. A beautiful day!
The trails are mowed so there is less chance of getting ticks on you, although I check sporadically while hiking, always when I get back to the car, and also at home. I've picked three ticks off my clothing and exposed skin this year, but none were embedded. It does require vigilance.
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The spacious trails and open understory provide views into the woods. |
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The stone walls are evidence of hand labor and centuries of farming. |
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The fields are filled with wildflowers, birds, butterflies and insects. |
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A Hummingbird Moth hovers by a milkweed flower, feeding on the nectar. It's so fat you wouldn't think the wings could hold it up! |
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I was captivated by these two 6-foot-tall Turk's Cap Lilies in one corner of the field. Each of them had at least twelve flowers. |
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How beautiful is that! |
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Yep, I was smitten. |
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Land form of the Eastern Newt, called a Red Eft. I always smile when I see these guys wriggling across the trail. |
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With all the space in the forest, this younger tree wanted the same space as the older one. And was determined! |
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