Home in the woods
On our last day off Tuesday, Mike and I took a walk on the Transept trail from where we live to the Grand Lodge.
This is a forested western rim walk with great views of Grand Canyon.
Even the Mule deer enjoy the view.
We occasionally walked off trail through the dense forest. No, we didn’t walk over the tree bridge.
And saw these Pinedrops almost hidden on the forest floor.
Plus saw quite a few fossils like this brachiopod embedded in the limestone.
This is the head of Transept Canyon.
Then we walked out to Bright Angel Point.
And enjoyed more canyon views.
Gaelyn,
Enjoyed the tour this morning what a magical place to be!
I'm so jealous. Thanks for sharing your walk.
Super walk–thanks for takeing us along.
Pinedrops are quite interesting–I had to do a search on them and yup there they were.
Yes that pond is on my place. I try to keep it as natural as possible except for one place where I have a bench—by the willow of course. MB
I have never been a walker, bicycle yes, but with views like this I could certainly change my ways! Diane
Gaelyn: Boy that Mike is getting braver. Tell him not to brave my friend, just remember what happened to his buddy.
Beautiful pictures Gaelyn.
Sweetie, What made that walk so beautiful was that it was with you! Side by side,walking in step with each other…This place is so beautiful, but with out you here, it would be just another canyon… This life of mine is wonderful, but with out you in it, it wouldn't be quite as bright!
Thank you for adding to the joy in my life, and freely giving of your heart…
my hope is that I bring at as much joy to you as you do me!
When I take a walk..it's short and nothing like this you lucky dogs…
Are those Pinedarops a fungi Gaelyn or is it the sap from the tree?
What a wonderful place to work. You are so lucky to be there in all that fresh air and beautiful skies.
Pinedrops live in relationship with the Ponderosa Pine's mycorrhizal fungi.
looks so wonderful!
This is definitely a better walkabout than the one I do regularly in my suburban/urban jungle! 🙂