Yesterday we went for a walk along the Neil Smith Trail near Saylorville Lake. We enjoyed the natural surroundings more than the neighborhood surroundings we usually walk in. It was a nice change. There was plenty of sunshine and some shade to enjoy.
We appreciated the colorful wildflowers along the way and the dense forestry. I should have taken my phone for some pictures. The trail was busy with bikers and one dog walker. But what I enjoyed most was nature. To walk through the forest area was such a privilege. The grasshoppers bounced across the path and we saw an egret along the lake. The birds flew across the path a few times but they were mostly silent on the warm afternoon.
Although the area of Saylorville is mostly man-made I'm glad they included natural elements like the wildflowers planted along the way. There were many boaters enjoying the water.
We also drove near Big Creek and the beach was full of people as were all the shelter houses and play areas. People were out and about yesterday. The parking lot at Big Creek was packed. We saw a doe and her tiny baby cross the road between our car and another one. Glad they made it safely.
We are fortunate that we have areas where we can enjoy the outdoors, even though we live in town.
"Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made," (John 1:3 NIV).
Whether you enjoy your back yard nature or have to travel to a park, God's nature is all around us. We are so blessed to be able to experience the beauty of a field of tasseled corn or one of beans, also, just a short drive from anywhere in Iowa. What a blessing!
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