The good news is, the park is not on fire. The better news is, now there are a few new blue blazes throughout the park to help folks find the path when it may be leaf strewn or covered in a few feet of snow. Perhaps those times are the best ones to go for a hike!
The blazes to follow are the vertical ones, about eye-level and approximately 8 inches long. When working with our forester on this project, he suggested blue for the simple reason that this shade of blue is the least common one to find in nature year-round. Any oranges or reds would blend in in the fall, white in the winter, and greens would be camoflauged in the spring and summer. So blue it is.
I love this tree - watch out for the roots.
Even in the distance, the blazes show up pretty well. It was a beautiful day in the park, so quiet. Everything was closing up for the oncoming winter season. These photos are taken along the vernal pond trail - a shorter hike but worth the time. The majority of the trail parallels Mill Creek and visitors get to enjoy the sound of the water throughout the walk. If you are a frequent hiker, this is a great spot to watch the changes through the seasons and years caused by the movement of the water. The creek is never the same; it's always changing and moving over time...
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