At this precise location in Ralph Stover State Park along the Tohickon Creek, I remember many a summertime family swim and picnic. Coming here for a swim and a picnic was a frequent Saturday evening activity. I also remember bringing a New York City Fresh Air child hosted by our family here for a swim. He could not enjoy it as well as us though because he wasn't use to the sharp rocks and stones like us. Of course in the summertime we always went barefoot on the home farm so our feet were tough.
At one place not far from the creek are these rolling meadows. This picture was taken from just inside the edge of a woods looking out. In this transition zone, one can hear and see many birds especially in the morning or evenings.
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I enjoyed hearing about the Tohickon Creek area and how nice that your family sponsored a Fresh Air child.
Childhood memories of days spent with your family here at the swimming hole are dear to your heart, as they should be.
You always show us such wonderful pictures of the areas that you visit and I love how you always manage to see a deer or some animal. You must walk along very quietly unlike myself who tromps thru the woods.
The picture of the path along the water looked so peaceful. I just want you to know that I enjoy reading your posts.
Happy Tim Boy, belonging to a goat family !
Youknow, I'm now bare foot. So cumfortable !
Wonderful reflections on the water !
That creek looks soooo inviting!
You are so lucky to catch animals in their natural habitats. You must travel very quietly...
Hi, abandoned in pasadena. Thanks so much for your comments. They encourage me to share more.
Thanks, cergie. And you know - there's just something freeing about being barefoot.
Hi, tai. The creek was very inviting as a kid and would still be. But the state closed it to swimming many years ago. I think they said that bacteria count was too high. It has never been officially reopened to swimming again.
Thanks, san nakji. I don't try to make noise but I don't know that I go out of my way not to. When I go hiking, in medium cool to warm weather, I am generally wearing sandals instead of shoes. I don't know if that makes any difference or not. But around here with deer, we have a problem with overpopulation. So it is not so hard to find them.
I can definitely see why it's "holy land" to you, Tim!
Hey tim nice shots.Could relate to them cause I have been to a place exactly like in the first shot
Looks idyllic. I like the last photo especially.
Hi, ginnie. It is always neat to have such spots and to have other people understand what they mean to one's self.
Hi, backpack_everyday. Glad you appreciated the pictures and could relate to them.
Hi, claire. Some locations at the park are idyllic. The last photo is beautiful. Thanks.
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