Views Along Swamp Creek Near Sumneytown

I went for a hike around noon this past Saturday along a portion of Swamp Creek near Sumneytown. Below are some of the sights I enjoyed.


Reflections


The woods and autumn sky


Cloud reflection


Red berries along Swamp Creek


Moss-covered roots


A boulder - A common sight along Swamp Creek here


Lichen


Do you see the mouth?


Green ferns in the midst of the prevailing brownness

An Autumn Hike Near Telford, Pennsylvania

Yesterday just before dark I went for an autumn hike just off of Cathill Road near Telford, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was a good time outdoors but chilly. My fingers that held the camera and tripod were feeling a bit frozen by near the end of the walk.


East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek


An Autumn Sky


Groundcherries


Swirling Bubbles


Clump of Mushrooms


Ragweed Seeds


Fungi on a Log


Sunset


Hay Bales on the Hill Side


What Once Was

A Hike at Swamp Creek Park, Part 2

Below are some more photos from a hike I took about three weeks ago at Swamp Creek Park in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.


A view of Swamp Creek
Notice the orange lilies on the creek banks


Butterflies enjoying the damp ground


The wide open meadows


A beautiful purple wildflower


As shown in this photo and the next two photos,
the park has an area for flying model airplanes.

A Hike at Swamp Creek Park

Tuesday two weeks ago, I went for a hike at Swamp Creek Park in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was a warm sunny delightful day to be out and about in nature. Below are some of the sights from my hike.


A view of Swamp Creek


A beautiful view along a hedgerow


A close up view


Swamp Creek Schoolhouse built circa 1850


Swamp Creek Schoolhouse bell


Pretty blooms


A fallen tree trunk with a beauty all its own


I think this might be an older schoolhouse
used prior to the one built circa 1850

A Hike in Stover's State Park and Tohickon Valley County Park, part 2

This series of photos from my hike in Stover's State Park and Tohickon Valley County Park, Bucks County, Pennsylvania gives me the feel of the John Denver song Sonshine on my Shoulders. The hike was so peaceful. And it reminds me of days gone by when I had more time to hike and roam.

Branchwood Park

Last Saturday evening my wife and I went for a walk at Branchwood Park near Morwood, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was a beautiful sunny evening perfect for a walk.


From studying MapQuest, I think this is Indian Creek - a subsection of the East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek.


A bluejay perched on a fence


Large fungi on a tree trunk


Some pretty wildflowers


Wild raspberries

A hike on the Banbury Mopac Trail, Part 2

Wednesday a week ago, I took a hike on the Banbury-Mopac Trail in Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was beautiful, sunny, spring day. And it was good to revel in it's beauty. And the birds in the last three photos I believe are some kind of hawks.