Come Walk in the Woods with Me!

On Tuesday I went for a hike with my close friend Kat in the Long Island Pine Barrens.  We came out covered in ticks despite our bug spray with deet but we still had an amazing time.  It's hard to find hiking trails in the land of suburbia that aren't paved or swarming with people.  This particular trail was peaceful and we could almost block out the sounds of the passing traffic.  I took a few pictures and thought I'd share them with you.

 

Kat (blonde) and I by Owl Pond

 Red Caterpillars hanging out on a branch 

 The famous Flanders Duck or as we call it The Big Duck

 The hubby and I with the Big Duck

 Flutterbyes

Hiking in Upstate New York

Over the Memorial Day weekend, a few friends and I went hiking at Lake Minnewaska.  It was an absolutely beautiful hike!  I wanted to share a few of the pictures with all of you.

I suppose starting with a picture of Lake Minnewaska would be a good start:

Another view of the lake:

I've claimed a rock:

Waterfalls:

My husband and our friend hiding under the mountain:

And finally, me when I've reached the top: