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Beneath a large oak, its leaves already tinged and turning golden brown in late October, I stood listening to the soft rustle overhead while the view opened to the far, colorful shoreline of Ridge Run Park in West Bend, Wisconsin.
A cool breeze carried the October scent and sounds, grounding the moment in quiet autumnal clarity.
Such a relaxing, colorful stop as one hikes the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, West Bend segment.
The trail continues over the upper ridge, allowing the autumn visitor to enjoy the yellows of the maples while overlooking the pond from above.
The scene felt timeless and intimate — a gentle reminder of the season’s slow, beautiful surrender as the landscape prepared for winter.
Beneath a large oak, its leaves already tinged and turning golden brown in late October, I stood listening to the soft rustle overhead while the view opened to the far, colorful shoreline of Ridge Run Park in West Bend, Wisconsin.
A cool breeze carried the October scent and sounds, grounding the moment in quiet autumnal clarity.
Such a relaxing, colorful stop as one hikes the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, West Bend segment.
The trail continues over the upper ridge, allowing the autumn visitor to enjoy the yellows of the maples while overlooking the pond from above.
The scene felt timeless and intimate — a gentle reminder of the season’s slow, beautiful surrender as the landscape prepared for winter.
