Muir Creek in summer
As opposed to winter, where things look a little different.

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As opposed to winter, where things look a little different.
My neighbors’ flamingos briefly went back to their Memorial Day look for the 4th of July, but last week they decided to go with a second summer look. The first summer look, you may remember, featured a hula theme. This new look has them slipping on their flip-flops, shades, and heading to the pool.

Lake of the Woods
Southern Oregon
Temperatures are dropping, especially at night. Let’s not forget just how much fun was had in summer as we head into a hopefully equally exciting fall season.
Not for me, but for my kids, today they go back to school after a summer break that included good times like the above. My summer break continues for another few weeks.
At the end of our bike ride we found ourselves back at Lake of the Woods.
As I walked out of the Ashland Recycling Center on Water Street the other day I had the above view. I like the empty box car over the mini tunnel. These same tracks eventually turn into this scene.
The Ashland Recycling Center is right next to a skateboard/bike park. I’m guessing that is where the biker in the tunnel is about to go.
The hike to this lake is not very difficult. It is a bit under 2 miles each way from the trail head. Next time I want to take the more difficult, 9.6-mile loop trail that takes you above this lake and right by the Long Gulch Lake.
The location is northern California, about an hour and a half south of Ashland.