Technically, we were walking along County Reforestation land, though I think of it as Fort Jackson State Forest because this is the road which leads us there:
The forest was a mixture of Red Pine, White Pine, Red Maple, Sugar Maple, Beech and Aspen. I'm sure there were lots of other trees also, but these were the main forest denizens:
There was a snowy ridge along the road to our right (on private land), which I decided must be an old stone wall. I'll try to remember to look the next time we're there when there's no snow:
A forest troll:
The road took us through both tall timber and scrubby woods:
When we came to an old logging header, I snapped a picture and turned back toward our parked car:
It was obvious that this section had been logged, but how long ago I could not tell. I also didn't know if it was logged before or after being designated as County Reforestation land. I would think that "reforestation" means no more logging, but I realize "it ain't necessarily so:"
Beech trees and White Pines:
We would have ventured off into the forest if hadn't been for the snow. Maybe we'll do so this summer:
I am always inclined to wander off into the trees, just to see what mystery and beauty lies therein, but the time I got lost in the forest a few years ago has made me much more cautious. I am, after all, a crippled old codger:
More forest beauty:
We were soon back at our car and this excursion came to an end. I hope that you enjoyed the wintry loveliness along the way:
