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One last walk before the storm. Snow starts around lunch time today, so I decided one last “snowless” hurrah was in order. It was COLD at around 24 degrees. I literally jogged to keep my body temperature up, and had a beautiful, invigorating blast on a gorgeous day! 🙂

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This little guy about scared the bejeezies out of me while I was eating lunch on the AT one day. I don't mind snakes, unless they hover 1 inch from my face. :-)

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A beautiful day for a hike down past Sages Ravine and up to Race Mountain. It was chilly and frosty, but everything melted fast as it warmed up. Having no tread, I unintentionally skied a little, only catching myself with my padded cheeks a couple of times!

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Brassie Brook is one of the AT shelters I like a lot. It has a good water source and is perched on the side of the mountain. Even though I did not see a soul on this particular day, I still smiled at the echoes of laughter from memories past. 🙂

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I’m always intrigued by these old structures I find in my wanderings - wondering about their use, and past importance.

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With one last splash of color, one final gasp of Fall, I’m reminded that outliers are often the most beautiful.

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Although not the highest point (Bear Mountain), Lion’s Head, near Salisbury, Connecticut, has some of the best views.

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A beautiful Bear Mountain morning. Winter is coming (you know nothing Jordan Thomas), so I took what might be a last run out for the season!

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AT morning views in CT...

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More color on our walk today as fall continues to roll on through southern New England.

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Final day of fall hiking as I head into Salisbury, CT for my pick up. This last section today was one of my favorites - other than the privy I found this morning ☹️

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Another beautiful backpacking day in Connecticut.

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Catching the tail end of color change in Connecticut. Beautiful weather for hiking.

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Today’s wildlife is coming at ya from the AT.

The whitetail are there, dashing across the meadow - just squint.

I don’t think the snake is poisonous, but he was angry when I moved him off the trail, so good thing.

The picture of the black and garnet, fuzzy caterpillar is for Junior - GO GAMECOCKS!!

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It is good to back in the mountains for a few days.

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Southern CT colors are beginning to catch up with the rest of the state.

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‪I think I may have just missed peak colors while I was down in New Orleans this week, but I hope to catch a few splashes of color when I head out for a few days of backpacking next week.‬

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Prowling the swamps around New Orleans was fascinating. They were beautiful and teeming with life. The gators are clearly conditioned, and got a little close as they climbed onto the boat searching for food!👀

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Fall is A L M O S T here in CT. I can’t wait!

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