I frequently tramped eight or ten miles ... to keep an appointment with a beech-tree, or a yellow birch, or an old acquaintance among the pines.
Henry David Thoreau
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| Shady path at Oak Canyon |
I have to admit I have a thing for trees!
I'm drawn to them and feel serene among them. I enjoy looking at the shape of the branches and notice the color of the bark and how the leaves move in the wind. Follow along with me and I'll show you what I saw there in the canyon~
Trees are your best antiques.
Alexander Smith
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| bridge leading to the stream and walking paths |
There is always music amongst the trees in the Garden,
but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it.
but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it.
Minnie Aumonier
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| Gold mining display for elementary school children learning California history |
And this, our life, exempt from public haunt,
finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything.
finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything.
William Shakespeare
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My Girl Scout Troop had their
Brownie bridging here. See the ducks in the water? I'd love to have a picnic tea near this stream so we could hear the water gurgle and laugh.
 It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanates from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit. Robert Louis Stevenson  Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world. John Muir |
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| A cache of acorns |
Happy summertime!
“I couldn't live where there were no trees--something
vital in me would starve.”
L.M. Montgomery
Anne's House Of Dreams
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beautiful photos and would love a Billy tea as we sit amongst the trees :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for starting my day with such soothing scenery! I miss simply sitting amongst the trees.
ReplyDeleteLovely post, Shawn! You know that I love trees......so strong and reassuring! I especially enjoyed seeing the bridge where your G.S. troop had their bridging ceremony....perfect location!
ReplyDeleteAwesome place.
ReplyDeleteI sooooo agree with you about trees. I have a lot of tree art in my house, too.
ReplyDeleteI could live deep in the woods and feel perfectly content, but could spend about 2 days in Phoenix and need to leave - I am with Anne of Green Gables, too on that one.
Your pics are so awesome - how nice for the GS Troop to be able to explore such neat areas.
Thanks for your visits and sweet comments. Have a GREAT day!!
Beautiful trees! and photos. I love the quotes you selected. I believe JRR Tolkien (Lord of the Rings) had a real affinity for trees as well. So peaceful, strong, and rooted.
ReplyDeleteI love trees too, Shawn. I felt i was right there amongst them looking at your photos. What a lovely place to have a group meeting! The Anne quote reminded me of the cherry tree outside her bedroom window at Green Gables, the apple orchard and the lilac trees too that she loved.
ReplyDeleteSeveral of my blog friends are posting about trees this week! Love your pix and I can just hear all the sounds and smell all the smells. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog hop, I’ll be featuring you, so please feel free to grab my Featured Button! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteKathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
I felt a calm come over me just looking at these pictures! Such beautiful scenery! I would be so happy to get lost in there for a couple hours. Add a cuppa tea and what else would anyone need?
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
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