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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Cross Country Skiing at Rice Creek

Another cross country skiing afternoon. The woods are so peaceful in winter, almost too peaceful. It's eerie not hearing any birds sing, I think it was too cold for them to be out.  This skiing adventure was through the trails at the Rice Creek Field Station owned by the State University College at Oswego.

This is my daughter deciding if she can go under this, as someone else had before us, or should she go around.
She decided to go under.  I followed her, can't believe I got down that low. It felt like I was doing the Limbo! I was mainly worried about getting under without getting stuck, she was worried about an animal jumping out at her! There were animal tracks under there, but I didn't point them out to her.
This is the herb garden, looks inviting, huh? When I had summers off, I used to volunteer to help weed this. There was a big, black resident snake. All volunteers had instructions not to harm it.  I know they are good for the garden, but they aren't good for my heart!!!
This is an old stone wall. I love it - I don't know how old it is or who built it but it truly is a work of art. Stone walls like this aren't built anymore.

Part of the trail, it was such a beautiful day.

Rice Creek - bubbling through the quiet woods.


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  1. lifeshighwayFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I have never had the priviledge to cross country ski. It look so relaxing compared to my misadventures with downhill skiing.

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  2. Carolyn ♥February 3, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Lovely winter pics. I feel like I've just be skiing with you, and it's been such fun!

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  3. RosemaryFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    What a gorgeous area.

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  4. clairesgardenFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    beautiful!!

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  5. BonnieFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    lifeshighway - if I attempted downhill skiing, it would definitely be a misadventure!

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  6. meemsnycFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    I'm not a fan of skiing, but cross country skiing looks like fun! It must be so pretty to see the landscape like that.

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  7. Jennifer AKA keeweeFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    It all looks so pretty, but I am glad I don't have to be out in it.

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  8. Toni - Signature GardensFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    If you have to live where it is snowy all winter, you might as well enjoy it (and get some exercise in the process). Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment! My snow pictures are a far cry from yours, but it's all relative, I reckon. Ours is melting so quickly now that it got up to 50 degrees today.

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  9. ferFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    beautiful photos! I wish i could go skiing like that too

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    I can see why you and your daughter donned your gear and went out for a stroll. Not only is it excellent exercise but the scenery is good for the soul. What a beautiful place. And I'm with you. I know snakes are important but sheesh if they don't give me the heebie jeebies! :)

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