I enjoy exploring the urban woods and surrounding areas near home.

In late October the transition to winter has begun. The leaves of the hardwood trees are turning colors and many have fallen to the ground. And, there are many ghouls and ghosts to be seen along the trick-or-treating routes.

It’s one of my favorite times of the year.

Chipmunk

Spooky spiders

Marquam Trail

Hazy view from Council Crest

A large, mature Cedar along the Marquam Trail

Boo

Sunnyside Trail

Large Doug Firs on the Marquam Trail