| As I type this desciption I am reminded once again at how well the Lake Serene Trail has treated me. I have gotten many images from this trail, on many hikes, at many times of the year (except winter; I have not braved that one as of December 2006). This tree is one of many wonderful things to see once you have reached the lake. We had just reached the lake on October 14, 2006 and immediately sat down for lunch at the closest available spot along the shore where this tree came to ground. It was fairly cool that day. We could feel that the season had shifted and there was just enough color left on the trees so that if the coolness in the air was not enough to tell you it was October, the leaves would remind you. Roots are always interesting to me, but I hardly ever get to see them. When I have seen roots, it is because they have been yanked up and even though some dramatic event brought this tree down, it looks peaceful where it rests now. |
