Dave and I took a little hike on one of the trails at Hartwick Pines State Park yesterday.

It was a beautiful day. Sunny, calm and about 75 degress F:

There were many large mushrooms coming up through the pine needles and moss. Some were 8-10 inches across the cap.

Also lots of Indian Pipes

Sweet Fern

Other Flora:

The trail is about 3 miles long. Thankfully, there are a couple of benches to rest on:

And someone was allowed to rest:

There are two foot bridges crossing the river:

Grass growing under water in the river:

Turtlehead:

Moss:

The other bridge:

Fallen cedar across river at bridge:

Leaves on moss:

More Fungi:

Which route do you think I chose?

Mound of moss on moss: