This weekend, while enjoying a pleasant hike, I realized I hadn’t prepared a post for this Monday. So I thought I’d share my Do-Nothing Day at the river. I was going to get the post scheduled late Sunday night, but I was too tired. Then it hit me I have been meaning to move my weekly blog post to Tuesdays. So, here is the move and the post.
I have posted pictures in the past of my favorite walk along the South Yuba River, especially when the spring flowers are blooming. I have used this for inspiration for photos and poetry. It is an easy walk set in one of the most beautiful settings I’ve seen.
This year though, part of the trail slid away, leaving it unsafe to walk on. I had hoped it was further back on the trail and I’d get to enjoy some of it, but it was closed early on the walk. I could not get a picture of the slide, although I saw it in a local newspaper. There was a cliff on one side and a steep hill on the other. Half of the walkway was gone. So I can imagine this will take a while to repair.
Although this left me sad not to enjoy this slice of heaven, there were plenty of other paths to walk. One led us down to the river to sit and take in the cloudless winter day that reached at least 70 degrees.
Sometimes, something disrupts our usual routine, and we have the chance to explore fresh places. You never know what inspiration you’ll find along the way and what stories find you. Here are some pictures of our day in the sun. Can’t you just imagine all stories behind that old Shell station, red barn, or the wagons crossing the covered bridge maybe carrying some of those precious nuggets from gold prospecting?
Embrace that inner child. Explore a road less traveled. D. L. Finn
I am sorry to hear about the ruined trail but those photos are beautiful.
Thank you, Thomas. I will miss the flowers but will enjoy the new trails.
A disruption to our routine is seldom a bad thing. Great photos, thanks. Enjoy the rest of the week. xo
That is so true, Darlene. It was a beautiful day to take pictures. Thank you. Enjoy the rest of your week, too. Xo
Sad about the trail closed at the moment. But now this detour will take you to explore places you haven’t seen. A sure win. Those photos are gorgeous. Xoxo
It will be sad to miss seeing all those flowers that trail had, but so much else to explore. Thank you, Selma. I have a feeling I will find something equally amazing. Xo
I know you will. That’s what that detour means. Enjoy.
Very true, Selma. Xo
Love your last sentence …”Embrace that inner child. Explore a road less traveled”. A brilliant metaphore for life. And wonderful photos. x
Thank you, Judith. Its one of my favorite poems and a wonderful way to approach life, taking that other road 🙂
A lovely sunny day for a walk. It looks great and the views and photo snaps are good to see.
Perfect day. Couldn’t ask for better, Sue. So much beauty around us
Looks like a great day, and it was even sunny.
It really was one of those perfect days. I’m glad we got out in it. In a few days, it’s a snowstorm
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Judging from the photos, I’d say your do-nothing day was do-something day in terms of inspiration!
Good way to put it, Liz! My inspiration was awakened!
Thanks, Denise!
Wow, what a beautiful hike! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I’m inspired! ❤️
Thanks, Gwen 🙂 Nature always inspires, doesn’t it? Xo
Disruptions to a person’s regular way to hunt for beauty can lead to a different way that is also productive.
Yes, those disruptions can lead to a whole new perspective, Timothy.
Love the photos, Denise. I can’t get the red barn out of my head. It’s screaming for its story to be told. (Or a story featuring it.)
I love that old red barn, Staci. Inside, they have old wagons and some history of the area. It really is screaming for a story!
I look forward to you writing it!
Hopefully the trail will get repaired, but the walk and the photos are beautiful. A nice day!
Fingers crossed. I wonder if they will need a bridge there. Thank you. It was a perfect day in nature. Xo
A day in the 70s with blue skies sounds like heaven, Denise. Too bad the trail was closed, but you sure did find a wonderful way to do nothing in the beauty of nature.
It was perfect, Diana. Especially since I see snow at the end of the week. Yes, there was a wonderful plan b to relax and just be.
I’ve embraced walking more in my dotage than ever in my life. You are inspiring me to go further, Denise. (PS–I chose ‘further’ because I don’t mean distance–in case Anneli is reading this!).
I love to walk too. Not for distance but to enjoy the scenery and, of course, get some exercise.
Loved going with you, Denise. Thanks for taking us along. I have always wanted to pan for gold in the Sierras. Never did for the ten years I lived close enough to do it.
I’m happy you could join in, John. When our kids were young, we got a pan and went to the river to look for gold. Someone who knew what they were doing was there and showed us what to do. We only got fool gold but had a lot of fun trying. Still have our pan but haven’t gone back out in years.
Sounds like a great time.
Your photos are stunning! 🙂
Thank you, Kymber. It is a place where it’s hard to get a bad picture.
I think we need those do-nothing days once in a while to refresh our batteries. The phrase “when one door closes, another opens comes to mind.”
Yes, we all need these types of days, Pete 🙂 Good phrase that certainly fit.
So sad about the ruined trail. I hope it isn’t long before you’re able to walk it again.
That aside, your trek sounds lovely and the photos are beautiful. Great share, Denise!
I will miss it this year but appreciate it all the more next. Thank you, Mae 🙂 Hard to capture a bad shot in all that beauty. xo
Bummer about the trail being washed away. I hope the state park personnel are able to get to it soon. These photos are beautiful. That barn is magnificent!
It is a bummer for sure, Priscilla! Fingers crossed they figure out how to fix it soon. It’s a popular one our way. Thank you! I love that old barn and inside it has some old wagons and treasures to enjoy.
Sorry to hear about the trail being washed away, Denise. Looks like this was a beautiful day – perfect weather!
You couldn’t ask for better weather, Teri! I’m hoping they will have it fixed soon but at least by next year. Fingers crossed 🙂
Great pictures, Denise! I love hiking!
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Thanks, Yvette 🙂 Me too! Xo
You know what they say about a trail less traveled 🙂
The old barn is cool!
I do, Jacquie 🙂 It is so true. Yes, I love that old barn!
Sometimes it’s good to shake up a routine. I love all the photos, but I agree with you, that old station has some stories to tell. Thank you for sharing!
Sometimes it is, Jan 🙂 Yes, so many stories to share! Xo
Your walk in the warm 70s with a blue sky sounds like heaven, Denise! I look forward to some sunny days. Right now it’s cloudy and drizzly, and today is very windy. We even had a little snow last week. Your Do-Nothing day seems to do you good.
What a wonderful day and gorgeous photos, Denise. I imagine some stories are waiting to be written. I love the barn! 💞
It really was a wonderful day, Lauren:) Yes, that barn hassome stories for sure! Xo
Beautiful photos. I love that your muse is always on duty:)
Thanks, Sandra 🙂 Always on duty! Xo
Hi Denise, your photographs are lovely. I often don’t manage to post on a Monday. It is always such a busy day.
Thanks, Robbie 🙂 I agree it is a busy day.
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