Saturday
May042013
A Walk Around Aldridge Lake
Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 12:45PM Walking around a beautiful lake is good for both the body and soul, and I am fortunate to live not far from Aldridge Gardens with its lake and walking trail. The gardens overlooking the lake are lovely, and a lot of people come to enjoy the serene views.
I always look forward to the rolling topography around the lake. Here are photos I took on a recent visit:
We saw a couple of guys fishing. The fish in this lake are big!
A nature walk is never complete without viewing the wildlife. These paused long enough to let me take their photos:
If you haven't already seen it, you may also enjoy my previous post, A Garden of the Heart, featuring the personal garden of Eddie Aldridge, the founder of Aldridge Gardens.
Have a great day! Deborah
Reader Comments (23)
Lovely shots Deb of such a pretty spot. Enjoy your day.
What a beautiful place. I think you described it perfectly - serene. How nice to have such a lovely walking place so close. Loved the "guys" fishing! :)
The lakeside iris is gorgeous!
What a beautiful place to visit...
Stunning shots, and I so enjoyed seeing the turtles, I have a soft spot for them.
Jen
Hi Deb...what a wonderful place to walk and rest. This looks just beautiful! I really like the pictures of the wildlife. The baby geese are just adorable and that squirrel looks like he could start talking to you!! Thanks for taking us along!
How nice to have such a beautiful place for a walk in your area.
What a beautiful woodland, so calm and peaceful with lovely dappled shade, I would love to wander through there! The frogs look really laid back, I've never seen mine do that by my pond!!
So beautifull! And especially as we are socked in with torrential downpours and they are forecasting rain throuh Tuesday! Thank you for sharing the sunshine, blossoms and wildlife at such a gorgeous lake.
Thank you so much for taking me on your walk-about. It was such a lovely way for me to start my day. The photos you included were absolutely wonderful.
Thank you for sharing your visit to such a beautiful garden; it makes we want to come to visit it too. Large expanses of water are so restful, makes me wish I had water in my garden but I don't want the mosquitoes that water would encourage. Christina
Looks like a beautiful lake for a walk. I love those yellow iris and the turtles!
Hi Deb
You had a lovely day for a visit! It looks like great weather. You have numerous shots of the water yet every one looks different. And I love the critters at the end.
Beautiful photos Deb! You captured some great moments form the ducklings to the fishing frogs. Love it all.
Another beautiful spot...thanks for taking us around to see its wonder.
Your garden walks always inspire me. The goslings are too cute!
Hi Deb! What a nice place you have visited! I prefer the natural feeling of this lake site rather than the sumptuous look of the owner's private garden (in the other post I missed). The picture of the turtle stretching its rear paw is amazing, I had to laugh!
The place looks so tranquil, peaceful. I feel relaxed just looking at your photos!
Beautiful photos Deb. You are so right, walking around lakes is relaxing and rejuvenating at the same time. Great tour, I would love to visit there.
Oh what a lovely place! You certainly do it justice with your photos, too, Deb. This is a refreshing post--I really enjoyed the walk through the park.
beautiful photos Deb it looks a lovely place to be, thanks for sharing, Frances
how fortunate to live near such a lovely spot Deb. And with such considerate wildlife too! Love all the photos.
What a gorgeous place to visit, and your photos are just lovely. I especially love your squirrel shot, he looks a little guilty!
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