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Feeling like I’ve got a good jump on being more active this month. Now to sustain that effort each day. This one was easy because it was just one of those early June days with low humidity and just a little below average temps with a slight breeze.

The only downside is the amount of pollen in the air. But we made it through without a sneeze.

Second walk of the month was at the Howard County Conservancy. What a great day for it also.

Exterior view of the Gudelsky Environmental Education Center featuring a stone facade, large entrance windows, and steps leading up to the building, surrounded by greenery and blue sky.
Exterior view of the Gudelsky Environmental Education Center featuring a stone wall and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Nothing but blue skies and comfortable temps in the low 70s.

A decorative metal sculpture featuring a bird surrounded by leaves, situated in a landscaped garden with a stone pathway and lush greenery.
Wooden bench in a garden surrounded by greenery and blooming white flowers under a clear blue sky.
A scenic view of a landscaped garden featuring a winding stone path, benches under a wooden pergola, and lush greenery under a clear blue sky.
A scenic view of a grassy field framed by two trees and a stone wall, under a clear blue sky.

It’s 232 acres that I plan on fully exploring.

A gravel pathway leading up to a house, with stone steps and a railing on the left. Lush greenery surrounds the area with trees and a bench visible in the background under clear blue skies.
A tall, green tree surrounded by lush foliage, with a partially visible tree stump in the foreground under a clear blue sky.

Wear your hiking shoes.

A serene forest scene featuring a small stream flowing through lush greenery, with rocks and grass along the water's edge.
A serene view of a shallow creek with smooth stones and lush green grass on the banks, reflecting the surrounding trees.

It’s nature so of course there is some color.

A cluster of purple flowers surrounded by long green leaves in a garden setting.
Close-up of a vibrant purple iris flower surrounded by green leaves.
A close-up of a large white peony flower with delicate, ruffled petals surrounded by green leaves.
A small fish swimming near the sandy bottom of a clear body of water, casting a shadow.

I plan on getting to know the 5 miles of trails well in the future.

Close-up of a vibrant pink peony flower surrounded by green leaves.

Photos by Mike Hartley

Author: Mike Hartley

With a lifetime and a half in the Newspaper industry I'm preparing for my retirement career as an Artist, Writer, Photographer and Video content provider. I'm a proud father of two wonderful children and I'm still married to the first girl I fell in love with and probably only one that would have me.

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