Our final stop on our way back to LeRoy: The Hartwick Pines State Park.
A few of the birds we observed outside the museum.
A point of interest at this state park is a logging mill camp from the past. The bunk house, buildings and history of that era were very interesting but I was more interested in the Chapel in the Pines. Finding the nice trail, I took the quarter mile stroll through the 125 year old pines.
Even the shadows dancing on the walkway fascinated me. I know, I’m easily entertained.
The Chapel in the Pines.
Finally, the rest of the group caught up with me.
Kathy noticed that the smaller tree to the right of the tree in the center, grew up, leaning toward the bigger tree and wrapping around further up, as you can see in this picture.
Stopping to rest on a park bench on our way back to the vehicle.
Larry and Don discussing the logging equipment inside. Their pose struck me as funny, but I’m refraining from writing anything humorous. (I must have a fever.)
As we got closer to the Gingrich’s Farm, I took a few pictures that caught my eye. This looked like a hay-stonehenge.
Stonehenge on the English countryside.
The rolling hills covered with green crops is really pretty here.
We love the church buildings out in the country in the rural communities.
We arrived at Larry and Elaine’s home about 3:30 PM…
… got their stuff unloaded, hugged, thanked God we are still all friends :-) and said our “see you later’s.”
What an incredible four days we have had with Jack and Kathy Gordon and Larry and Elaine Gingrich. They should get a check from the State of Michigan for being such good ambassadors of tourism! We can not thank you enough.
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