Turtle Lake

Another incredible fall day calling to be spent outside, with lots of outdoor work still needing to be done, we decided to go around the corner to the nature reserve for a hik. This particular trail took us around Turtle lake, an crystal clear lake named for it's shape. Along the way we found a beaver lodge with lots of evidence along the shore. A gigantic basswood tree that towered even the old growth pines, very impressive. Lots of twisty trees to sit in and persistent trees deteremined to grow right thru rotting stumps. The fungus finds rewarding, the leaves beautiful.

The favorite though was a creek which ran along side the trail for about 2-3 km. The kids had a blast moving the leaves from one little waterfall to another, increasing the flow of water as they went along. It was just like the water table at the museum they love so much but on a much grander scale. There is hopes of returning before the snow comes.