The locals call it "fish park". It has amazing nature trails, wildlife, fish viewing tanks, and it's a favorite for kids/families. In autumn...........a little bit of heaven....
My plan was for a photo a day. My life got crazy and changed my plan. So, to Adam from the Great Pumpkin Project.....I'm sorry. I'm trying to get back on track....
I'm finding that I like the walking trails, neighborhood walks, old neighborhood homes, the quiet family places for my pumpkins. The crispness in the air, the smoke smell from fireplaces, Halloween decorations starting to show up. That seems to bring my memories of Halloween to the front of my mind, my heart....
The Boise River Greenbelt is 25 miles of walking trails that are maintained year-round. The greenbelt was busy with families getting fall photos. The pumpkin tonight went home with a young family with a 4 year old boy and his baby sister...
It's late. The wind is blowing. Leaves rustling. Cloudy night. Harvest moon. Bit of a chill. Soft orange lighting. Cuppa tea. Inside is finished. Neighborhood is quiet....ah, autumn....
I did not leave my JOL in this park. I gave it to a very curious 7 year old boy whose birthday was the next day. I made sure his grandpa was okay with him accepting a pumpkin from a stranger. Also made sure it had a GPP tag and tea light. As we make the exchange grandpa tells me with a big smile "Happy Halloween." Grandson also with a big smile then tells me, " My grandpa's birthday is Halloween." Destiny......