The Quiet of Winter

Bahhuber Flowage Hiking Trail at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center

The Bachhuber Flowage Hiking Trail at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center

“I hide myself in the quiet white of winter and

nestle in her comforting folds of cold oblivion.”

–Terri Guillemets

Red twig dogwood branches contrast with shades of tan, walnut, and gray in the winter wetland vegetation. The absolute silence is welcoming and comforting. Winter hiking has its own unique pleasure.

Animal Tracks at the Horicon Marsh

Animal Tracks at the Horicon Marsh

Wildlife leave evidence of their activity in the slushy snow.  It was quiet on the trail, except for a few birds flitting away, as I walked by a feeder near the building. The absence of snakes makes winter hiking especially appealing.

Winter at the Horicon Marsh

The Horicon Marsh has alluring beauty in every season. Solitude and stillness captivate in winter.

 

2 Comments

  1. Reply
    Jerry January 22, 2018

    Great post, Lisa! Thanks for sharing.

    • Reply
      Lisa February 4, 2018

      Thanks for stopping by my blog, Jerry!

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