Now for something completely different. Our hike this morning at peak foliage

[NRaleighLiberal]

My wife, our two big dogs (little Betts had to stay home) - at Daniels Ridge Loop trail in the Pisgah National Forest (our new playground - about 20 minutes from our house). Boy, do we love it here - we wonder what took us so long to get out of Raleigh and 4 hours west out to here! Pictures taken with my Pixel 3XL phone.

It was a roughly 6 mile loop hike - thank goodness for walking sticks! - took us from 10 am until 3 PM...we took our time. Lots of roots, rocks, leaves, acorns (and we both have bad knees!) We figure the dogs did about 12 miles.

[MLAA]

1. Oh what beautiful foliage and dogs!

[NRaleighLiberal]

2. we are really lucky to be owned by them - all three of ours are rescues.

Marlin is the nearly white one - 60 lbs, mostly lab - maybe a dash of hound. 2 yrs old.
Koda is really unique - also 60 lbs, 3 years old - we think mix of Aussie and Golden.

[MLAA]

10. And they are lucky to have you and your wife as their people

[northoftheborder]

3. Love all of it - the fall foliage, dogs in the water, the rocky brook - a paradise!

[DonaldsRump]

4. Lovely!

[Ohiogal]

5. What a great way to spend the afternoon

during this anxiety ridden time. Nothing like getting outdoors on a nice day. You are lucky to have such a beautiful spot so close to your house, and such wonderful walking companions!

I did the same thing yesterday but only took 1/2 hour walk in a little local park. You beat me posting my pictures..

[Grasswire2]

6. that top photo....wow

You really have an artist's eye.

[NRaleighLiberal]

7. I just get lucky sometimes!

I actually love colors, forms, details, different objectives. I shoot a LOT of pics and every now and then the pic shows what I see with my eyes. With my wife a quilter, she often asks me for my opinion on layout and color. It's really fun - since I am horrible at drawing/painting!

[consider_this]

8. Wow, beautiful!!! n/t

[Hoyt]

9. Beautiful. Know that area, it's perfect this time of year.

[Dem2theMax]

11. Absolutely beautiful photos!

But I have to admit, I'm partial to the one with the dogs in the water. I just love seeing dogs playing in water. They are so happy when they get to do that.

I'd be right in there with them, wet shoes and all.

[young_at_heart]

12. We retired in Asheville

Not far from there. This time of year is my favorite.....always beautiful and this year, I find simply looking out the windows to be a nourishing counterpoint to the ever-present political chaos!

[NRaleighLiberal]

13. thinking we need to have an area DU meet up once this COVID settles down.

we've been in Hville for less than a year. Love it!

[mysteryowl]

14. Thanks for sharing!

[Laha]

15. Beautiful pictures

Damnit, that's what I should have done today. It was so lovely out, I should have just said 'F* you Uber' and go down to the valley. Don't have dogs to accompany me, but it still would have been wonderful nonetheless. Thanks for the view of a reprieve from the bullshit of the moment.

[ornotna]

16. Nice

No Mountain Lions stalking you?

Looked like a fun time.

[Mira]

17. Just splendid. Just like Pisgah.

Being in NC with you - I know it well. The photo of the dogs is a treasure in how it makes me smile with happiness.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. These are such beautiful photos, my dear NRL!

You are indeed very lucky to have such a glorious spot so near to where you live.

Great colors, great compositions and wow, the dogs in the water, obviously eating it up!

[UTUSN]

19. Totally deserved reward for all those poll numbers you've been crunching!

[hibbing]

20. Beautiful n/t

[Hekate]

21. so gorgeous...I always wanted to travel this country...

Maybe next lifetime

[Laurelin]

22. Thank you.

it's beautiful.

[Sherman A1]

23. Superb!

Thanks for sharing these great pics.

[Niagara]

24. Wow!