Walk Along the River

Checked out a new trail along the river today, with Hyperion.  We found lots to look at, such as these trees, who have been busy planting their colony out into the river.

Red tree fungi.

These willows have also made their move, taking root in the river.

I liked this little "wreath" of leaves I found on the forest floor.

We came upon this man-made structure.  It was bigger than it looks here.  We wondered if someone meant to light it on fire.  If so, it would have been massive blaze.

As we walked under the shade of the forest, we found that parts of the understory were completely taken over by poison ivy.  Here's a shot of it.  It completely filled my photo screen.

Another manmade structure.  This was right near a recently used fire pit on the shore.  Hyperion figured it must have been a holder for someone's fishing pole.  

I just loved this leaf - the variations in color, and its toothy edges.

Rows of fuzzy green fungi.

Disco balls!

More leaf litter.

Hyperion, holding a lotus pod from last year.