Taskinas Creek Trail - York River State Park

Today we hiked in York River State Park, on a picture-perfect fall day. It is fairly flat and was a perfect way to get a little exercise on the day following my first running in a while for Team in Training yesterday, which resulted in slightly sore legs. Much of the hiking was along a natural area in the watershed of Taskinas Creek, which is part of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Reserve. We also hiked in the woods near Woodstock Pond. The fall colors are near peak, and although no wildlife was seen, it was an afternoon of beautiful and serene scenery. Here are some photos from the hike:


Overview of winding Taskinas Creek and marshes




Views of Taskinas Creek and foliage


Taskinas Creek flowing into the York River


Taskinas Creek Nature Trail

Carpet in Mother Nature's Living Room



Nature's Fall Glory

Pretty little butterfly


American Beautyberry (Team in Training colors!)