Monday, May 30, 2016

Horsethief Park Hike (2)

Continuing with my hike in Horsethief Park, it has some lovely mountainous views.
This next shot looks like it was taken with a fish-eye lens, but it's just the natural shape of the hills.
It's called Horsethief Park because horse thieves used to hide out here.
There are some remnants of old structures in a couple of places off the trail, down by the stream.
I would guess they were related to mining. I've got several posts to write about mining in the area as I took a day to explore that aspect of the area's history recently, including going into a mine shaft and visiting an active surface mine. But those photos are for another time!
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15 comments:

  1. JoMay 30, 2016 at 9:38 AM

    Hi Al, interesting scenery. I like the dense forests. I look forward to reading about the history of mining in that area. Have a great day. Jo

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  2. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 30, 2016 at 10:01 AM

    Beautiful hike -- couldn't be a prettier natural area and the history is fascinating.

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  3. Fun60May 30, 2016 at 12:58 PM

    The land shape in that second photo does look very unusual

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  4. RajeshMay 30, 2016 at 1:54 PM

    Beautiful shots from nature.

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  5. Taken For GrantedMay 30, 2016 at 4:06 PM

    What a beautiful place. You have great photos.

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  6. carol l mckennaMay 30, 2016 at 4:25 PM

    What a wonderful hiking spot and beautiful photography!

    Happy Week to you ~ ^_^

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  7. Forest Dream WeaverMay 30, 2016 at 4:42 PM

    So many beautiful trees.....thanks for sharing this!

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  8. JoyfulMay 30, 2016 at 5:47 PM

    Glorious shots!

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  9. Linda W.May 30, 2016 at 8:30 PM

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful hike with us!

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  10. Murthy K v v sMay 30, 2016 at 9:44 PM

    All pics are awesome.Have a great day.

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  11. Lady FiMay 30, 2016 at 9:45 PM

    What lovely scenery - perfect for walking!

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  12. LeaMay 31, 2016 at 1:47 AM

    Beautiful scenery!

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  13. OmanMay 31, 2016 at 3:49 AM

    Ooooh, i could spend all day in there. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. sonia a. mascaroJune 1, 2016 at 6:07 AM

    So beautiful mountainous views!
    Horsethief Park is just amazing place!

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  15. AndreaJune 2, 2016 at 2:55 AM

    The beauty of a temperate climate forest is that the trees look very organized and the undergrowth is relatively clean compared to a tropical setting. On another perspective it somehow looks a bit monotonous because the trees are all the same.

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