One of the most striking autumn hikes in the Indiana Dunes National Park is the Chellberg Farm trail through the sugar bush. Planted decades ago by the land owners, these woods are primarily maple, and were used for their sap to make maple sugar. In autumn, these trees glow bright yellow-green, turning the woods into a magical place.
The trail winds through the rolling landscape, crossing several small creeks which tend to flow only after some rainfall. The rain on this day darkened the sky and the forest floor, giving a nice contrast to the glowing leaves.
Because of the rainfall, I encountered only two other visitors walking the trails. Sometimes poor weather makes for great hikes.
I find it a bit unfortunate that visitors must keep to the trails and not wander off into the woods, but I completely understand why this is. Views such as this make me wish I could follow the valley between the hills, just to see what is beyond my view.
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Beautiful photos, Tom. Could you have a show in the library or Wentz?
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