Had a lovely walk around Lily Lake in Chenango Valley State Park the other day. Blue skies with puffy clouds, everything seemed an unreal green. 
Lucky to see a turtle sunning on a log, and nearly tripped on this large garter snake, nestled in the leaves. 
Last but not least, my favorite bird of prey, bald eagles at their nest on my way home. 
A few weeks ago, the weather was perfect for a short hike in Chenango Valley State Park. I brought my sketch supplies and stopped at the end of Chenango Lake for a quick sketch. 
That is meant in the nicest way! Hiking has been shown to improve both your health and your outlook. Disclaimer: I am not an expert hiker. I’m not even very experienced. But I love getting out in nature and moving!
Today was a gorgeous February day! Does this sound like an oxymoron? Not today, we had 60 degrees and sunshine. It was a perfect day to explore the woods.
As an artist, not only do I need to prep for the hike, I also need to throw down a few sketches.
Don’t judge me! Lipstick is very helpful on the trail. Okay, it’s not helpful, I just like to wear it.
The perfect place to get out in
nature: Chenango Valley State Park