Rock Creek Hike with Didg... was not drawn to the bike... but had to get out just the same... so I extended my normal hike with the dog

DON'T QUIT?

how about don't put your mantra in paint on this cool rock

who did this?

Casey Nocket?

bad... very very bad

shame on whomever put this message on this rock

it was a great day to be in the woods

the week's cooler temps accelerated the movement from Fall to Winter

the golden leaves rapidly turned to brown

some trees remain vibrant

still some wonderful colors

but clearly more leaves on the ground then on the trees

Didg is a good dog... so allowing of my ever present need to Instagram

he is such a handsome subject I can not resist

when I finally got to our destination...
there was not much daylight remaining

the slight drizzle turned to rain

the glorious hike turned into a soggy slog home