"Fishing provides that connection with the whole living world. It gives you the opportunity of being totally immersed, turning back into yourself in a good way. A form of meditation, some form of communion with levels of yourself that are deeper than the ordinary self." - Ted Hughes

No hatch on Oatka Creek yesterday.  The big guy only saw a couple rises. (using nymphs) .....

So, the big guy better get cracking.  An empty fishing net again.  Otherwise I'll have to start a blog about fishing fashions.  hmmm field trips to Macy's one day sales are going to cost more $ than photo hikes :) Ah... but no price tag can be put on a relaxing, fun morning with the hubby...  Saw a blue heron.  Wish I had my better camera with me, that would have been a great picture !

Not sure how these cars ended up here, but in line with the railroad bed so must have once had a road down here ?  They are right along side the hiking trail.