February 6, 2014: Snowy Days

The spot I have chosen to connect to is the trail behind my backyard. During my hikes, I always discover the most beautiful sights. Due to the recent snow and ice, the trail has transformed into a sparking winter wonderland. There's something about the snow and ice that makes the trees, bushes, streams, and animals look even more gorgeous than they already are. I enjoy walking through the trail often, capturing photos of all the nature I encounter.

My favorite place to be is the little trail behind my apartment in Parkville. The trail winds through a small piece of land that is simply used to showcase the nature that we sometimes forget is all around us. The trail is surrounded with oak and pine trees, holly bushes, streams flowing beneath fallen logs, and all different kinds of animals, from deer to cardinals. As I stand in my favorite spot on the trail, I see the snow falling off the tree branches into the stream. I hear birds chirping in the trees. I smell firewood burning in the distance. I feel the crisp, frigid breeze blow against my face.