Lake Katherine State Nature Preserve has become one of my favorite places on earth. I had hiked there a few times over the years but it was always in the dead of winter or on sweltering Indian Summer days and always with someone else.
Last year I had a chance to explore solo and saw the place with new eyes.
The trails aren’t too long or too difficult for most hikers. But you can piece together a few trails for a longer experience. Each of them offers something outstanding to enjoy.
I stopped by after work one night earlier this month and was struck by how beautiful it is everywhere you turn. I was a little sad that I didn’t pack my camera that day because I saw a ton of birds, butterflies and dragonflies that my iPhone simply couldn’t manage. One dragonfly seemed to stick with me, providing unexpected company for several minutes.
It was a delightful end to a work day and much needed respite from life’s chaos. We all need that sometimes, don’t we? Remember this- there’s not much that can’t be fixed by fresh air in your lungs and dirt beneath your feet.
Here’s something I wrote about Lake Katherine last fall. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed composing it from the trail.
This is *really* close to where my wife and I live here in Vermont! 🙂
It’s actually in Jackson County in southern Ohio. You have a Lake Katherine near you in Vermont? How interesting!
Sure do! Lake St. Catherine State Park, and it look’s almost identical to the park you photographed! I was not aware that there were two; that’s interesting.
https://vtstateparks.com/catherine.html
Fascinating! Who knew?
Wonderful that you have such a lovely place to connect with nature! Great photos and thoughts!
Thank you! It really is a nice place to find some inner peace and outward beauty.
Looks like a great spot to just spend time in nature and unwind. I couldn’t agree more about how spending time outdoors works wonders.
I really do need to spend more time there. It’s such a happy place.
This place looks amazing!
It’s gorgeous.
Beautiful! And it’s even named after me 🤣🤣🌷
How considerate of them!!!
Beautiful trail ✨
It is a gorgeous place!