I got home from work on Wednesday and was desperate for a walk. I usually walk early in the morning but had slept in that day. I grabbed my husband and we started off to walk up to Parkers Lake. It was a beautiful evening for a walk, the last of the fall colors with lots of red oaks and hard maples in full array, and the sunset was spectacular.
After the sun set we were still about a mile from home and finished our walk in ever darkening dusk. Alas I had forgotten to grab a headlamp and didn’t have my reflective vest on either. We were dark figures on a dark road. Great reminder that you really need to dress and accessorize for the dark this time of year. Head lamps and reflective clothing are a must. I also add blinking bike lights to my poles in the early morning. There’s even a blinking red light on the back band of my head lamp. Never assume that people can see you on the trail!
As we came to the end of the trail we stopped to observe a coyote who had stepped out of the woods ahead of us. Another good reminder about walking in the dark, you never know what critters may be around you.
Be safe out there!



