July 12
This was something out of the ordinary--a hike that was more-or-less local. The Charles Ward Reservation is a hidden gem. The most distinctive feature is Pine Hole Bog, a rare quaking bog. Very cool indeed. Mosquitoes cut our walk along the interpretive boardwalk short of our goal to find a pitcher plant.
The incredibly wet weather created ideal fungus fortune. Mushrooms of all sizes,, shapes and colors--including red, mauve, and blue!
Indian pipe
A very cool dew dripper.
Atop Holt Hill, at 420' Essex County's highpoint, is a solstice stone configuration.
The non-ski area side of Boston Hill is crowned with Elephant Rock.
The same wet weather that gave rise to the fungus also filled tire rut pools with juvenile frogs.
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