#elk grove

Here’s a post just about leaves in the Cosumnes River Preserve. I had heard about this area for a few years and finally decided to visit for myself. I found myself looking up into the tree canopy, taking in all the different types of trees and leaves that covered the trails. I’ve noticed while hiking and exploring this year that I need to look up more when I’m beneath the trees. It’s a whole other world just a few feet above me. These leaves were just some of my favorites that I enjoyed gazing at. 

I’ve lived so close to the Great Valley & the Delta all my life and I so rarely actually venture to explore the nature in this area. We took a quick trip to the Blue Heron Trail located in the Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge so we could explore some of the local plants. And while the heat of summer may not have been the most beautiful time of year to visit, we still loved seeing and learning about the many different native plants and animals that live in this special area. There was so much to see when you change your eye level and look above and below.