My walking buddies and I have been walking this trail along the Sammamish River in Washington every Saturday for years now. I miss a lot of Saturdays these days because I’m living in Southern California right now but when I travel back to Washington we meet again on Saturday mornings at 9:00 and walk our 6 miles. Jody and Jan still walk the trail while I’m in California.
Isn’t this chubby little bird cute? I was so pleased it sat still till I could zoom in and get a photo.
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The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Finally catching up with all your posts! The Oscar de la Renta dress is amazing! Congrats on that find!
What a lovely walking trail! And of course, I love the birdie at the end!
Hi Ellen –
hope you’re doing well!
I would love to walk along a trail like that – so peaceful and calm. The chubby bird is precious, I’m glad he cooperated for you.
Lisa
What an absolutely gorgeous trail. It looks so serene and beautiful. Little birdie is just the cutest. Enjoy Outdoor Wednesday! Amy 🙂
Thanks for including us on your walk…what a great friendship you have with you walking buddies…thanks for sharing…
What a wonderful place to walk! I love the water pictures 🙂
What a wonderful walking trail — loved the pictures.
Hi Ellen,
I can understand why you like to walk, how beautiful!1 Thank you for sharing.
Sue
Hi Ellen,
I can understand why you like to walk, how beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
Sue
With scenery like that and friends too, six miles would pass quickly!
Pictures are very pretty. I admire anyone who has the discipline to walk 6 miles every day.
I grew up in Washington state and I really miss it. It was so great getting to see your photos. I used to love shopping at Gilman Village in Issaquah, I wonder if your trail is near there.
How lovely. I covet a walk along this trail, especially if it can be about 75 degrees out!
You ladies are impressive! That IS a cute bird.
Beautiful pictures. I can’t believe that bird posed for you. Happy Earth Day and Happy Outdoor Wednesday!
That chubby bird is so cute and what a relaxing place to stroll in…Christine
Oh, honey, what an absolutely gorgeous place to walk! Your photos are beautiful, and brighten my morning. Thank you. Big smile at the bird. I can so rarely get a shot of a bird. Hmm…would make a good greeting card.
~Happy Outdoor Wednesday~
It is so nice that you have been walking with friends in such a beautiful area. Six miles is quite an achievement to do. You go girl!
Joyce
Hi Ellen, such lovely pictures……ahh. They are so calming.
Happy Outdoor Wednesday.
Barb
Would absolutely love to walk that trail 🙂 What a great time to share with friends and catch up on things. I bet it doesn’t seem that long of a walk when you are done either.
Thanks for sharing!
Crystal
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That’s my kind of place to take a walk! Happy Earth Day!
Such a gorgeous trail. The state of Washington is so beautiful. Have I mentioned I ahve a sister who used to live in Isaquah and still have one on Mercer Island where we found gorgeous paths in both areas to walk. GORGEOUS!
Cute bird and so good to pose for you!
Hello Ellen, your walk on the trail was fun. Your photos are wonderful I love the trees reflected in the water and the chubby little bird. It took me to a comment my now long gone Aunt used to say to me. “How is my chubby little niece?” The funny thing is she was a stick, so everyone was chubby next to her. It drove me nuts. Oh, I just mentally wondered off. Sorry. BIG smile!!! I love your post.
Hugs…Jeanne
Great pics! What a cool place to take a hike. Thanks for sharing.
amy@maisonbelle
Your little bird was much more cooperative than mine! In fact, mine is pecking on the window right now, as I sit here at the computer. The sun is bright here so he must see his reflection.
I have never been to Washington but we would just love to. Your walking trail is wonderful. How nice to have such close friends that you can join right in with them when ever you return.
Charla
What a beautiful place… love the bird!
ENJOY EArth Day!
Fifi
Great choice for today’s OW! Awesome pictures, my fave is the bird!
I see you like birds too. I know you miss the walking trail, but California must be beautiful!!
Cute little bird. I love Washington…grew up there…so green.
Happy Earth Day
Wonderful photos of beautiful and peaceful scenes! Love the chubby bird 🙂
Smiling Hello Ellen:)
Isn’t it so amazing to be outdoors instead of being indoors;)
I think it makes a really good sense as green as we can go. I’ve been to WA, I love there, your post gave me a perfect bella nostalgia.
Btw, your blog is so inspiring, all the photos are talking by themselves and more than saying dreamy! Hope you had a Happy Earth Day & Greeny Outdoor Wednesday.
Miles of Smiles.
Sorry I am late getting around to visit… I hope you had a Happy Outdoor Wednesday….and that you will participate again soon! Thanks for sharing your photos.~ Susan