Changing Seasons – October

Today on Thankful Thursday, I am participating in Cardinal Guzman‘s monthly photo challenge – The Changing Seasons.
I am amazed how October flew by but as I look back at the month, I realize that I was very busy. From camping, to nature walks, a Fall festival, and an unplanned visit from my cousin from Germany, October is over in a blink of an eye. Looking back at my month in pictures, has brought back to mind all the wonderful things that happened – all of which I am very grateful.
New Jersey’s fall season has had a late start so I am looking forward to venturing out for more fall foliage shots in the beginning of November. Click on any picture to see a larger image. Hover your mouse over each picture to see comments.

Ghost Lake at Jenny Jump State Forest, NJ

Blue trail at Jenny Jump State Forest, NJ

Camping at Jenny Jump State Forest, NJ

Jenny Jump State Forest, NJ

Nature walk – Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, NJ

Rutgers Gardens, NJ

Monarch, Rutgers Gardens, NJ

Rutgers Gardens, NJ

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, NJ

White Oak trail, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, NJ

Home made muffins made by daughter and her friends

Last Echinacea in my garden

My garden and last zinnias

I rarely get good shots of animals in the wild. This deer was very near while I walked along a boardwalked trail. Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, NJ

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, NJ

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What are you thankful for?