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RE: Old Growth Forest: Hartwick Pines State Park
What a beautiful forest! Those pines really are impressive, I can see why it's a popular to visit. I grew up near mountains and so I spent a lot of time in the pines when I was younger. I always loved it! It's a shame to see what winter can do to a forest, but it's part of the natural cycle as new trees will grow to replace those that have fallen. The Monarch sounded impressive, what a big tree! It's a shame when something that old and iconic dies. If you ever get the chance the redwoods in central California are amazing, a great place to visit. They are huge!
Too bad the chapel was locked up tight, I'm sure they do it to prevent vandalism or theft since there isn't someone there all the time to keep an eye on things. You have some great pictures in there today, good job!
I think we were just a little early. I have a feeling if we had been there after 10 the chapel may have been open. To be fair, the door was unlocked, but I didn't want to take the chance that it was just a coincidence. The redwoods are definitely on our list of things to see one day!