Neuse River Trail
Last week, I visited the Neuse River Greenway Trail in Raleigh, North Carolina. The day was cloudy and cold.
The parking lot is in the middle of a large construction area, so it was a little hectic. Instead of running out to explore nature, I found myself reading people to gauge if the place was safe. I live far away from the city, so the urban atmosphere seemed less relaxed.
The paved trail was well-kept. I saw several squirrels, bluebirds, and cardinals. There was also a large hawk perched high in the trees. And those trees. Wow. I see tall pines every day, but the trees in this area were enormous and easily dwarfed the 70-foot eastern white pines I'm accustomed to seeing.
The sun sets early this time of year, and the wintry day makes the dark fall sooner. This visit reminds me of how beautiful this state is and how drawn I feel to nature. I want to revisit this location when I have more time, as they have over 38 miles of trails. All in all, it was a great experience.
