Be it ever so humble...

Travel always begins and ends at home. My home is a small house near Ford Lake in Ypsilanti, Michigan. My location affords quick foot trips to a river trail, cafes, a farmer's market, and brick-paved streets. I began much of my hiking craze in local state parks. The picture of the tree, below, is from my first overnight hike on the Potowatomee Trail. I was dropped off by a co-worker at one end, and my car was on the other end. The other picture was taken of the train trestle near my home.