That place looks so pretty and peaceful... maybe I need to start looking into taking more walks :V 

1 minute ago, Sarada said:

That place looks so pretty and peaceful... maybe I need to start looking into taking more walks :V 

You should ~ you have the whole entire lakefront trail like RIGHT THERE lol I always loved walking on that 

Oh oh or go up to North Branch Trail I loveEEE it there. Or Northerly Island Park is a fave of mine too. 

7 minutes ago, Sakura said:

You should ~ you have the whole entire lakefront trail like RIGHT THERE lol I always loved walking on that 

Oh oh or go up to North Branch Trail I loveEEE it there. Or Northerly Island Park is a fave of mine too. 

I like north branch trail too it always seems less crowded than the other places mostly. If the weather is all good here this weekend I might do. Dad would probably tag along bwaha

Just now, Sarada said:

I like north branch trail too it always seems less crowded than the other places mostly. If the weather is all good here this weekend I might do. Dad would probably tag along bwaha

He's been like going to the gym every other day lately I'm impressed lol ~ like every time I've called the past week he's been like ya we went to the gym earlier and swam some laps and did some working out @.@ 

Just now, Sakura said:

He's been like going to the gym every other day lately I'm impressed lol ~ like every time I've called the past week he's been like ya we went to the gym earlier and swam some laps and did some working out @.@ 

He has I'm actually really glad for that too I think it will help his heart health more to get out and walk. I've also been worried about his weight because he seems too skinny lately. He's always been skinny-er y'know? But lately really skinny-er e.e 

Just now, Sarada said:

He has I'm actually really glad for that too I think it will help his heart health more to get out and walk. I've also been worried about his weight because he seems too skinny lately. He's always been skinny-er y'know? But lately really skinny-er e.e 

I know exactly what you mean lol he is really.. smaller now ._. He used to work out way more and wasn't skinny but had more muscle weight. I think he just stopped going to the gym for a long time ~ he was always skinny like so I think he just lost the bulk. I don't really think it's much to worry about but I think the going to the gym will be good for him anyways since he has some heart issues. 

O ya for sure with the heart health stuff. I probably worry too much you know me :V 

Those are great pics too. Looks like it was a nice day

Beautiful photos as always. I liked the ones on the forest trail those trees look lovely. That sky is an amazing colour of blue, and the mural on that building is fantastic. I agree with you that going out for a walk somewhere like that is really good for you it's so nice to just sit amongst nature and soak up the peaceful calm that surrounds you.

I can feel the Serenity in it..(▰˘◡˘▰)..get it? Yea? No? (´ー｀)

Seems like a really nice place and pretty quiet, judging from the pictures, there doesn't seem like a lot of people there. I don't like going on hiking trails where you run into someone every few minutes. 

14 hours ago, Eris said:

Those are great pics too. Looks like it was a nice day

It was ~ weather was perfect 
 

12 hours ago, Animedragon said:

Beautiful photos as always. I liked the ones on the forest trail those trees look lovely. That sky is an amazing colour of blue, and the mural on that building is fantastic. I agree with you that going out for a walk somewhere like that is really good for you it's so nice to just sit amongst nature and soak up the peaceful calm that surrounds you.

The mural was really pretty! They had several of them on buildings around the park I should have took pictures of the other ones.
 

7 hours ago, Ayame said:

I can feel the Serenity in it..(▰˘◡˘▰)..get it? Yea? No? (´ー｀)

Go away LOL 
 

2 hours ago, Sasuke said:

Seems like a really nice place and pretty quiet, judging from the pictures, there doesn't seem like a lot of people there. I don't like going on hiking trails where you run into someone every few minutes. 

I prefer that I don't like going to places where there is a lot of people 

Pretty great pictures again, as usual. That was a very nice day too. I wanted to put our names on the tree but she wouldn't let me because we would be "hurting the tree"

She's quite right, carving names on trees damages them by creating wounds which act as entry points for pests and disease.

EXACTLY!!! I DON'T WANT TO HURT THE TREES! I love the trees lol ~ 

3 hours ago, Sakura said:

EXACTLY!!! I DON'T WANT TO HURT THE TREES! I love the trees lol ~ 

Tree hugger.

Very pretty!

There are a few areas around here that encourage everyone to do some “forest bathing” while they’re there!

The idea is to spend time in the forest and really connect with what’s around you. Take a moment to be still and breathe, listen to the sounds around you, look at and appreciate the nature around you, smell the air. 
Aside from encouraging a connection between people and Mother Earth, it’s supposed to be very good for your mental health as well, so it’s no surprise you feel the way you do when you’re out for hikes/walks through nature. 

That place looks so chill I love to go and hang out in nature sometimes too. I feel like we need it from time to time you know? Get out of the city and get back to nature. My family usually goes on some nature hikes in the Autumn and we usually trek out to this water hole area with a waterfall and swim in the lake and just do woods shit haha it's a good time. 

8 hours ago, Zeref said:

Pretty great pictures again, as usual. That was a very nice day too. I wanted to put our names on the tree but she wouldn't let me because we would be "hurting the tree"

Tree hurter!!! 

13 hours ago, Sarada said:

Tree hurter!!! 

A tree hugger and a tree hurter living together. Sounds like the start of a good show. 

20 hours ago, Colu said:

Very pretty!

There are a few areas around here that encourage everyone to do some “forest bathing” while they’re there!

The idea is to spend time in the forest and really connect with what’s around you. Take a moment to be still and breathe, listen to the sounds around you, look at and appreciate the nature around you, smell the air. 
Aside from encouraging a connection between people and Mother Earth, it’s supposed to be very good for your mental health as well, so it’s no surprise you feel the way you do when you’re out for hikes/walks through nature. 

That sounds peaceful too lol we've been going out to something nature related almost every weekend lately even if it's just a park. It's a really nice reset from the city and just the hassle of every day life honestly. 
 

17 hours ago, Lucky said:

That place looks so chill I love to go and hang out in nature sometimes too. I feel like we need it from time to time you know? Get out of the city and get back to nature. My family usually goes on some nature hikes in the Autumn and we usually trek out to this water hole area with a waterfall and swim in the lake and just do woods shit haha it's a good time. 

AAA I think I've seen that place isn't that the one you showed me the video of before? 
 

On 5/30/2025 at 1:00 AM, Sarada said:

Tree hurter!!! 

I'm not

3 hours ago, Zeref said:

I'm not

You are if you carve your name into the bark of trees.  That sort of thing can kill a tree if done to much  

Great photos! 

that place looks like somthing out of a fairy tale, where i live its ether okishly green grass or just dead grass