Unmaintained

There's a seasonal road near us that links our house to the highway. It's unmaintained in the winter so from November through May it's virtually impassable. The road hugs a steep mossy hill on one side and falls off into a cavernous gorge on the other.

From our house the ride is completely down hill.

At the bottom of the hill is large stone house. The first time I ventured down this road I stared amazed for some time. The structure was once used a dance hall for the Finns who settled this area long ago.

Just beyond a small rickety bridge

crosses a rock strewn creek.

This is the view looking back from the other side.

This time of yearyou can see well into the bones of the forest.

It is magical,

inspiring,

and healing.