Like a Sunrise in the Forest

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By Jennifer Klitzke

My husband and I, my Spanish Mustang Indian’s Legend and Tennessee Walking Horse Makana were driving through miles and miles of gray rainy skies on our way to our last autumn trail ride of the year before the leaves fell off the trees. We nearly turned around and went home but figured a short trail ride in the rain would be better than none.

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I am so glad we toughed it out. As soon as we arrived at Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, blue skies began to peak through the dingy gray clouds. The rain had only intensified the autumn color, and my husband and I enjoyed three hours riding through nature’s canvas.

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The photo below doesn’t do justice for how vibrant the colors. It was like a sunrise in the forest.

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