Aloha to Spring Sunshine, Walking Trails, and Cherry Blossoms

Howard County offers several walking trails along the Little Patuxent River.   I parked near Savage Mill and found my first friend -  the Korean Jindo Dog!  

The Jindo was accompanied by a group of Korean hikers who also enjoyed the spring sunshine!

The Little Patuxent River winds its way under ... 

... Interstate 95!

The two mile hike ended at the Guilford Pratt Truss Bridge. From the Preservation Howard County Preservation (link),

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's Guilford Pratt Truss Bridge spans the Little Patuxent River along Old Guilford Road. The 1902 bridge represents two industries of importance to Howard County, railroading and granite quarrying.

The B&O's legacy is well known. Part of that legacy is its experimentation with and use of new bridge designs, such the Pratt Truss, patented in 1844, according to the United States National Park Service Historic American Engineering Record. Maryland was home to America's only granite production outside of New England in the early nineteenth century, and by 1890 granite production in the state had increased to 23 active quarries, according to the 1971 official Maryland Hall of Records Commission state history, The Old Line State.

Walking back to Savage Mill,  I spotted beautiful homes ...

... and cherry blossoms along the river.

What's blooming in your backyard?

 Mahalo,

Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City

I also spotted a gorgeous cherry blossom tree on Fort Meade in its historic cemetery.

Aloha to the Little Patuxent River - Winterscape

I previously posted pictures of the Savage Mill Trail along the Little Patuxent River in the fall (link).   Over the weekend, my son and I walked along the opposite bank to soak up the winterscape.

  The rugged path leads to the abandoned mill (link).

  
Other hikers created art from nature!

   
After living in Hawaii, I am drawn to the water.

  
Other families enjoyed the mild weather.   Nearby is the Savage Mill Manor, built in 1844.  It is now open for special catered events.   

Mahalo,

Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City

Aloha to Howard County Parks - Savage Mill Trail

I am blessed with beautiful trails for my daily walk.  I took advantage of the nature path along the Little Patuxent River near Savage Mill - check out my pictures of the mill at this link.

Above is the historic railroad leading to Savage Mill; below is the vintage building from the mill complex.

Locals come to fish in the river ...

... this fisherman waded into the river in pursuit of trout.

 Heavy rains created picturesque water falls along the river.

The water connects me to my beloved Hawaii!  Do you have any nature trails near you?

Mahalo,

Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City