I don’t go hiking deep into Ward Pound Ridge. I see more butterflies at the edges.
Here is some history: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation History
Ward Pound Ridge Landscapes
Landscapes
Grotto at Bannerman
At the rear of the residence is a little grotto that Mr. Bannerman used to sit in to pray and meditate. The view from it is looking south on the Hudson River.
Bannerman Castle 2 of 2
The gardens around the castle are lovely. In the kitchen of the home is a stone commemorating the Massacre of Glencoe – Wikipedia.
Bannerman Castle 1
We took a friend along with us to visit Bannerman Castle. It is a short boat ride from Beacon, New York. We enjoyed the two excellent tour guide’s narratives. It is well worth reading the history: History | Bannerman Castle
Flat Brook Park
We stopped briefly at a little nature sanctuary, Flat Rock Brook in Englewood, New Jersey. I hadn’t seen it before. Here is the history page About — Flat Rock Brook
Greenbrook Moss and Lichen
From the little nature sanctuary on the Palisades by the Hudson River in in New Jersey. It felt cool amongst all the greens.
Marine Park Mix
Walking along the path by the inlet in Marine Park in June in Brooklyn NY.
NYBG Mix
After the rose brunch at the New York Botanical Garden, we went to the greenhouse. The current theme at the garden is a 1960s-inspired Flower Power.
