"I Have an Appointment with Spring" - Thoreau

Pictures taken on the first day of Spring 2012 at Garland Ranch Regional Park in Carmel Valley.

Earlier post about this Hidden Treasure:

http://redbirddog.blogspot.com/2012/03/hidden-treasure-garland-park-carmel.html

Hidden Treasure - Garland Ranch Park, Carmel Valley

I can not possibly cover Garland Ranch Park in one post.  This is one of four posts with pictures and videos from this slice of heaven on earth.  10 miles east of Carmel-by-the-Sea is this great place for human and well-behaved dog.

Carmel River from bridge going into Garland Park

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Taken from the bottom of "Waterfall Trail"  Dry but wonderful

Down on the valley floor before the morning walk into the hills.

Spanish Moss hanging from oak trees along the trail

Chloe next to "Fern Pond" 600 feet up from the valley floor