Fall colors at Panther Creek state park.

Fantastic colors at Panther Creek

I had an errand to run so I chose to use the bike. After that was done I took the long way home and paused at Panther Creek state park.

Long distance views were good today.
Long distance views were good today.
It was just a beautiful day for riding.
It was just a beautiful day for riding.

A recent cold snap had really kicked the fall colors into gear and roads everywhere look like this only maybe not this shady and empty.

Some vivid colors along the roads.
Some vivid colors along the roads.
Beautiful road
Beautiful road

I stood on the overlook listening to jazz playing from my bike and watching the water. I noticed a series of ripples dancing in a criss-cross manner across the surface left behind by a boat that had long since passed. The ripples were reflecting off of the various islands and shores. Presently another boat created a fresh set and I felt compelled to watch those progress for a while. Very peaceful.

Ripples left by passing boats were mesmerizing.
Ripples left by passing boats were mesmerizing.

As I headed out to the exit I spotted this tree and had to stop for a picture or two. Such amazing color as it embraced the tree next to it with its limbs.

Beautiful maple tangled with another tree.
Beautiful maple tangled with another tree.
Fantastic colors at Panther Creek
Fantastic colors at Panther Creek