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One Step at a Time #15

One Step at a Time #15

For this week’s One Step at a Time #15, I spent some time at the Proud Lake Recreation Area in Commerce Township, Michigan. This area is quickly becoming one of my favorite spots because of its many nature trails. This time, I decided to try the Chief Pontiac Equestrian Trail. With a forecast of heavy rain soon, I intentionally didn’t stray too far from my car. I was able to hike about two miles before I felt the first sprinkles of rain.

The photo above was taken at the beginning of my hike. The sky was brighter compared to the grayer skies below taken close at the end of my adventure.


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Thanks to all who shared a post last week. Here are the links from last week’s prompt. Please let me know if I have missed anyone.

Frank shared three great pics including a treacherous boardwalk.
Linda took us back to winter with lovely snowy pics.
Sue showed off some peaceful waterscapes from Cabo San Lucas
Teresa’s travels took us to Dauin in the Philippines this week.

One Step at a Time is a place to share the beauty of nature as you enjoy the outdoors. Add a link to your post on the comments below. Also, please tag your post with One Step to make it easier for others to find. Click here if you’d like more info on One Step at a Time.

I am curious to know your thoughts.

33 responses to “One Step at a Time #15”

  1. I love how lush the area is. Your photos are so inviting and beautiful. Here’s an entry for this week: https://throughbrazilianeyes.com/kickapoo-cavern/

    1. Thanks for sharing your wonderful post and photos of the bats at Kickapoo Caverns. ๐Ÿ˜Š

      1. You’re welcome.

  2. So much greeneryโ€ฆso refreshing! Here is the link to mine: https://wanderingteresa.com/travel-diary-dauin-day-3/

    1. Thanks, Teresa. Enjoyed your pics immensely ๐Ÿ˜Š

  3. […] am linking this to Joโ€™s Monday Walk, Pepperโ€™s One Step at a Time and Ju-Lynโ€™s Happy Place Happy […]

    1. Thanks for sharing your fun post, Sue. ๐Ÿ˜Š

  4. […] similar posts, see Heavenly Rain.Linking this to Peppers One Step #15. I decided it fit, since our grandkids and I most assuredly walked tons of steps at the Cheyenne […]

  5. Pepper, I missed this post yesterday and realized that when you did your post today and it wasn’t “One Step at a Time” … this is nice and looks inviting. That is one issue when you hike in big parks if you are too far from the car – you and the camera get drenched. It does look so green here and very lush.

    Here is my walkaround to check out those cute goslings:
    https://lindaschaubblog.net/2026/06/21/when-goslings-appear-in-triplicate/

    1. Thanks for the link to your wonderful post, Linda. I have my One Step posts scheduled to go live at midnight on Tuesdays so you didnโ€™t miss it yesterday. I just happened to add second post this evening because the Ragtag Daily Prompt was โ€œtrailโ€ and I couldnโ€™t pass it up. ๐Ÿ˜‰

      1. Okay, that’s why – it went at midnight. I usually check before I turn off the computer. Glad to share my walk with the munchkins for this Challenge.

  6. It definitely looks like itโ€™s going to rain from your pictures. Glad you managed to squeeze in a hike before the rain!

    1. So am I. It started raining right as I got back to my car. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

  7. Found your blog via Terri. Thought I’d jump in. I love the idea of this challenge. I love exploring new places and familiar places. I’m sharing my post I did for Sunday Stills since many of my photos were taken while walking through parks, exploring our local refuge and other great places.

    https://troyerslovinglife.blogspot.com/2026/06/taking-in-life-around-mesundaystillswild.html

    1. Also, my granddaughters name is Pepper

      1. Oh, yay! I haven’t come across many people named Pepper. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ

        1. I never hear it either so it’s fun when I do.

    2. Welcome, Kirstin! Thank you so much for joining in. I enjoyed your photos immensely. Left a comment on your site but I don’t think it showed up.

  8. Hi Pepper, lovely places to walk, you’re so lucky! I miss the bike trail we lived so close to in Sacramento. But when moose walk in our backyard here in Washington, it’s a thrill! Thank you for this one step challenge, I’m glad it has become so popular! Here is mine:

    https://secondwindleisure.com/2026/06/21/sunday-stills-animal-of-the-month-where-the-wild-things-are/

    1. I do love having so many hiking trails close to home. How about I trade you a moose for one of our trails? ๐Ÿ˜

      1. I like that trade idea, Pepper!

  9. So lush and green! ๐Ÿ’š

    1. It is the perfect time of year. ๐Ÿ˜Š

  10. Beautiful photography, as always! You have such a gifted eye for the beauty of nature!

    1. I appreciate your encouraging words. Have a great rest of the week. ๐Ÿ˜Š

      1. Youโ€™re welcome!

    1. Thanks! ๐Ÿ˜Š

  11. I like the varied shades of green in your forest scenes.

    https://frankhubeny.blog/2026/06/23/trail-path-opened/

    1. Thanks, Frank. The different shades of green have been lovely this year. Before long we will have changing of autumn colors. Thanks for the link to the lovely pathway. ๐Ÿ˜Š

  12. Beautiful photograph. Green tones and reflections are impressive. Thank you, Love, nia

    1. Good morning and thanks, Nia. So glad you enjoyed the landscape. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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