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One Step at a Time #8

One Step at a Time #8

Here we go with One Step at a Time #8. This week I have two photos from my latest hike at Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton, Michigan. Green has made an entrance along the trails. Happiness!

A winding dirt path surrounded by tall trees with budding leaves in a serene forest setting.
A serene view of a river surrounded by trees with green leaves, reflecting the peaceful atmosphere of a natural landscape.

As I scrolled through the posts shared for One Step at a Time #7, I wondered how many miles the combined total is for all who have participated for the last few couple of months. Pat yourselves on the back for getting out there and taking some fun photos to share. If you haven’t looked through the links from last week, here they are:

Sue shared some beautiful shots of the Pacific shoreline.
Linda brought a wonderful array of sunshine and reflections.
Xenia captured the most adorable lambs ever.
Egidio brought some fantastic macro photos.
Anita joined in with some beautiful seascapes.

If you’d like to show us where your adventures have taken you, leave a link on the comments below. Also, please tag your post with One Step to make it easier for others to find.

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32 responses to “One Step at a Time #8”

  1. One Step at a Time #9 – Heavens Sunshine

    […] were three first timers who joined in the challenge last week. Here are the links to all the wonderful posts They are all worth taking the time to take a […]

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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    I’m so glad to see your new challenge is taking the blog world by storm, Pepper! The spring greens are so inviting! I linked mine today which included different walks and hikes through the various places we visited.

    https://secondwindleisure.com/2026/05/10/sunday-stills-monthly-color-challenge-pink-and-pastels/

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Terri. I have truly enjoyed the posts that people have shared.

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  3. Pamela Zmija Photography Avatar
    Pamela Zmija Photography

    SO much peace looking through the trees down the path.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Pamela. It was a wonderful day on a lovely trail. 😊

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  4. Marsha Avatar
    Marsha

    What a peaceful scene. I can almost hear the birds singing. Here’s mine from this week. https://alwayswrite.blog/2026/05/06/visiting-sacramento-through-photo-challenges-over-a-cuppa/

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks so much for sharing your post. It is a perfect one step at a time. 😉

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      1. Marsha Avatar
        Marsha

        Thanks, Pepper. I’d love to send you a copy of my new page that I’m going to post with a list of all the challenges I could find as a gift back to the community. I feel that since Cee passed, finding where all the challenges have gone is like herding cats! 🙂 xxx Let me know if I can send you a copy to take a look at before it goes live.

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        1. Pepper Avatar
          Pepper

          Yes, please! That would be so helpful. Thank you so much, Marsha. 👍🏽

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  5. Teresa Avatar
    Teresa

    Looks like a wonderful place to wander, Pepper.
    Here is mine: https://wanderingteresa.com/travel-diary-hoi-an-day-8/

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  6. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar
    Bay Photos By Donna

    Two lovely shots of a very nice trail, I would be eager to follow it!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Come on over. 😉

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  7. Anita Avatar
    Anita

    Thank you for the link, Pepper!
    Your photos look like they were taken in a wonderful place for hiking.
    Here is my post with some photos from different spring walks with my dogs here in Cyprus.
    https://maltanita.com/2026/05/06/the-simple-joy-of-walking/

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Anita, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful pics in Cyprus. Wishing I was right there. 😁

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  8. The Simple Joy of Walking – Anita's Images

    […] For Pepper’s One Step at a Time #8 […]

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  9. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    Thank you again for the mention Pepper. Your trail and woods look inviting, all fresh and green, recently leafed out. I have to get back into posting how many miles I did on each walk – I always did so in the past. I’ve had the same pedometer since I began walking in 2011. Here is my walk taken on Mother’s Day 2025, with the rest of the walk to post this Sunday for Mother’s Day: https://lindaschaubblog.net/2026/05/03/mothers-day-marsh-meander/

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thank you for sharing your posts, Linda. I look forward to see your adventures each week. I am impressed that you’ve been walking since 2011. 😉

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        You’re welcome Pepper. I have to get back to walking regularly. Between the weather and these repair commitments, I’ve had to skip quite a few walking days. I had to have the washer repaired today and tomorrow I have someone coming for the gutter repair. There is no end to home maintenance issues sometimes and they seem to run in spurts. A few weeks ago it was the plumber. Friday I hope to pick up my car. It’s been two weeks today since I took it in.

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        1. Pepper Avatar
          Pepper

          On the good side, maybe that means all your repair work will be done in perfect timing with better weather for walks. 😉

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          1. Linda Schaub Avatar
            Linda Schaub

            That is what I am hoping Pepper. The guy is going to repair the siding and do the new steps next Wednesday … I am hoping to salvage part of May for walking. I’m still hopeful the car is ready tomorrow, though the weather is iffy for the weekend … I don’t want to get caught in the rain with the new paint job.

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  10. norasphotos4u Avatar
    norasphotos4u

    Love the spring green that’s throughout the trees.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Me, too! Glad that it is looking more like spring even though it is still a little on the cool side. 😊

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  11. heavenlyraindrops Avatar
    heavenlyraindrops

    Here’s my post. I still am not sure these match the theme, since many of my trips were from a few years ago. either way, though… blessings your way Pepper
    https://heavenlyraindrops.com/2026/05/05/wide-angle-of-life-homer-alaska-overlook/

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Sue, your images are beautiful and perfect for the challenge. There is no theme each week so you are free to post wherever you have explored, current or from the past.

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      1. heavenlyraindrops Avatar
        heavenlyraindrops

        Thanks.

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  12. Egídio Avatar
    Egídio

    What a great walk! Viewing forests and water is never a bad sight.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      I agree! Walking through forests next to water makes me happy. 😊

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      1. Egídio Avatar
        Egídio

        Here’s my walk by the San Gabriel River:

        https://throughbrazilianeyes.com/the-rivers-quiet-garden/

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        1. Pepper Avatar
          Pepper

          am so excited about this post. Thanks for sharing it, Egidio. 😁

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          1. Egídio Avatar
            Egídio

            You’re welcome.

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  13. Lynette d'Arty-Cross Avatar
    Lynette d’Arty-Cross

    Beautiful! I love that fresh green.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      I do too! A promise of things to come. 😊

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