Looking through my photos I ran across a bench from one of our hiking adventures I don’t think I’ve shared before, so I thought I would share it today.
On Thanksgiving, my grandson, (Coleman) and I were joined by his mom for a lovely chilly afternoon. After devouring a delicious Turkey dinner (except for Coleman-He doesn’t like meat), my daughter (Trisha) drove us to a quaint park on the edge of Lake Norman called Ramsey Creek Park. At first, Coleman and I were not sure if his mom was going to join us hiking around the park.
Coleman and I started out walking by ourselves walking along the waters edges absorbing all the beautiful scenery. After a while, his mom joined us whilst he was picking up small seashells from the sandy seashore.
We noticed several Benches throughout our time walking around; from park benches to picnic tables and benches, they were scattered all around the park for visitors to relax and enjoy.
Here are some of the views and Benches we encountered …
Ramsey Creek Park; Lake Norman; Cornelius, North Carolina
The Domtar Forest Porch is located adjacent to the Greenway Gateway (often referred to as the canteen) and alongside the historic Nation Ford Road. It is surrounded by a canopy of trees which provides much needed shade and sometimes a cool breeze for a bit of rest and relaxation to bone weary hikers to enjoy.
Whether you come to the Greenway to hike, attend a concert, or just enjoy the beautiful outdoors, you might like to grab some grub at the Gateway Canteen and Pull Up a Seat in one of many Domtar Forest Porch sitting selections.
On Friday Coleman, his mom (Trisha) and I delighted in quenching our thirst with some iced cold water from the Gateway Canteen sipping them within the Domtar Forest Porch.
The Domtar Forest Porch serves as a gorgeous outdoor site for events nestled in nature. From wedding ceremonies, receptions and parties to picnics and retreats, this venue is perfect for gathering and enjoying the natural surroundings.
The Anne Springs Close Greenway hosts the Rooted Rhythm Concert Series every Thursday evening from the beginning of May through July. The Live Concerts provide a variety of musical artists and genres for guests to the Greenway to enjoy in the beautiful outdoors. There is a small charge for non-Members plus a small parking fee. Greenway members are free, however, if you’re parking at the Lake Haigler entrance you’ll still be charged the parking fee to help with the extra costs for the extra parking lot aides.
Domtar Forest Porch Anne Springs Close Greenway Fort Mill, South Carolina
The Benches here are located within the Helix/R Pocket Park which is installed along the greenway off of Riverside Drive, near Downtown Cramerton. [This Pocket Park is just down our long block and across the road from where we live.]
Coleman’s seating choices on Benches at Helix/R Pocket Park
The Helix/R is a 20-foot tall abstract sculpture created by John Rietta, Soulptor. It was dedicated in Cramerton on Thursday, June 26 along the Carolina Thread Trail on Cramer Mountain Road. It is located in a brand new Pocket Park named the Richard Atkinson Plaza in honour of Cramerton’s Mayor Pro-Tem.
During the dedication The Carolina Thread Trail and the Town of Cramerton, North Carolina cut the ribbon on the Helix/R sculpture officially opening the small Pocket Park to the public.
While hiking a hidden (almost) dirt trail at Riverside Park and Greenway this past weekend, Coleman and I came upon this lone Benchin the middle of a sandy area near the South Fork Catawba River.
Backside of Bench
I am not sure if anyone else knows about this Bench and the Sandy area along the South Fork Catawba River or not. Coleman and I have not seen anyone else around the area. Most people stay near the Fishing Piers at the Greenways.
Frontside of Bench
It gives Coleman an opportunity to play undisturbed in the Sand with his Little Tikes construction vehicles. He is quite the “engineer” designing his own roads, bridges and tunnels in the sand.
It also allows me to have a peaceful serene tranquil relaxing place to Pull Up a Seat to relax and enjoy watching Coleman play.
Coleman and I hiked a new (to us) trail today after he arrived home from school and switched shoes. We had to walk approximately one mile alongside the road (not every section had a sidewalk), across the C. Claudius Dawson Bridge (which crosses over the South Fork Catawba River) and cross the forked road before reaching our destination to eventually begin our hike for the afternoon.
On our hike we periodically encountered a wooden Bench here, there, and yonder along the Rocky Branch Trail. Here are a few of the Benches we happened upon throughout our hike.
Dan Antion with No Facilities blog is the host for CFFC. Dan has chosen a theme this week of Blue and ? with Blue being the dominant Color in the image.
Here are my entries for Dan’s CFFC challenge this week.
Coleman wearing Blue hiking on Blue Star TrailDSBG Eastern Bluebird TrailBlue Sky and post for the Railroad Tree limbs encased with Blue Sky background Siberian Husky in Dog Park with Blue bench in background Blue Goat Island Park & Greenway benchBlue Water in South Fork Catawba River at Riverside Park and Greenway Coleman’s Blue bowl & spoon with his Lactose free ice cream with sprinkles Cloudy Blue Skies
Supertunia® Black Cherry®Petunia hybridRed Blotch PansyTawny-edged skipper feasting on a Red Common Zinnia Gladiolus communis, the eastern gladiolus.Harbor Emperor Fire Engine #4Rosa ‘Ingrid Bergman’RosesRoyal™ Dark Red Ivy GeraniumLantana ‘Frans Red‘ Lantana Camara at Martha Rivers Park Dianthus Telstar Crimson Carnations Rhus glabra – Smooth Sumac, Scarlet Sumac at Warlic Family YMCACloudless Sulfur (Phoebis sennae) on African Arrowroot Canna indica – African ArrowrootViburnum opulus var. americanumNandina domestica (Aka Heavenly Bamboo)Red SunsetAurora BorealisRed Drift Rose (Rosa ‘Meigalpio’)Wall Mural at Schiele Museum in Gastonia, NCGuzmania bromeliad at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Camellia japonica ‘Lady Clare’ at Glencairn Garden Coleman holding Petunia Mirage™ Red PicoteeRed Knockout Roses at Glencairn Garden Carolina 18-wheel Tractor Trailer at NC Transportation Museum Coleman on a Bench by a Red1955 Nash Ambassador Custom at NC Transportation MuseumVerbena Firehouse™ ‘Red’ Coneflowers Red Panda Phone Booth in North Carolina Coleman NC Transportation Museum Coleman in playground at Gardner Park Elementary SchoolCaboose Brake Wheel Fort Mill, South Carolina Alona on Red Baron airplane ride at Carowinds Snoopy atop the Red Baron ride at Carowinds Coleman at Goat Island Park and Greenway Coleman with Horses at Anne Springs Close Greenway Coleman laying on a buggy seat at NC Transportation Museum Larry Dean & Debbie Lynn Waters (Aka My brother & Me)
God Bless. Enjoy the rest of your week. Stay Warm. Take Care. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
Location: Goat Island Park and Greenway; Cramerton, North Carolina, USA
God Bless. Enjoy Nature. Be Observant. Show Gratitude. Love to all. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
My first Bench photos for Jude’schallenge are from the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, North Carolina. I took my grandson, Coleman there in 2021 for a fun day together. I am also linking this post to XingfuMama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge.
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