A Walk in the Woods

The weather’s been delightful here in Nebraska this winter and I've been taking walks as often as I can. Though there are no mountains near, the bike trail I follow winds through a copse along a lake. I lean against one of the trees and watch the geese.

Copse - a small thicket of trees, especially poplars.

Scree - the small rocks and rubble at the base of a mountain

Cairn - a purposely laid pile of rocks to mark a hiking trail.

Grike - a gate so narrow as to allow a human to pass through but not a cow (or buffalo).