a walk in the woods

Maudslay State Park was a horticultural and agricultural estate before it became the property of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and was transformed into a state park. Azalea and rhododendron are scattered through the property; this is the time of year when the flowers start to appear.

When I visited the park just over a week ago it was still early. Today I saw bright flowers on both types of plants. Some are still wearing only leaves, some are wearing early buds, and some are bursting with bright blooms.

I know I'll need to visit often over the next few weeks to watch the transformation. I'm happy I discovered just a few weeks back that I was eligible for a lifetime Senior MassParks Pass for $10. That pass now lives in my car so it will always be available when I need it.