Page 15 - Mighty Miramichi River Guide 2024

Enchanted Woods

Discovering Magic in Nature

For those who venture into nature with an open mind and a heart
full of wonder, a realm of enchantment awaits, where the ordinary
transforms into the extraordinary and the forest becomes magical.
Moss covered stumps transform into fairy castles and sunbeams
cast images of angel and fairy wings - if you have a desire to believe.
Faces appear in the bark of trees and roots form doorways into hidden
realms.
With a childlike sense of wonder, one can't help but imagine the
tiny inhabitants who call these whimsical places home, flitting about
in the dappled sunlight and seen only as a flicker in the corner of your
eye.
As you explore local trails, keep your ears tuned to the whispers of
the wind and a rush of giggles carried on the breeze. Legend has it that
woodland sprites ride on the backs of dragonflies, dance with the
lightening bugs and weave spells of protection around the land.
If you wander deeper, to where the air is still and the world is
hushed, you may sense the veil to the unseen world grow thin.
So, the next time you find yourself amidst the beauty of nature, take
a moment to pause, to breathe, and to open your senses to the wonders
that surround you. For in doing so, you may just find that the greatest
magic of all is simply being present and allowing yourself to be
enchanted by the world around you.
Who knows what wonders you may discover in these enchanted
woods? There is magic in believing.
Photos by Stacy Underhill

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