Busy Weekend on the RecPath

It was another busy weekend on the Shelton Lakes Recreation Path.   2020 is turning into a record year for use by hikers, joggers, bikers, strollers, dog walkers, and families out in search of some fresh air and exercise in Shelton's open spaces.

This family was enjoying a stroll over near Basil Brook.

Butterflies were feeding on some of the Sweetpepperbush along Oak Valley Road.  There were many dense stands of the shrub with the distinctive white flowers lining the edges of wetlands along the RecPath.

Maggie and Bailey were some of the many 4-legged customers taking their families out for a walk this weekend.

 People were out fishing by Silent Waters on Saturday.

Woodland sunflowers in bloom near Silent Waters are a pleasant surprise.

There are a number of new trail signs along the RecPath to help the public.  A number of the side trails that join with the RecPath have new signs to assist trail users and give them a chance to explore trails that they may not be familiar with.

Portions of the RecPath near the Lane Street meadow have gotten overgrown this summer.  The Trails Committee is trying to play catch up after months of no large organized work parties due to the Corona pandemic.

This adventurous hiker was having a great time running down the RecPath right before the picture was snapped.  Even though it was pretty tropical out she was having a good time with her family.

One of the other family members was having a little nap on the way home.  The RecPath, and the many trails that tie into it, are great places to explore and get outside.   Fun for the whole family.  Enjoy Shelton's open spaces.