Merkle Wildlife Drive in Autumn

We went back to take the wildlife drive from Patuxent River Park to Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary even though the weather wasn't as good as the previous week, since it is only open Sundays 10am-3 pm.

Echinacea

Virginia Creeper

Patuxent River Park in Upper Marlboro

 We visited the Patuxent River Park to start the oneway Merkle Wildlife drive only fully open on Sundays 10-3.  We got there a little too late so we wandered around the park to see the wetlands, the boat launch and the Indian hut.  

Indian Hut

Wetlands at Jug Bay

Observation Tower

Milkweed

Columbia Air Center Monument

Point Lookout Visit

Dog Beach

We visited Point Lookout State Park on a gorgeous sunny day when the sky matched the water, due to a light haze, creating a fantasy look.  The tankers in the bay appeared to be floating in the sky.   We visited several locations, the fishing pier, the Point, the causeway, and the dog beach.  The dog beach was deserted when I arrived and a Great blue heron had taken up residence.

Great Blue Heron

Goldenrod

Floating Tanker by Fishing Pier

Causeway

Breton Bay Visit

We went back to Breton Bay to see the sights along Bull Run Road on a lovely fall day.  We found a few places I hadn't visited before at the end of the road.

Breton Bay Golf and Country Club

Breton Bay Inn

Old House

Cobbs Creek Marina

Fitzie's Marina

Vintage Source Store

A Visit to Lusby, MD in Calvert County

We planned a trip to see a few places near Lusby, MD.  The first stop was Cove Point Lighthouse, open 2 days a week on September afternoons.  The beach is not accessible and sunset photos are only possible for nearby locals or people who rent the Keeper’s House.

Cove Point Lighthouse

Keeper’s House

 

Nearby lake

Turtles

Lariat Lake in Chesapeake Ranch Estates