My First ATV ride

   Have you ever felt nervous about trying something new, but weren't sure why and couldn't find an excuse to get out of it?
As I grow older, I am also growing wiser and more cautious. What once would have been a fun time for me is now a source of aches and excuses not to go. My husband and son each have four wheelers which they drive on a local rails to trails path. It's about 8 or 9 miles one way,but they only go half way because my son is only 8 and his thumb tires easily.

I was dreading the bumps and curves I imagined it would be like.  I finally reasoned with myself that it was going to be more like a motorcycle ride,which I really enjoy, just on dirt trails instead of highways. Once I had that image in my mind,I was good to go.
  We drove to the lot and prepared to go. We both wore helmets,I had on ankle boots,jeans and a wind breaker. The initial entry to the trail was kind of bumpy, and there was horse poop on the entry bridge.He just drove past it. I immediately noticed the pretty scenery,greenery,smooth trails,signage,and the river wound along the edge most of the ride.
  My eyes were getting wind blown, but when I looked at the reflection in hubby's helmet, I realized there were goggles on top of my helmet.Much better! I didn't bring my camera on this trip because I thought it would be too bumpy and bad for taking it out.I ended up using my phone instead.
Here is the one hubby took of me,

 I did end up enjoying the ride after all, and was looking forward to taking a camera on the next trip.


We went out two days later, with my son in the lead.
 The following were pics taken,mostly in sport/action mode for the movement of the atv.

watch for horse droppings

my cameo ;)

Water and landscape are my favorite subjects, so there are several of those.

peering over the rail of a metal bridge

There were several bridges, including a few covered bridges.
 

There was a deer on the trail,but I didn't catch it in time.

The deer took off before I had a chance to focus

Who can resist a big mud puddle ;)

 
I had a great time =)
Have you been on one? any story to share about that , or a snow mobile trip?
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Love and blessings,
Lori LC