Fall weather, but still plenty of natural wonders to admire on the nature trail along the Shunganunga Creek, Topeka, Kansas. [Select thumbnail to see larger photo.]

above, Shunganunga Creek is an Indian name, and a fun word to speak. Try saying the name aloud. Trees, water, mushrooms and milkweed pods all sparkle in fall sunlight.

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above, My favorite spot is a swamp deep inside a field. In fall the water line is low and frogs hide among the moss.