Tiny Hike @ Hopkinton State Park: Chipmunk Trail

The first two times we did not see any chipmunks. However, I'm sure they are there and were busy doing the things that chipmunks do. It is autumn after all. We'll be back on the trail soon enough. 


 


 


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