Secluded Pines
The pinelands as you know it right now can get you secluded very quickly. In the Pinelands National Reserve, development covers less than one percent within its boundries. Acres upon areas. Miles and miles of upland forests with cedar forest and wetlands scattered all over the entire reserve.
You are following a narrow trail, winding left and right, and climbing hills within the terrain. It could be a clear midday, or imagine a foggy trail where any sight into the distance is inhibited. The trees filter noise from cars, and even wind. You will not be able to hear any traffic.
If you would carve a narrow trail through a dense cedar forest and be in the very middle. The trees would absorb a significant amount of sound from outside of the cedar forest. It may also be dark when hiding in the depths of a thick cedars. When the sun shines at a direction of less than 45 degrees from the ground, the trees close proximity to one and other will greatly darken the hidden spot. These special woodlands are protected and preserved, and doing so would harm the habitat. When a trail goes untouched for long enough, the habitat takes back what was theirs. It becomes overgrown with vegetation and eventually will get replaced by new trees.
When the sun casts out its final rays of light before sunset, it will not only reflect onto a body of water, but will also reflect its surroundings. The depth of the water and cloud coverage can change the way the sun reflects onto it, and can even refract it.
