The forests are empty. The parks are ours for the taking. Let’s get out there and enjoy them in their glorious peace and quiet!
Tag: art
Sinuous Cedar Rock Falls
Sometimes I just need to see a waterfall. Like today. Summer in North Carolina brings some serious humidity. It turns … More
Cherry Burst
Delicate petals in subtle colors create cheerful clusters of flowers around every branch. Better yet, these flowers are clustered around cylindrical buds on the tree’s branches, appearing to burst forth from them.
Garden Path Under a Live Oak
The tree’s trunk is large enough that 2 people cannot get their arms around it. Secondary branches are thicker than many of the small trees planted in the garden.
Autumn at Little Stony Falls
I look around the broad stone bowl, soaking as much into my senses as possible. The Little Stony River threads through an opening in the rock directly across from me, high above the basin.
Patiently Perched
Looking at this photo, I see her quiet contemplation of the still waters around her, searching for opportunities. Wise with her training and experience, she calmly positions herself for success.
Statons Creek Falls in Autumn
The creek enters through colorful foliage, spilling and plunging into several pools. The soothing rhythms, fresh air and colorful surroundings make a perfect place to lose track of time.
Trail Food
A simple mixture of nuts, fruits, sweets and crunchy cereals gives pleasure, energy and a great treat to enjoy at the top of a mountain. It is portable and delicious. Trail mix by itself can lure me outside. It is without exaggeration a miracle in a zipper bag.
Crabtree Cascades
Next week is my Grandfather’s birthday. It would have been number 95, but he has been gone for a few … More
Lobster Boat at Sunrise
The dark morning air is cool and still. My headlamp illuminates the trees on the other side of the clearing – no fog today. Grabbing a few muffins I head for Park Loop Road and Boulder Beach. Sunrises in Acadia National Park are not to be missed.