A walk in the woods...(another)

[Pa]

Went for a walk in the high country to the west of here yesterday, on Salt Pond Mountain, at about 4000 feet. Flora very different up there.

First, the ferns are magnificent:

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The view at War Spur overlook is nice with the laurel in bloom:

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The ferns against the rock make for an interesting picture:

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The flame azaleas were prolific and the most intense colors I've ever seen, beginning with yellow:

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to deep red:

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Some were just in the bud stage:

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Finally, the yellow stargrass added interest:

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[Gilles]

Pa, the ones i like the most are 1-6-5

 

[Leigh]

What magnificent walks you must take!

 

[fjp]

I love the ferns against the rocks. I used to live in Philadelphia and did hiking and backpacking in the Appalachian Mountains. Your pictures remind me of the Great Smokies.

 

[patrickh]

Pa, what a lovely hike. Thank you for taking us along. Are those azaleas at the end? The mountain laurel puts me in mind of Connecticut, where I used to live.