Belonging to a local hiking club gives us the opportunity to explore new areas every week. We are just amazed at all the different places to hike and visit. We are so fortunate to be living in such a beautiful area. This week we climbed Yonah Mountain. The trail was in an old growth forest along a stream with humongous rock outcroppings. The top of the mountain was an open large bald. I felt like singing "the hills are alive with the sound of music"...but instead just stood in amazement taking in the warm sun and views. The wildflowers are out in all their glory. I'm gradually learning their names. Enjoying another beautiful day in the mountains.
upright trillium...no bloom yet
trillium
{ I found 3 of these wildflowers in one of my flower beds}
May Apple
our group
cables mounted in the boulders if you cared to climb out on them
mamouth outcroppings of boulders
interesting shadow on a rock caused by the
sun shinning through the leaves
toad trillium
Love the shadow picture!
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