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Hickory Nut Gap Falls at Chimney Rock |
Spring in the mountains of the Southern Appalachians brings a succession of spring woodland wildflowers, the diverse greens of hardwood trees unfurling their leaves, and milder days (this year, it's been MUCH milder).
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close-up of lower falls |
A repeat hike on the Four Seasons Trail up to Hickory Gap Falls
(I posted about a previous hike a couple of weeks ago), brought changes in the vegetation, to be sure.
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vegetation associated with falls (in rock crevices) |
What I noticed most today was the interesting vegetation around the falls, and the remarkable patterns of the waterfall.
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Iris cristata in rock crevice |
Woody had a great time, too. Here he's cooling off in a mountain seep (the water is continuously flowing over rocks).
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Woody at Chimney Rock State Park |
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P.S. My (elderly) laptop gave it up last week, so my 'mobile' posts this weekend did too! Thankfully, a replacement is on the way.
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