Orcas Island
Fragrance of fir and moss, mingled to perfection; owl calls, breaking the silence of the nights; quaint harbors; curious seals; soaring eagles; the smell of bonfires, kindhearted souls. The memories […]
Category Archives: Nature Photos
The Blue Ridge Parkway near Mount Mitchell and Linville Gorge
Traveling on a beautiful Friday afternoon, I arrived to the Forest Ranger’s office to obtain my camping permit. My backpack was neatly stuffed for a short outing to Linville Gorge, […]
Tiny Landscapes Part II
As you may tell from the size of this post, the moss and lichens have been keeping me busy so far this year. I took these pictures on a variety […]
Tiny Landscapes Part I
Patches of moss and other delicate plants are some of my favorite scenes when hiking. My friends are aware of this, as I’m always directing their attention to moss-covered rocks, […]
Gateway
Located within the town of Blacksburg, the Gateway Trail is a 1.75 mile hike with an elevation gain of about 800 feet. The trail is shared by hikers, bikers, and […]
Elements of a Wet Season – Mushrooms and Mosses
The near-daily rains have certainly affected my hikes this summer. Even on days when I didn’t have to cancel, I still had to keep a watchful eye out for surrounding […]
Pasture Critters – Black Rat Snake
Driving along a dirt road on Seven Springs Farm, on my way to attend a djembe lesson. Before reaching the barn, I encountered a four-foot black rat snake that was […]
Trail Flowers near Blacksburg, Virginia
Trail Critters Near Blacksburg, Virginia
High up on the ridge of Peter’s Mountain, I was painting trail blazes along a remote section of the Appalachian Trail. The weather that day was perfect for trail work; […]
Pasture Critters – Insects
Camping at Seven Springs Farm. I clambered out of my tent and walked through the dew-covered pasture. The low, morning sun had just peaked over the distant tree line, giving […]
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