This was one of those outdoor scenic places you live near but have never visited. With too many trails to manage in one day, the beaver dams and the waterfalls were decided as the goals. We drove to a parking area and set out, armed with directions from the ranger in the visitor center. Let us share observations.
Fallen leaves are great at hiding the trails. We missed trail turn-offs three times. This caused a backtrack once, and hiking another mile or so more than we planned after missing two more. |
When it looks like someone littered the trail with a tissue, assume the best in humanity -- that you are actually looking at a fungus. |
Behind the dam was a small wetland. Note the evergreen hollies around the perimeter of the water while deciduous trees grow further up the slope.
It took a good eye to find eyeballs growing on the forest floor. Ever seen this type of fungus staring back at you?
There were no waterfalls, but a few babbling brooks. Maybe 'city dwellers' consider waterfalls as any stream that makes noise.
I want to consider litterers a type of fungus, but that would be unkind to fungus.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice outing. Nothing more peaceful as a walk through the woods. I love finding fungi in the woods.
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