We are creatures of habit and tend to follow the same paths to enjoy places that please us. We always look to find and explore new places while holding dear a few special ones. Today's journey was covering a few of the special ones starting with Swallow Falls. We knew the beautiful weather would pack the state park side with a large crowd so we again took the lesser known path through the woods.
We've hiked this trail many times and not noticed the CCC remnants before. This looks like it was used used as an incinerator for a camp.
We thought we might see painted trilliums and were happy when we did, but there were greater wildflower surprises ahead.
Once we crossed a side tributary and spotted the first lady slippers we began to see them everywhere. They were a happy unexpected treat.
We sat for awhile and talked with another birding couple. It was a blissful, brief moment of meeting and interacting with people in a pandemic world.
We left Swallow Falls and made our way another favorite the Cranesville Swamp. This was a first spring visit for us so we were hoping for new sightings along the boardwalk.
We did spot a snake crossing the boardwalk.
The pitcher plants were up and showing life.
The main attraction here is the swamp area, but the woods offer a nice walk. Today there were spring wildflowers in bloom including more painted trilliums.
Our day was over when we spotted this rainbow. It stayed with us longer than any ranibow we have seen.
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