Ferns and Rhododendron, Craggy Gardens, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina
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Along the mountain trail to the top of Craggy Gardens, hikers pass through thick groves of rhododendron and a forest floor lush with ferns. But be alert for little creatures that scurry beneath the ferns, like fairies, gnomes and trolls... oh my! |
My goodness. This forest is so lush.
ReplyDeleteit's easy to imagine another realm existing beneath that canopy of fronds.
ReplyDeleteWow beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture. There is really something magical in it...
ReplyDeleteI almost can see them.... the fairies and gnomes.. :))
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture!
I've always wanted to see a gnome home. Nice rich color and texture Doug!
ReplyDeleteLove how the tree is appearing outside ferns. Nice catch!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day.
that's a good advice to follow when trekking through unknown trails.. :) sure looks nice though.. :)
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