After many years in the far south in Texas and Florida, watching the Appalachians burst into spring for the first time has been a daily miracle and blessing. I live near the Swannanoa River, just outside of Asheville, NC. These are some of my favorite places close to home.
"Nature does not teach the glory of God; it need not teach this as nature itself is the glory of God." - Inayat Khan
Lake Owen, Swannanoa, one of my favorite places to walk
Backyard rhododendron
Swannanoa River, Warren Wilson River Trail
Swannanoa River
Eastern Tent Caterpillar - in my yard by the millions! will become a chunky small brown moth
Foxglove, NC Arboretum
First leaves
Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa
Dianthus, NC Arboretum
Ruins Trail, Swannanoa