Geocaching in High Falls State Park, GA

BY SKEETER

 The Saint and I left our GEORGIA GARDENS to partake in some Geocaching in High Falls State Park. Click HERE to learn more about the park...

The upper basin has a man made waterfall. 

 One can stand out on an old bridge to see the rolling waters below and the newer bridge. 

 Following the rolling waters, one will go under the new bridge to find a wonderful surprise.

 A large natural waterfall.

 I am captivated by natures waterfalls.

 The sound of water falling over rocks is so soothing to my soul.

 There are times during the hot steamy summer months, that I would enjoy to sit on the rocks as the water rushes over me. But not to be in these waters as they are ever so dangerous!

 Ruins of an old grist mill.

 With mill wheels eroding away. Sigh, I so wish State Parks had more funds then they receive.

 I spotted several of these little wildflowers in the area.

 In the Violet family maybe?

 Our walk took us through the woods.

 On this warm sunny spring day, many turtles were taking advantage of the heated rocks.

 It amazes us to see turtles high upon boulders. Just how do they get up there? Claws a digging...

 Along the trail, the Saint almost got himself into a mess. I spotted this hanging down just in front of his path, then I stopped him in his tracks!

 A bright orange goo was forming and dripping down from the tree and its dangling roots. Strange stuff and it just about dripped on the Saint. Ick! Mother Natures April Fools Joke no doubt...

We spotted many Native Silver Berry's while out GEOCACHING IN HIGH FALLS STATE PARK, In the Garden...

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Panola Mountain State Park

BY SKEETER

 This is the type sign we enjoy seeing while out hunting for Geocaches. We know we are about to embark on a wonderful day of serenity in the woods. This day we were at Panola Mountain State Park. Click HERE to learn more about the park. The pamphlets were not ready for the season so we were on our own with identifying the wildflowers.

 I believe this to be Chattahoochee Trillium but not sure as there are 27 different types of Trillium here in Georgia.

 Some type of wild woodland Holly. I have spotted this in our GEORGIA GARDENS, well rather the woods on our property.

 This is one of many large trees we admired.

 Fungi is so at home in the woods.

 Yet, another huge tree that captivated us!

 I thought this to be a Trillium but after a bit of research, I am not sure.

 Here is a close up of a bloom.

Here are several plants close together.

 Moss covered logs look so at home in the woods.

 The Saint gazing off into the woods admiring the Redbud and large fallen tree. 

 I have never notice as many Redbud trees here in Georgia as I have this Spring!

For many years I have told people we just do not have the Redbuds here like in TN and VA. But I do believe I am wrong. I just have not been where they are located. On this day, we spotted many along the Country back roads of GA...

 This was indeed a large tree! Too bad it fell during a storm. This one had been cut as it crossed the walking path. A tree gateway for us. 

 These little beauties were all over the woods.

I believe them to be some type of Anemone. Some were of a pinkish color.  

 Most of the ones we spotted were more white in color.

 A moss covered fallen tree made a nice feature to walk beneath.

 Mayapple's were not blooming yet.

 Trout Lily, I believe.

 I could not decide what these bell type flowers could be. Any guesses?

 Here is a Close-up of them.

 Ah, this boulder is close to our Cache find.

 And the Saint finds the treasure!

 We found our way back to the picnic area.

My eyes were sighted on this strange tree trunk as I sat and rested from our nice hike in PANOLA MOUNTAIN STATE PARK,

In the Garden...

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Shingleroof Campground

BY SKEETER

 The Saint and I left our GEORGIA GARDENS to hunt a few Geocaches this past weekend. Our hunt took us to this park south of Atlanta. We have passed this park many times but never took the time to stop until now.

 This Georgia Historic Marker explains the history of the area.

 The Cabins within the park are interesting.

 Our hunt for the geocache sent us to this nice little spot.

 A spring shelter and a small foot bridge to take one on a nature hike.

The water from the spring was so clear.

 This Pavilion was neat with the moss covered roof.

I spotted this marker by the foot bridge and enjoyed the words.

 

In Loving Memory of

Dorothy Bryans Elliott Paul

 

My mother kept a garden, a garden of the heart.

She planted all the good things that gave my life its start.

She turned me to the sunshine and encouraged me to dream.

Fostering and nurturing the seeds of self-esteem...

And when the winds and rains came,

she protected me enough-

but not too much-

She knew I'd need to stand up strong and tough.

Her constant good example always taught me right from wrong.

Markers for my pathway that will last a lifetime long.

I am my mothers garden.

I am her legacy-

And I hope today she feels the love

reflected back from me.

 

In the Garden...



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