| I couldn't figure out where all the young pine trees came from in this section of the forest, because there didn't seem to be any adult trees of that type. Maybe this area was replanted for some reason.
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| This area of the state was hit hard by recent Hurricane Isabel. There are several pictures of this most noticeable feature of the hike.
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| A spontaneous attempt at a panoramic view. This is another shot of downed trees.
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| More downed trees
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| Outtake
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| Always need a rock shot of Maggie
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| OK, Holly's turn
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| Part of the trail, with pink blaze visible
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| Maggie, by the stream that we passed several times while debating about the location of a turn further down the trail
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| A tree that was broken at the base and landed about 50 feet from it's stump
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| These next three are of a plant that caught our attention along the Bear Wallow road/trail. It's bright red stem and dark red berries provoked questions. My resident botanist friend easily identified this as a poke plant. Apparently it is common, especially around here.
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| A tree fallen across the road/path (one of many)
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| After a short detour, the way through
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| Another successful use of my Christmas gift from last year (a small camera tripod that you can strap to tree limbs)
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| Back at the house, Maggie enjoys her favorite chair
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