I had heard the wildflower display in and around the Chimney's Picnic area was as rich as any area in the park. Early Friday morning I headed over there. Driving into the parking area, you could see flowers everywhere. After parking, I walked a nature trail through a sea of flowers. Whites dominated with Fringed Phalcelia and Sweet White Violets forming the base, complimented by Spring Beauties and White Trillium. There were pockets of Foam Flowers, Bishops Cap, Yellow Trillium,
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Spring Wildflowers in the GSMNP
I had heard the wildflower display in and around the Chimney's Picnic area was as rich as any area in the park. Early Friday morning I headed over there. Driving into the parking area, you could see flowers everywhere. After parking, I walked a nature trail through a sea of flowers. Whites dominated with Fringed Phalcelia and Sweet White Violets forming the base, complimented by Spring Beauties and White Trillium. There were pockets of Foam Flowers, Bishops Cap, Yellow Trillium,
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