Autumn Color

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Thinking back to warmer days led me to this picture of the autumn color taken on the Cherohala Skyway here in Tennessee back in October.

Letchworth State Park, New York

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In 2002 Betsy and I went up to Niagara Falls and spent several days enjoying those falls. On the way back home we visited Letchworth State Park in New York. Letchworth contains three waterfalls. Although smaller than Niagara they are all beautiful. The picture above is of Upper Falls.

Black Mountain Sun

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There's a very nice hiking trail atop Black Mountain, which is only a few miles from our house. On a clear, crisp day last January Betsy and I went there to hike the loop. While at an overlook I unintentionally got this picture of the sun looking like the star it is.

Mister Lincoln Rose

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I need a reminder of warm weather -- this cold spell is beginning to get me down. Mister Lincoln is one of our favorite roses. Not only is it a beautiful red, it has a delightful fragrance.

Icicles on the Mountain

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When we were at Mount Nebo in Arkansas in March of last year we experienced an ice storm. We haven't had any precipitation this week here in the Glade, but our cold weather reminded me of these icicles that formed outside the window of our cabin in Arkansas.

Lost Creek Falls

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Lost Creek Falls is a pretty little waterfall located in a huge sinkhole near Sparta, Tennessee. There's usually not much water going over the falls, but it is a nice waterfall to visit after a fairly short hike.

Lake Sherwood in the Glade

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Although this picture was taken exactly a year ago, it gives a pretty good indication of our weather those far in this new year. Now that the holidays are over, I'm ready for Spring!