Friday, June 25, 2021

MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST IN WEST VIRGINIA

These photos come from my son and daughter-in-law.  This past weekend they were invited on a 17-mile hike by her brother, with overnight camping.  I thoroughly enjoyed their photos and they said I could share, with my heartfelt thanks.

Here you can see them looking at Seneca Rocks.  

There won't be a lot of narrative in my post today but I hope you will enjoy their photos as much as I did.

In the Seneca Creek Backcountry, there are nearly 60 miles of trails winding through stands of red spruce, open meadows and along fast-flowing mountain streams.




Great Guide here to hiking in this area.






One of those magical moments when a mother came to get her baby.  The little one jumped out of its hiding spot. 
Seneca Falls




From yesterday's post.
My daughter-in-law's brother is a seasoned hiker and camper, and was able to give a lot of great advice.
They set their tents up next to a stream.

Bunchberry dogwood.  It goes by several names.  Creeping dogwood, Pudding berry being a couple.

Mountain laurel, also known as Spoonwood, Calico bush, Ivy bush.

They had a wonderful time and will be doing this all over again in the not too distant future.  And I will be getting more great photos to share.






40 comments:

  1. WOW! These ae gorgeous, and very unusual. They are like Nature Art.

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  2. It looks truly lovely. A 17 mile hike is beyond me now but I thoroughly enjoyed seeing some of theirs. Please thank them for me.

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    1. Thank you Sue, I certainly will. Beyond me too but I loved my virtual hike :)

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  3. Hello Denise,
    It has been years since I have been camping. I do love being in the woods and hiking, the photos are beautiful. Love the views of the mountains, the waterfalls and the sweet deer. Take care, enjoy your day! Have a happy weekend!

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    1. I can say the same thing Eileen, it's been years and only then a couple of times, both of which I enjoyed immensely. I also love being in the woods and hiking, though I can't go on long walks like I used to. Great memories though :) You take care and enjoy your day and have a happy weekend also :)

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  4. How wonderful to have the opportunity to see beautiful scenery that they visited.
    Love that photo of them on the foot bridge - just delightful.

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    1. Thank you Margaret, so many super photographs, which will be great memory joggers in the years ahead :)

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  5. What a fantastic collection of photos, thank you for sharing them with us too! Have a great weekend Denise. :)

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    1. Thank you Martha and you are very welcome :) Happy you enjoyed them. A great weekend to you too :)

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  6. gorgeous pics and i enjoyed all of them, wish i could hike that far or cross a creek on stones, next best is watching someone else do it

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  7. Those who put out the effort to hike see the best views! Kind of like the early bird gets the worm. Beautiful country!

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    1. Obrigada :) Um abraço e um bom final de semana pra vocês também.

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    1. You are very welcome :) So happy you enjoyed their photos. Thanks Cloudia!

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  10. What a lovely place to do overnight camping.

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    1. Thank you Haddock, I agree, it is a lovely overnight place :)

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  11. A lovely post.
    I enjoyed seeing all of these photographs.
    It looks a very nice area.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Hi Jan, and thank you :) All the best to you too.

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  12. It’s nice seeing someone else’s photos of hiking and camping since these are not activities I have ever done. We do go for walks, but have never done serious hiking or camped out, except in a hotel😀

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    1. Only in my youth Dorothy, and only then a couple of times :)

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  13. What a magical place! Really enjoyed the photos! Thank you!!! Big Hugs!

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    1. That’s great MLC :) so glad and you are very welcome!

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  14. Your "kiddos" are nature lovers and great photographers! 17 miles! Wow. The forest is beautiful and the picture of the doe and fawn is absolutely perfect! What a beautiful moment.

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    1. Thank you Sallie :) I love how they see nature through their camera lens. Yes, a perfectly magical moment with the mamma dear and her fawn :)

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  15. What a beautiful hike! So much to enjoy--the doe and fawn are pure magic.

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