Still dry, but at least we've been having afternoon thunderstorms this week. The last sunset light -- such as it was after this rain -- is in the NNW, where the setting sun actually faces the front deck of our house for a couple weeks a year.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Longest days
These wildflowers along the driveway get a little better every year. Did someone plant them? The coneflowers (in front) are just starting to open.
Still dry, but at least we've been having afternoon thunderstorms this week. The last sunset light -- such as it was after this rain -- is in the NNW, where the setting sun actually faces the front deck of our house for a couple weeks a year.
Still dry, but at least we've been having afternoon thunderstorms this week. The last sunset light -- such as it was after this rain -- is in the NNW, where the setting sun actually faces the front deck of our house for a couple weeks a year.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Reliance, TN
Follow the Hiwassee down a few miles from the powerhouse and put-in and you get to Reliance, where you can rent a raft, kayak, or catch a ride up the river.
It's pretty idyllic here, with one store, cabins and campground spaces to rent.
If you were here in the mornings the excursion train from Etowah comes by, there's a great view of it; the rail bridge passes over one of the rafting landings.
It's pretty idyllic here, with one store, cabins and campground spaces to rent.
If you were here in the mornings the excursion train from Etowah comes by, there's a great view of it; the rail bridge passes over one of the rafting landings.
Monday, June 18, 2007
On the Hiwassee River
View of the Hiwassee from the Big Bend.
Lots of water has been released for the rafting crowds. Does this mean the lakes above will be even lower?
Nice way to spend Father's Day....
...or this way.
The Apalachia Powerhouse and swinging bridge.
Putting in.
Lots of water has been released for the rafting crowds. Does this mean the lakes above will be even lower?
Nice way to spend Father's Day....
...or this way.
The Apalachia Powerhouse and swinging bridge.
Putting in.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Sunday, June 10, 2007
AT hikers
Don't miss this great feature from the Knoxville News: a News photographer set up a makeshift studio where the Appalachian Trail crosses Davenport Gap coming out of the Smokies, and photographed hikers as they came out of the woods (in exchange for food). Lovely stuff, and their stories remind of Bill Bryson's A Walk in the Woods.
At least it rained...some
Friday's storms brought the first rain in a long time, and may be the last for awhile. It was pretty impressive, though:
Even the turtle wanted out of the rain.
Even the turtle wanted out of the rain.
Friday, June 08, 2007
Photos from Valle Crucis
Don't miss the two latest photos posted by Marie on Blue Ridge Blog. The deck scene, done in HDR, is fantastic. But so is the Watauga River photo.
I haven't taken any this week so far, so you'll need to visit Marie for a photo fix. Besides, hers are always better.
I haven't taken any this week so far, so you'll need to visit Marie for a photo fix. Besides, hers are always better.
Saturday, June 02, 2007
Friday, June 01, 2007
Another church
Near Apalachia Lake. Empty except for occasional reunion; the door is open and someone's left donations.
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