Black Mountain

The greening of the mountains from Blue Ridge Rd, Black Mountain, North Carolina.

Monday, June 26, 2023

Mountain forest energy

 A favorite Frost poem talks of two roads diverging in a woods.

What do you suppose he would have written for three roads, or is it four? Look closely at left most path.

The repaired/new bridge is much more sturdy, but I do miss the rhododendron wood railings (see below)

From Nov 4, 2018 the bridge railings were often nailed together with substitutes where they failed.





The larger stones are on a larger roadbed...for trucks servicing this area of both beauty and the nearby maintence yard for Montreat's other roadways.

The smaller stone path has been much improved from just a earth path going through the woods, which I've loved to hike ever since I found this tiny enclave that was accessible in most weather for me. It has a nearby parking area, a bridge over the creek, and a path that meanders a bit along the creek up to a stopping point near a private home across the creek, and a tiny cascade into a small pool. I didn't go that far on this trip. As I get my feet under me recovering from who knows what, I'll extend my walks!

Today's quote:
Once a country is habituated to liars, it takes generations to bring the truth back. 
-Gore Vidal, writer (1925-2012)


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  1. TomJune 26, 2023 at 6:04 AM

    ...Mother Nature did a fabulous job there.

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    1. Barbara RogersJune 26, 2023 at 9:08 AM

      And I do give credit to many hours of people shoveling that gravel into place also!

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  2. AnvilcloudJune 26, 2023 at 7:59 AM

    The old railings had character.

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    1. Barbara RogersJune 26, 2023 at 9:09 AM

      There are fewer and fewer Rhododendron wood creations. Used to have furniture with that wood, but not much lately.

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  3. eileeninmdJune 26, 2023 at 8:43 AM

    Hello,
    Looks beautiful, a lovely place for a hike! Take care, have a wonderful week!

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    1. Barbara RogersJune 26, 2023 at 9:09 AM

      Hope you have a lovely week too, Eileen! It's a sweet little place.

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  4. MarciaJune 26, 2023 at 10:22 AM

    From your last sentence sounds like you still have a bug to deal with. It is a lovely place to gather strength from nature.

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    1. Barbara RogersJune 26, 2023 at 3:10 PM

      When I've been sitting and working only in the house, I slowly lose the breathing capacity to walk very far or uphill. I can gradually get it back a bit. So I need to work to do that. With hotter weather now, I need to get out early to do a small walk each day. Just have to get into the habit again.

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  5. NewRobin13June 26, 2023 at 10:23 AM

    You do get to walk in the most beautiful places, Barbara. I always love seeing what you see there.

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    1. Barbara RogersJune 26, 2023 at 3:10 PM

      Thanks, but my small part of the world is pretty limited. I do love finding beauty wherever it may be.

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  6. BillJune 26, 2023 at 4:04 PM

    It looks cool and refreshing, a wonderful place to walk.

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    1. Barbara RogersJune 26, 2023 at 7:22 PM

      It's especially welcome for warm days...being near the water makes it cooler, as well as the trees.

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  7. William KendallJune 27, 2023 at 11:58 AM

    An appealing place for a walk.

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