Leaves Out

Early saxifrage

Trailing Arbutus (Ground Laurel/Mayflower)

Little bluet

Trillium Sessile

Pitcher plant

Variegated Purple Deadnettle

Moss phlox

Carolina Wren and Paw Paw flowers

Phlox

Potomac River

Golden ragwort

Leaves on trees are popping out, and so begins allergy season. There is already a thin coating of pollen on my car windshield in the morning. I've been trying to get out and hike as much as possible this spring, now its hard to get down the trail without sneezing, but that's ok. The forest changes quickly. Some flowers are already maxing out, and grass is growing quickly and tall along trails. I guess its already a good idea to do tick checks as well after hiking. I feel grateful for all of the color...