Canyon Views and Wildflowers

November 19, 2017 by megtraveling

This time I’m talking about Red Canyon in Utah. I passed it on the road to Bryce Canyon and it looked so interesting I stopped there for a look around on the way back from Bryce. Red Canyon has some moderately easy walks and hikes, so I walked on one of the shorter trails. I liked this because I wanted to enjoy the views and take pictures without having to think about steep drop-offs! I even saw some wildflowers along the way, which I always enjoy wherever I am. Red Canyon had free admission and parking so I’d like to spend more time there the next time I’m in that area.

Some of the views:

Along the trail

Where does this go?

Walk up to this…

Trail sign

Drive through this!

And of course the flowers.

Red Canyon

Travel theme: Fresh

June 15, 2014 by megtraveling

I’m starting to take short trips around Virginia now that I’m getting settled here. It has been a lovely spring and I’ve traveled from Charlottesville to Williamsburg to see lots of fresh spring scenery. In addition to flowers I’ve been impressed by the bright blue sky, the sunshine and the different colors of green from leaves on the trees to those on shrubs and plants. Of course there have been lots of flowers and I’ve enjoyed seeing those too. It’s been interesting to see spring arrive this year and I’m looking forward to seeing how things might change as summer approaches. Here are some pictures of the scenery that I’ve observed.

Colonial Williamsburg

Richmond garden

Just greenery…

wildflowers

Spring flowers

Charlottesville and blue sky

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Looking Forward to Spring

March 19, 2014 by megtraveling

I’ve been looking through my pictures of flowers and I can’t wait until it’s spring! So far there have been a few warm days but it will be nice to have several days in a row of sunshine and warmer temperatures. I’ve also noticed that the birds are more active as they cheerfully sing in the morning. The first flowers are starting to come back, as well as the freshness of the new greenery. I’ve also started to notice displays of brightly colored planters outside of charming shops. Here are some pictures from a walk that I took when I visited the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee along with a nearby scenic town in North Carolina.

Pale flowers

Springtime…

Everything is fresh again

A group of wildflowers

Early spring flowers

Spring will be especially welcome this year…

CBBH Photo Challenge: Ancient and Modern

August 20, 2013 by megtraveling

When I was in the south of France this spring I had the opportunity to see Carcassonne. I noticed many contrasts between the old and the new while I was there.

the castle and cars

something historic in a modern candy shop…

wildflowers and an ancient wall

Sightseeing and shopping are also a good combination of ancient and modern.

Be sure to check for more photos here. My two recommended blogs for this month are zoetic * epics and On the Luce.

A Wildflower Walk in the Mountains

May 7, 2013 by megtraveling

Last week I was in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One afternoon I took a walk in the Great Smoky Mountains and there were many wildflowers along the trail. The whole time I could hear the sound of rushing water and the sunlight was rather pale as it filtered through the leaves on the trees. The mountain air was fresh and very fragrant. Here are some of the flowers and other sights along the path.