tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post7309089434304896441..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: The Limberlost and SkylandSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-9829353989106165772015-07-08T10:40:49.181-04:002015-07-08T10:40:49.181-04:00Looks like a lovely day -- a walk along a pretty t...Looks like a lovely day -- a walk along a pretty trail (I've never seen columnar joints -- very cool!) and Skyland has such an interesting history. Love the arts and crafts architecture and furnishings. I'm thinking the pullouts along the trail are for wheelchairs. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-5381653041198296432015-07-08T00:08:19.806-04:002015-07-08T00:08:19.806-04:00When I saw the columnar joints I thought you were ...When I saw the columnar joints I thought you were at Compton Peak Trail which we hiked two years ago. The trail we followed led to an extensive columnar joints hidden among the trees. <br />I missed those sunsets by the mountains. You got a pretty good shot there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-1712675220920985622015-07-07T10:51:47.918-04:002015-07-07T10:51:47.918-04:00That path with benches every 400 feet would be hel...That path with benches every 400 feet would be helpful to me. Some of us can no longer do much scrambling. :(Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-91656523772047130202015-07-07T06:30:31.916-04:002015-07-07T06:30:31.916-04:00When you are chasing your dreams, you will often e...When you are chasing your dreams, you will often encounter signals along your journey that will guide you in the right direction. Learn how to read some of the <a href="http://www.albertsmithsigns.com.au/products/way-finding" rel="nofollow">directional signs</a> that can lead you to your goal finish line.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924176854299295383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-7322401382551849132015-07-07T05:50:04.555-04:002015-07-07T05:50:04.555-04:00WOW, you two sure pack a lot into one day:o)) Tha...WOW, you two sure pack a lot into one day:o)) Thanks for the photo and explanation of columnar joining. Never seen anything like that before!! Absolutely stunning photos of the Blue Ridge and the Sunset:o))Nancy and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923426994795610528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-51706056512494052682015-07-06T23:07:52.379-04:002015-07-06T23:07:52.379-04:00I was sad to see the effects of the wooly adelgid ...I was sad to see the effects of the wooly adelgid along the southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway this year. The rocks in the columnar look a bit like tombstones!Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-61816502578135226032015-07-06T21:13:14.639-04:002015-07-06T21:13:14.639-04:00Love that picture of the Blue Ridge! Easy hike, bu...Love that picture of the Blue Ridge! Easy hike, but a nice one...no doubt nicer without the bridge construction. Neat fungi and rock remains of a lava flow! Skyland is a neat place to visit. I definitely remember that that thanksgiving. I had no idea there was so much there to see! I like Addie's cabin. Sounds like she was quite a woman.Carrie C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07904027116034931818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-68147759558420599332015-07-06T19:09:19.482-04:002015-07-06T19:09:19.482-04:00Stunning shots! The turtle's a colourful looki...Stunning shots! The turtle's a colourful looking one.<br /><br />Limberlost must be a common enough name- there's a place up here in Ontario bearing the name.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-90941886099024668842015-07-06T18:55:01.007-04:002015-07-06T18:55:01.007-04:00Not only have I learned about all kinds of flora a...Not only have I learned about all kinds of flora and fauna from you but now I'm learning geology! You're quite a teacher! :c) :c) :c)Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-23914456119964316392015-07-06T12:10:11.418-04:002015-07-06T12:10:11.418-04:00Have stayed at Skyland quite a few times, but neve...Have stayed at Skyland quite a few times, but never went for T'giving ... perhaps when we return east someday. Never saw the lodge ... huh! Proves there's always more to explore no matter where you visit.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-67678896026101500292015-07-06T11:05:47.757-04:002015-07-06T11:05:47.757-04:00Maybe those spaces on the side of the trail are tu...Maybe those spaces on the side of the trail are turnouts for us very slow walkers :-) Wonderful columnar and handsome tortoise. How great would it be to spend some time with Addie and her friend the author - I love her lodge! Sad that the hemlocks were just not meant to be there......but they have an optimistic history that's wonderful to learn. Beautiful sunset.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-79423902143002450152015-07-06T10:51:57.042-04:002015-07-06T10:51:57.042-04:00I wonder how many tree and plant diseases are ship...I wonder how many tree and plant diseases are shipped abroad by the US. Would imagine that this goes both ways...or do they now have preventative measures?Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-12903237285128874412015-07-06T10:44:26.855-04:002015-07-06T10:44:26.855-04:00What a nice day you had. One day we will spend the...What a nice day you had. One day we will spend the summer in that area!Al and Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02991509802471213755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-45442450437539722062015-07-06T10:16:10.771-04:002015-07-06T10:16:10.771-04:00What another cool area to explore. Hike seems a bi...What another cool area to explore. Hike seems a bit easier, maybe good for David too. Nice sunset pictures :)owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-60100818769509153502015-07-06T09:59:40.440-04:002015-07-06T09:59:40.440-04:00This "trail" sure is a contrast to the l...This "trail" sure is a contrast to the last scramble. Maybe someone figured the easy walkers needed more benches but does seem a little excessive. The columnar basalt is very cool and really stands out in the forest. Love Mary's house and those beautiful blue ridges.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-27780498440938216972015-07-06T09:28:05.569-04:002015-07-06T09:28:05.569-04:00Pretty neat place to visit. Will put on our to do ...Pretty neat place to visit. Will put on our to do list. Thanks for the tour and info.ZippyPinHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744888611143753611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-66046129115248513982015-07-06T09:27:58.723-04:002015-07-06T09:27:58.723-04:00Isn't it wonderful to see that some trails tha...Isn't it wonderful to see that some trails that are made for everyone. I love that those with disabilities can also enjoy a "hike" within nature. With so many benches along the way, someone with a breathing problem or bad legs can get out and still rest frequently. There seemed to be lots to keep your camera busy:) I love that you found the columnar...very cool!! Beautiful sunset!John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-59150575018003865312015-07-06T09:08:59.284-04:002015-07-06T09:08:59.284-04:00Loved the old houses also ....loved learning somet...Loved the old houses also ....loved learning something new about the columnar joining!GEOCACHING WITH GRAMMY AND THE PAPILLON PRINCESShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318355690220894430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-5439515665652608202015-07-06T09:04:48.317-04:002015-07-06T09:04:48.317-04:00What a shame about the hemlocks. You certainly ha...What a shame about the hemlocks. You certainly had a full day even though you didn't get to finish the hike as you planned. The picture of the Blue Ridge mountains is so beautiful. We should be seeing that view very shortly. Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-19755691891969940022015-07-06T07:32:44.524-04:002015-07-06T07:32:44.524-04:00I love seeing the old houses and hearing the stori...I love seeing the old houses and hearing the stories of the people who once lived in them.Stone women through difficult times make stories That I gain from. Even places I have been to before have something different every time as nothing stays the same.klbexploreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294131539793643894noreply@blogger.com