Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Spring Wild Flowers at Conkles Hollow

 

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Spring rains have caused the creeks and falls at Conkle's Hollow in the Hocking Hills State Park system to swell and flow.

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While along the trails the wild spring flowers are now growing and blooming. Many Mayapples and other native plants can be found all over the park.

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There are thousands of Bluebells growing along the creek banks.

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I always love seeing these beautiful blue flowers in the early spring.

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Not only will you find the blue blooming violets but there are many Downey Yellow Violets growing there along the trail.

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Areas of the fun looking Dutchman Breeches are now in bloom.

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And in the shady areas Jack in the Pulpits grow.

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Trout Lilies grow in several areas along the trail.

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While in the areas where the sun reaches the Golden Ragwort plants are growing and now starting to bloom.

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Giant White Trilliums are blooming on the banks and rocks all over the hollow.

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It is a beautiful time to visit the parks to see some of the wild flowers now in bloom.

 

5 comments:

  1. I enjoyed that stroll through the blooms in the park. Everything is getting so pretty. Hope you are having a good day.

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  2. The flowers in your local park is stunning; and the birds are a treat!

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  3. Hi Lona, I love your garden blog but I must admit it's a wonderful change to leave the garden and visit the wonderful countryside. I will put this area on my bucket list. cheers, catmint

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  4. I remember when I first saw yellow violets in the Swiss forests, thirty something years ago. Felt quite indignant. EVERYONE knows that violets are violet, that is their name after all! Enchanting little flowers.

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  5. makes me want to get out in the woods and see what's blooming around here.

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