This week I've had the opportunity to experience the fulness of a West Virginian spring! I had the chance to visit Dolly Sods with Rochelle, which is a wildlife preserve high up on a lonely mountain indeed! The drive up was quite the thrill as there was the steep mountain precipice but feet from my car! I admit, I was a bit nervous. Here's a photo of the view at Dolly Sods. Dolly Sods early spring 2012 As you probably notice, the leaves had not yet blossomed on these trees. In fact, I must have been at a higher elevation then my little town in the mountains! Rochelle was with me of course. We roamed about the mossy open area that you see in the photo. I didn't stay long as admittedly, I felt a bit afraid of this mountaintop experience. I think that is odd, since I thought I would have felt safe in the folds of the wilderness. I guess I need to get out into the wilderness more and not be such an alien to it! I also managed to visit my sit spot. It's so nice to see the landscape change from a dull brown to a pale green as the foliage begins growing on the trees and plants. I have discovered a lovely patch of Dame's Rocket in my backyard as well, a welcome treat. I took photos of this purple wildflower both before the surprise snowfall and thereafter. Yes, we had an early spring snowfall here in the mountains, which is not to be a big surprise. In fact, no weather should be a surprise here in the mountains. I quite enjoy it's variety! The lovely Dame's Rocket in my backyard Snowy Dame's Rocket Another lovely early spring snow scene to behold! During Rochelle and I's travels this week, I saw the most beautiful, quaint, old farmhouse! I could not get a closeup from the front as I was afraid of trespassing. Although it appears no one lives there, there were signs of upkeep of the property. It looks like a historic site. Oh, I hope to be brave enough to park my car and at least walk up to the gate's entrance to take a photograph next time I'm in Petersburg, which should be soon! The old house from behind. I had driven up a road behind the house and was able to photograph it through the woods. Tantalizing delight, indeed!
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