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8/26/2013

Grass of Parnassus

One of my favorite times on the mountain is when the Grass of Parnassus starts blooming. I love these flowers. They have such an intricate design. If you have read my posts in the past seasons, then you know that these flowers are only found in the park above 5000 feet. They like wet areas. The grassy slide at the top of Alum Cave trail is densely populated with these beautiful flowers. It was such an amazing day yesterday, Chris and I stopped so I could take some time and photograph them on our commute back to work.

We had a great time taking our nieces and nephew to Dollywood and then rafting on the Pigeon River. I think we might be turning them into nature lovers, at least not for the lack of trying. It feels good to be back on the mountain and back to a slower pace.

The sun was shining this morning. The high yesterday was 62º with a low of 45º. The chill seems to be sticking around. It will be fall before you know it.

Debi

8/26/2013 12:32:03 am

I love all your flower pictures. A friend of mine asked me about hiking to Mt.Leconte yesterday. She's like a daughter, she's 25 and have known her all her life. I got so excited and asked her if she wanted to go tomorrow. Don't think she can get off work in such a moments notice though. I was ready to go, better than painting my son's room this week.

Jo D

8/26/2013 12:41:29 am

Me too but My Work is off the mountain :( We had a great trip at the lodge. The weather, sunset, sunrise all great this past weekend.

deborah

8/26/2013 03:13:33 am

Just wanted to say thank you guys so much for all you do on the mountain top to make a trip up amazing. We went up this past Thursday,and came down on Friday. Our first trip up there in 30 years. It was our fifth trip up and it still remains my favorite place to be . Thank you Courtney for all your help. Was a pleasure to meet you. Hope to go back up next year...:)

Paul B

8/26/2013 03:28:30 am

Glad to have you back, although Nathan certainly does a great job in your absence. Looks like your commute back was better than your trip down. We were up last Monday and saw you and Chris leaving at 5:00. About 5 minutes later the clouds opened up (again) which I am sure made for a slippery journey through the rocky and cabled sections.

Juanita Foust

8/26/2013 02:01:44 pm

Thanks for the beautiful pictures that you post. In few weeks I will be headed up the mountain. Can not wait.

Debby Edwards

8/27/2013 02:57:43 am

We made our first trip to Mt. LeConte last Wednesday and I took pictures of the flowers on the way up. Was happy to see pictures with names on the blog! Our entire trip was a fantastic adventure and the night at the lodge will never be forgotten! Nathan was a fine host. Hope to someday make the trip again!

LeConte Gibbes

8/28/2013 02:04:06 pm

It appears things are in good hands up top. Just sorry my health want allow me to get to the to.

Lydia Godfrey link

8/29/2013 12:26:03 am

Allyson, like Debi and Debby, I love the flower pictures and especially with the names so I can learn them by name. I'm to the point where I can make a one-way trip in a day so ... looking forward to when I can reserve a bed up there. I'll have to watch closer for those tweets when there's a last-minute cancellation. Thanks for these posts that help me keep my eye on the prize of getting up there some day.

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