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Memorial Day on Mt. LeConte

5/26/2014

 
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It turned out to be a rainy Sunday, but that did not stop the hikers from ascending the mountain. We went through a lot of hot chocolate which helped take the chill off of the wet dayhikers. I took a moment to check out the flower beds around camp. I was pleasantly surprised to find not just the usual one trillium, but seven. I love the surprises that each year brings. I never know what to expect.

The trillium I found were the Sweet White Trillium (trillium simile). It is the white form of the Wakerobin Trillium. You may also hear it referred to as a White Wakerobin. I look for these flowers every spring. When we started this job, 12 years ago, there were not any trillium in our flower beds. I found the first one about six years ago. Every year, I watch to make sure they are still there.


It is a cool, cloudy morning on the top. The high yesterday was 56º with a low of 48º. It looks like it could be another rainy day. I hope it is clear below for all of your Memorial Day cookouts. Those of us on the mountain would like to take a moment to remember all of those brave men and women who have served and protected the United States of America. You are in our hearts and minds.
sherry
5/26/2014 02:10:02 am

Happy Memorial Day...Thank you all for the posts...They remind me of one of my favorite places to be in this great,big world...

Brandon Leathers
5/26/2014 02:21:01 am

The Leathers family would like to thank the lodge crew for the great experience yesterday. We can't wait for our next trip to the top.

Gulf Coast Doug
5/26/2014 05:11:13 am

Great day for kabobs on the grill down along the Gulf Coast today. Still dreaming of that next hike up LeConte. Nothing beats it. Happy Memorial Day to all LeConte lovers. Enjoy a cold one!!

ELAINE
5/26/2014 02:02:12 pm

Still my favorite wildflower, Allyson. I know exactly what you mean about anxiously awaiting each spring to see if they return. I'm down to only three; perhaps they will show up in new places as yours have. Such great photography, Allyson, and hope you have plans for all the great pictures you have taken over the years. We will miss seeing them.


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