Friday, March 9, 2012

Ravine Gardens

Since the azaleas are in full bloom around here we decided to take a morning off and make the short drive to Ravine Gardens State Park before they went bye-bye for the year. We were back by lunchtime and had a wonderful morning.
 


Out of the car seat and loving it.


The next two pictures tell the story of Lydia trying to sneak back up the stairs whenever I turn my back. Not even 2 and already trying to get away with whatever she can, sheesh!



A spring-fed stream at the bottom of the ravine (which really isn't very steep at all).


Joel was impressed with the several large magnolia trees we saw; sadly they weren't in bloom quite yet.

 


The star of the show:


Clever trail names... 


One of several suspension bridges.


  
A little pond and picnic area along the trail; Lydia contemplating a swim.


Um, no....

 
Cypress knees along the edge of the pond. I like to imagine that when people aren't around, little gnomes and woodland creatures hang out here (yes, I'm almost 30, why do you ask?).


A wide view of the picnic area.


Oh, hello there little fella


Azalea smiley-face :)


Blanketing the hillside - lovely!



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