On my way to Roan Mountain State Park from visiting my sister in North Carolina, I stopped for a hike to see Elk River Falls and Jones Falls. Elk River Falls is a short walk from a trailhead, while Jones Falls is a few miles away on the Appalachian Trail.
While looking at Jones Falls, I found the biggest crayfish I have ever seen.
Ash berries in the light on the Appalachian Trail hike to Grassy Ridge Bald.
These are a few more shots of the deer on top of Grassy Ridge Bald
I took an “off day” to rest while camping at Roan Mountain State Park and did a short hike on one of the park’s trails. I found some red efts and some interesting fungi.
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