This is one of my favorite flowers of the southern woods. Spotted Wakerobin is a lily of the genus Trillium (three leaves), which stands out for it’s namesake dark-green to purple spots (maculatum) and deep red blooms. I’ve noticed shoots as early as late February, with blooms unfurling around mid-march. It’s often scattered sparsely…
Month: April 2019
I hate HYOH – New Hiker Common Sense
Sorry for the click-bait. You really should hike your own hike. But, I do genuinely hate this phrase. I think “Hike Your Own Hike” has become little more than hiker YOLO. “Hey, wanna push through this fire closure? The fire’s ten miles away.” “Nah, I’m going to skip it and come back later.” “I’m going…