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Spring Wildflowers Emerge From April Floods

Posted by Lee Hiller on April 27, 2022
Posted in: Hot Springs National Park. Tagged: Hiking Trails, Hot Springs National Park, Nature Blog, Nature Photography, Photo Blog, Photography, Wildflowers. 3 Comments

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When last we spoke I mentioned I was writing a novel.  I am on the second draft of my 80K+ festival of ideas.

Hot Springs National Park due to our changing climate has a mini monsoon season.  We were lucky there has been a break in the thunder storms, hail and flooding this week.  The fragrance of wet dirt and terpenes was intoxicating.  I am grateful for nature’s healing beauty.

Have a lovely day!
Lee

North Mt View
Goat Rock Trail Wood Spurge
Goat Rock Trail Wild Hyacinth Bee

Goat Rock Trail Wild Hyacinth Bee
Goat Rock Trail White Phlox
Goat Rock Trail Purple Spiderwort

Goat Rock Trail Purple Spiderwort
Goat Rock Trail Potato Dandelion
Goat Rock Trail Pink Phlox

Goat Rock Trail Pink Phlox
Goat Rock Trail Fuchsia Spiderwort

Goat Rock Trail Fuchsia Spiderwort
Goat Rock Trail Fuchsia Spiderwort
Goat Rock Trail Lavender Phlox

Goat Rock Trail Spring
Goat Rock Trail Butterfly

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An Ocean of Clouds

Posted by Lee Hiller on October 8, 2021
Posted in: Hot Springs National Park. Tagged: Fog, fog bank, Hot Springs National Park, Mountains, Nature Blog, Nature Photography, Photo Blog, Photography. Leave a comment

An Ocean Of Fog

I have been hiking in Hot Springs National Park for over a decade.  It is not rare for fog to roll into the many valleys between Hot Springs Zig Zag, and the Ozark Mountains.  The fog settled in and created a beautiful ocean flowing below us high above the ridge lines below.

Have a lovely day! Breathe
Lee

PS: I am writing a novel which is… time consuming and a joyous adventure.

An Ocean Of Fog

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A Peek At Autumn

Posted by Lee Hiller on September 5, 2021
Posted in: Hot Springs National Park. Tagged: Autumn, Autumn Leaves, Hiking Trails, Lee Hiller Photography, Nature Blog, Nature Photography, Photo Blog, Photography. 1 Comment

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Some believe that only spring is a time of renewal.  Autumn’s turning leaves and their graceful fall to blanket the forest floor prepares nature for her winter rest.  It is the beginning of the renewal flow culminating in a spring rebirth.

Dark green leaves begin to fade and a sprinkling of color appears above and below.

Happy hiking!

Lee

Subtle Signs Of Autumn
Subtle Signs Of Autumn
Subtle Signs Of Autumn

 

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Lightning, Heavy Rain and Excessive Heat

Posted by Lee Hiller on July 8, 2021
Posted in: Hot Springs National Park. Tagged: Arkansas Wildlife, Deer, Hiking Trails, Hot Springs National Park, Nature Blog, Nature Photography, Photo Blog, Photography, Wildflowers. 1 Comment

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All we wanted to do in June was hike.  Nature had other ideas and every day weather was either Lightning, Heavy Rain and Excessive Heat or a combination of the afore mentioned. 

There was a small break in the weather chaos one morning and we bathed in the beauty of the Forest.

Happy Trails to All!

P.S. 7/8/2021 Dear Arkansans, please get vaccinated! Yesterday we had 1000 new cases and 80 people on ventilators.  Seven unvaccinated people died.  We have a vaccination rate of under 45% and 1/3 of senior have not gotten even a single dose.  Delta Variant of COVID is going to kill our fellow citizens.  Fourth of July tourist filled the streets this past weekend in the state.  This influx of people from Texas, Mississippi, Missouri etc. will create even higher rates. 

Hot Springs Mt Trail Beauty Berry Buds
Hot Springs Mt Trail Blackeyed Susan

Hot Springs Mt Trail Stump Nursery of plants
Upper Dogwood Trail Doe in the morning light
Upper Dogwood Trail Doe in the morning light

Upper Dogwood Trail Doe in the morning light
Upper Dogwood Trail
Upper Dogwood Trail

Upper Dogwood Trail
Upper Dogwood Trail
Upper Dogwood Trail Blackeyed Susan

Goat Rock Trail Woodland Sunflower
North Mountain Loop Blue Sage
North Mountain Loop White Wildflower

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Rebuilding my Strength in Nature’s Beauty

Posted by Lee Hiller on May 6, 2021
Posted in: Hot Springs National Park. Tagged: Arkansas Birds, Butterfly, Hiking Trails, Hot Springs National Park, Nature Blog, Nature Photography, Photo Blog, Photography, sun halo, Wildflowers. 1 Comment

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A year away from 3+ hikes a week and you lose a bit of agility.  The exercises at home did not replicate the ever changing trail conditions, obstacles, weather and balancing while holding a camera etc.  There appears to be random muscles that were never fully engaged in my indoor workouts.  My knees movements are not as elastic either. 

2021 is the year I rebuild, repair and heal on the trails.

Happy Trails and Love to ALL,

Lee

 

Gulpha Gorge Trail Double Halo Sun
Gulpha Gorge Trail Double Halo Sun
Gulpha Gorge Trail Carolina Chickadee
Gulpha Gorge Trail Big Nest

Gulpha Gorge Trail Big Nest
Gulpha Gorge Trail Canopy of Leaves
Goat Rock Trail

Goat Rock Trail fading Phlox
Goat Rock Trail
Goat Rock Trail

Goat Rock Trail Mourning Dove Silhouette
Goat Rock Trail Spiderwort Buds
Goat Rock Trail Narrow-leaf Evening Primrose

Goat Rock Trail Narrow-leaf Evening Primrose
Goat Rock Trail Narrow-leaf Evening Primrose
Goat Rock Trail

Goat Rock Trail Lanced-leaved Coreopsis
Goat Rock Trail Red Spotted Purple Butterfly
Goat Rock Trail

Goat Rock Trail Four-leaf Milkweed
Goat Rock Trail
Goat Rock Trail Rose Verbena

Goat Rock Trail White Clover
Goat Rock Trail White Phlox

 

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