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Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
04/13/2022
Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve trailhead.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
04/13/2022
Virginia bluebells, Mertensia virginica, are among the beautiful types of wildflowers found in the Preserve.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
04/13/2022
The Virginia bluebells bloom abundantly in the Preserve.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
04/13/2022
A variety of wildflowers may be in bloom at the same time.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
04/13/2022
Be sure to look on both sides of the trail. Different wildflowers may be growing on each side of the trail.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
04/13/2022
Wildflowers bloom close to the trail giving photographers an opportunity for close-ups of the blossoms.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
04/13/2022
Benches are placed along the trail to rest and enjoy the view.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
04/13/2022
Dutchman's breeches, Dicentra cucullaria, have uniquely shaped blooms.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
04/13/2022
Woodland phlox, Phlox divaricata, delicately adorn the trail.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
04/13/2022
Wildflowers can be found blooming on the side of moss-covered rocks.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
04/13/2022
The trail ends at a stone tunnel.