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    The ultimate adventure guide

    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
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    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
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    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.

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