J Smilanic
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09/23/2017
Mossy boulders and water cascades can be found along the entire length of Big East Fork Trail.
J Smilanic
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09/23/2017
A group of butterflies gather to feed next to the river.
J Smilanic
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09/23/2017
A small fern grows out of an old, rotten log that's covered in moss.
J Smilanic
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09/23/2017
A charmingly quiet scene on Big East Fork of the Pigeon River.
J Smilanic
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09/23/2017
An enchanting tunnel formed by mountain laurel bushes that are actively maintained by trail maintenance volunteers.
J Smilanic
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09/23/2017
Flower Gap is aptly named! Seen here are goldenrod flowers that can be found in late summer at high elevations along the Art Loeb Trail.
J Smilanic
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09/23/2017
A stack of mushrooms growing in the crevasse of a tree trunk.
J Smilanic
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09/23/2017
Afternoon thunderstorms can make way for some stunning lighting conditions!
J Smilanic
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09/23/2017
Fungus found near one of the campsites near Shining Rock summit.
J Smilanic
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09/23/2017
The view looking west from Shining Rock summit is hard to beat. Plan to catch the sunset from the large white quartzite rock!
J Smilanic
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09/23/2017
Looking east from Shining Rock summit during the twilight hour.
J Smilanic
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09/23/2017
A forest gnome may greet you on your hike along Shining Creek Trail.
J Smilanic
Photo Date: 
09/23/2017
Shining Creek is picturesque the entire length of Shining Creek Trail.