New River Gorge, Hawks Nest State Park
New River Gorge, Hawks Nest State Park
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———When one tugs at a single thing in nature; he finds it attached to the rest of the world.
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When I go hiking plants that stand out from the rest in some way tend to pique my curiosity. Such is the case with mullein. Mullein This plant first caught my attention in the spring. It is difficult to miss. The one in the photo is young and only 10-12 inches across. The [...] 
Although the terms “gristmill” or “corn mill” can refer to any mill that grinds grain, the terms were used historically for a local mill where farmers brought their own grain and received back ground meal or flour, minus a percentage called the “miller’s toll.” Early mills were almost always built and supported by farming [...] 
I posted this photo to Facebook and didn’t even get a nibble, pun intended. Personally, I like it. But maybe for most folks… too much mystery? The photo was taken on the bank of R.D. Bailey Lake. R.D. Bailey Lake When the road above the lake was initially built, in some places, they [...] 
Bolt Mountain is the highest point in the Guyandotte Mountain Range at just over 3600 feet. From the Emerson Stover Overlook on the mountain one would be looking north-northeast into Raleigh County. More specifically, the Coal River watershed.
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