Fall Fern
by AnnaJo Vahle
Title
Fall Fern
Artist
AnnaJo Vahle
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Photograph - Photography
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Last autumn, we were visiting some interesting places around the state of Pennsylvania with my son. While hiking on some trails in McConnells Mill State Park, I saw this pretty sight. I liked the way the sun sparkled on the ferns. The fall leaves strewn atop them added to the beauty of it all. Living in the state of Florida, I don't often see fall leaves. This sight enchanted me.
The park is a 2,546 acres Pennsylvania state park in Perry and Slippery Rock Townships, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park features a deep scenic gorge with the restored watermill and a covered bridge at the bottom. It is accessible by a roadway that winds between large, room-sized boulders on the hillside. McConnells Mill State Park is along the Slippery Rock Creek just southwest of the intersection of US 422 and US 19.
There are several trails in the park, including a pair that lead to a waterfall. The trail system is part of the North Country Trail, the nation' longest National Scenic Trail which runs from North Dakota to New England. There are two climbing/rappelling areas. Both are only recommended for "equipped and experienced climbers". The more difficult of the two is at Breakneck Bridge.
I used my Nikon camera and went below the ferns on the hillside path. In this way, I was able to get up close.
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August 23rd, 2020
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