Rain lily, Atamasco lily, Zephyranthes atamasca, is a native Southeastern member of the regular “old” amaryllis family.
Rain Lilies
These were taken at Landsford Canal State Park while hiking the Canal Trail. The Canal Trail is an easy 1.5 mile hiking trail that runs alongside the Catawba River.
Come on and climb in the “boat” with us. We can make room for one or two more. It’s gonna be a fun ride, just you wait and see.
We’re moving forward, our turns coming up.
The ride lets boats go first from one side and then the other side. Our turn is next. Get ready. It’s our turn.
Moving forward along the ride we are going up, up, up …
And Splash … we zoom down almost to the end of our log ride. Did you feel the water 💦 splashing us? Oh right, you were in the back so you didn’t get oat all.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens.
Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
God Bless. Take time for yourself, take a walk, smell the flowers and enjoy your week. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much.
With all our cold and rainy days of late, I am reflecting on a warmer Sunny Sunday when I relished the beauty of God’s handiwork in nature. I have fond memories recalling the beautiful reflections and the enjoyment I had observing the lovely Canada Geese.
Lake at Andrew Jackson State Park
Black Geese AKA Branta canadensis, the Canada Goose
God Bless. What are y’all looking forward to in 2024? May God grant you many blessings, love and happiness as you journey through life in the New Year. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much.
While taking a long walk through the neighborhood; we noticed several houses that were decorated with fall decorations. Some of the houses were decorated with Autumn decorations while others were already decorated with Halloween decorations. These are a few of the decorations we saw on our walk.