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North Shore of Lake Superior I was there back in 2013. "The lake, it is said, never gives up her dead. When the gales of November came early" One extra photo. The ore docks at Two Harbor, MN

Bob. Isn't that just Smilax rotundifolia? Their leaves turn yellow in the Fall.

Yes. The whole last paragraph of the article. I guess you have to live along the Mullica all your life to appreicate for what it is.

I didn't take any photos during the hike, but you may find the two articles in this link intetesting. One deals with the area we were exploring. I actually found this article while googling the Fenninger property near the Oyster Creek Power Plant. Do you agree what Charle Leek said about the...

Yes; I did see an acticle that Finninger (or Fenninger) own a farm on the east side of RT 9 where he raised cattle.

Here's my take on this. Looking at the 1970 map, an area adjacent to the north of the Oyster Creek Power Plant looks somewhat similar to the area in question, but a little more worn down. This activity doesn't show on a 1962 map. Construction of the Power Plant srarted on Decmber 15, 1964. I'm...

It had to be in 1492, when Columbus sailed the ocean blue.

Yes. I saw it where you told me to look for it out near Bamber. That was back in May 2019 when it was in bloom.

Bob. I gave it a shot, but I don't know. That green spike sure looks familiar, though. But that's ok, as of today, roaming the Pines alone looking for rare plants is over.

I've been on Martha Rd several times in the past few months, but with the puddles, it doesn't quite look the same. If Bob is not down Cape May surveying plants, this may be on area he may go. So, my guess is Martha Rd..

A couple more photos. A common plant you'll find in wetland bogs is the Pitcher Plant. While out, I got to take at least one photo. This photo is the pitcher or pitfall trap of the plant. It's the leaf of this carinivorous plant specializes in trapping insects, filled with digestive fluids...

I did bring along a pair of shorts to wade in the Oswego. But, I said what the heck, I'll go in what I'm wearing. The bad part was I was barefooted walking on a stony bottom. Next time, I'll bring my water sandals or an old pair of sneakers. These pants are quick drying. They were dried within...

........Bob, that's where we wanna to go, to get away from it all. (And to look for plants) Since the end of May, Bob and I have made multiple trips up along the Oswego River above Martha. Mainly because not all plants are in their primre at the same time. This week we explore some additional...

I've always marveled at the structure of that bridge, either just visiting it or using it as a route to an area I'm exploring. I always stop and look thoughtfully for a long time thinking about the hard work and pride of the men who built it many years ago. It's a gem, a piece of history, deep...

Scott. There's another Bell's IPA avaiable in the area. You can kick it up an notch to 9.5% ABV and pick up a 6-pack of Big Hearted IPA, an imperial IPA. I have not tried it. I'll stick with the Two Hearted.