Photographs and commentary by Dick Snoke
Did both the scouting hike and lead the actual hike for the Hearthstone Hikers. On the scouting trip, I hauled my light tripod since I anticipated shooting the waterfalls. On the later hike I left that home so as not to delay the group.
The hikes were good although the weather is heating up some. Got good shots below the covered bridge and along the trail. At the dam, we were on the side of the dam not usually photographed. Most shots I’ve seen are from spots along the creek below the old mill building.
And we did encounter one of the larger blacksnakes I have seen. No problems, with the snake. In attempting the photo, I did not get the head in focus, so I won’t post that shot elsewhere.