The skies were overcast and it didn’t get out of the 40s today (quite balmy for the northern folks getting snow and ice storms). We had quite the leisurely morning and decided to don the rain jackets and take a hike around the campground. They have several hiking trails from “easy” to “strenuous” way up on the hill behind the campgrounds. We chose the nature trail which was a little strenuous to get there but once on the trail, it was moderately easy 😉
a little hairy lichen 
These rhododendron will be gorgeous in the spring!
Walking along the stream that ran far below us in the valley, we came across some areas where the water was flowing over the rock bed. A very peaceful walk, we were the only ones on the trail.
Swedish Torch 
Listening to the river flow and fire crackle
We hung out at the campsite and tried out a “Swedish Torch”… worked quite well and made for the base of a great campfire. Happy Campers!
Tomorrow we will be headed to Georgia for the night, then onto northern Florida.