Forest Walking in the Rain

​I was scheduled to lead a tour at 2:00 pm today but since the rain had set in I was not expecting much of a crowd. My wife and daughter had accompanied me to the forest and we waited until 2:15 to see if anyone would show. It was at this point with no cars in sight that we decided to venture into the forest anyway. We weren't going to let a soft rainfall ruin the afternoon. It was amazing how well the canopy kept the rain off of us as we strolled along the trail. I had already intended this to be a half fun / half working walk in the woods so we cleared the trail of fallen branches and sticks as we went and put out a few more markers along the trail to make it a little easier to navigate for future expeditions. There is nothing quite like quietly strolling through the woods with people you love and experiencing the joy of nature as the rain gently falls around you. It was not the most ideal setting for taking pictures especially if you don't want to get your camera wet but none the less I was able to take some great photos. I hope others will have the pleasure to come and enjoy this beautiful forest and find it as inspiring a place as I do.

Rick Barnes
Thomasville, GA

My wife and daughter

Globular Drop, Olygyra orbiculata

A full Yamacraw Creek