A fallen moss-covered tree crosses over a small section of water, filled from the previous night's heavy rain within the 122-acre Hearts Content Recreational Area, part of the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania. The forest there is one of the most interesting of the remaining old-growth forests I have visited so far and the walk on the trail could only be described as "otherworldly".
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I spent a soul-enriching afternoon at the Alan Seeger Natural Area in the mountains of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania on Sunday. It rained periodically, leaving the creek to run at a brisk pace, mist rising above its banks. It was very quiet after the rain drove away all the other people. Alone with the trees in the old-growth forest I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude that I was given this moment to experience along with these magnificent towering giants and the feeling of the soft bed of Hemlock needles beneath my feet.
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After a few days of rain, the forest and the small creeks within were swollen with lots of moisture, turning everything a rich green color. The smell of pine was everywhere. The 122 acre old-growth forested Hearts Content Recreational Area, part of the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania is well worth the visit.
Nikon D850 with Nikkor 24-85mm F3.5-F4.5 lens @ 24mm. .4 sec @ F8 ISO 200. Camera on tripod and using cable release. Cropped to 12x20 ratio.
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Birch Trees in the Marion Brooks Natural area of Moshannon State Forest in Benezette Township, Elk County, Pennsylvania.
Marion Brooks Natural Area has the largest concentration of White Birch Trees, sometimes known as "Paper Birch", in Pennsylvania.
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The forest is a messy place and thankfully so. Felled trees provide shelter, nourishment and opportunity for growth of numerous woodland species of plants, insects and mammals to thrive in.
Cook Forest State Park, Ancient Forest Trail. 7-3-2022.
Tags: Cook Forest State Park Ancient Forest Trail Clarion County Pennsylvania Old-Growth Nature Forest Trees Woods Nikon D850 Nikkor 24-85mm F3.5-F4.5 Gregg Obst 2022
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