Congaree National Park, a Saturday escape.

Last weekend, we decided to take a break.

We went to Congaree National Park.

It is located near Columbia, SC.

Click on the link here Congaree National Park  for all the details.

Conagree is a relatively young National Park, it was

designated as a National Natural Landmark in the 1970's,

but has only been a National Park since 2003.

There are plenty of things to do at the park,

We decided to go for a walk on the boardwalk.

It is an easy two mile loop. 

Moody and atmospheric,

Especially when you are alone. 

 Cyprus Knees grow up all around the base of cyprus trees.

See the lumps sticking up?

No worries, I don't beleive it is actually haunted,

but this picture looked so moody,

I could not resist.

It is the season!

Photoshop is fun. 

The trees grow in such wierd shapes. 

Nature keeps things interesting. 

 Is it a stray root,

or did someone wander from the path.....

Shelf fungus. 

There is so much to see

it is easy to forget to look up.

Surrounded by peaceful beauty. 

Just a hint of Autumn Color. 

and of course, 

you must appriciate the small things too.  

 A snapping turtle in Weston Lake.

Can you see him, just under the water?

There he is,

I took this with the zoom.

Snapping Turtles bite. 

A smaller turtle swimming near by.

We spent a nice little while watching these guys. 

Looks like a rendezvous. 

Do you think it is romantic?

All good things must come to an end.

We will certainly go back.

This was one of the most peaceful walks,

just what I needed. 

The bonus,

we stopped for some groceries on the way home

and were greeted with this when we came out.

Just plain lovely.

Cheers,

Kat