September « 2011 « BackWoods Drifter

Indian Strawberry

Posted by Denny Tyler, on September 29th, 2011

AKA – False Strawberry, Mock Strawberry, She Mei.

Indian Strawberry

I’ve always heard this referred to as snake berry. I assumed it was because the berry grew right next to the ground making it perfect snake food. That still may be true, the name She Mei is Chinese meaning snake strawberry.

The name [...]

Aphrodite Fritillary & Swallowtail

Posted by Denny Tyler, on September 28th, 2011

Aphrodite Fritillary (Speyeria aphrodite)

Black Swallowtail & Heart-of-the-Earth

Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor)

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Photos best viewed in high definition!!

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When one tugs at a single thing in nature; he finds it attached to the rest of the world.

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How do I find and identify ginseng?

Posted by Denny Tyler, on September 26th, 2011

Ginseng hunters, or ‘seng hunters, are a unique and unfortunately a dieing breed.

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There are many plants in the mountains with medicinal properties which naturally give the plants monetary value. Ginseng has always been at the top of the list in terms of value.

As a teenager I was always anxious for the [...]

These Colors Do Run

Posted by Denny Tyler, on September 24th, 2011

Morning Glory

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Photos best viewed in high definition!!

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When one tugs at a single thing in nature; he finds it attached to the rest of the world.

Protect the Northern Flying Squirrel

Posted by Denny Tyler, on September 24th, 2011

One thing about growing up in the mountains you can sure pick up some unique memories especially if you spend a lot of time exploring the mountains. My childhood friend and I were a regular Louis and Clark.

We were fortunate enough to grow up during a time when TV and radio were the [...]