Autumn arrives

Although it's been an incredibly warm autumnal season this year, we're still getting amazing colors on the trees. The photo is of a Sassafras albidum, Eastern Sassafras. This year in particular it's really showing off! Of course, the drought is the news this year in the Southeast. The High Country of North Carolina is also suffering, and as of October 20, 2007, we were listed in the category of "Severe Drought," whereas, areas such as Atlanta, GA, are listed as "Exceptional Drought." Pretty serious stuff no matter how you label it.

We'll have more Autumn and Halloween photos up soon.