Chestnuts Over an Open Fire

While in visiting Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village over Christmas, I was able to attend the village holiday celebration, walking the village to witness period holiday traditions and cheer. This was the first time I’d ever had chestnuts, that had been roasted…over an open fire.  Very good!

El Cap

El Cap, originally uploaded by Appalachian Encounters.

From El Cap meadow in (fairly) early morning sun, this big granite formation shows off all its crevasses, lines, shadows, and size. What an amazing formation.

Yosemite Valley from Above

Yosemite NP (18), originally uploaded by Appalachian Encounters.

Every once in a while I get to venture out to the other side of the country and see the grand sites. This time it was to Yosemite National Park. This is a view of Half Dome and the valley from atop Glacier Point during sunset. What a view!

A Look Back In Time

A Look Back In Time, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

A view through an old barn next to the Mast General Store reveals antique plow equipment.

Mast General Store

Mast General Store, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

The Mast General Store, opened in 1883, in Valle Crucis, NC.