Ready to hike in!

Ruffles is strapped on and ready to go.

Justin closes his eyes against the harsh light.

There are those beautiful blue peepers!

Nessiana Jones?

Justin made me wear his hat!

So purdy.

Lost Maples is beautiful, even when it's not Fall.

Me again.

Total dorks!

Aren't we perfect for each other?

The water is so beautiful and clear!

Justin's ready to jump in for an underwater geocache.

We found a spot with an incredible view.

We hung out up here for a while, it was so pretty.

I also admired a cool white flower on the precipice.

Justin admires the view from the top.

Another cool angle.

We did an experiment with ants. Justin broke up a blade of grass for them and they took it *away* from the hole. Click for detail shot.

A neat flower not yet blooming.

So pretty!

We appreciate all the lush foliage. Especially me, as I'd never seen Lost Maples during any other time of year.

Here comes Justin down the trail.

Poor thing... Sleeping on the uncomfortable rocky ground in our tent didn't agree with Justin's back. Odd bruising!

One last amazing view toward the end.