Spring rolls along at Tryon Creek

As trillium age, the flowers turn from white to dark pink as seen in the range of color in this patch.

 Spring has been in the air at Tryon Creek State Natural Area for some time. As the weather continues to warm, the growing green flora in the park takes on a vibrant life of its own with a color and variety that is altogether different from the chill winter months. The air smells of things blooming and birdsong is heard everywhere.

Fiddlehead sword ferns surrounded by waterleaf, one of Tryon Creek's most prevalent groundcover

This picture was taken by a 9-year-old park visitor who, after many tries, was finally able to capture a still shot of a "robin redbreast"

Lazy day at the creek

This tree has been loved by many a child

Tryon Creek is an ideal refuge from the hustle and bustle of daily urban life. As one strolls along Tryon Creek's miles of trails and listens to the tumbling of the creek, there is little doubt that the forest's tranquility and serenity serve as a tonic for the human spirit.