July 31, 1999: The Basin at Franconia Notch
July 31, 1999: At the trail head, lonesome lake is a short 1.8 miles away. Little did I know, the rain that I had driven through to get here had made crossing Cascade Brook impossible, so I had to cut through the forest until I hit the Appalachian trail.
July 31, 1999: Cascade Brook
July 31, 1999: Just before the trail crosses Cascade Brook, it is solid rock criscrossed with stubborn tree roots.
July 31, 1999: Cascade brook
July 31, 1999: Although water can be seen running down between these rocks, this is not actually a creek. This is a part of the Appalachian Trail, also known as "a bunch of really large rocks and occasional running water."
July 31, 1999: Lonesome lake
July 31, 1999: The trail back down to Lafayette campground had lots of birches growing.
July 31, 1999: A small stream caused by the rain was running across the trail. You can see some of the water droplets from the rain on the fir tree.
July 31, 1999: A little plant called Indian Pipe was growing alongside the Pemi trail as I headed back to my car from the Lafayette campground area
July 31, 1999: Some mist had settled over this stream as the air cooled in the evening.
July 31, 1999: Some mist had settled over this stream as the air cooled in the evening.
July 31, 1999: Some mist had settled over this stream as the air cooled in the evening.
July 31, 1999: Some mist had settled over this stream as the air cooled in the evening.
September 4, 1999: Flume Gorge in Franconia Notch State Park
September 4, 1999: Flume Gorge in Franconia Notch State Park
September 4, 1999: Covered bridge in Franconia Notch
September 4, 1999: The Flume Gorge in Franconia Notch State Park in New Hampshire
October 10, 1999: Franconia Notch under some clouds
October 10, 1999: Franconia Notch under some clouds