Canaan Valley Fall Color ~ Part 2

A few more pictures from our drive up to Canaan Valley, West Virginia to see the fall colors on the trees.

This view is breathtakingly beautiful in person.  I would love to have a house overlooking that view.

The clouds were wispy that entire day.  I loved this one in particular.  What do you think it looks like to you?  I will have to say that usually when you see a cloud like this it quickly disappears or moves on.  This particular cloud followed us for a good hour or so.  Every time I looked up there it was.  Beautiful!

I really wanted to go back this weekend to see more, but my husband had to work so we couldn't go.  No worries though, we will see more fall colors in the coming weeks as not all of West Virginia has turned to fall completely.  I'm watching the peak maps and the pictures others put up to gauge when we need to go back to Babcock State Park.  I really want to go back there to see the fall colors also.  I love living in a 4 season state! 

Angela

Canaan Valley Fall Color ~ Part 1

Last weekend we took a road trip to Canaan Valley, West Virginia to see the fall colors.  I have been wanting to see the fall colors there for a few years now and this year was the year to do just that.
 

My camera just didn't do it justice to just how beautiful it actually was when we were there. 
 

It was such a beautiful day.  The weather was perfect.  We had a great time.

Angela

Wordless Wednesday ~ Spring in West Virginia!

Angela

Leaves for Leontien

 I took these pictures today on my way home from the big city just for Leontien.  I tried to capture God's beauty that was all around me on my way home.  It is my hope that when she sees my pictures she will feel God's love for her and have that sweet peace that I had when I had breast cancer.  Leontien is battling melanoma for the second time.  Please join in to show your support and love for their dear sweet blogging friend.  You can link up at A Rural Journal.  

Tree Skies

The same tree. Different day. Taken with the sunroof rolled back.

Angela

Tree Flower

When we were at the Cathedral Waterfall I couldn't help but notice a tree that had a deep burgundy flowers in it. I have no idea what kind of tree this is. I just thought it was beautiful and had to take a picture of it.




Does anyone know what kind of tree this is?

Angela

Our Yearly Visit to the Tree Farm

Last week we braved the cold weather to take a trip to Wilkerson Christmas Tree Farm in Griffithsville, West Virginia to find our Christmas tree for the year. The morning snow made the trees look stunningly beautiful.
At Wilkerson Christmas Tree Farm there are 13 acres of their 75 acre farm that is planted in Christmas trees and serves as a Choose and Cut Christmas tree farm. They offer a wide variety of trees to pick from. White and Scotch pine, Norway and Blue spruce, and a sparse selection of firs. They also have wreaths, door swags, stands, walking sticks, and greenery.
In most fields there is a mix of small trees with the larger trees. Christmas trees grow approximately 1 foot a year on average. So, if you want a six foot tree, it takes about six years for it to get that size!
We have been going to Wilkerson Christmas Tree Farm to pick and cut a tree for around 12 years now. It's a fun family event at our house!
The kids love to pose in front of the larger unusual trees in the field.
There are many trees up on the side of the hill to choose from. Most if not all of the trees that we pick to cut down is on the side of the hill.
We always walk the entire farm when we go every year.
We found this year's Christmas tree on the side of the hill as usual. Isn't it a bute Clark!
After my husband cuts down the tree that we selected he carries our tree back to the entrance of the farm.
At the entrance of the farm is where they put our tree on the shaker where all debris such as leaves and even bird's nests will be removed.
After all the debris is removed they then put it through a baler.
Our tree was a bit on the round side so they had a harder time getting it to go through the baler.

I hope you enjoyed visiting Wilkerson Christmas Tree Farm with us!

Angela

Natural Wreath on Tree ~ Wordless Wednesday

It's Wordless Wednesday! Please visit Heather to see all of the others who are participating in this weekly event! Keeping it Wordless!

Angela