Upper Buttermilk Stream Check

Hi all, I took a quick hike to our trout release site at Upper Buttermilk State Park and thought I'd share a few observations and a quick video (below).

First, I am always amazed at the variety of spring wildflowers you can find on this easy walk from the main parking area off of West King Road.  I took a few pictures....

Starting at the parking area, and walking toward Treman Lake along the paved road, you'll see these beauties just to the left pretty quickly.  Red Trilliam (or "Stinking Benjamin" or "Wake Robin")

Another deep red flower can be found at the based on Wild Ginger plants, along the road, and particularly to the right, toward the creek.

Blue Cohosh.  This tiny purple flower requires a close look.

Showy Virgina Bluebells are just coming out, but you can't miss the brilliant blue and vivid green of the leaves.  Right side of the road as you approach the spot where the drive crosses the creek.















Virgina Waterleaf isn't blooming yet, but the leaves are distinctive.  More on that later!  

OK, we're at the stream crossing.  Take a left
here...



And you'll find the spot with 4th grades from South Hill Elementary School release their trout (normally).  We released a few here this year, and marked it with a cairn.  Check out my video for some cool stream observations.