The spring rains have brought a continuing rise in water level for the lake. The "T" dock down near the water is floating, and canoes and kayaks have been put in the water for hotel guest use only. (
Boat use will cease if and when the dock is no longer floating!) There is a post that has been stuck in the shore-line that will serve as a gauge for day-to-day water fluctuations. The post marker has most recently shown a decrease in water level along the shore line of approximately one foot in the last week.
Pictured below: what is currently in flower on the mountain. The beautiful rhododendron blooms are just around the corner! Come up and visit us for a stroll on the mountain, and don't forget to stop and smell the flowers..
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| An early Indian Pipe |
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| At the Wind Rock Overlook |
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| Fire pinks abound! |
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| Mountain Laurel on Bald Knob |
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The Flaming Azalea blooms are just fizzling out
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I'm so glad the water level is rising! Some of my most popular paintings of the Mountain Lake resort were done when the lake was full. I have been a guest several times at Mountain Lake and walked the beautiful trails. This is one of the sites my husband, Clyde Kessler, researches for birds and butterflies. He is working to publish a CD on Butterflies of the Blue Ridge. I can't imagine living anywhere else!
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