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Story of the Forest

The Story of the Forest Trail provides a visual story on the reforestation of what was once a meadow. The trail departs from the north end of the parking lot at the Harry F. byrd, Sr. Visitor Center and makes a circuit out through the woods, passes near Big Meadows campground and eventually returns on a paved path paralleling the access drive for Big Meadows Lodge and campground. We did this one on the 2012 Turkey Day weekend.

Trail Start
Trail Start
Oh, Hello!
"Oh, Hello!"
Yummy!
"Yummy!"
Gnarly Trees
Gnarly Trees
Contorted Tree
Contorted Tree
Over the River and . . .
Over the River and . . .
A Conifer!
A Conifer!
Autumn Light
Autumn Light
Open Forest
Open Forest
Large Oak
Large Oak
Communications Site
Communications Site
Thick Forest
Thick Forest
Old Tree
Old Tree
Near Big Meadows Lodge
Near Big Meadows Lodge
Horse Arriving
Horse Arriving
Bike Trail Section
Bike Trail Section
Snap and Recover
Snap and Recover