A small creek crosses under the Blue Ridge Parkway just as you approach the Tanbark Tunnel from the south. But if you pull over and park, you can see this little cascade on the opposite side of the Parkway before it goes under the road.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Some critters to share
Mountain goats by Marilyn Spears (look just right of center)
by Mikell Harick, Spicebush Swallowtail
Today marks the summer solstice, late tonight actually at 10:22 pm, the longest day of the year. The heat will continue as the minutes peel away toward the Autumnal equinox. Enjoy the hours of sunshine while we have it!
Nice solstice post, thank you. I'm swiping the Ukraine image, for my collection of Ukraine honoring picks. I've put one on my blog every day since the invasion, to support and encourage Ukraine against the invader.
It's free to all from the net! Glad to also support people who are actively fighting against another authoritarian regime. But theirs is much more serious than mine, a matter of survival!
Yes, a photo of kittens reminds me of the joys of watching them play. Butterflies are certainly a gift when they flutter into my life! But of course another photographer captured all these photos.
Both Alexa and Siri claim the solstice is tomorrow. Whatever the case, I struggle to fathom that the days will be getting shorter already. Doesn’t seem possible, somehow.
Hello Barb, Wishing you a happy Summer Solstice. The critter photos are all so cute, from the mountain goats, the kitties and the donkeys. I am like Pooh Bear grateful for all that I do have. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
The butterfly is stunning, and the mountain goats blend so perfectly into their surroundings. Enjoy the long days of summer!
ReplyDeleteI didn't take those photos, except for saving them to my laptop from the internet. I agree at appreciating them!
DeleteNice solstice post, thank you. I'm swiping the Ukraine image, for my collection of Ukraine honoring picks. I've put one on my blog every day since the invasion, to support and encourage Ukraine against the invader.
ReplyDeleteIt's free to all from the net! Glad to also support people who are actively fighting against another authoritarian regime. But theirs is much more serious than mine, a matter of survival!
DeleteGood group of images. Always partial to kittens and butterflies!
ReplyDeleteYes, a photo of kittens reminds me of the joys of watching them play. Butterflies are certainly a gift when they flutter into my life! But of course another photographer captured all these photos.
Delete...those kittens are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI do love watching kittens. And holding them as well as hearing them purr!
DeleteBoth Alexa and Siri claim the solstice is tomorrow. Whatever the case, I struggle to fathom that the days will be getting shorter already. Doesn’t seem possible, somehow.
ReplyDeleteThose day lilies look like you were at my house! And the basket of kittens - too sweet!
ReplyDeleteNice collection of internet photos!
ReplyDeleteHave a good week… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Well. There is nothing so cute as a bed full of sleeping, cuddled kittens. Nothing.
ReplyDeleteI love those little kittens...what a fun post of cute critters!
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday! So many sweet animals and beautiful sayings in you post! I agree -- Slava Ukraini!
ReplyDeleteHello Barb,
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy Summer Solstice. The critter photos are all so cute, from the mountain goats, the kitties and the donkeys. I am like Pooh Bear grateful for all that I do have. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.