Salamander Hunt

We recently went with some from our homeschool group on a Salamander Hunt.  Two different groups went, and there were 25 in our group.  For those who are familiar with the Smoky Mountains, this is at the Chimney Tops picnic area and the trail just above it.  As you can see, it wasn't the warm sunshiny day we hoped and had been having.  The kids had a blast, though.
James and Daniella hunting for salamanders under rocks and logs.

Found one
See the wind blowing her hair?  It was nippy!


Found a bunch!

The big black one in the upper left corner of that picture above is one Marissa found.  It's called the Imitator.

You can't really see this salamander, but it is called a Red Cheek, and the Smoky Mountains is the only place in the world where it can be found. 

My wildflower photos didn't come out really great, maybe because it was so windy up on the hill where we were.  This is a while trillium.

Duchman's Breeches