Below is yet another interesting location along the Wilson River, but further east than the others we’ve examined so far.
Unfortunately, the rocks here have been vandalized — only way to put it. Here’s a link again to that interesting King of the Toys article, where he describes the difference between guerilla style graffitiists (for example, Bansky) and the more hands off, environmentally friendly art he creates. Useful contrast for sure. Certainly the rock graffiti here is unfortunate, even tragic in a manner. Graffiti art applied to other, less organic surfaces seems more legitimate and justified in my eyes.
Early morning sun streaming through the trees. I got up *real* early to take my trip to Ashville this day. I traveled in darkness most of the way down. Roads were more crowded than I supposed they would be at that time.
Popular watering hole just a bit east of the above pictured rocks. This is where the waters of Bill Creek join the Wilson River. Bill Wilson Swimming Hole might be an apt name for the feature. And then some people would wonder who this mysterious Bill Wilson is, and why the place was named after him.
More early sun pictures, merging light and river mist. Funtastic.
Another rock and a bit more graffiti art. Not as intrusive this time, but still unfortunate.
This is a more appropriate spot for such art, however. I approve!
A small tributary of the Wilson River not far from Dead Center Hill, but entering the stream from the north. Not the best shot, but I wanted to include it here as a model for future photos from the same angle. We have several bridges crossing the creek here, and there is also a small cascade just out of sight. I’ll get a name for this creek as well sometime. Not a pressing matter just yet, it doesn’t seem.
Sunklands 