Mountain Laurel Close-Up

Mountain Laurel is the Pennsylvania state flower.    It is  an evergreen shrub that blooms in May and June, and it can be found extensively in the eastern part of the state and the Pocono Mountains.

Blooming Mountain Laurel

The Pocono Mountains in June are loaded with blooming Mountain Laurel and deer.  

Purple Flower Ball

I don't know what this flower is called.  But whatever it is, I think it's pretty cool with its spherical shape comprised of numerous six-point petals.

Happy Flowers

Today, it was one of those rare sunny and warm and humidity-free days in northeast Pennsylvania.   And these flowers were loving it!

Morning Fog in the Poconos

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Morning Fog in the Poconos

Spring Colors

Spring colors in downtown Wilkes-Barre.

The Face of Spring

"Miss Tulip, we're ready for your closeup now."

Spring Flowers

Northeast Pennsylvania had a bloomin' wet April with rainfall well above average.  

Blue Skies Above the Riverwalk

Pocono Mountains Springtime Sunset

The trees are just starting to bud their leaves at the higher elevations in the Pocono Mountains.  In about two weeks the mountains will look totally transformed when the forests will once again be lush green.

Spring Along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail

This view of Scranton from the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail looks across the river to the eastern bank.  Leaves are just beginning to bud on the trees and bushes.