Flat Branch Nature Preserve

 

Charlotte, NC  2024

 

This little nature preserve is tucked away in the middle of a Charlotte neighborhood.  This 0.4 mi trail wanders through 43 acres of  what was once open farmland, now slowly reverting to a forest.  It contains some unique ecosystems and an example of a depression forest swamp. 

 

Grave Diggers

 

Waxhaw, NC  2024

 

These guys seem busy at work.  It is that time of the year. 

 

Highway Signs

 

Waxhaw, NC  2024

 

NC 16 starts (or ends) in Waxhaw and heads north into Charlotte.  NC 75 heads west into South Carolina.  This one of the busiest intersections in Waxhaw. 

 

Signs of the Times

Waxhaw, NC  2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It seems to me there are not as many campaign signs this year as in previous years.  This will be my first time voting in North Carolina for president. As of this moment, North Carolina is too close to call one way or the other, with a little over 2 weeks before election day.

 

Fall Color

 

Waxhaw, NC  2024

 

Friendly Fellow

 

Waxhaw, NC  2024

Old Town Clocks

 

Waxhaw, NC  2024