The Beech Forest Trail in Provincetown is so diverse. You never know what birds or animals or wildflowers you might see as you hike on the trail over the boardwalks or up the steps. (Click on blog link for other photos.)
It’s always been one of my favorite hikes… no matter what time of the year.
We had to wait for the snow to melt this year before we could see the delicate, white Snowdrop wildflowers blooming on the hillside under the trees. (Click on blog link for other photo.)
Fun facts:
1. “Snowdrops were named after earrings not drops of snow.
2. There are more than 2,500 varieties of snowdrop wildflowers.
3. They are symbolic of spring, purity and religion.
4. Snowdrops are one of the first flowers to appear in the new year. In the northern hemisphere snowdrops can be seen appearing as early as January, weather permitting. They usually flower between the months of January and April.”
I’ve seen these Porcelain Berries on many of the trails on Cape Cod this fall in such pretty colors! They are produced by a woody vine in beautiful shades of purple and blue and pink.
This American Painted Lady was hanging around our Zinnias for quite a while a few days ago. The flowers are still blooming and the butterflies are still here. Amazing!
The bright yellow Goldenrod wildflowers are blooming all over Cape Cod. This was such a pretty photograph looking out across the salt marsh. What do you think?
Cape Cod daily articles on the wonderful Cape Cod places to hike, experience and photograph. A Cape Cod Outdoor Adventure Series.