“It was the end of March and, even though the weather hadn't warmed noticeably at this elevation, the winter buds had begun to swell on the oaks, giving them the quality of knots in fine lace against the gray overcast.” MarchNational ParksNatures BeautyOak TreeBlue Ridge MountainsSpring AwakeningMountainsideObserving NatureSkyline Drive Book:The Morning Side Source: The Morning Side