Pa State Flower and how it came to pass....

And other scenes along the way!

Eager to adopt an official state flower, many Pennsylvanians began to line up in support of the pink azalea or the mountain laurel. Supporters of both flowers were vocal and adamant. In fact, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, unable to reach agreement decided to defer to the Governor of the state.

Governor Gifford Pinchot, often referred to as our nation's first professionally trained forester, was no stranger to these beautiful flowers and may have been a little irritated when put in the position to decide the matter for the Pennsylvania Legislature.

The story goes that Governor Pinchot preferred the pink azalea, but that he left it to his wife to make the decision. Undoubtedly, she had at least a little influence on the Governor, for on May 5, 1933, Governor Gifford Pinchot signed legislation making the mountain laurel the official State flower of Pennsylvania. SMART MAN! I'm so glad he gave the decision over to his wife.

When I go looking for deer in June I see these flowers all through the woods. They are a beautiful accent to the lush green of the forest with it's dappled sunlight filtering down.

It's cool and relaxing to drive up the country roads and look at these scenes.

I came across this little bunny munching on greens

He became a 'funny bunny' with his actions while eating
and watching me get closer with the camera. He looks so human
holding that blade of grass.

Look Ma 'no hands!'

Then he gave me a look of attitude as
if to say 'Whatcha lookin' at lady? Back off!"

I did see the mama with her fawn very far away..

She stopped long enough for him to get a little drink keeping
an eye on me at the same time.

Another deer a little further along the road..

And yet another in the sunlight.

One last one hiding in the grass sunlight lighting up her ear.
What a beauty.