There are 4 kinds of Rhododendron native to PA. The one you were looking at is called Rhododendron maximum. The others are Rhododendron arborescens, periclymenoides, and prinophyllum. There was only one species of Rhododendron under cultivation in Europe before seeds from our native plants were brought there in 1680. Most of the Rhododendron you see in gardens are cultivars of native plants. The undersides of Rhododendron leaves are a reddish brown while the undersides of Mountain Laurel leaves are green. That's the easiest way to tell them apart.
I liked all the different landscapes you hiked through. It looks like a beautiful area. I imagine it can be east to get lost in the woods out there. Lots of history there, too. I honestly love those old headstones.
PATG had me going to many different places, and I'm thankful that he knew where he was going so that I could just take it all in. It was quite odd to come upon the cemetery in the woods. Thank you for watching, Princess!
I always wondered how to tell Rhododendron and Mountain Laurel apart. PA Timber Ghost gave a good explanation. Looks like a really quiet place to hike and interesting to come across that little cemetery.
It was every bit of the word quiet except for nature. PATG has a lot of knowledge about nature. Thanks for catching up with the longer form installment of our journey!
That part of the A.T. you were one of the most beautiful sections of PA just because its so remote and you really get some solitude. I always wondered how to tell rhododendron and mountain laurel apart. Last time I was at that shelter there was a homeless guy living there scaring off all the through hikers. There is also zero cell service in that area.
Absolutely love this area!!! Found it through Cliff, of course! Haven't been in a while; your video reminds me to go back! There is just so much history there and I love how remote it is. Nice for you to have a guide...the cemetery was cool; we didn't get there last time. There are Rhodos that are native to the US...they are the Rosebay variety. Sorry, I Can't get away from gardening....🤣🙄.
Welcome to the AT club, my friend! There's something special about stepping onto that trail. Do you have the bug now to hike more of it? After hiking small pieces of it during day hikes here in NJ, I got the bug to hike the length of it through our state last year, about 72 miles. We just finished the 53 miles through Connecticut and started our first hike in New York, which has 93 miles. PA will be next once we complete NY, and I look forward to finding that cemetery. Thanks for the preview!
Very cool back in there I've been back there a few times about 2 mi to the west I think there's a parking lot that you can drive to from the other side and there's another ghost town there called Cold springs I have a book on it that shows what all the buildings used to look like but there's a lot of foundations there I let a hike back there went to both ghost towns. Only trouble is there's no reception back in there You're pretty much on your own back there The general isn't far from there either it's just up over the hill That's a cool thing to see
I watched this one while awaiting my turn at a doctor. I know that area good, but not as good as Cliff. Quote of the day, "I'm not lost, just exploring.
I hope that everything went well with your appointment, John. I love that quote, and there is actually a RUclips channel with that name. Thanks for watching!
5:25: "Either way I like them both!" I'm cracking up!
@@darcyshikingdiaries I am funny and I don't know it. I am happy to make people laugh! Thanks for watching, Darcy!
There are 4 kinds of Rhododendron native to PA. The one you were looking at is called Rhododendron maximum. The others are Rhododendron arborescens, periclymenoides, and prinophyllum. There was only one species of Rhododendron under cultivation in Europe before seeds from our native plants were brought there in 1680. Most of the Rhododendron you see in gardens are cultivars of native plants. The undersides of Rhododendron leaves are a reddish brown while the undersides of Mountain Laurel leaves are green. That's the easiest way to tell them apart.
Yes, we have a botanist in the comment section! Thank you very much for that information!
I liked all the different landscapes you hiked through. It looks like a beautiful area. I imagine it can be east to get lost in the woods out there. Lots of history there, too. I honestly love those old headstones.
PATG had me going to many different places, and I'm thankful that he knew where he was going so that I could just take it all in. It was quite odd to come upon the cemetery in the woods. Thank you for watching, Princess!
I always wondered how to tell Rhododendron and Mountain Laurel apart. PA Timber Ghost gave a good explanation. Looks like a really quiet place to hike and interesting to come across that little cemetery.
It was every bit of the word quiet except for nature. PATG has a lot of knowledge about nature. Thanks for catching up with the longer form installment of our journey!
What a great video it was a lot of fun, thank you. Very happy to share my happy place.
@@PATG1 I appreciate your kind words! I am glad to have highlighted a place that means so much to you and others. Thanks for watching!
That part of the A.T. you were one of the most beautiful sections of PA just because its so remote and you really get some solitude. I always wondered how to tell rhododendron and mountain laurel apart. Last time I was at that shelter there was a homeless guy living there scaring off all the through hikers. There is also zero cell service in that area.
@travelingRonman all of the above is completely true, and I can attest to ZERO cell service! Thanks Ron!
Always love getting on the AT! great spot, great video !
Thanks, my friend! I have your Hopewell Furnace video on my watch list to be enjoyed soon.
Absolutely love this area!!! Found it through Cliff, of course! Haven't been in a while; your video reminds me to go back! There is just so much history there and I love how remote it is. Nice for you to have a guide...the cemetery was cool; we didn't get there last time. There are Rhodos that are native to the US...they are the Rosebay variety. Sorry, I Can't get away from gardening....🤣🙄.
@TrailsandTribulations-to1ks Thanks for watching and sharing your horticultural knowledge!
Welcome to the AT club, my friend! There's something special about stepping onto that trail. Do you have the bug now to hike more of it? After hiking small pieces of it during day hikes here in NJ, I got the bug to hike the length of it through our state last year, about 72 miles. We just finished the 53 miles through Connecticut and started our first hike in New York, which has 93 miles. PA will be next once we complete NY, and I look forward to finding that cemetery. Thanks for the preview!
I don't know if I have the bug, but I am interested in hiking different sections in Pennsylvania when the opportunity arises. Thanks for watching!
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Very cool back in there I've been back there a few times about 2 mi to the west I think there's a parking lot that you can drive to from the other side and there's another ghost town there called Cold springs I have a book on it that shows what all the buildings used to look like but there's a lot of foundations there I let a hike back there went to both ghost towns. Only trouble is there's no reception back in there You're pretty much on your own back there The general isn't far from there either it's just up over the hill That's a cool thing to see
I am glad that you enjoyed a journey through familiar territory. As you said, there are many places to explore. Thanks for commenting and watching!
At 5:42 that is neat the tree growing like that. That's sad that graveyard is all grown over like that.
I thought so, too, Debbie. I was told that the native Americans would coerce the trees to grow that way to mark their way. Thanks for coming along!
I watched this one while awaiting my turn at a doctor. I know that area good, but not as good as Cliff. Quote of the day, "I'm not lost, just exploring.
I hope that everything went well with your appointment, John. I love that quote, and there is actually a RUclips channel with that name. Thanks for watching!
Nifty neato.
It was a neat time! Thanks for watching!
Someday I want to come there and see what you see in person
We would surely love to have you come along, Sherry! Thanks for watching!