Dolly Sods, Bear Rocks Preserve

3304 M St NW, Washington, DC.

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Bear Rocks Trail, Dolly Sods Wilderness, West Virginia. (May 19, 2012)

Dolly Sods, Bear Rocks Preserve.

Family Photo.

Perched high atop the Alleghany Front, Dolly Sods is a mystery of nature. Upon reaching the top of the mountain, one leaves the deciduous forest and comes onto a desolate area, studded with pine trees whose growth is stunted, resulting in their lopsided appearance. Amidst the acres of huckleberry patches are large lakes of rocks, strewn about and stacked atop each other. Dolly Sods is an area that continues to baffle scientists who strive to explain this enigmatic landscape.

Bear Rocks at Dolly Sods in West Virginia, the day after an ice storm. We were the only ones at Dolly Sods on that very windy and cold day, which wasn't all that surprising. It was one of the more rewarding hikes that I've done, and certainly one of the more strenuous. Taken on January 23, 2010.

photo by Jack Burton

editing by Lachlan Parkin

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I know this is an odd photo, but I was intrigued by the pattern and texture of the rolls of sod as they were stacked in our front yard just prior to installation. They reminded me of jelly rolls--I must have been hungry at the time.

An added note: We now have grass in our backyard instead of dirt.

Golden memories

Inspired by the topography of the French Alps where I grew up these asymmetrical earrings are made of reticulated and press formed brass and silver infused jesmonite stones.

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A nice foggy morning on the Sods

© Derrick Brown 2008

Sod recently installed.

Sean outside Science Club, before the start of the Weird Science Alleycat. 1136 19th St NW, Washington, DC.

Sean on his bike, leaving the Exorcist Steps, during the Dead City Alleycat. Georgetown, Washington, DC.

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(On the 202 in North Mesa just East of the Mickellips exit.) These Cylos are insane! Mad respect for them!