As we move into mid April, the trail has been alive with visitors during Spring Break.  The growth of the vegetation is remarkable in just a few short weeks.  Behind out house, Dogwood are in bloom, my favorite tree and the state tree of Virginia.  Two deer visited our back yard as well.  Last night our puppy stopped in bewilderment to listen to the large frog or toad on the wetlands. Baby tree frogs can be seen on our back door, a favorite spot in the evenings for them.  We also heard the Hoot of an owl in the trees above us.