In the springtime, down by the Susquehanna River, there is a
place we like to go called Shenks Ferry. This is a protected
ravine where Grubb run cuts deep into the piedmont and spills
into the wide and blue river. This is a place where the flowers
bloom, covering the hillsides with color. We have become
enchanted. It is in a remote area, full of charming farms and
vistas containing dramatic river views. On April 8, 2012, we
descended the piedmont towards Shenks Ferry and caught a view of
the whole place. In just minutes we would descend further into
the ravine itself. Shenks Ferry has captured our imaginations of
Spring and has helped us cultivate our sense of place here in
the piedmont of Southeastern Pennsylvania. We wonder at the
amazing diversity of plant species. It is astonishing. The
beauty of this ravine in the Spring is brought forth by the
carpet of green with the multitude of colorful inflorescence.
The trees are magnificent; they still have their grand
superstructures so apparent in the winter, bu