Lake Russell (Georgia)

Tuesday, Apr 23, we headed for Russell Lake and Nancytown in Georgia.  It's a bit of a drive, but, the trail is lakeside, mostly easy 6 miles; a one way loop, with nice flora and lake views. 

Lake Russell Loop Trail



Over the dam





Spill way





May-Apple
Also known as Mandrake, this plant reaches 10 - 18 inches tall and has two prominent peltate leaves.  There is a single inconspicuous flower which apprears in the spring near the junction of the leaf stalks.  Colonies of 50 - 100 or more plants grow in open woods and on road shoulders at elvations of 2,500 feet.