Hiking The Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forrest | Nantahala National Forest

Hiking The Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest in the Nantahala National Forest was one of the best hikes I’ve experienced! With many trees 20’ + in diameter, 100’ tall and more than 400 years old, this remote trail is one of the most scenic old growth forests in the Eastern United States. Named after war hero and poet, Alfred Joyce Kilmer, author of ‘Trees’.
Trees
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
Joyce Kilmer
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[@joeybutcher-kd5pn]

This is my favorite place, I think I float when I am there

[@buckeyeguy82]

Those trees look so amazing! And that sure is a massive root too. Thanks for sharing your hike with us Dray, take care!

[@DraysWorld]

The trees are overwhelming. Being surrounded by them was different than the average hike. Very moving.

[@rizpahjael1]

Wow, lovely. 💚... I used to have an antique book with his poems, and beautiful engravings in it. It was stolen in the 7th grade, when I brought it to my art class. It's so funny I still remember that, probably because it was such a treasured book...If you love trees, then here in the PNW, there are areas that still have ancient trees to enjoy...Thank you for sharing your hike and visit! 🌲💚🌲

[@DraysWorld]

I hope the book finds you again someday. Thanks for watching

[@rizpahjael1]

@@DraysWorld Thays a very nice thought. Thank you. Take care. 🌲

[@MoviemaniaNick]

Nice Forest Drayton.

[@DraysWorld]

This place was awesome

[@ervinslens]

Amazing hiking trail!
Extremely enjoyable adventure with a beautiful guide.

[@BucyTV]

Wow beautiful scenery! Thanks for sharing. New subscriber here:)

[@DraysWorld]

Thank you for watching!

[@kitebum]

Just flat out gorgeous 😍

[@VinceMediaTV]

The trees are so peaceful. Great vlog.

[@abbedelehanty1665]

What a beautiful place and awesome poem thank you for sharing this moment 😊

[@DraysWorld]

The poem got me.. very inspiring.

[@abbedelehanty1665]

@@DraysWorld one with the trees 😊