I have been doing a lot of walking lately; mainly looking for survey pins on large land parcels.  I find that to be one of the best parts of real estate...basically a day out of the office is always better. In walking around meadows and forests, I found the true test of the presence of spring in this area is the Pasque Flower.  Sometimes it is one pushing up through the pine needles or it may be 10 or 15 all starting the season in some choice patch.  Wherever they are found, they are always a gift.  Do enjoy these found near Twin Lakes.