This Turkey Tail fungi (Trametes versicolor as it is formally known) I found on the Appalachian Trail (AT) near Hamburg, Pennsylvania. When I stop to think about it I guess it was a rather unremarkable find since I learned just how common this bracket fungi is. However, it always catches my attention and I nearly always stop to look and take a closer examination whenever I see it. Maybe it is the color variations or the symmetry in the complex design or both. I’m not certain which it is, but for certain I think it’s cool!
Is it just me or do you have a similar affection for the polypore as well? If so, I would like to hear about your experience. I have not yet tasted it; have you? Please share with me and others what you think about this or other fungi. I look forward to hearing from you and thank you in advance for sharing. 🙂
Some additional resources, below that you may find helpful.
My whole life I have enjoyed adventuring in the outdoors. From a simple walk in the woods to hiking, camping, bushcrafting, and learning survival skills, to hunting, fishing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, Ice Climbing, Mountain Biking, and canoeing to name a few. I really enjoy learning new things and sharing what I have learned.
Happily married for 30+ years. My wife and I have two beautiful daughters. The oldest is married to a wonderful man and they live in Massachusetts. The youngest is still in college here in Pennsylvania. Our latest hobby is Indoor Rock Climbing with the hopes of progressing to the outdoors, eventually. I enjoy Tree Climbing and we are exploring the possibilities of Tree Camping. We have a Silky Terrier named Scruffy and he is a great dog and loving companion! We rescued Scruffy from a kennel in Upstate New York in 2013 he will be 7 years old in December 2017.
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