Scroll down to view Steve Madden’s featured photos for January through March 2025.
All photos in this collection are copyright 2025 Steven L. Madden.
SFP307 March 7 2025
First Of The Season
I enjoyed seeing a precious few Bloodroot flowers today along Cliff Trail behind Lenoir Museum in Norris TN.
This is the first fully-blossomed Bloodroot flower I have seen this Spring season.
SFP303 March 3 2025
Observation Point
Twice in a week I hiked from Lenoir Museum to Observation Point in Norris TN.
I have not yet noticed Ephemerals along Cliff, Eagle or Observation Point trails. However, the view of Clinch River and Norris Dam from Observation Point was excellent each time I made the moderate climb.
SFP225 February 25 2025
Underwater
Clinch River flowed more swiftly than usual between Norris Dam and the Weir Dam a mile downstream.
The water level was higher than usual too. This fishing pier just above the Weir Dam was underwater.
SFP225A February 25 2025
Clear Creek Rock Hop
I rock hopped Clear Creek and captured this intriguing image while hiking Clear Creek Trail in Norris TN.
SFP225B February 25 2025
Lunch With a View
After climbing Cliff and Eagle trails and Observation Point Loop, I lunched in the gazebo while enjoying this view.
In this image, Clinch River meanders upstream to Norris Dam, completed by TVA in 1936. Norris Lake, a.k.a. Norris Reservoir, is among Tennessee’s top recreation lakes.
SFP125 January 25 2025
Enhanced Waterfall
Having hiked to Emory Gap Falls many times, I doubt the waterfall is ever so broad as it appears in this Frozen Head State Park image.
On this January day, the waterfall itself flowed as usual. And it was greatly enhanced by enormous icicles all around.
SFP112 January 12 2025