Friday, August 19, found some slightly cooler early morning conditions. I felt a need to do some hiking, and photography. I debated on hiking or fishing. I grabbed some supplies in my shoulder bag and headed to familiar areas. I was going to hike the lower portion of Cherry Run to Cochran’s Mill at Crooked Creek. I hoped to see some bear. I traveled the Garrett’s Run Road to arrive for my walk and enjoyed seeing the beautiful hills of Pennsylvania along this route from my youth. 
Unfortunately, this route took me past an old friend’s home. He had passed away recently. I still miss our conversations, and visits. Randy always enjoyed my photos and woodland adventures on this site.
Jerusalem Artichoke
Indian Pipe
I parked at a site where the two branches of Cherry Run merge before continuing south to Crooked Creek.
Cherry Run
I saw over fifteen different deer throughout the morning. The birdlife wasn’t very vocal this day. However, I heard the squawks of the Great Blue heron. I saw several of these birds. 
With the rains we had recently the drought conditions have ceased. The creek was slightly colored, but the waters were still low.
Lobelia
The wildflower season is winding down since September is just ahead. The Green-headed Coneflower was a 
common yellow wildflower along the bottomlands. Asters are blooming, too. The deep purple Ironweed, and Joepye could be found growing about the creek, as well.
The mushrooms are finally shooting up throughout. Some friends and I went walking recently during the dry times. We found very few. Now, they are growing all over. I wished I knew them better for confidence in eating. I know several species, well enough, to eat.
Millipede
At one point during the walk, I heard a loud splash. I hoped for bear, but I could see the familiar white tail going up the hill. 
later, I stopped to visit the landowner at one of my hunting spots. We had a nice chat.
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I could be wrong, but I think your green-headed coneflower is actually a Jerusalem artichoke. The center of the flower head isn’t cone-shaped enough, and the leaves don’t appear to be divided. I took some pics of JA last week and was torn between them being that or woodland sunflowers. After doing some research and asking a couple of knowledgeable friends, we think what I saw was Jerusalem artichokes. P.S. – I like your blogs and pics!
Kirby, Thanks for pointing that flower out to me. You are correct in the specie identification. I tend to rely on my memory to much at times. I find it frustrating when I see a flower, and I know what it is, but can not think of the name. In my haste to complete the blog I simply didn’t take the extra time. Thanks again.