Sassafras show off their sinuous arms in winter against gray sky.

Most of the plants will have retreated back to their roots for the winter.

Vertical piles of fallen branches provide convenient support for twining vines. By June, they will be covered with native Honeysuckle and flowers. Birds like flitting around inside.

Pines collect snow in their needles causing heavy branches to droop. This landscape has about six inches of snow.

The morning after, untrodden.  Bright blue sky and fresh air. Exhilarating!

Take a walk in the winter woods.