Another contribution to the "this is a Common Thing" pile: The New England Botanic Garden in Massachusetts has a shade garden that specifically features a staircase in the woods

This is the forest that surrounds Lake Shirakoma. It is acres of pristine forest. Just imagine the strange creatures that this place may harbor. I wanted rain as lichens love it and tourists hate it, but the weather forecast was off so no rain. Just incredible humidity.
雨を予想したのに外れた。暑かった。
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