"Knees"

Cypress tree with knees 

Yes, "Knees", but not our knees.  Cypress trees have knees that help the trees breathe when heavy rains saturate the ground.

Cypress trees can be found in the Congaree National Park in  Hopkins, SC. I have visited the park three times and have enjoyed every visit. Boardwalks rise above the swamp areas, so your feet never get wet, unless you choose to leave the boardwalk and brave it on your own. It is the South and poisonous snakes are there.

Besides the "knees", the park is noted for its "canopy" above the trees. The "knees" picture on the right was taken when I visited in early March 2017. The picture below shows the canopy when the leaves are in full color at a later time. When the canopy is fully developed, you can hear the different sounds of birds and other critters high in the trees. The other two times I visited the park, the canopy was chirping with songs. It was like listening to a symphony above the trees.

Symphony from the canopy

 Admittance to the park is free. If you ever have the chance to visit it, I highly recommend it.