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NewsApril 18, 2016

Pinecrest Azalea Gardens

The azaleas are in peak bloom at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge, Missouri, as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016.

Laura Simon
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Glennon "Chris" Cabral of St. Genevieve, Missouri, walks along one of the color lined paths at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Glennon "Chris" Cabral of St. Genevieve, Missouri, walks along one of the color lined paths at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Bryan Grace walks along one of the many azalea-lined paths at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Bryan Grace walks along one of the many azalea-lined paths at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Bryan Grace walks along one of the many azalea-lined paths at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Bryan Grace walks along one of the many azalea-lined paths at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Bryan Grace walks along one of the many azalea-lined paths at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Bryan Grace walks along one of the many azalea-lined paths at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dolores Oberle, left, and her sister, Marilyn Wehner of St. Genevieve, Missouri, take in the colorful azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dolores Oberle, left, and her sister, Marilyn Wehner of St. Genevieve, Missouri, take in the colorful azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Chat Wonn packs up his camera bag after taking photos of the azaleas at their peak at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Chat Wonn packs up his camera bag after taking photos of the azaleas at their peak at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Glennon "Chris" Cabral, left, and his wife Mary Ellen of St. Genevieve, Missouri, take in the colorful azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Glennon "Chris" Cabral, left, and his wife Mary Ellen of St. Genevieve, Missouri, take in the colorful azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Marilyn Wehner, left, and her sister Dolores Oberle take in the colorful azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Marilyn Wehner, left, and her sister Dolores Oberle take in the colorful azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Marilyn Wehner of St. Genevieve, Missouri, sniffs one of many colorful azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Marilyn Wehner of St. Genevieve, Missouri, sniffs one of many colorful azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Marilyn Wehner, left, and her sister-in-law Mary Ellen Cabral of St. Genevieve, Missouri, take in the variety of colorful azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Marilyn Wehner, left, and her sister-in-law Mary Ellen Cabral of St. Genevieve, Missouri, take in the variety of colorful azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Marilyn Wehner, left, and her sister-in-law Mary Ellen Cabral of St. Genevieve, Missouri, take in the variety of colorful azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Marilyn Wehner, left, and her sister-in-law Mary Ellen Cabral of St. Genevieve, Missouri, take in the variety of colorful azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Glennon "Chris" Cabral, left, his wife Mary Ellen and sister Marilyn Wehner of St. Genevieve, Missouri, take in the colorful azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Glennon "Chris" Cabral, left, his wife Mary Ellen and sister Marilyn Wehner of St. Genevieve, Missouri, take in the colorful azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Bryan Grace walks along one of the many azalea-lined paths at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Bryan Grace walks along one of the many azalea-lined paths at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Bryan Grace walks along one of the many azalea-lined paths at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Bryan Grace walks along one of the many azalea-lined paths at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Retha Morton, left, and her daughter Misty Morton take in the colorful azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Retha Morton, left, and her daughter Misty Morton take in the colorful azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The azaleas at Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Oak Ridge are in peak bloom as seen on Monday, April 18, 2016. The gardens, which are free to the public, are open through May 15, 2016, and will reopen next March. Visitors can call ahead to the gardens to check the progress of the azalea blooms.
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