Stop 5 Foresters Trail
Streams are an integral part of the forest. Streams originate uphill at a seep or spring. Several smaller streams meet to form larger streams which then flow into the Roanoke River. The land that contributes water to this system of drainage is called a watershed. Evaporation of water from the streams adds moisture to the air. This moisture, and the corresponding cooler temperatures, create mini-ecosystems or habitats.