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Findley SP, OH to Summit Lake SP, IN: Driving Directions
Summit Lake State Park, IN, July 2024 Updated 7/9/2026 – You could take 58 to 98 to I71. This is not recommended. The road isn’t that great and has an extra in really bad condition railroad track to cross. This route is the best route. Driving directions focuses on major roads that Semis use. This…
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Adventures with a Naturalist in Findley State Park
I absolutely loved Ohio State parks because they have Naturalists who host free events and maintain the Nature Center. For Findley State Park, the Naturalist is Wiz. He’s been with the park since 2016 and knows everything about the park, an avid bird watcher / photographer and talented engaging Naturalist. We participated in Wiz’s Standup…
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I think I found your problem, Ma’am
Findley State Park, OH, July 2025 Sooo … there is a rumor that men are not good about reading instructions. There might be some truth about that, but you did not hear it from me. This is what the Sphinx Moth picture taken on my Samsung Galaxy A14 phone should have looked like. The photo…
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We found Mothra; where is Godzilla?
Findley State Park, OH, July 2024 The actual size of Mothra was slightly smaller than shown in the Godzilla movies. Mothra was only about 1.5 inches long with a 2 inch wingspan; I guess the film crew zoomed in like I did … or the people in Japan are really tiny. (The high-res image is…
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Hairy Really Cool Insect!!
Findley State Park, OH, July 2024 We found the Sphinx Moth on the outdoor decorative lights. From what I can tell it’s a One-eyed or Twin Spotted Sphinx Moth. John took pictures with his camera too. He might add more later. I really like the hair on him. It’s almost as if the insect went…
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Stonelick State Park Ohio
Stonelick State Park is located about 25 minutes from Cincinatti, Ohio. Geologically when the Appalachian Mountains were forming to the east, the bedrock layer west of the mountains was elevated, creating the Cincinnati Arch. As a result, this area is known for its fossil hunting finds. We did not have an opportunity to go fossil…
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When a Tree Falls….
When a Tree Falls does it make noise if no one is around? Since a crowd was watching, yes the tree made noise. But not as much as I thought. When we arrived & parked our camper at Findley State Park, we saw a large pine tree (probably 16 inches diameter and probably 75 feet…
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HAM Radio at Stonelick State Park
June 22, 2024 Ham Radio at the Park!! The America Radio Relay League (ARRL) is an association for amateur radio operators and has the annual Field Day Event on June 22nd & 23rd. Fortunately, The “Bearcat DX Club” setup their base at Stonelick State Park. The Bearcat DX Club setup 5 antennas and had 3…
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Stonelick SP Introduction to Archery
Stonelick State Park, OH, June 2024 Stonelick State Park – Introduction to Archery June 2024, John showed me up by hitting 2 bullseyes vs. my 1. His fingers are supposed to “V” for victory. I told him it was a 2 🙂
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Red Fox Trail in Stonelick SP Ohio
Stonelick State Park, OH, June 2024 Red Fox trail is a 2 mile trail (excluding the connecting spur) that is fairly flat and wide. The trail was well shaded, and I didn’t have to worry about sun stroke in the hot weather. Still drank a lot of water… Each of the hiking trails have a…