Tag: bird

  • Clinton State Park: White and Blue Trail

    Lawrence, KS A nice aspect of Clinton State Park is that there are about 25 miles of hiking and biking trails between the state park and the neighboring Corps of Engineers Overlook Park. I walked on about 2.5 miles of the white and blue trails on the north shore of the lake. For the most…

  • New Site Same Park & we have Turkeys!

    We were scheduled to go to Clinton Lake State Park but decided to cancel based on feedback from other campers. Specifically, that the park has gone downhill over the last 4 years, dump stations closed and bathhouses closed. I called. As the person told us… only one of the bathhouses was open and it’s not…

  • Adventures with a Naturalist in Findley State Park

    Findley State Park, OH, June 2024 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…

  • 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…