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What are your favorite signs of Spring?
I am very fortunate to live and work in an area that is an Ornithologist’s (fancy word for bird watcher) Heaven. Every Spring and Autumn produces a migration of birds from all over and they visit the park as a stop over when heading North or South depending on the time of the year. However, many fail to realize that the dead of Winter can produce great sightings of birds here at the park as well. Continue reading
Well, with a camera on the fritz and a lot of rainy, ugly weather, it has been a little longer then I would have liked to get another color report out to everyone. Well, here it is!
Colors here at the park are roughly at 75-85%. I am seeing more reds in the leaves than I have seen in many years and this, combined with the typical yellows and oranges, are making for a great show! Every tree species is showing color with some of the most brilliant being Maples, Oaks, Dogwoods, Beech and Birch. Continue reading
These cool mornings and the official start of Autumn occurring recently has definitely put me in the mood of the season! Fall is without a doubt my favorite time of year, and the first frost will be here before long. … Continue reading
Have you ever wanted the opportunity to meet a snake face to face? How about a chance to have a close encounter with a bird of prey? Get the chance to experience these things and more at Breaks Interstate’s Second … Continue reading
Settlers Weekend at Breaks Interstate Park is a great way to live American history first hand. Taking place on August 9th- 11th, visitors will have the opportunity to step back in history to a time when this area was first … Continue reading
Adult Bald Eagle (photo courtesy of Dr. Thomas Barnes) Long revered as the symbol of the United States, freedom and Liberty, the Bald Eagle has been engrained into the mind of almost every American. Making its appearance on flags, … Continue reading
Many examples exist of people driving along down the road or working on their property and encountering a baby deer, raccoon, opossum, etc. Often, individuals are quick to swoop the animal up into their arms, and begin to worry about … Continue reading
Breaks Park will host its annual Mother’s Day Buffet at the Rhododendron Restaurant on Sunday, May 12, with mothers receiving a special discount. A special Wildflower Hike will also be held. The buffet will be served from 11 am to … Continue reading