Gopher Snake on the Back Patio

Photo by My hubs Our favorite State Park Ranger taught us that April is snake season. Watch your step!

Oxbow Nature Study Area – Hike

Hike #5 for 2025 This was a co-op led hike. I’m thrilled that we’re currently on track for “at least one hike per month” per my 2025 New Year’s resolutions! It definitely helps that a lovely mama from co-op is leading a hiking group. I’m on a texting basis with her so maybe we can … Continue reading Oxbow Nature Study Area – Hike

Black Swan Preserve – Hike

Hike #4 for 2025 Our oldest requested this hike for his 15th birthday. It was a bit belated. It was also pretty muddy. It had rained for several days and there was a quick break in the rain so we went for the hike. It started raining again as we were getting back to the … Continue reading Black Swan Preserve – Hike

Cool Clouds

Overlook Trail – Hidden Cave Trail – Petroglyph Trail – Hike

Hike #3 in 2025 We’ve tried this hike before, but it was too hot last time and we dubbed it a winter activity. Obvi had to print out Junior Ranger workbooks! One of my New Year’s resolutions was to go for at least one hike per month. Another goal was to spend time with “church … Continue reading Overlook Trail – Hidden Cave Trail – Petroglyph Trail – Hike