Category Archives: Environment

Full Flower Moon at Observatory Park

Posted on May 29, 2013 by SallyK

If you were outside on the nights of May 24 and 25th and had the good luck to have clear skies, you would have seen a beautiful sight – the Full Flower Moon. The Flower Moon was so named because … Continue reading →

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Ice Bubbles

Posted on March 16, 2013 by SallyK

Foolishly I thought we might be done with winter here on the North Coast.  Today we woke up to 3″ of wet snow.  Guess we will be having a white St. Patrick’s Day!  I was considering going shopping today for … Continue reading →

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Fun in the parks! Lake Metroparks Adapted Programs

Posted on March 11, 2013 by SallyK

One of the gems here in Lake County, Ohio, is our Lake Metroparks system.  Great places to hike, play and swim are minutes away from our homes.  Each season they publish Parks Plus!, a big book of programs and activities … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Snow

Posted on December 18, 2012 by SallyK

Measurable snow, plowable snow, shovelable snow – these terms have all popped up in the last few days here on Northeastern Ohio television and radio stations.  Plow guys are checking their hoses and hydraulics.  Homeowners are gassing up their snowblowers … Continue reading →

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Turkey Trot

Posted on October 18, 2012 by SallyK

A couple of weeks ago I was mightily surprised to see a flock of wild turkeys in a field near Andy’s workplace.  Today I got a chance to see them up close.  I counted 16!  Only had my phone so … Continue reading →

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Son of Porch Toad

Posted on October 15, 2012 by SallyK

Another toad!  My mother went outside to sweep the dried leaves off the porch and found Son of Porch Toad on her deck.  This toad made himself a cozy bed in a re-purposed skillet.  Kind of ironic, eh? Son of Porch … Continue reading →

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Porch Toad Returns!

Posted on October 14, 2012 by SallyK

Actually, Porch Toad never left.  I am the the one who returned.  I am at my mom and dad’s for a few days.  My mother and I came home after dark last night to find Porch Toad waiting for us. … Continue reading →

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Rock House – History and Geology

Posted on September 27, 2012 by SallyK

Just when you think the terrain could not be any more amazing in the Hocking Hills, after you’ve seen the wonders of Old Man’s Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave and all the other natural features of the Hills, then go … Continue reading →

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Cedar Falls – Barely There

Posted on September 22, 2012 by SallyK

This summer’s drought has affected Ohio in many ways.   Our lakes and streams are shadows of their former selves.  Cedar Falls in Hocking Hills is one of those places greatly altered by the lack of water.  This is what … Continue reading →

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The challenge of Old Man’s Cave

Posted on September 20, 2012 by SallyK

If you’ve been to Old Man’s Cave, you’re probably saying, huh?  It’s not a challenging hike.  And I agree, the hike to the cave is not bad.  HOWEVER, until the end of October, 2012, the biggest challenge in the Hocking … Continue reading →

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