State of Wilderness

Month: January 2015

  • A Morning at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory

    As we walk along the trail heading north back towards the nature center, we heard bird calls that were louder than usual, and saw a couple of people threading their way through a side trail ahead where the noises were coming from.  As we came upon the intersection, I realized why the noises were so…

  • Nature’s Surprise

    Most years, we try to go on a First Day Hike.  All fifty states have participating state parks that participate in this initiative to get people outdoors and active.  For us, it is a way to start the year doing something we love. This year, we decided on Huntsville State Park because 1) our friends…