The trail map showed a tunnel at Lake Arrowhead SP. Of course we had to check it out!
The northern start of the Onion Trail leads you through the “The Horn Tunnel.” It takes you under FM 2606 leading you to the north end of the park. Some people refer to a metal culvert pipe as a tinhorn or horn for short, thus the park’s name.
Inside I scanned the tunnel for bats. Of course there were none because there was nothing to hang on. However the mud daubers had no problems!
A striped mud dauber nest!
The dappled mud dauber nest. Don’t you love examining the different colors of the mud. Do wonder if they are in fact artists?
Some the park signs showed a beautiful meadow of wildflowers. The Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) at this location would have been a candidate for that photo in the spring. Update: Claire suggested that the seed heads here are probably Rudbeckia instead. I’m bet she is right. 🙂
Jim looked over the edge at the back side of the dam. It was a very steep embankment. Indeed it would have been fast going down. However a rope would be required to climb back up. LOL.
The Onion Trail laid ahead as we strolled onwards!
Mud dauber nest and wasp nests always fascinate me. I think they are indeed artists
I need to check Lake Arrowhead out again. When I visited I was a little rushed and didn’t have time to explore like you did.
I think you should. 😉
Looks like a great fall day! I love seeing all the little seeds this time of year!
Claire is right that the seed heads are Rudbeckia.
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