Black Mesa State Park

Black Mesa State Park

Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma was where we spent the next five full days exploring the area. Oh my, it was so pretty and interesting! So a start like this meant our expectations was high for wonderful sights to follow! And lots rocks! How Ants Took Over the World The Smithsonian’s Only Botanical Illustrator…

Wind and dust

Wind and dust

Our original plan was to stay only one night at Boiling Springs State Park. However, after looking at the forecast for high winds, we decided it was prudent to stay put another day. Behind the park office, lies the reason that the park was named Boiling Springs. And it really was boiling! Note: If I…

Here we go!

Here we go!

It was time to head to Oklahoma for a trip to several state parks. The first day of the trip was to Norman, Oklahoma to pick up Claire and our granddog, Briar. Rare Texas wildflower gets protection under Endangered Species Act Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you…

Promising area – part 5

Promising area – part 5

We had now reached another spot that appeared on the satellite map as a promising habitat candidate for Tiny Tim. No Tiny Tim yet. Snake Discovered That Actually Does Cartwheels, And We Have Pics to Prove It Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you…