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Delphi Falls

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Delphi Falls County Park is undergoing massive renovations.  They’ve finished stairs to climb the path to the top of the falls.  It is magnificent and peaceful, with that gorgeous undercurrent of the waterfalls murmuring softly.

This used to be someone’s backyard.  Private property.  How amazing that must have been!  Now it is a Madison County Park.  They are still working on the lower part of the park where the house used to be, planning a convention center, as well as a trail up the side of the falls – this area was not available to us.  Everything will be ready for Spring 2025.

Currently, the trail up to the falls where the stairs are is open and that is where you will find a dozen bear rocks if you choose to search.  Happy trails!

Special thanks to Patri and Katherine for joining me on this adventure.  Not sure how many more fifty degree weather days we have left in November in Syracuse, New York – we really have been blessed with this mild Autumn.  A lot more, please!  <3

 

hiking, Karen Tashkovski, landscapes, nature, outdoor art, painted rocks, painting

Baltimore Woods Nature Center

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Baltimore Woods Nature Center is a heavenly park of hiking trails located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, New York 13108.

We’ve been having fifty degree weather – sunshine and blue skies – the perfect weather to hike these trails.  This is an excellent workout.  The woods encompass a series of drumlins with paths going up, down, and all around in a circle maze with bridges and stairs, and creeks and lots of trees including chestnut trees!!!  So beautiful.  If you’ve never been there, make a plan to experience this asap.

I left a dozen angel rocks around the site to enhance the blissful feeling of this peaceful serenity.  The joy of nature is everything.

Thank you, Patri, for sharing this adventure with me.  I appreciate you!!! <3

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Round Lake

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Round Lake is one of the lakes at Green Lakes State Park.  Will any of my turkey rocks still be there?  IDK!  This is a busy hiking trail.  Good luck!

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Turkey Graduation Day

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Welcome, turkeys class of 2024.  Enjoy the journey.

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Suburban Sketching

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I have been getting emails from the Urban Sketchers group.  I decided to visit them in action today.  They have monthly gatherings all over the Syracuse area.  Today they set up around the swan ponds in Manlius, New York (Route 92).  Some artists preferred sketching the buildings in the area.  They were only there from 1:30-3:30 PM.

Urban Sketchers is an international organization.  The Central New York branch artists are currently exhibiting  their work at the Baldwinsville Public Library. 33 East Genesee Street
Baldwinsville, NY 13027.  The show runs through October 2024.

If you are interested in joining this group, they have a group page on Facebook.  They’ve posted more pictures of the event there.  So fun!

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Buzzing the SQHAP

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I’d love to visit Stone Quarry Hill Art Park again when the bees are not so f-ing aggressive. Ann Clarke has a new piece around here somewhere and I heard that Laura Reeder made a labirynth!

But we were only able to zippity-doo-da around one path until the buzz-buzz freaked us out and we jumped back into the car.

Stone Quarry Hill Art Park is an outdoor sculpture garden with paths and trails circling the landscape. They are open every day from dawn to dusk with a suggested donation of $5.00.

Click here to learn more about the artwork.

Contact

3883 Stone Quarry Road

PO Box 251

Cazenovia, NY 13035

(315) 655-3196

office@stonequarryhillartpark.org

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Beary Christmas

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If you are looking for a place to take a moonlit walk, go directly to Marcellus Park now. Right now (from 4:00 – 9:00 pm). They’re having hot cider and snacks.

Marcellus Park is located at 2443 Platt Road, Marcellus, New York 13108. They have a playground, basketball and tennis courts and a trail surrounding a trout-filled creek. It is a gem of a place!

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Beaver Lake

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The last time I visited Beaver Lake Nature Center, I think I was about seven years old. I saw an upside down tree while on a school field trip and I couldn’t wait to tell my dad about it. We took a family trip there that weekend and when I pointed out the tree – it turned out to be an uprooted one.

At the time, I felt stupid. But now the part of this story that I truly love is that Dad wanted to experience the hike with me. I felt like he was with me when I placed these angels on the trails. I always feel like he is with me when I am hiking, but, well, you know.

The trails felt vaguely familiar. They have different names – back in 1970 they were called Trail 1, trail 2, etc. And I didn’t remember the fabulous visitor’s center complete with a shop, a library, a museum and restrooms.

Beaver Lake Nature Center is located at 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville, New York 13027. There is a $5.00 fee, which you pay upon exiting the park.

You can hike or jog several trails of various lengths. But no biking. It is incredibly serene with pine woods, old growth areas, a swamp trail and others that overlook the lake. I saw several deer milling about and tons of squirrels chirping like cray-cray.

They open tomorrow at 7:30 am. The park closes at dark (5:00 pm).

P.S. There is a guided tour with a naturalist scheduled for 2:00-3:00 pm on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Free with park admission.

hiking, Karen Tashkovski, outdoor art, painted rocks, painting

The Bears

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Chittenango Falls State Park is located at 2300 Rathbun Road (RT. 13), Cazenovia, NY 13035. The attraction is a 167-foot waterfall. There are hiking trails, a playground, plenty of spots to have a picnic and as of two hours ago, home to a dozen painted rocks.

I painted these yesterday for this park because we are the bears. I have worked for the Chittenango school district for 26 years and this is the first time I visited this park. It won’t be the last. Go bears! <3

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Tinker Falls

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From Jamesville, New York, drive about 20 minutes down Route 91 and you will find yourself in Labrabor Hollow. There is a parking lot off the highway – cross the street and now you are at Tinker Falls!

What an amazing experience. There are two components here – the treacherous climb up to the falls, the trail under the falls and another steep incline up, up, up…and then…a wide trail that continues up, up, up to a scenic overlook, which is a hang-gliding hot spot.

The brilliance of New York State all in one perfect day. The air is so fresh and the hike makes you feel so alive, so present, as if nothing else in the world matters.

It is a perfect place to stumble upon an angel or six. So grateful. <3