Along the Upper Trail

 

Along the upper trail between Old Mans Cave and Cedar Falls
there are changes to be seen as Autumn has arrived.
The subtle changing of the colors in the leaves on the trees that can be seen at the Look Out point along the trail.

 
Native growing wild Asters,Blue Cardinal Flowers, Fleabane and Goldenrod.

 
Squirrels and Chipmunks, also called Ground Squirrels around here, are scurrying around finding acorns and hickory nuts to store up for the coming Winter.

There may be a few things even trying to stay hidden along the trails.

The wet Autumn has given toadstools and mushrooms fertile growing in the decaying leaves on both sides of the trail.

 

 

  

 

 

 

There is also a few things crawling around upon the trails.

While above the parking area at Old Mans Cave there is a flurry of construction going on as a new road is cut through for a by pass around the park. State route 664 runs through the middle of the park now often making it hazardous at times for pedestrians crossing the highway to get to the Old Mans Cave trails.
With the new road going around the parking area it will safer for pedestrians at the park.

 

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