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The parks, open space preserves and wilderness areas that we enjoy result from concerted public efforts and funds to procure the lands and leave a little un'developed' greenery that has developed over thousands of years!

  Enjoy your Parks

Raccoons are adaptable & very curious animals. They are omnivorous & use their keen sense of touch to search for food. They can manipulate objects easily with their hands, even prying off garbage can lids. Before eating, captive raccoons often appear to "wash" their food by dunking it in water, but the real reason for this behavior is not known.

  Dexterous Raccoons

One of the largest birds in North America with a wingspan over 8 feet! You may see them fish cooperatively, moving in a circle to concentrate fish, and then dipping their heads under simultaneously to catch fish. It winters along the coasts, but breeds only inland.

  American White Pelican

Checklist for hikes / outdoors activities:

Water, Food, Map +
Sun Hat
SPF Shirts
Hip Pack (& Bottles)
Back Pack
Hiking Poles
Binoculars
Camera
GPS
HeadLamp
Flashlight

  Outdoors / Hiking Essentials