This is the Boulder Field in Hickory Run State Park (PA). We spent some time climbing on the boulders and observing what there was to be seen. Mostly just lichens, but the boys noticed that along the sides there were some scrubby "islands" with a struggling blueberry bush, some moss and even a little hole where perhaps a small animal lived. The boulders were pushed here by glacier action millions of years ago. It is a fascinating site.
We also rode mules, picked apples and observed the star-spangled sky. Some constellations were identified: Big Dipper, Little Dipper, Cassiopeia. A waterfall was climbed and a zoo (actually a "wild animal park") visited. B.Major was enrapt by the great horned owls. B.Minor enjoyed the sight of two lions playing with an empty beer keg. They reminded him of his kittens at home. I felt slightly guilty at seeing the animals in old-fashioned cages rather than the modern, educational, environmentally-correct habitats we've seen at other zoos (Bronx, Memphis). On the other hand I have to admit that you see the animals much more closely than when they can hide in the grass.
Not much schoolwork was done; science homework was finished up hastily on Sunday evening. It was a good break for all of us to be out in the fresh air, sunshine, starlight and water.
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I agree with you about the Zoos. At the Bronx Zoo, it is so difficult to see the animals, but I'm sure that *they* are much happier in a nice field of grass.
I enjoy the Cape May zoo. It's a nice combination, at least the last time I was there in the late 90's. OMGoodness, could it be that long ago? eeeeps!
Glad you had a nice getaway!!
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