Thursday, November 26, 2020

Thankful for the Park

Halibut Point State Park has never had so many visitors. In the year of the pandemic, our passive recreation sanctuary has been stretched to the limit by so many people discovering its pleasures. We appreciate the commitment of the Commonwealth, and dedicated Park staff, to balancing public enjoyment with preservation of natural, historic, and tranquil resources. 

These photographs portray a variety of Park souvenirs from November 2020.

Morning light







Morning mist
the same corner of the quarry on a different day







Wary deer







Hermit Thrush
late season appearance







Great Blue Heron
facing into the shoreline wind







Red-throated Loon
winging by at sea







Gray Seal
watching the watcher







Tranquil moment






Park staff advising
a disappointed visitor







Family photo,
patient puppy







Interior reflections







1 comment:

  1. “Our parks and preserves are not mere picnicking places,” he said. “They are rich storehouses of memories and reveries. They are guides and counsels to the weary and faltering in spirit. They are bearers of wonderful tales to him who will listen; a solace to the aged and an inspiration to the young.”

    -- Richard Lieber, father of Indiana parks and early and prominent American conservationist

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