Our mission for the next two days: trek the park’s rugged, wooded hills in search of the elusive yellow lady’s-slipper orchid
Stories
Goose and Duck Kabobs
Using cubed duck or goose to make kabobs on the grill is a tasty treat.
What Is That White Bird?
Many birds with leucism show a faint wash of color in recognizable patterns on their feathers but differs from a normal bird.
Big Mac Pike
Low water levels in the 2000s at Lake McConaughy led to a boom in the northern pike population.
Boiled Omelets
Omelets are easy to cook in a ziplock freezer bag in boiling water.
Turkey Vultures – Nature’s Cleanup Crew
While they are one of the least attractive birds, turkey vultures are masters of flight and serve an important role in nature by consuming carrion.