A Walk in the Woods
2026-07-02 - Bloomington, IN - Photo by Pen
Just looking at a shady-covered trail through tall trees is enough to take a degree or two off the heat index. Actual shade can reduce ambient temps by 10-15F.
This trail loops around Griffey Lake in Bloomington. The wooden railing at center leads down to the shore. Comments | Permalink Summer Reading program explores fossils and artifacts
2026-07-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo from the ACPL
This week we learned about fossils and Paleontology! The kids got to dig up their own dinosaurs and then used air dry clay to make a impression fossil. We also talked about the differences between fossils and artifacts and looked at real examples to see which is which. Comments | Permalink Strawberry Moon creates spotlight effect over farm
2026-07-02 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Katelynn M. Molesky
From Monday night into Tuesday morning, the moonlight and mist came together just perfectly to create a spotlight effect over our farmland. Between the visuals and the warm, still air, it was surreal to stand out in the middle of it all. This month's moon is nicknamed the "Strawberry Moon". Although it lacked a red tint for the majority of the night, it was still an impressive thing to see hovering in the sky above. Comments | Permalink Older Photos