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Disappointment in the Park

Posted on April 19, 2018 by ehurst

I went back to the northern part of the Barnes Park trail system today, which takes me through Tom Poore Park and Pecan Grove Park up near NE 10th. Poore Park is where I spotted the beaver signs last week. … Continue reading →

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Photography: Arcadia 2

Posted on April 18, 2018 by ehurst

Today’s second visit to Arcadia includes a few shots of Lake Arcadia. The lake has a couple of free entrances off Route 66 (edit: only one free entrance at the far northeast corner), where it receives state and federal subsidies. … Continue reading →

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Photography: Arcadia 1

Posted on April 13, 2018 by ehurst

Now that I have my own car, I’m hoping I can start taking one photography trip each week. Now, I probably could have ridden to Arcadia on my bike, but I’m not sure I’m ready for that distance yet. I … Continue reading →

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Photography: Spring Flora and Fauna

Posted on April 12, 2018 by ehurst

Today’s ride was meant to be more like exercise. I focused on keeping a steady pedal cadence for the outbound leg of my ride. I started from home, worked my way to NE 4th, dropped down through Bricktown (no more … Continue reading →

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Photography: South of Draper

Posted on April 10, 2018 by ehurst

Here’s the story about OKC Parks and Rec building a proper bike trail around Draper Lake. I spotted the survey markers a couple months ago and first assumed it was a new water line. But then I saw it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Will Rogers Trail

Posted on April 9, 2018 by ehurst

I carried my bike in the backseat, minus the front wheel. It was a tight fit, but it was better than having it rattling in the wind on my cheap bike carrier. The Will Rogers Trail opened just a few … Continue reading →

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Photography: Stinchcomb Wildlife Reservation

Posted on March 24, 2018 by ehurst

Yesterday was overcast and not quite 70°F (21C), and already the ticks are biting. This is going to be a rough summer for ticks. But it stands to reason I would see them first in a nature preserve like this, … Continue reading →

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Photography: Urban Parking Garages 3

Posted on March 23, 2018 by ehurst

This is the last post in the series. Yesterday’s adventure began not with a parking garage but the tall tower attached to our Children’s Hospital. I tried to capture a panorama, but I found the reflective coating on the windows … Continue reading →

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Return to Point 8

Posted on March 22, 2018 by ehurst

I wanted to celebrate. Now that Veloyce has a better car for driving back and forth to work, I get to keep the battered old Volvo for myself. I drove out to Draper Lake for a short hike. Point 8 … Continue reading →

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Photography: Urban Parking Garages 2

Posted on March 15, 2018 by ehurst

We continue the parking garage saga. Today’s initial image was on the way to my first, and I decided to stop and capture that sculpture that shows up in a previous image. This open area is called Enterprise Square, but … Continue reading →

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