Contributed by Doug Hoy.

A few photos taken along the trail mid-winter 2011…

Written by Doug Hoy.

Mudpuppy? It’s a salamander in a group that includes the Mexican Axolotl, the Ozark Hellbender, and the Japanese Giant Salamander, the latter the size of a Labrador Retriever, with a nasty bite that belies its goofy appearance. Ice fishermen occasionally catch Mudpuppies, but seeing one is Continue reading →

Written by Doug Hoy.

Dave Forsyth sends us pics from the Carp Ridge, showing the extent of the January thaw. Fiddleheads are tough, but lack of snow can be hard on small mammals that rely on heavy snow cover, especially if we get very cold temperatures after the thaw. So Continue reading →

Club members Dave and Mary Forsyth found a piece of history along the Macnamara Trail. With Nylene’s permission, they donated it to the Arnprior and District Museum: