Another Park

During our time in Ohio, we frequently drove through the Cleveland Metroparks, the chain of green spaces that surround the Cleveland area like an "Emerald Necklace".

The Mill Stream Run Reservation runs through Berea, and includes two lakes which were once sandstone quarries.  They are named Baldwin Lake and Wallace Lake after the founders of the educational institutions that today are Baldwin Wallace University in Berea.

Baldwin Lake has a small dam creating an artificial waterfall.

Later on our trip we stopped in the park after a heavy rainfall.  There was a torrent of muddy water going over the falls.

We took a walk by the lake, and on one side we saw several groundhogs.

On the other side of the lake a flock of Canadian geese came ashore to feed.

On the other side of the parkway is Wallace Lake.  That lake is a recreational area with a small beach and a portion where swimming is allowed.  You can also rent kayaks to go out on the lake.

A brand new concession stand recently opened there.  

Among the treats offered is "Honey Hut Ice Cream", a very popular local brand of homemade ice cream.  Since we had burned a few calories taking a walk in the park, we felt that we were justified in ordering some!

Farewell to Ohio