Birds of Kentucky: Watch out for youngsters
2025-05-29 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen
I was intently watching a flock of noisy geese when I heard a rather insistent robin chirping in the tree branch just over my head. Looking around, I found myself just inches from this juvenile robin, likely resting up after an attempted flight. I'm not sure if the adult robin was warning the juvenile about me, or warning me about the juvenile, but I moved a few yards away to give them space. Comments | Permalink
2025-05-29 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen
I was intently watching a flock of noisy geese when I heard a rather insistent robin chirping in the tree branch just over my head. Looking around, I found myself just inches from this juvenile robin, likely resting up after an attempted flight. I'm not sure if the adult robin was warning the juvenile about me, or warning me about the juvenile, but I moved a few yards away to give them space. Comments | Permalink
Travel: Willis Creek Slot Canyon, 1 of 2
2025-05-29 - Kanab, UT - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com
Robert writes, "One of the highlights of our recent trip was hiking this slot canyon. It is reported the state has over a 1,000 of them, with many of the more popular ones in the southern portion of the state. Willis Creek slot canyon is around 23 miles from Bryce Canyon National Park. Leaving the main paved road, the final 6 mile gravel road has some steep, somewhat spooky-at the edge of cliffs driving, along with washboard roads...well you soon start to second guess yourself if this was such a good idea.
But if you settle your nerves, and complete the drive, the payoff is worth it in the end. It is a beautiful slot canyon. We racked up 2.7 miles in total hiking. I believe there were 5 sections of slots, and each one seemed to get better than the last. We turned around when they seemed to be ending, but were told they continue if you hike further down the trail." Comments | Permalink
2025-05-29 - Kanab, UT - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com
Robert writes, "One of the highlights of our recent trip was hiking this slot canyon. It is reported the state has over a 1,000 of them, with many of the more popular ones in the southern portion of the state. Willis Creek slot canyon is around 23 miles from Bryce Canyon National Park. Leaving the main paved road, the final 6 mile gravel road has some steep, somewhat spooky-at the edge of cliffs driving, along with washboard roads...well you soon start to second guess yourself if this was such a good idea.
But if you settle your nerves, and complete the drive, the payoff is worth it in the end. It is a beautiful slot canyon. We racked up 2.7 miles in total hiking. I believe there were 5 sections of slots, and each one seemed to get better than the last. We turned around when they seemed to be ending, but were told they continue if you hike further down the trail." Comments | Permalink
LWC Arts and Humanities faculty Summer Reading List
2025-05-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College
Members of the Lindsey Wilson College School of Arts and Humanities faculty have assembled a diverse -- and verified -- list of authors and titles they either plan to read or recommend to anyone looking for summer reading recommendations. (Note: Click Read More to see the full list) Comments | Permalink
2025-05-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College
Members of the Lindsey Wilson College School of Arts and Humanities faculty have assembled a diverse -- and verified -- list of authors and titles they either plan to read or recommend to anyone looking for summer reading recommendations. (Note: Click Read More to see the full list) Comments | Permalink
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