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Sights on the South and West Sides

The south side borders an semi-undeveloped commercial zone.

Photo: South trail

The walking trail runs very close to the commercial zone so the left side of this picture has less vegetation.

 

 

Photo: Southeast observation platform

The southeast observation platform is positioned on the rim of the former gravel pit.

 

Photo: Southeast panorama

The southeast observation platform overlooks a large expanse of woods.

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Photo: South border

This photograph shows the abrupt demarcation of the southern border of the wetlands park.

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Photo: South trail

The walking trail branches off north to the central observation platform.

 

 

Photo: Central observation platform

The central observation platform sits on the water within the boundary of former gravel pit.

 

Photo: Central panorama

The central observation offers perhaps the best pond-side view. Both the west observation platform and I-20 are visible across the beaver pond.

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Photo: Fallen trees

The rocky subsoil occasionally makes it difficult for trees to anchor themselves.

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Photo: Gravel pit edge

The edge of the former gravel pit is readily apparent from many parts of the walking trail because of the steep drop-offs.

 

 

Photo: Water inflow overlook

This spur of the walking trail overlooks a creek where water enters the wetlands park.

 

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