After going to Turkey Run and reviving the memory of how unique it was, I returned. This time I thought I would look for fungi. I thought strongly about studying mycology when I was in school. One of my botany courses was taught by a world renown mycologist and I found it quite interesting. So I have always had a warm spot in my belly for fungus. That is why I can't throw out moldy food.

My hike resulted in finding several specimen. As you may know it is very difficult to approach a fungus. If they hear you they will withdraw back into the ground or explode. The best way to approach one is to walk backward to the site and then turn suddenly. This scares them into a momentary frozen state and then you can photograph them.

I had no sooner got to the park than I saw this large specimen. It was so large that they built a fence around it.

Every time I see these cliffs I just can't believe it.

 
 
 
  

 
 
 
  

This is a very unusual fun guy

 
 
 
  

They have put these stairs on many trails. I find it harder to climb the stairs than to just climb the bare slope.