The Old Forest State Natural Area is a treasure in all four seasons, but winter marks a special time for anyone interested in bird-watching. Not only do the bare trees provide greater visibility, but winter migration makes it possible to see the occasional bird not
While it’s certainly fooled us a couple of times already this year, we’re finally prepared to say that spring has arrived in Memphis. And what better way to celebrate the arrival of the season than to go exploring in the Old Forest? There are more
Last week I was walking along the Old Forest trail when an unusual tree caught my eye. If you walk the trails frequently, you’ve probably noticed it: it’s been completely enveloped in rattan vine, and the tree bark has squeezed up over the surface of
