Ronald Losure's photos

This orchid spends a few months in the house in winter. It loves being outdoors, and has bloomed almost every summer.

A deciduous shrub native to eastern and southern North America.

A very small snake found throughout most of the United States. It is about the size of a pencil. I found this one when I picked up a water tub to empty it.

This turtle had an adventure. He (the red eyes indicate his gender) had been carried here by my dog Asker Garip a few minutes earlier and was just looking around trying to find where he was.

Crossing the St. Clair River between Port Huron, Michigan and Sarnia, Ontario.

Crossing the St. Clair River between Port Huron, Michigan and Sarnia, Ontario.

All the water flowing out of Lake Huron goes through this river to Lake St. Clair.

My dog & I were sitting under an oak tree on a hot day, when this green heron flew to a nearby tree and started posing.

My dog & I were sitting under an oak tree on a hot day, when this green heron flew to a nearby tree and started posing.

Within the last 1500 years, natives have inscribed more than 100 petroglyphs in this sandstone outcrop.

For thousands of years, people worldwide have carved images in stone (petroglyphs) to honor their ancestors, record teaching and mark important places and events. Within the last 1500 years, Native people carved more than 100 petroglyphs on the sandstone outcrop that you will find sheltered along this trail. Located on the floodplain of the South Fork of the Cass River, this site was rediscovered following massive forest fires that swept the region more than 100 years ago. The Michigan Archaeological Society purchased this property and deeded it to the state in 1971. Through its vision and generosity, this park is preserved to teach us about our cultural and natural heritage and our continuing relationship with the environment. This rare park is an important place of learning and is sacred to Great Lakes Tribes. Respectful visitors are welcome. Michigan Archaeological Society Department of Natural Resources of Michigan Michigan Historical Center Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan Ziibiwing Center of Anisbinabe Culture & Lifeways

Dumetella carolinensis

Colaptes auratus