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Panther Creek Park (Owensboro) may not be as large as our wonderful Kentucky State Parks, but it is a relaxing and beautiful place to get away from it all. The walking trails are really something else and, if you take the longest trail, you’ll get all you bargained for.
Trust me!
The pictures here were taken, obviously, in autumn – which is (in my opinion) when Panther Creek Park is at its finest.
One of the Trails at Panther Creek Park, Owensboro
This picture was taken on a recent visit to Panther Creek Park here in Owensboro with two of my three daughters, Emily and Stephany. Unfortunately the third daughter, Brittany, had to work… I know she’d MUCH rather have been walking and catching up on girl talk.
The trails at Panther Creek Park are just amazing. You can get as much or as little exercise as you’d like, simply by taking one of the longer ones or shorter ones.
I guess it depends on how much “talking” you have to do. As for me and my bunch, we take the longest path possible. This is where I tell my husband and their father, NO COMMENT!
I urge you to get out and find a great spot to walk, hike, or even jog if you’re so inclined (I find that you can’t talk while jogging, so, you know, that’s out…). Many of the Kentucky State Parks have excellent trails for hiking if you’re lucky enough to live near one. Otherwise, check out the trails in your area.
The first robin I saw this year was Thursday morning (Feb. 7). I was enthralled in my morning ritual – standing at the window, drinking coffee while watching the birds at our bird feeders and feeding stations. I did a double-take when I saw my little harbinger of spring hopping across the yard. I excitedly told my cat, “The first robin!” but her expression said, “Delicious,” so I found someone else to celebrate with.
The robin in the picture above was photographed later that day when my youngest daughter and I took advantage of the 66 degree weather by walking at Panther Creek Park. It was just ridiculously gorgeous and we loved every single minute, as did the birds, ducks, and a couple of older men who were fishing and just plain loving life.
The adorable robin actually stood perfectly still, consenting to pose for me. She apparently loved the camera because I could have snapped 100 and she never would have complained once. After a few shots, though, I simply put my camera down and just watched her. Realizing that the photo shoot was over, she flew off to another spot.
See the other pictures I took that afternoon on our Panther Creek Park Pictures page – the newest ones are at the bottom.
Just look for the little camera lover.
Here are a few pictures of fireworks from Panther Creek Park in Owensboro last night. The turnout was phenomenal – everyone was just thrilled that the show went on as planned. The weather has cancelled a lot of fireworks shows around the country, so it was just good to see the wonderful 4th of July tradition take place.
Photo Credits: Stephany
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Thanks Em and Dill!
Panther Creek Park is located at 5160 Wayne Bridge Road, Owensboro Kentucky. Click HERE for directions.
