We have arrived at the nature center and JoAnn is posing at the entrance. There isn't an entrance fee but donations are welcome. The area is quite fascinating to visit.
The nature center is across the lake from a marina. Here folks are enjoying a slide into the water to cool off. The temperature was over 100 degrees today.
Here is the front of the nature center. The egg-shaped artwork is made by the silhouette of flying birds overlapping. The center contains exhibits of animals that have existed in the area eons past and also those that live in the present. The exhibits are well done and provide much information.
In this view, the Tower is visible behind the nature center.
Before we went into the center, we watched some geese slowly swim by looking for a handout. Unfortunately, we didn't have anything for them.
JoAnn at the front door of the nature center. The center is equipped with cold water, air, and restrooms.
Partial view of the interior of the nature center. There are several displays describing the geology and wildlife. The visitor could spend a lot of time just looking at everything in this room.
After looking at the exhibits in the center, we went out the back door and walked up a steep flight of stairs to the Tower. It's bigger than it looks from this angle.
This is on one of the sides of the Tower. JoAnn is taking a break after climbing the stairs from the nature center. The front door to the Tower is just out of sight on the right.
The interior has a very large fireplace that is lit at night when the evenings get cold. It also has stairways to the top of the tower. Right now, JoAnn is watching a movie explaining how the Tower was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's.
Near the top of the Tower is a room with a spiral staircase leading to the top.