Growing Up at Watoga State Park — The Untold Story of the Black Bear

by John C. DeanHuman Interest Story, Natural HistoryPosted on Comments are Disabled

Part One This is the untold story of the black bear. While it may be true that watching a black bear can be fascinating, seeing one up close and personal is not always a pleasant experience. The Secretive, Shy, Intelligent Black Bear During that magical summer in 1971, there had been endless bicycle rides to …

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Growing Up at Watoga State Park—Mom’s Bandannas for Freckles

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The Day We Met Freckles The following is one of my many memorable experiences growing up at Watoga State Park. “Ronnie, Johnny, Vicki,” Dad yelled. “Come with me. I have somethin’ to show ya.” Of course, we followed. Thus began the story of Mom’s Bandannas for Freckles while I grew up at Watoga. “Look what …

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