August 28 - Botzum

Meadow Frittilary

Red-Spotted Purple

Starting Weather: Sunny, 73°
Ending Weather: Sunny, 80°
Distance Covered:  2.95 miles
Time: 11:07 AM - 1:18 PM

Fiery Skipper

We hadn't been to the Botzum trailhead in awhile, and didn't want to stray too far north.  When we pulled into the parking lot, we could see that the wildflowers were everywhere, meaning butterflies and other assorted insects would be in great supply.  We took some photos near the parking lot, and walked back to the little train station.  Then we decided to walk north.  There was a huge tree that I had wanted Kay to see.   There are two locks on the way to Ira Road, which had been damaged in the 1930's, when Riverview Road was widened.  Only the inner wall of each of the locks remains.  Unfortunately, Kay had brought not only her usual compliment of equipment, but also a very large, very heavy pair of binoculars.  There was a clearing across Riverview with a beautiful view of the Cuyahoga River.  I made a deal with Kay that I would leave her there and go get the car.  The big tree will have to wait for another day.