Natural State Snapshots

May 16-22, 2016

Photo by Kay Bona

While visiting Cedar Falls atop Petit Jean State Park, Arkansas’s first state park, recently, I ran across this baby hummingbird resting on a rock ledge. He was obviously stunned from flying into one of the large picture windows at Mather Lodge. He sat still as I crept closer to get pictures, and then I was able to gently rub his head before he flew away. I was regretting that I left my macro lens in the car! Mather Lodge is a wonderful place to spend the afternoon dining and enjoying the fantastic River Valley views, or hiking one of the many trails. Take I-40 exit 108 to Morrilton, then follow AR-9 S to AR-154W approximately 11 miles. Follow the signs.