With determination and warmer days, I’ve hit my walking goal for April. Several clustered afternoon visits to Onondaga Lake Park led to the sunny day when I first took a left from the Salt Museum parking lot to stride past the easternmost tip and then loop back around Wegmans Landing children’s playground back to the…

The hollow at the bottom of the big tree drew me in. What came first, I wondered, the creature or the home? Was a critter still in there? Signs of activity. A closer inspection yielded sticks and dust but no animal brave enough or angry enough to come out to greet me … or yell…

Nature and man. The wildlife and city skyline both seem to stand out under the recent herringbone sky at Onondaga Lake Park. I admired both.

Year-round strides. Find a sunny day and there will be folks taking advantage of the two side-by-side paths in Onondaga Lake Park. Count me in.

Changes await. It’s a sign to see the geese gathering on the shores during a recent walk around the lake. Several are ready for the water, yes.

Safely tucked away. The display lights lean on a stately old tree as Onondaga Lake Park moves from its drive-for-the holidays to its recreational season.

Home of the Dome. On a clear February day, the Syracuse city skyline stands out on the Onondaga Lake horizon to the east. Peaceful it is from this viewpoint.

Snow and not. A February walk down by the lake can find remains of snow and grass trying to green up. Choose your bank. No matter the road to or from the park, piles can line your entrance or exit this month.

Early morning view. In 12 hours they’ll be ablaze from within, I know.