Skywatch Friday – Turkey Mountain Hike

One day last week I started out from Turkey Mountain’s upper parking lot and had to check this device. I’d love to have one in case anybody is wondering what to get me for back to school! I’m not going to school but you can buy it for me anyways.

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And then I went tot the north end of the parking lot and took this shot of downtown Tulsa. Turkey Mountain is a true urban wilderness. It’s only about six miles to downtown.

And then I took the new Three Pillars Trail over to the Three Ponds. I keep hearing they are the three sisters or the three pearls. So I don’t know about those names but they are definitely ponds so I am using that for now.

They are going to make some great season photographs.

Nice reflections everywhere you look.

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I left the ponds and continued westward when I found this fella. I posted this same photo on my Saturday’s Critters post last Saturday. It’ a rat snake, and they are not venomous.

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And then went and checked on my most previous employer’s pipeline they are building through the park.

They are doing a good job. The right of way is in good shape and the welders, pipefitters, equipment operators, x-ray hands, and inspectors are not out and about wandering all over the place, poaching deer and fishing the ponds. At least not during working hours.

I’m told that they are going to be done pretty soon and they are going to mulch the right of way and plant a wildflower mix. That sounds good to me.

I went a little bit further and find a couch to relax on. It looked a little firm to me so I just kept moving.

Went down a side trail and had to double back. The pipeline folks were excavating and didn’t want any tourists or know it all retired pipeline engineers.

I passed this little mess. Years ago, Turkey Mountain was an oilfield and the workers had trash pits they covered up. Well they are getting exposed now and the old trash is coming to the surface.

And then I went back to my car. I was hot and tired. It is warm here in Tulsa.

That’s all for now!!

I’m linking with Skywatch Friday and My Corner of the World

22 thoughts on “Skywatch Friday – Turkey Mountain Hike

  1. tomthebackroadstraveller

    …an interesting color for the Bobcat. Seven years ago when I retired and sold my business I kept one skid loader. I can’t imagine not owning one.

  2. Veronica Lee

    Your Turkey Mountain hike sounds fantastic!
    The pond reflections should be stunning in different seasons.
    Glad to hear the pipeline project is being handled well, and the wildflower planting sounds great.
    The rat snake was an interesting find, too.

  3. Jennifer+Jilks

    Gosh, love the bench.
    I’d like a back hoe, as well.

    Nicely done. I enjoyed your hike.
    “know it all retired pipeline engineers” 😆 😆 😆

  4. D.

    Oh! So the clean up drives here focus on what was left behind at the oilfield, I see. It seems to be a lovely area. That boardwalk and its environs looks very peaceful and inviting. And that’s a great view of the city.

  5. Penelope Notes

    I absolutely love that Flintstones style couch! If I understand correctly, Turkey Mountain will now have a pipeline running beneath it where previously it was an oil field that became a nature park that will soon be covered in wildflowers. Full circle. 🙂

  6. Peter B.

    Wonderful to have this urban oasis available to you. I know your not a fan o snakes, so thanks for the close up of the rat snake! Three Ponds looks like a beautiful area!

  7. Alana

    I get great enjoyment of you critiquing jobs you see related to your career. My spouse does the same thing (way different career field, but still…) That trash pit! As “ugh” as it is to see them, they are treasure mines for archaelogists. Maybe in 200 or 300 years the contents will end up in a museum somewhere, if the human race is still around.

  8. DrillerAA

    I’m with you Yogi, anytime someone gets the urge to buy me a skid steer, I am all in! A bucket truck is also on my list of big boy toys. I think I could do Christmas lights for the whole neighborhood with a good bucket truck.
    Enjoyed the hike. The couch did look a little firm, but I like the rustic style.

  9. Eileen

    Hello,
    We see those same snakes here, must be the most common one around my area.
    I like the view of the boardwalk and the pond.
    It is sad to see all that trash!
    Take care, happy weekend to you!

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