#Fontenelle Forest

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Travel Adventures - Nebraska

The Travel Adventures - Nebraska share travel destination Nebraska style! Discover more than corn fields and explore, Fontenelle Forest, Carhenge, Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge and more. Read on and start planning your next Nebraska getaway!

Hello ad welcome to my latest travel destination blog post, Travel Adventures – Nebraska. Better known as the “Cornhusker State.” It may seem like a vast expanse of farmland to outsiders. I discovered it holds plenty of surprises and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Read on and explore the breathtaking natural beauty of The Sandhills. The historical landmark of Chimney Rock. And more.…

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Taxidermied specimen at Fontenelle Forest. Bellevue, NE.

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The Large Tolype Moth: these moths have only vestigial mouthparts and an incomplete digestive tract, meaning that they are unable to feed; their entire adult lives are instead devoted solely to the search for a mate

The large tolype moth (Tolype velleda) belongs to a family of moths collectively referred to as Lasiocampidae. Moths in this family are also known as "lappet moths," because the caterpillars are equipped with bilateral skin flaps that hang over their prolegs, making it look as though they're wearing tiny little lappets (sort of like the Pope, only buggier).

Most lappet moths are incapable of feeding once they've reached adulthood; they simply get their fill of nutrients as caterpillars, and when the adult moths later emerge from their pupae, they have only vestigial mouthparts, with an incomplete/non-functional digestive tract. No longer focusing on the search for food, they are entirely focused on finding a mate and producing offspring, and they end up devoting the rest of their lives (which are admittedly brief) to that singular purpose.

There are many other moth species that are similarly unable to feed after reaching adulthood, especially among moths of the Lasiocampidae family.

Tolype moths have a characteristic "mohawk" made of tightly-curled, metallic scales that are clumped together along the back of the moth's thorax; the color, texture, and iridescent sheen of these scales can often make it look as though the moth has a patch of steel wool sitting on its back. The rest of their bodies are covered in layers of fluffy white setae with a fur-like appearance.

The genus Tolype contains several different species spread throughout North America, but this particular species (T. velleda, i.e. the large Tolype moth) is generally found in forested areas of the Eastern United States and Canada, ranging from Nova Scotia down to Florida and as far West as Texas.

Tbh, these moths always just look like flying bison to me, which is basically the main reason why I wanted to post this

Sources & More Info:

Butterflies and Moths of North America: Tolype velleda

Moth Identification: Tolype Moth

Fontenelle Forest NatureSearch: Large Tolype

The Caterpillar Lab: Prolegs

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Day 92 - to Bertrix, Belgium

A good reason to be in Ban-de-Sapt is to visit the Fontenelle Cemetery which contains the bodies of 1384 who were killed in the Great War.

French battalions set up camp on the hill, which is at 600 metres altitude and has a wide grassy plateau, in September 1914 - the Vosges was one of the first French Departments to experience combat in August of that year.

In June 1915 German troops took advantage of large part of the French army called to Alsace by attacking the Fontenelle hill, or hill 627 as it came to be known as. But the French counterattacked during a summer of immense loss to both sides, and it was held.

The hill was ravaged due to the artillery. Few trees were left to provide any shelter from bombardment, so the French built cave shelters, 5 of which remain and are maintained as memorials.

Some of the trenches now form a kilometre long circular path, accessible to wheelchairs, around the cemetery.

The other, and longer, path I took, was the Sentier Des Hameaux Morts Pour La France, which takes in several hamlets, chiefly of two farm communities that were lost during those two summers. The farms, the Colin and Maurice families, were taken over and set up as military hospitals. The land was so devastated that the surrounding forest took fifty years to grow again.

Though at the time the dead were buried close to where they fell, many of them near to the two farms, in 1920 they were all exhumed and moved to their current site.

This morning when I visited I was the only person there, with the hill shrouded in low cloud and mist. In such conditions it was an especially poignant visit, and one I can highly recommend. The 8 kilometre path Roja and I took is impeccably maintained so now that its natural environment has returned, it makes for an unforgettable and evocative experience - that such a place could have seen such horrors.

I mentioned yesterday that I always enjoy time in the Vosges. On this occasion it’s been too brief. It was a great stopover last night at the Gardens, just a couple of kilometres away.

I’m trying to restrict driving to about 3 hours a day on this return section, so today headed north through Nancy and Metz into Belgium and the Ardennes. Again, just a day’s visit here, hopefully to find a bar with a good Belgian beer, and a forest hike tomorrow.

It’s still early in the season, so on a Tuesday quite a few bars and restaurants are closed, along with Mondays. My first call was at the town of Herbeumont, but the one bar open didn’t look very welcoming, so I moved on towards Treignes, an hour away, and where I had stayed and enjoyed their five museums, most famous the railway, and a good pub, a couple of years ago.

It’s never far to go to find a good bar in this part of Belgium though, and twenty minutes on, at Bertrix, there looked like a few. I parked up at the sports complex and went to investigate. And indeed it delivered.

The glass with the stands, to the left of the Kwak bulb glasses with stands, are for La Corne beer, a 10% blonde.

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Omaha, NE: Best Parks and Outdoor Activities for Families

Omaha, Nebraska, is a family-friendly city offering a wealth of parks and outdoor activities to enjoy. Whether you're seeking a peaceful day in nature, a playground for the kids, or an adventurous outing, Omaha has something for everyone. Here are some of the best parks and activities to explore with your family.

.Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

While technically a zoo, this world-renowned destination is a must-visit for outdoor fun. With sprawling grounds, the Desert Dome, and the Lied Jungle, families can spend hours exploring diverse ecosystems. The zoo also features playgrounds and picnic areas, making it perfect for a full day of adventure.

Zorinsky Lake Park

Zorinsky Lake Park offers a mix of outdoor activities for families. Its scenic trails are perfect for walking, biking, or running, while the playgrounds keep kids entertained. The lake is ideal for kayaking and fishing, and during the warmer months, families can enjoy picnics by the water.

Lauritzen Gardens

A botanical wonderland, Lauritzen Gardens combines education and relaxation. The gardens feature themed areas such as the rose garden, model railroad garden, and a children’s garden where young visitors can learn about plants and wildlife. Seasonal events, like holiday light displays, add to its appeal.

Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront

This newly revamped park in downtown Omaha is a hub of activity. Families can enjoy modern playgrounds, interactive water features, and plenty of green space for picnics. The park also hosts outdoor concerts, movie nights, and seasonal events, making it a lively destination year-round.

Chalco Hills Recreation Area

For nature lovers, Chalco Hills offers a serene escape. Families can hike, bike, or stroll along its extensive trails, which wind through prairies and woodlands. The park also features picnic shelters, a playground, and fishing opportunities, making it a versatile destination for outdoor fun.

Fontenelle Forest

Just a short drive from Omaha, Fontenelle Forest offers immersive experiences in nature. The TreeRush Adventures ropes course is perfect for adventurous families, while the forest trails allow for peaceful exploration of Nebraska’s natural beauty.

Omaha’s parks and outdoor attractions provide families with diverse opportunities for fun and bonding. Whether you’re after adventure, relaxation, or education, these spots ensure lasting memories for all ages.

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Fontenelle Forest - Nebraska - 2022

Fontenelle Forest - Nebraska - 2022

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Hello @necrocat! I saw on your Witchy Wishlist you wanted pictures of nature, so I thought I’d share a picture I took while walking a trail in Fontenelle Forest in Nebraska. (I am tagging you because I wasn’t sure how else to share the picture since your submit box is closed!) But yeah, I hope you enjoy it! And I hope the season treats you well!

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Fontenelle Forest would like a word with you

they have got to stop putting so many trees in shows set in Kansas and Nebraska. bro the ONLY trees are put there on purpose to protect fields and towns. naturally occurring forested areas are so few and far between

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Taxidermied game bird at Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue NE.

3D mosaic put together with Imagemagick. To perceive depth, cross eyes and superpose left image viewed with right eye over right image viewed with left eye, and the bird pops out in the foreground.

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This pictures were captured during our hike in @fontenelleforest last week.. the Green grass are fascinating as well as the wild animals there, head out to my bio for the whole video!! Or click it here https://youtu.be/y5knLMeF9Is Please subscribe!! #fontenelle #forest #vloggernebraska #vloggerlifestyle #pinayvlogger https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7W9cTBQU_/?igshid=heg25jwpf0il

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Saint of the Day – 22 July – St Wandrille of Fontenelle (c 605–668) Priest, Monk, Abbot – born c 605 near Verdun, Austrasia (in modern France) and died on 22 July 668 of natural causes.

Born in the Verdun region at the beginning of the 7th century, into a family related to the mayor of the palace, Pépin d’Héristal, father of Charles Martel, Saint Wandrille entered the Court of King Dagobert I at a young age, who granted him the title of count and entrusted him with the administration of the royal domains. He carried out his office with loyalty but his preference led him to lead a life consecrated to God.   He had also made a spiritual friendship with other dignitaries, such as Didier the treasurer and Dadon the chancellor, who led a life of mortification at court.   Married out of obedience to his parents, Wandrille agreed with his wife to keep their virginity and both retired to a Monastery.

He, therefore, retired to one of his properties in Lorraine, called Montfaucon, near the Holy Hermit Baldric.   Informed of his defection, King Dagobert summoned Wandrille, who appeared at the palace in his ascetic garment but beaming with celestial brilliance and obtained from the king his authorisation to leave the world.   He then went to the Jura, to restore the Hermitage founded by Saint Ursanne.

Following the tradition of the Irish Monks and of Saint Columban, he led an extremely mortified life, spent almost all his sleepless nights, barefoot, reciting Psalms and when temptations oppressed him, he would throw himself into a frozen pond.   Desirous of assimilating more fully the heritage of Saint Columban, he went to the Monastery of Bobbio, founded by the latter in Italy and there he learnt perfection in the experience of community life. Back in Gaul, he stopped at the Monastery of Romainmoutier which had been restored by disciples of Saint Columban and lived there for ten years.

Warned by an Angel of the mission he had to undertake for the salvation of many souls, he left Jura for Neustria.   In Rouen, he found his friend Dadon, who had become a Bishop under the name of St Ouen and was Ordained by him as a Deacon. After having received the Priesthood from the hands of Saint Omer, Bishop of Thérouanne, he assisted Saint Ouen in the evangelisation of his Diocese.    After a few years (649), the heart still altered from the conversation with God in solitude, he obtained the authorisation of his Bishop to settle in the marshy valley of Fontenelle, in the forest of Jumièges, acquired by his nephew, Gond who had decided to give up the world.

Ruins of the original Fontanelle Abbey built by St Wandrille

Striving with tireless zeal to clear the land, Wandrille and the growing number of disciples who had gathered around him, built four churches and cells there.   Showing the example in manual work, the Saint was the first for Prayer and he taught his monks to strive always forward towards perfection, saying:  “We must not count the years that we have spent in the Monastery but rather, those which we have spent in the irreproachable practice of the divine commandments.   May fraternal charity be your link and put yourselves at the service of one another.  Your adversary, the devil, seeing you united in this way, will flee very far, for he cannot approach the one whom he sees united in mind and heart with those around him.” 

Wandrille only left the Monastery to preach to the pagans of the region, or to go and found other Monasteries, five in number, organised like Fontenelle by harmonising the Irish tradition of Saint Colomban and the rule of Saint Benedict which was beginning to take hold and spreading in France.    Below is the New Benedictine Fontanelle Monastery on the same site as the original.

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Having ruled his Monastery for nineteen years, Saint Wandrille, who lamented to remain in exile on earth, fell ill and went into a three-day ecstasy, during which he saw the door of heaven open and the throne of glory which was prepared for him. Returning from this vision, he exhorted his disciples to mutual charity, appointed his successor and smiling at the Angels and the Saints who had come to welcome him, he fell asleep in peace, on 22 July 668, in the presence of Saint Ouen and of his three hundred disciples.

He was buried at Fontanelle but during the Viking invasions, Wandrille’s relics were dispersed to various locations and shared between various churches, including the abbey of Saint-Pierre-au-Mont-Blandin in Ghent (now in Belgium). Wandrille’s cult was celebrated in England prior to the Norman Conquest of 1066.

In the 19th century one of his relics remained – his skull was found in Liège. It was brought back to the Abbey, when the new church was dedicated in 1967. It can be seen today in a modern reliquary.

Wandrille is apparently a common name in France and in the new Monastery of Fontanelle, the Monks have established a “Wandrille Day” on the Memorial of St Wandrille.   The day is devoted to Holy Mass, prayer and recreation too, celebrating all the many ‘Wandrilles’ of all ages, who attend.   Such a lovely way of honouring St Wandrille’s feast!

Saint of the Day – 22 July – St Wandrille of Fontenelle (c 605–668) Saint of the Day - 22 July - St Wandrille of Fontenelle (c 605–668) Priest, Monk, Abbot - born c 605 near Verdun, Austrasia (in modern France) and died on 22 July 668 of natural causes.

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On the other side of 19 miles of trails and 1,400 acres of land are the wetlands, where a triangle of trails takes visitors “in the know” on a unique journey. Read more here. 

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Monarch Butterflies are pretty common in Omaha’s Fontenelle Forest.