We walked around Shore Acres. This State Park's grounds contained five acres of formal gardens, including a Japanese-style garden built around a 100-foot lily pond.


In the pond, we spotted hundreds of Roughskin Newt swimming along, enjoying the sun-lit water.


Although the skin secretions of this Newt can be toxic to humans, it was the Gunnera (Giant Rhubarb) that we really had to look out for. Alas, Chris found out the hard way…