7/26/2025 - Chimney Bluffs State Park

It was a warm day so I thought heading up to the lakeshore would be a good idea, especially since my wife had never been.  Turned out that it would only have been a good idea if we brought some clothes for swimming!  Very hot and humid with no breeze but at least there were beautiful views.  I do wish I knew about the second parking lot that is not only apparently free, but would have allowed us to walk the shoreline to start with.  By the time we got there, we were both ready to just head home.

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/reassured.unicorns.engaged
Site Notes: The trail from the main lot almost down to the lake is paved.  Beyond that, I wouldn't recommend going on the trails as there are several really rough spots that would likely be impassable.

Bonus Fine Art Post: 7/26/2025 - Chimney Bluffs State Park - Fine Art

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 13:31; Focal Length: 70mm; Shutter: 1/100sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 13:31; Focal Length: 70mm; Shutter: 1/160sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 13:42; Focal Length: 70mm; Shutter: 1/160sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 400

Same photo as the last, I just liked how the mushroom stood out and thought it deserved to be the focus...

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 13:52; Focal Length: 24mm; Shutter: 1/100sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 400

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 13:59; Focal Length: 70mm; Shutter: 1/200sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 400

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 14:05; Focal Length: 25mm; Shutter: 1/4000sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 400

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 14:08; Focal Length: 24mm; Shutter: 1/8000sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 400

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 14:09; Focal Length: 24mm; Shutter: 1/6400sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 400

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 14:14; Focal Length: 24mm; Shutter: 1/8000sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 400

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 14:14; Focal Length: 70mm; Shutter: 1/5000sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 400

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 14:15; Focal Length: 24mm; Shutter: 1/8000sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 400

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 14:15; Focal Length: 70mm; Shutter: 1/8000sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 400

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 14:16; Focal Length: 24mm; Shutter: 1/8000sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 400

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 14:17; Focal Length: 24mm; Shutter: 1/4000sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 400

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 14:22; Focal Length: 70mm; Shutter: 1/6400sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 400

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 14:22; Focal Length: 70mm; Shutter: 1/5000sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 400

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 14:22; Focal Length: 70mm; Shutter: 1/6400sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 400

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 14:23; Focal Length: 24mm; Shutter: 1/6400sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 400

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 14:24; Focal Length: 24mm; Shutter: 1/6400sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 400