Lake Stomp looks at life underwater

In August, Oak Mountain State Park naturalist Emily Cook led children and adults on an exploration of life in Alabama’s lakes and creeks. As the kids and adults alike overturned rocks, Cook helped them identify what they were seeing, using their findings to also teach them more about the creeks. Certain creatures can be indicators of water’s cleanliness.

The park offers Lake Stomp once a year, but Cook said they are hoping to do so more often in the future.