<i>Black Diamond Mines</i>
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Originally a coal mine and later mined for sand, Black Diamond Mines became a park in the early 1970s.
It is almost 5,375 acres and we have had some nice hikes there.
I especially like the rock formations (see the enhanced picture below).
People have also reported quite a few birds there.
I wasn't so lucky when I visited here, but maybe next time.
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