Warmer weather will eventually get more of us out on the trails, enjoying the views of nature as we hike our chosen paths.

Construction has begun on new paved trails, a new parking lot, and other facilities at the Preserve, which is an 82-acre tract of land located south of Smith Creek Park.

Successful applicants will receive a permit, rules, and a hunting area map. Permits are offered for mourning dove, quail, waterfowl, white-tailed deer, ring-necked pheasant, small game, turkey, and ...