WVXU: What are those dents in forest?

turned to a University of Cincinnati geologist to answer a reader question about why many parks in southwest Ohio have hilly moguls like you might see on a BMX course.

Jane Goode of Harrison asked in particular about the Badlands Trail at Miami Whitewater Forest, which features hills and depressions in an oak forest.

"I see a lot of chipmunks coming around and that brings me a lot of joy," Great Parks of Hamilton County interpreter Jack Fogle told WVXU.

UC biology professor David Lentz shows off UC Field Station in Harrison, Ohio. UC/Joseph Fuqua II

UC Professor David Lentz talks about science projects students work on at UC's Center for Field Studies at Miami Whitewater Forest. Photo/Jay Yocis/UC

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