I spent four hours today hiking at Split Rock Wildway with wildlife biologist Molly Hale and her friend Bick Corsa. It was a fungi extravaganza, but then again Molly was specifically looking for mushrooms so we had our radar up for unusual species. The forest was full of clear, bright sunlight but the previous week’s rain had made perfect, moist conditions. We saw countless varietes, including a Bear’s Head Tooth that I brought home to cook. On our way out I came across this perfect puffball, looking for all the world like a golf ball. For me, the game of mushroom I.D. was as much fun as the 18 holes being played by autumn golfers elsewhere that day. It’s just a question of where you go to connect with the playthings of your choice…