Although the subspecies of painted turtle intergrade (blend together) at range boundaries they are distinct within the hearts of their ranges. 1  The male eastern painted turtle (C. 2  The midland painted turtle (C. 3  The southern painted turtle 4  (C. The largest subspecies is the western painted turtle  (C.
In some cultures in the Northern Hemisphere, the astronomical March equinox (varying between 19 and 21 March) is taken to mark the first day of spring, and the Northern solstice (around 21 June) is taken as the first day of summer. In other traditions, the equinox is taken as mid-spring.
Spring break is between March and mid-April, so you might want to avoid college age party-goers. That said, for the casual vacation goer, the best time to visit is really the off-season of May to October (no crowds, cheap accomodations, no waiting in line and more Europeans). Jan to Dec : Everyday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.