Archive for November 2015

Girard Manor And Torbert’s Glen: Long Gone And Almost Forgotten, Another Walk Into The Past.

I  visited  the Phinneyville Valley in East Union Township, a beautiful  farming area in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Known for it’s unspoiled beauty few folks know about the extensive history of the area.  “Torbert’s Glen, a wild, romantic and attractive pleasure resort, is visited during the summer and autumn by large numbers of people from various localities…”…

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Leaves And Other Fall Stuff.

It was a sunny an unseasonably warm day here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Perfect for walking but unfortunately I had to work and only got out for  an hour before the sun sets around 5 p.m. It was enough time to capture some on the remaining color in the leaves.  Some of the trees are naked…

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PPL Wetlands: Getting Ready For The Long Winter Sleep

It was cloudy,  and cooler than it has been this past week,   but  the temperatures  remained in the low 50’s, still a nice day for November in Northeastern Pennsylvania. I decided to head to the PPL Riverlands and Wetlands one more  time before  before the snow and cold  arrives. It won’t be long now. …

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A Windy November Hike On The Railroad Tracks.

November weather finally arrived here in Northeastern Pennsylvania.  It  was a blusterly day, with temperatures dropping  into the 30’s on a strong northwesterly wind.  With the events in Paris heavy on my mind, I decided to stay close to home and hike the local railroad tracks near my house.  I have been hiking these tracks…

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