Archive for November 2017
Turn, Turn Turn, To Everything There Is A Season
And turn life does. It has been over a month now since my life has so drastically changed as a result of the untimely and tragic loss of my sister and brother-in-law. During that time I have continued my daily walks in the woods of Northeastern Pennsylvania, trying to find the peace and comfort the…
Read MoreDespite The Cold Temperatures, Plenty Of Wildlife Activity At The PPL Wetlands.
We had near record cold here in Northeastern Pennsylvania yesterday . Overnight the clear, calm skies allowed the temperature to plummet to a frigid, and near record, 14 degrees. More like January than November. I decided to hike out the PPL Wetlands again, with the intent to take photographs of the November scenery and the…
Read MoreA November Hike On Penn Haven Mountain In Carbon County.
Last Sunday was cold again here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Not as cold as Saturday, but early morning temperatures were in up the mid 20’s, still well below normal. I wanted to hike somewhere new so I decided to drive south and headed to the Lehigh Gorge State Park in Carbon County As I drove past…
Read MoreA Rainy Day At The Greater Hazleton Rails To Trails
It was a cold, windy and overcast morning here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The skies were red at sunrise and, according to the old rhyme, “Red sky at night, sailors’ delight. Red sky at morning, sailors take warning”, …
Read MoreA Windy Walk At Our Local Community Park Was Rewarded With A Bald Eagle Sighting.
It was overcast and very windy this morning here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. I was unsure where I wanted to hike but stopped out our local Community park before I made my decision. I have been visiting this park since I was five years old and recalled those happy first walks in the Spring with my…
Read MoreA Few Short Walks Close To Home
It’s late November now and that means an early sunset here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The sun now sets around 4:40 p.m. Not much time after a day at the office to get out for my walks with my camera. However, being a holiday week, and with the hope of another sighting the two bald eagles…
Read MoreLooking For Wildlife? Even in November The PPL Wetlands Never Disappoint
It was another nice November day here in Northeastern Pennsylvania on Saturday. The skies were mostly sunny and I knew the sunshine would quickly warm the temperature from the 34 degrees early morning start. I decided to drive to nearby Community Park and look for the bald eagles that have been seen at the lake. …
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