Archive for April 2020

More Critters, And Signs Of Spring, At The PPL Wetlands

After my backyard, I think my favorite place to hike and observe wildlife in Pennsylvania is the PPL Wetlands in Salem Township Luzerne County. So last weekend I returned early to the wetlands preserve on Sunday in hopes of seeing, and sharing photographs of , some of the critters that live there.  It was another…

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Searching For Spring In Walnutport, Northampton County

I often see the sign for Walnutport on my travels to Philadelphia via the Pennsylvania Turnpike.   As you cross the bridge over the Lehigh River just past Lehighton  the sign directs you south on   Rt. 248 .  I have never been to this quaint little town until this past Tuesday. A friend hiked on a trail…

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An Easter Morning Hike In The PPL Wetlands.

At one time my  Easter morning routine was to  visit my mom and dads house after church on Easter morning. We would always eat food from the blessed Easter basket followed by a game of rolling Easter eggs. Good memories they were. Mom and dad are gone now, and with social distancing in effect, I…

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Nothing Says Spring Like April Flowers

The  appearance of  flowers  is  one of the surest signs that Spring has arrived here in Northeastern Pennsylvania.  Of course the return  of the robins and other migratory birds, the longer days, warmer weather and the leaves on the trees are  much appreciated after a long Winter, but its the appearance of the flowers that…

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April Afternoon Sunshine At The PPL Wetlands.

Most of the month of April has been overcast with below average temperatures here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. On Wednesday  it was windy and cold. But we had some clear skies and sunshine.  I am working from home now and was bored. I decided it was too nice to pass up the afternoon sunshine so I…

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Signs Of Spring At The PPL Wetlands In Salem Township

Just for the record, there are many beautiful places to hike here in Northeastern Pennsylvania besides the PPL Wetland in Salem Township, Luzerne County. Every weekend  I consider  visiting one of the many other  state and local parks and trails in our area. However, when the weekend comes,  I decide to  return to the PPL…

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