Archive for August 2023
End Of A July Hike At The Susquehanna Wetlands And A Rare Pennsylvania Sighting Of A Roseate Spoonbill
A cold front passed through Northeastern Pennsylvania Saturday night and I awoke to much cooler temperatures and less humidity Sunday morning. I decided to head back to the Susquehanna Wetlands in Luzerne County to hike in the brilliant morning sunshine. I was the only one there, which, I hoped would mean some good wildlife photo…
Read MoreBees, Butterflies And Birds In The Penrose Swamp Barrens In Carbon County
I returned to the Penrose Swamp Barrens Preserve in Carbon County on Saturday. This 2700 acre tract of wilderness is now a part of the Weiser State Forest. On my hike the previous week I had some issues regarding the ingress to this recently acquired nature preserve. As usual, I parked at a gate on…
Read MoreA Sunny Sunday Morning At The Susquehanna Wetlands
It was sunny, and cool Sunday morning here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. As I often do, I headed to the Susquehanna Wetlands in Luzerne County to enjoy the Summer sunshine and the beauty of the wetlands and river lands along the ancient Susquehanna River. I always walk to the river to check out the water level…
Read MoreSummer Beauty Of Nature At Community Park In Hazle Township.
I love to walk. I hike five mile a day during the week and seven miles or more on weekends. And I love Summer. It is my favorite time of year. These past few weeks I was able to get in a few afternoon hikes at the Community Park located near my home in…
Read MoreAnother Summertime Hike On The Greater Hazleton Rails To Trails
The forecast called for some severe weather Saturday afternoon so I decided to play it safe and hike close to home, on the Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails in Luzerne County Saturday morning. I decided to start on hike on the end of the trail, on the parking area near the village of Hazle Brook.…
Read MoreAn August Hike In The Wetlands Along The Ancient Susquehanna River
We had more heavy rain on Saturday here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Rain in August is a good thing for folks like me, who love to forage for edible wild mushrooms. So early on Sunday morning I checked out my few favorite remaining mushroom spots (most of my best mushroom woods are now warehouses, industrial parks…
Read MoreEnjoying Nature Under The Changing Skies At Community Park
I returned to the local Community Park near my home in Hazle Township Luzerne County for a few more afternoon hikes these past two weeks. I love my hikes out here. I have been visiting the park since I was six years old. I begin my leisurely 3 mile hikes by walking, at least once,…
Read MoreNot A Lot Of Wildlife, But Still A Nice Hike In Locust Lake State Park
It was a sunny and cool August morning last Saturday here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Temperatures were in the low 50’s. Too cool for a hot weather lover like me. But still a nice hiking weather so I decided to return and hike in Locust Lake State Park in Schuylkill County. On my visit last month…
Read MoreAnother Hike To The Spectacular View At Tank Hollow, And I Saw Some Wildlife On This Hike Too!
I decided to return to Tank Hollow on Sunday morning. It was another cool morning here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The skies were clear and I thought it would be a good day to enjoy the spectacular view from the Tank Hollow Overlook. The overlook is located in State Game Lands 141 in Carbon County. In…
Read MoreHerons, Wood Ducks And A Bald Eagle. Another Great Hike In The Susquehanna Wetlands.
It was cloudy and mild when I arrived at the Susquehanna Wetlands in Luzerne County early Saturday morning. I wasn’t there last weekend and so I looked forward to my usual five mile hike. And, as usual, I hoped to see a bald eagle, river otter, bobcat, cinnamon bear, red fox or any of the…
Read More