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Tuscarora State Park, It’s Got A Lot More Than Just Swimming

I wanted to explore some more of our natural areas here in Northeastern Pennsylvania and decided to visit a State park, one I have not visited in many years, and which I never hiked before. I do not think I have  been to Tuscarora State Park  (for you new readers the red highlighted words  are…

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PPL Riverlands, Always Seem To Find Something New

I’m sorry but I’ve  been  busy enjoying the hazy, hot and humid weather we’ve been having here in northeastern Pennsylvania and haven’t posted on my blog for a few days. I love the warm weather. I visited one of my favorite hiking grounds on Wednesday, the PPL Riverlands, with my nephew Mikey. He did some…

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Railroad Tracks Hike , You Don't Have To Go Far To See Cool Stuff.

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Railroad Tracks Hike , You Don’t Have To Go Far To See Cool Stuff.

It was a long day at the office. Stayed later than I’d like in the Spring and Summer months and got home late. I was tired and going to just take a short walk around the neighborhood when I changed my mind and decided to hike out the local railroad tracks.  Wasn’t expecting to see…

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Bear Creek Preserve, Another Gem In Our Midst.

After my wonderful experience discovering and exploring the Picton Wildlife Sanctuary yesterday I decided to check out another land trust nature preserve in our area, the Bear Creek Preserve. The preserve is located along the southern side of Route 115, about 5 miles east of the borough of Bear Creek, about a half hours drive…

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George and Lillian Picton, Two Fine People Who Left Behind A Wonderful Legacy.

I awoke early yesterday and wanted to hike someplace different but didn’t want to drive to far either.  I had heard of a land trust property near White Haven and Googled hiking trails in that area. And came up with a link to the The George and Lillian Picton Wildlife Sanctuary.  Looked inviting enough so I…

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Walking The Rails Again, Never Gets Old.

I stayed close to home again today, and hiked out the local railroad tracks.  And, as is always the case, there was so much to see. It was a cool start to the day again here in Northeastern Pennsylvania but by the time I got out this afternoon it warmed up. It was still mostly…

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Sunset From The "View"

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Sunset From The “View”

No matter how many I see, and I have seen many, I am always awed by the beauty of a sunset and sunrise. Each is similar yet unique. And the sunsets always evoke  different feelings from the sunrises.  I walked out to the rocks near my house tonight. As I mentioned in earlier posts, we…

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Rainy Days Mean More Rain Drops.

We got some much needed rain these past few days here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. We got some thunderstorms Sunday followed by two days of light, but steady rain.  The rain didn’t stop me from getting my hiking in. Yesterday I took a short hike out the local railroad tracks during a break in the rain….

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