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Another Hike Around Scenic Hopewell Lake In French Creek State Park
I returned to Hopewell Lake in French Creek State park early Saturday morning on my recent visit to Southeastern Pennsylvania. It was a lot cooler then the previous day when I arrived shortly after sunrise, temperatures were in the mid 50’s. A mist had formed on the lake. making for some beautiful scenery. The almost…
A Hummingbird, A Monarch Butterfly And Lot More Critters At The Susquehanna Wetlands.
The heat was returned to Northeastern Pennsylvania this weekend. After a few chilly mornings temperatures were back in the mid 60’s Saturday morning. As usual, I decided to hike in the Susquehanna Wetlands and River Lands in Salem Township, Luzerne County. I have come to know, and love, almost every inch of the trails in…
Exploring Early American Industrial History At The Hopewell Furnace In Berks County
I was hiking on the Lake Loop Trail around Hopewell Lake in the French Creek State Park last Friday morning when I left the trail and ventured into the Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. It is only a short distance from the lake. I had been here once before. I loved hiking through this scenic…
A Visit To The Daniel Boone Homestead And A Walk Along French Creek.
After my late breakfast at the Sunset Diner in Birdsboro, Berks County, I continued my exploration of the historic area by visiting the nearby Daniel Boone Homestead. As I child I watched the popular television show about Daniel Boone. I remember reading an article about his homestead in the Reading Eagle when I was in…
A Cool But Pleasant Mid- August Hike in The Susquehanna Wetlands
A cold front arrived in Northeastern Pennsylvania last weekend and it was a cool 57 degrees when I returned to the Susquehanna Wetlands in Luzerne County early Sunday. morning. It was mostly sunny with a few wispy cirrus clouds in the blue sky. As usual I walked down to Susquehanna River. It was even lower…
A Morning Hike At Hopewell Lake In French Creek State Park
I awoke early on Friday during my stay at the historic Inn at St. Peters Village in Chester County. And, after a cup of coffee, I decided to hike around Hopewell Lake in nearby French Creek State Park. After a 10 minute drive through beautiful farm country I arrived at the lake shortly after sunrise. …
A Visit To The Hopewell Big Woods And The Quaint And Historic St. Peters Village
Last Thursday afternoon I had a doctors visit scheduled at the Rothman Clinic in Limerick, Montgomery County for some shoulder issues I am having. While showering in the morning, I decided to cancel my Friday appointments at my office and stay in southeastern Pennsylvania after my doctor’s visit. I am glad I did. So, after…
August Arrives With Some Heat, Clouds And Critters At Community Park.
August arrived with a mid-summer heat wave here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Temperatures soared into the 90’s. The humidity levels made it feel tropical. I love the heat and I continued my afternoon hikes at the local Community Park near my home in Hazle Township, Luzerne County . And I continued my usual routine of walking…
A Hike On The Spirit Of Tuscarora Trail At Tuscarora State Park
I decided to hike on the Spirit of Tuscarora Trail in Tuscarora State Park last Sunday. There was a mushroom festival going on nearby so I was going to get in a five mile hike and then visit the festival. Located in Schuylkill County, and first opened in 1971, the Tuscarora State Park is named…
Hazy, Hot And Humid, A Mid-Summer Hike At The Susquehanna Wetlands
It’s hard to believe it is mid-Summer already. July passed like the wink of an eye, for me anyway. It is August, and although the Summer is half over , we had an old fashioned heat wave this past week, with temperatures soaring into the 90’s here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. I decided to hike in…
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