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Despite The Cold It Is Spring. Just Ask The Geese
We have had an unusually cold spring this year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It snowed three days this past week here in Hazle Township. Temperatures were below freezing every morning . Not a good welcome home from my Florida trip. I drove to the PPl Wetlands this morning to see how the cold was affecting the…
Florida Day Four: Key Largo: Trees, Birds And Flowers Under The Florida Sun.
I spent some time last Friday evening in Key Largo researching Google maps . I decided my best bet to see the sunrise Saturday morning would be at the John Pennecamp Coral Reef State Park. It had a beach on the eastern side of the key. I was up early and at the park 15…
Florida Day Three: Key Largo: Made Famous By Bogie And Becall
After returning from my morning hike in the Everglades I had a light breakfast at my hotel and was on my way to Key Largo It was only a 30 mile drive and I was soon at my home for the next three days, the Bar Harbor and Coconut Bay Resort. I had visited the…
Florida Day Three: Bugs, Birds And More . A Beautiful Morning Hike In The Everglades.
I was up early again on Friday, but not early enough.I thought I had enough time to get to watch the sunrise , but somehow, I was late arriving at the Everglades National park. I wanted to walk into the cypress trees to photograph the rising sun. However, it was already peeking above the horizon…
Florida Day Two: Some Pool Time, A Walk through Florida City And Back To The Everglades
It was early in the afternoon when I got back to my hotel after hiking after my five mile hike in the Everglades and my hearty breakfast at the Farmstead Restaurant in Florida City. I was tired from my from my hike in the hot Florida sun. I decided to rest, in the hot Florida…
Florida Day Two:The Everglades: A Ride South To Flamingo Visitor Center
I was undecided on where to hike on my first full day in the Everglades. I have been here before and there are so many great options. Abundant wildlife and beautiful scenery are everywhere. I was up early and drove into the park in the morning twilight. I was going to decide on the way. …
Florida Day One. The Everglades: Anhinga And Gumbo Llmbo Trail Hikes
After a one hour drive from the Fort Lauderdale Airport I arrived at the Florida City Best Western Hotel. I was glad to have a room available. I checked in and was soon on my way to visit the Everglades National park under warm but overcast skies. I drove out of this small agricultural town…
I Love Airports: A Short Flight To Southern Florida
Well this is a nice way to pass time on a flight. I’m writing a blog post at 35,000 feet. Thank you in-flight internet. I am starting to type this post somewhere over North Carolina. The late arrival of Spring in Northeastern Pennsylvania , with all the cold and snow, made me decide to seek…
Frigid Temperatures Didn’t Keep The Birds From Returning To The PPL Wetlands
Although the calendar says it is the second week in April, it felt more like January here in Northeastern Pennsylvania Sunday morning. The temperature dropped to 21 degrees. Still, it is Spring and I drove to the PPL Wetlands to see if any more of the migratory birds returned to our area. They are usually…
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