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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…
Frances Slocum State Park: Beautiful Scenery And Some Amazing History
The cool weather continued here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It was another cloudy and cold start on Saturday. I wanted to hike and explore someplace new and made a good choice when I decided to visit Frances Slocum State Park. I had often heard about Frances Slocum Park , located in Kingston Township around 40 miles…
A Reflective Easter Morning Walk At Community Park
Easter was not joyous for me and my family this year. I awoke Easter morning and reflected on the events of the last six months and how they forever changed my life and the life of my family. The weather out side seemed to match my mood. It was cloudy , cold and raw. I …
March Goes Out Like A Lamb At The PPL Wetlands.
It was a clear and seasonably cold start Saturday morning. The temperature was 28 degrees in my back yard. Not too bad for the last day of March here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. I knew the strong March sun would warm it up. I decided to see if the spring peepers were awake at the PPL…
A Frigid Spring Walk On The Roaring Creek Trail
Although the calendar says it is Spring, it sure felt a lot more like Winter Sunday morning here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The skies were clear but it was a frigid 19 degrees. A strong northwesterly wind made it feel even colder. There was still snow on top of our mountain so I again decided to…
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