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Green Ridge: A Reflective Walk On The Railroad Tracks.
It was a cloudy, but somewhat mild morning, here in the Green Ridge section of Hazle Township in Northeastern Pennsylvania on Sunday. A “balmy” 29 degrees it was. . It warmed up into the mid 30’s when I decided to hike on the railroad tracks near my house in Green Ridge. Although next to West Hazleton,…
It’s Still Fall; But More Like Winter At the PPL Wetlands.
The sun, here in the Northern Hemisphere, is still four days away from it’s farthest position south on the horizon. Which, of course, means the beginning of Winter. Here in Northeastern Pennsylvania 11:28 a.m Thursday December 21 to be exact. The past few years our weather has been unusually mild in December. This year, however,…
Winter Arrives Early At The PPL Wetlands
The snow that began Saturday morning here in Northeastern Pennsylvania continued to fall slowly all day. I awoke to find an accumulation of about two inches on the ground Sunday morning. Winter came early. This is not a lot of snow for us folks in the Pocono Mountains but enough to make walking difficult. I …
Walking In The Snow On The Greater Hazleton Rails To Trails.
It’s December and that usually means some snow here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. However, the past few years have been mild and we haven’t seen a lot of December snow. Well, that changed today. Snow was in the forecast, and it started around 9 a.m. this morning. I am not a fan of driving on snowy…
Grape Run Reservoir Memories: A Walk Into My Past
The holidays will be difficult this year for me and my family. They will never be the same after our tragic loss. We still gathered on Thanksgiving and are fortunate to be as close as we are. I spent a lot time these past weeks walking and reflecting on the event that has so changed…
Valley Forge: A Much Too Short A Visit To Such A Historic Place
I was in the Philadelphia suburbs this past weekend, attending some Christmas shows with family and had a few free hours on Sunday morning. Looking for someplace to hike, I decided to visit a park which played a crucial role in our Nation’s history. It was in second or third grade that I first learned…
Looking For Wildlife? Even in November The PPL Wetlands Never Disappoint
It was another nice November day here in Northeastern Pennsylvania on Saturday. The skies were mostly sunny and I knew the sunshine would quickly warm the temperature from the 34 degrees early morning start. I decided to drive to nearby Community Park and look for the bald eagles that have been seen at the lake. …
A Few Short Walks Close To Home
It’s late November now and that means an early sunset here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The sun now sets around 4:40 p.m. Not much time after a day at the office to get out for my walks with my camera. However, being a holiday week, and with the hope of another sighting the two bald eagles…
A Windy Walk At Our Local Community Park Was Rewarded With A Bald Eagle Sighting.
It was overcast and very windy this morning here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. I was unsure where I wanted to hike but stopped out our local Community park before I made my decision. I have been visiting this park since I was five years old and recalled those happy first walks in the Spring with my…
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