Journal

Weissport Canal A Walk Along The Lehigh River

Last Sunday I hiked the Weissport Canal and haven’t had a chance to upload the photographs.  It was a perfect June morning with clear blue skies and bright sunshine.  The trail starts in the historic town of Weissport. This town was the site of Fort Allen, built by Benjamin Franklin, yep, the  kite flying Benjamin…

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The Tower Lines Are Gone, But Not The Memories.

It was probably on a day in July, similar to today , that my friends and I first hiked out the “black road” to the ‘tower lines’ in search of blueberries, known in these parts, as huckleberries. I am guessing I was around 10 years old.  The “black road” is gone a victim to the…

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A Most Memorable Day In My Life: The Election Of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis’s arrival in the United States yesterday and his appearances in Washington today have caught the entire world’s attention. His message of preserving this beautiful world God gave us and caring for the poor are  welcome in our Nation and our planet.  It was with much emotion that  watched this humble and peaceful man…

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PPL Wetlands: Getting Ready For The Long Winter Sleep

It was cloudy,  and cooler than it has been this past week,   but  the temperatures  remained in the low 50’s, still a nice day for November in Northeastern Pennsylvania. I decided to head to the PPL Riverlands and Wetlands one more  time before  before the snow and cold  arrives. It won’t be long now. …

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This Snow Is For The Birds

Well they got this one right, we got the blizzard they predicated here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. As I type this post,  there is almost 20 inches of snow in my backyard here in Hazle Township. I am glad I filled the bird feeders yesterday. The birds found a lot of their food sources under almost…

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