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An Early Morning Walk Through Cochrane Ontario And Then Onward North, By Train.
I awoke early my first morning in Cochrane, Ontario. I stayed at the Best Western Swan Hotel for the night. It was right across from the train station. I was excited to be taking Polar Bear Express train to Moosonee later that morning. . And I was talking my Jeep with me. I had to…
Read MoreAnother Day Exploring Remote Moosonee: A Hike On Charles Island And The Old Quarry Road
I awoke a little later than usual in remote Moosonee, Ontario on Sunday morning. It was a long day Saturday, and I slept until 6 a.m. I soon discovered it was mostly cloudy so I didn’t miss the sunrise. After a cup of coffee in my room I was again walking the quiet and dusty…
Read MoreMy Last Day Exploring Moosonee And Moose Factory Ontario
It was a cloudy, cool and windy Monday morning, my last day in remote Moosonee, Ontario. Temperatures were in the low 40’s. I left my hotel in Moosonee and drove back out on the old Quarry Road. It would be my last hike in this northern boreal forest and so far I hadn’t seen any…
Read MoreRemembering Dad On A Father’s Day Hike In The Susquehanna Wetlands
Father’s Day has always a big day in my life. As a very young child I was filled with excitement and anticipation as it approached. My mom and my aunt Mary would always purchase some gifts, usually including Dutch Master or Bering cigars, wrap them, and tell me they were a gift for my dad…
Read MoreBack In Cochrane Ontario , But Only For A Quick Morning Hike.
After my gourmet meal of Frosted Flakes, as noted in my last blog I was soon fast asleep in the small but comfortable room at the Station Inn in Cochrane, Ontario. I stayed here for the night after my five hour train ride from Moosonee on the Polar Bear Express. The Inn is operated by…
Read MoreA Little Too Late To See The Mountain Laurel At It’s Peak On The Greater Hazleton Rails To Trails.
I heard from some friends that our State flower, the mountain laurel, was in full bloom and putting on a beautiful show, along the trails at our local Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails. So last week I decided to take an afternoon hike on the trail to enjoy and photograph the annual display put on…
Read MoreA Couple Of Nature Hikes On The Cranberry Trail In Callander Ontario
After arriving at the Terrace Suites resort in Callander Ontario, I quickly settled in my room. I was eager to explore this resort community overlooking Lake Nipissing. I asked the friendly proprietor about any hiking trails in the area and she recommended the nearby Cranberry Creek Trial. It was a short drive on some rural…
Read MoreMy First Summer Hike This Year At The Susquehanna Wetlands
Summer, my favorite season, arrived last week. The weather wasn’t hazy, hot and humid, the way I like it. In fact it was cool, cloudy and rainy. Saturday was supposed to be a total washout. Rain was predicted for the entire day. I as sure I’d be hiking in rain gear close to home, without…
Read MoreA Summer Hike On The Spirit Of Tuscarora Trail In Tuscarora State Park
I decided to visit nearby Tuscarora State Park last Sunday. It is one of the many state parks and forests that we have near my home here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, and which I don’t visit often enough. I planned to hike the Spirit of Tuscarora Trail and then hike in the meadows along the Locust…
Read MoreAn Unplanned, Long Overdue And Amazing Visit To The Famous And Spectacular Niagara Falls.
Usually, after checking in to a hotel on my travels , I quickly settle in my room and am out the door exploring my new location. But not on my recent visit to Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada. I entered my room on the 11th Floor of the Marriot Fallsview Hotel and I remained there…
Read MoreBack In State Game Lands 141: Another Hike To Tank Hollow.
I had seen a lot of different species of birds on my last couple of hikes to Tank Hollow in the State Game Lands 141 in Carbon County. So , last Saturday I decided to return to the Game Lands for another five mile hike. . It was partly sunny when I parked at the…
Read MoreA Wet And Cloudy Morning Walk At Niagara Falls And A Smokey And Rainy Drive Home.
I slept well after my first visit to the unbelievably beautiful Niagara Falls. It was cloudy when I awoke the next morning. However, the view of the Falls from my window was still mesmerizing. I sat with my coffee and just stared at the beauty below me. I watched as the waters of the Niagara…
Read MoreA Bear, A Hummingbird, Butterflies And A Few Cool Birds At The Greater Hazleton Rails To Trails
Forecasts of cloudy and rainy weather here in Northeastern Pennsylvania the last two weekends kept me close to home. I hiked the local Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails near my home in Luzerne County on both weekends. I was luck, I missed the rain on both of my hikes. . It was cloudy and wet…
Read MoreSummertime Arrives At Community Park In Hazle Township
I have been busy at my office and I haven’t spent as much time as I would would have liked at the Community Park near my home in Hazle Township, Luzerne County this Summer. . Last Summer I was able to take an afternoon hike almost every day . Not this year, I still talk…
Read MoreAn Early Summer Hike In The Susquehanna Wetlands
I love the Spring, it is so welcome after our long , cold, and dark Winters here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, but, I love Summer even more. Both are so full of life and the beauty of nature is everywhere. But I have always loved the long, warm days of Summer since I was a child. …
Read MoreA Dreary And Cloudy But Enjoyable Hike At Locust Lake State Park
It was cloudy with a chance of rain again last Sunday, not the best weather to photograph wildlife. I decided to hike in Locust Lake State Park, another one of the State Parks near my home in Hazle Township Luzerne County. Locust Lake State Park is located in Ryan Township in Schuylkill County, about 20…
Read MoreA Mid Summer Hike In The Penrose Swamp Barrens Preserve.
Cooler and less humid weather arrived here in Northeastern Pennsylvania last Saturday. It was sunny with temperatures in the mid 50’s, Saturday morning, perfect hiking weather. I decided to hike in the Penrose Swamp Barrens again. It is becoming another one of my favorite hiking trails. The newly acquired 2700 acre tract of pristine woodlands…
Read MoreThe Bittersweet Songs Of The Cicadas Have Begun At The Susquehanna Wetlands.
I returned to the Susquehanna Wetlands in Luzerne County last Sunday. It was a pleasant sunny morning with temperatures in the low 60’s. After I arrived, I walked down to the Susquehanna River, which is my usual routine, and, I was delighted to hear again, the melodic song of a wood thrush. There was only…
Read MoreWildflowers Not Wildlife On This Hike Greater Hazleton Rails To Trails And A Visit To The Nearby Butler Preserve
I stayed close to home on Saturday and hiked on the Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails. I also visited the adjacent pine barrens in the Butler Preserve in Hazle Township, Luzerne County. It was cloudy, warm and humid when I began my hike on the Broad St. entrance to the trail . Temperature were in…
Read MoreEnd Of A July Hike At The Susquehanna Wetlands And A Rare Pennsylvania Sighting Of A Roseate Spoonbill
A cold front passed through Northeastern Pennsylvania Saturday night and I awoke to much cooler temperatures and less humidity Sunday morning. I decided to head back to the Susquehanna Wetlands in Luzerne County to hike in the brilliant morning sunshine. I was the only one there, which, I hoped would mean some good wildlife photo…
Read MoreBees, Butterflies And Birds In The Penrose Swamp Barrens In Carbon County
I returned to the Penrose Swamp Barrens Preserve in Carbon County on Saturday. This 2700 acre tract of wilderness is now a part of the Weiser State Forest. On my hike the previous week I had some issues regarding the ingress to this recently acquired nature preserve. As usual, I parked at a gate on…
Read MoreSummer Beauty Of Nature At Community Park In Hazle Township.
I love to walk. I hike five mile a day during the week and seven miles or more on weekends. And I love Summer. It is my favorite time of year. These past few weeks I was able to get in a few afternoon hikes at the Community Park located near my home in…
Read MoreAnother Summertime Hike On The Greater Hazleton Rails To Trails
The forecast called for some severe weather Saturday afternoon so I decided to play it safe and hike close to home, on the Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails in Luzerne County Saturday morning. I decided to start on hike on the end of the trail, on the parking area near the village of Hazle Brook.…
Read MoreAn August Hike In The Wetlands Along The Ancient Susquehanna River
We had more heavy rain on Saturday here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Rain in August is a good thing for folks like me, who love to forage for edible wild mushrooms. So early on Sunday morning I checked out my few favorite remaining mushroom spots (most of my best mushroom woods are now warehouses, industrial parks…
Read MoreEnjoying Nature Under The Changing Skies At Community Park
I returned to the local Community Park near my home in Hazle Township Luzerne County for a few more afternoon hikes these past two weeks. I love my hikes out here. I have been visiting the park since I was six years old. I begin my leisurely 3 mile hikes by walking, at least once,…
Read MoreNot A Lot Of Wildlife, But Still A Nice Hike In Locust Lake State Park
It was a sunny and cool August morning last Saturday here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Temperatures were in the low 50’s. Too cool for a hot weather lover like me. But still a nice hiking weather so I decided to return and hike in Locust Lake State Park in Schuylkill County. On my visit last month…
Read MoreAnother Hike To The Spectacular View At Tank Hollow, And I Saw Some Wildlife On This Hike Too!
I decided to return to Tank Hollow on Sunday morning. It was another cool morning here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The skies were clear and I thought it would be a good day to enjoy the spectacular view from the Tank Hollow Overlook. The overlook is located in State Game Lands 141 in Carbon County. In…
Read MoreHerons, Wood Ducks And A Bald Eagle. Another Great Hike In The Susquehanna Wetlands.
It was cloudy and mild when I arrived at the Susquehanna Wetlands in Luzerne County early Saturday morning. I wasn’t there last weekend and so I looked forward to my usual five mile hike. And, as usual, I hoped to see a bald eagle, river otter, bobcat, cinnamon bear, red fox or any of the…
Read MoreMy First Visit To Brady’s Lake In State Game Lands 127 In Monroe County
Until last Saturday, I had never heard of Brady’s Lake. It is located only 37 miles from my home in Luzerne County in State Game Lands 127 in Monroe County . It is late August and I am usually roaming the woodlands near my home searching for wild edible mushrooms. However, the weather had been…
Read MoreA Visit To The Delaware State Forest In Pike County, And 20,000 Year Old Glacial Bruce Lake
This past Saturday, like the week before, I again visited another lake I had never heard of before. This time it was Bruce Lake in Pike County. Located in the Delaware State Forest Bruce Lake is a natural lake created when the glaciers melted 15, 000 to 20,000 years ago. There are over 2,500 lakes…
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