How to describe a perfect day with friends? Actually, maybe that does say it. And it surely was “a perfect day with friends”. Given the heat and the humidity, we took a shortened hike through Mass Audubon “Conway Hills” trail and then out onto a nice new connecting trail on conservation land. Good dogs Annie… Continue reading

Perry Blount was a pioneer in cleaning up the Connecticut River and a dedicated early conservationist. Tony actually knew him. We had a joyful day today on wonderful trails. Really wonderful trails!!! We always speak of Chip and wonder where he might be out on the Appalachian Trail as we continue to cheer him on.… Continue reading

Another great day out with wonderful friends. The DAR forest (I’m thinking of you, dear Mary) has beautiful campgrounds, and we enjoyed seeing families swimming on the beaches that go with the camp sites. Good dog Sukee found endless swimming opportunities. We found a hedgehog fungus on a tree (see close up photo). Good dog… Continue reading

The rain brought out the fungi! today. We saw all kinds. The find of the day was the Caesar Mushroom, first photo. It’s said that Julius Caesar ate a lot of them. Whether he did or he didn’t, I am always excited to find this amazing mushroom. I’m including other mushroom photos, and hope you… Continue reading

Quick notes on another fantastic day. This was our fourth year of picking low bush blueberries up in Heath. We picked 104 pounds in 45 minutes, headed back to the conveyor belt where leaves, stems, green berries, bugs, are handpicked as they roll along. It’s where the fun begins! By the 6th box, we were… Continue reading