Today’s 3 1/2 mile hike was through gorgeous forest land with lots of streams, rock formations, glacial erratics, varied trails, a stand of healthy hemlocks with over 2 1/2 ft diameters, and some truly magnificent pines. Fungi are starting to pop up: we saw Indian pipes and the fairy tale red mushroom of children’s books… Continue reading

Today’s hike was a practice hike for a fund raiser hike that will be held this Saturday at Breckenridge Trail. The Kestrel Land Trust, The Hilltown Land Trust, and The Franklin Land Trust are sponsoring the hike with hopes of raising a lot of money for All Out Adventures, an organization that offers outdoor activities… Continue reading

First two photos are from the Hawley Bog where I went the other day: Swamp Candles and Rose Pagonia orchid (which were out there in profusion!!!). Next is my garden, where the poppies are now center stage. That’s just some catching up with things now that I’m back from the most beautiful, wonderful, memorable trip… Continue reading