I hiked with the Pioneer Valley Fern Society today along with Thursday hiker Nancy (who know the ferns well, including their latin names.) It turned out to be such an enjoyable day with (serious) fern hunters. This is the last hike of the year for them. I learned some new things and sure do mean… Continue reading

We were given a perfect hiking day today: 51 degrees with a low November sun in the sky. I think this was one of our best days out together with spirits wonderfully high, dogs full of energy, a few small streams to cross, 2.8 miles with lots of up and downs, at the “top” a… Continue reading