Lakeside Trail
In the Poconos at the end of autumn, I paid Lacawac Sanctuary a visit. It’s only the past two years that I’ve been visiting Lacawac, which is a shame, because it’s a always a good visit – the trails are enjoyable and offer great diversity, the lake is picturesque, and the resident nesting Osprey often […]
Frosty Mornings
Frosty mornings. Winter has arrived, the first large snowfall already come and gone, and the mornings – and some of the days – have been below freezing. The puddles and still water has frozen over, and the creeks are starting to show ice along their edges. In the morning light the world in dominated by […]
Into the Woods
A morning in the forest, sunlight through the trees, is restorative.
Autumn Among Trees
A few simple photos of trees, and leaves, and trails – all defining features of autumn.
Promised Land Sunset
As October draws to a close, an October sunset seemed fitting. This series began on the water, at the end of my evening paddle at Promised Land State Park, and the final two photos were shot from shore, after landing the kayak at the boat launch. It wasn’t the most dramatic sunset, but I appreciated […]
Pine Barrens in Autumn
A visit to the pine barrens at the Dick and Nancy Eales Preserve on Moosic Mountain is a treat in any season, but it does perhaps shine especially bright in the autumn, as the scrub oak and low-growth appears to be aflame. Apt, for an environment that depends on fire for its long-term health. The […]
Irving Cliff, Honesdale
Irving Cliff has been on my “to visit” list since I learned of it last year, and the combination of a lovely autumn afternoon and setting sun aligned last week while I was already out at Promised Land, a mere 20 minutes away. And Irving Cliff didn’t disappoint! It’s a great vantage point looking down […]
Autumn on the Water, Part 2
Back on the water, back at Promised Land’s Upper Lake, on a soft October evening leading up to sunset. Being on the water offers new vantage point, to say nothing of the opportunity for reflections of foliage and sky in still waters! The water wasn’t still when I started out, but over the course of […]
Shades of Death
The “Shades of Death” trail at Hickory Run may win the award for the most ominous trail name in Pennsylvania – or possibly anywhere, at least that I’ve heard. Whatever images you may conjure upon hearing it are likely hyperbole: as trails go, and despite being listed as one of the “most difficult” trails in […]
Little Falls at Promised Land
Despite having visited Promised Land State Park for a decade or more, I only learned of the Little Falls trail last year, while scrolling through pages of recommended hikes in Northeast PA. To be fair, I think I did know about it at one point, but had forgotten – the trail follows the East Branch […]