Tag Archives: hiking
Escaping the Cold
Last week, I was fortunate enough to escape to Florida for a few days. Some of that time, was spent taking my son on college campus tours. But the rest of the time was spent walking Sanibel beaches and paths … Continue reading
Eyes Were Bigger Than His Talons
Loving Christmas break from school for many reasons, but mostly for the many long walks through the woods I’m allowed. Santa brought me a new trail camera, so I’ve put the old one down by the beaver hut, since they’re … Continue reading
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Beavers Foraging
It was late twilight, and I was walking the red-blazed trail that follows the shoreline, when I saw two figures moving toward me from the middle of the lake. I hid behind some brush thinking they were ducks, but wanting … Continue reading
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Wierdest Winter Ever
Isn’t it? The weirdest winter ever? I mean, there’s no snow! I’ve only been out on the snowshoes once, and truth be told, I didn’t reeeeee-ally need them. There’s even bare ground by the lake’s edge, for goodness sake. My … Continue reading
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Pileated Woodpecker
One day last week, as we drove between Middle and Lower Range Pond just minutes from home, my husband pointed out the passenger side window, “There’s the eagle.” That’s all it took. We’d been gone for two days to a … Continue reading
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More Muskrat Photos
I braved the cold today to check on the muskrats. Luckily, I had hand warmers, because it took about twenty minutes before I heard one moving around in and out of the bushes on the shoreline. Finally, … Continue reading
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Muskrat
Late yesterday afternoon the sun peeked out of the clouds, just before the it dipped below the treetops. I waffled on taking a walk with the camera. It was getting dark. It was chilly. I had things I should be … Continue reading
What’s New?
This is the last weekend of the 2013 camping season. Where has the time gone? As always, there’s a mixed bag of emotions involved. I’m sad to see close friends, my parents and my campers leave .. . but glad … Continue reading
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Juvenile Blue Heron
Whew, it’s been awhile since I posted, but Cooper’s second adventure needed to be written in spite of a busy campground and school starting. Every spare minute went to his and Packrat’s story. I’m happy to report it’s done. Okay, … Continue reading
The Best Camera Day Ever!
Dear Readers, you are not . . . I repeat, NOT . . . going to believe the amazing, awesome experience I had wandering the property today. Honestly, I couldn’t have put it all together better myself. I have to … Continue reading