Originally… the idea was to go to Cherry Springs State Park. a dark sky park where we would watch the cosmos… January 24th through the 26th we… (Ashley & Steve, Michelle & Jim, Alicen & Nathan) … went on a winter cabin getaway in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. the cabin wasn’t really a cabin… more like a…
Another exciting exploration at the Saratoga National Historical Park! We started the day with the intent of hiking by the Hudson River. After my second visit to the Saratoga Battlefield I learned about the Park Entrance off of Route 4. I learned about the Fraser Burial Site Trail. … but I didn’t know the only…
See the animal in his cage that you built Are you sure what side you’re on? Better not look him too closely in the eye Are you sure what side of the glass you are on? See the safety of the life you have built Everything where it belongs Feel the hollowness inside of your…
Since my first visit to the Saratoga National Historical Park I’ve wanted to hike the Wilkinson Trail. The Wilkinson National Recreational Trail is a 4.2 mile “lasso” path. It’s located in the northern part of the Saratoga Battlefield. The Liaison Trail (a shorter hike) -from Breymann Redoubt -to Balcarres Redoubt excludes a good portion of the…
Sometimes I get anxious. A panic that is not explainable. It sneaks up… Tightening in my chest. i. can’t. breathe. heart racing difficulty swallowing choking feeling tears falling a desperate need to gain control yet i can’t seem to make the panic go away!! If I could breathe everything would be fine… A calming walk…
An Abnormally Warm Winter Day We found a trailhead! I think we were at the main entrance on Pierce Rd. Even after researching extensively… I do not know. When we started, Nathan asked me if I had turned on my MyTracks. I was glad he asked because when I hike I like to see… how…
Colorado – Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak, Trail Ridge Road, Bear Lake, Horseshoe Falls – August 21st 2013 Trail Ridge Road Highest Elevation – 12,183 feet Bear Lake Trail Distance Round trip – .8 miles Alluvial Fan Trail Distance Round Trip – .3 miles Characters – Alicen, Nathan A day off from hiking… Since it…
I was surfing the internet and came across an arbitrary list. 14 Of The Most Unbelievably Beautiful Drives in America. I was completely dissatisfied with their list. I haven’t been on any of their amazing drives?! I looked at a few more lists on this “outdoor” website. Out of all the lists I looked at, I…
It being off season, Saratoga National Battlefield Road was closed. I accidentally walked four miles and I only got to see two points of interest. Neilson Farm Freeman Farm Overlook Neilson was a patriot. Freeman was a loyalist. I started at a park entrance by the Neilson House. I saw a little…
We drank. We ate. We laughed. We crafted. I love to learn the history of things. Why is it this way? Who thought to ever do that? When was it built? What were people like back then? Would I have had this opportunity if I lived in another time? I must admit I did not…