My First Encounter I still get weepy when I think about it. My friend Michelle, her brother Brian, and I came across a beaver caught in a beaver guard for a culvert one day while we were hiking in Rutland State Park, Massachusetts. Brian did his best to free it. Michelle made phone calls trying…
I knew it was bound to happen. I would like to claim it was writer’s block. Traveling, hiking, celebrating! I’ve been busy. i had a hard time deciding when and what to write about. so i wrote nothing at all. Now I feel I need to write the last month’s hikes down. Before it becomes…
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…
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…
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…
Since I first discovered the Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve I have wanted to share my find.I wanted to show off my bridge.… to learn some New York and United States History.… to explore a new trail.… to watch and listen to the birds chattering. My Bridge. Nathan finally had time to go exploring with me.I…