River Talk
A short hike along the D&H Canal

In the early 1800s, the D&H was built to provide a commercial transportation system from Northeast PA to markets along the Hudson River near and above New York City. Covering over 108 miles, this …

Be a bat buddy

Bats are beautiful. I’m happy to claim this bias, which some might see as batty. The more I’ve learned about these fetching flyers, the more I realize how truly misunderstood they …

Spring signs

Those of you who are hoping for an early spring, contrary to what that meteorologist in Punxsutawney, PA said, may be in luck. Temperatures have been seasonable to above average for the region, with …

Sky high

On Christmas Day I found myself taking in a magnificent skyscape atop the Tafton dike that arcs between Lake Wallenpaupack and Route 6 in Hawley, PA. Having spent the afternoon visiting my beloved …

Snow birds

In the last week or so, it has been seasonably cold with occasional snow flurries. The last flock of what were probably migrating Canada geese were heard over a month ago, flying south for the …