The last time I visited Shepherdstown, West Virginia, was in 2003. During this visit to West Virginia, we had more time to explore. Kirk showed me around (he graduated from Shepherd University) and took me down to a favorite place of his back in the day. River Front Park, where Town Run Creek rushes down… Continue reading Shepherdstown: River Front Park
Tag: Dayhiking
What One Can Find In A Tiny Spot
Distance doesn't always make hiking better. Sometimes, a hike just down the road might be what one needs, especially in the fall, when the days get shorter in the north. And it is a short hike? That doesn't matter at all. It's about being outside, catching the fleeting light. The air is crisp, clear and… Continue reading What One Can Find In A Tiny Spot
Forest Hiking In The Fall
As the PNW settles into Fall, one must go hiking if they have the time, between rain showers. The fungi and mushrooms are at their best, brightening up the evergreen forests, making up the short days and minimal sun as we wind down to the Winter Solstice in the coming months. Fungi isn't something I… Continue reading Forest Hiking In The Fall
When The Man Questions A Bit Hard
It's the late summer of 2002—nearly a year out from 9/11. And for me, it's about the last thing on my mind that summer. I spent 2002 chasing hiking dreams with my then 4-year-old son (my oldest, Ford). With his long legs, he was turning into a hiking machine. Long hikes that summer had become… Continue reading When The Man Questions A Bit Hard
Hiking The Labyrinth While Observing Patterns In Nature
The last time I visited the Whidbey Institute's property was in December of 2019, before the pandemic years when we hiked a couple of the trails. It's out of the way, even on Whidbey Island, so it just doesn't occur to me to go there to be honest. This past weekend I was taking a… Continue reading Hiking The Labyrinth While Observing Patterns In Nature