Trail Running

It’s spring! At least I hope so.  That means it is time to hit the trails.  I love trail running, especially now when the prospect of getting muddy isn’t just a hope but a reality.  I can’t think of any other sport I participate…

Hello Out There!

We’ve been very fortunate to have visits in April from two western New York groups, GrowWNY and WGRZ-TV.  Both groups focus on introducing outdoor experiences to their Buffalo and Western New York audiences.  Please check out their trip reports. 🙂 GrowWNY Friday Blog WGRZ-TV…

Lightning Strikes!

They say April showers bring May flowers but this past Wednesday was certainly wild weather with thunder and lightning. Watching the storm left me wondering though, what exactly is going on up in those clouds that causes those flashing lights, thunderous booms and wild…

Peepers & Wood Frogs & Glow Worms, Oh My!

I take essentially the same walk every day – one mile up the hill & back on my dirt road – often at the same hour.  Some may find that boring, I find it fascinating to watch the little changes from day to day….

Visions of Spring

Well today was a day that really made us feel like spring is truly on its way. The return of the morning bird songs from robins, red-wing blackbirds, even the movements of the geese tell us that spring coming along. But there are other…