The leaves are really changing color now. I think they’re a bit late this year. I can never remember if a dry autumn makes them hold on longer or a wet one does. If memory serves, I think we’re about as far along now as we were in late September last year. Either way, it […]
Hiking & Walking
Laura and I have lived in New York, Connecticut, Florida, and Maine and while in each one of these fine states, we've hiked some of the best trails and walked on some of the finest roads, whether it be in state or town parks, in the wild, or on lonely dirt paths. During our travels, we've taken lots of photos and have shared even more stories. That's what I'd like to do here - share both pictures and our experiences. We currently live in Maine, where there's no shortage of incredible hikes and dirt roads to nowhere. From river valleys to mountain tops, I'll try with all my might to bring you along. In this category, you can expect to see some of my best photography, hiking and walking location descriptions, as well as what we were thinking while we were enjoying our outdoor adventures.
Hiking the Cabin Land
What we have here is the first of a long line of soon-to-be posts about Steve’s cabin project. If you look to right (right hand column), you’ll even see a very special link to a page holding all the links to the posts I write on the subject. It’s bound to be fascinatingly wonderful, so […]
Mid-April Hike
It’s been a long Winter. If you’re from Maine, you know exactly what I’m talking about. From what I hear around town and from a few friends, Maine hasn’t seen a Winter like this in a few decades. Honestly, the cold doesn’t bother me. I’ll write more about this when I get our “About” page […]
Cabin for Sale in Maine
I really should be more accurate here. What we walked today was Steve’s “almost” land. He’ll have it by next week and when he does, let the games begin. I have a funny feeling there’s going to be a lot of activity up there. That’s the way Steve rolls. Today was a twofold day. The […]
Moose Tracks in Snow Country
Since we arrived in Maine, we’ve had a sort of obsession with sighting a moose. We don’t want to necessarily bump into one while walking on a trail, but we sure would like to see one. As we are well aware, moose can be aggressive and unpredictable, so seeing one from afar would be fine […]
Looking at Land in Maine’s Backcountry
Today, Laura and I accomplished a task that has been on our agenda for some time. We’ve been meaning to get up to the end of the road and hang a left instead of a right. As you already know, taking a right down into the woods brings us to the river and the bridge. […]
Snow Trail Hiking in Maine
We ventured back out to the trail on Tuesday. It was very cold, but we really didn’t feel it through our jackets, hats, gloves and boots. And Laura wore her Baffins with the studs. She had to pull me up the hill at the end of the hike. I was slipping all over the place. […]
Maine Walking Tour For Mid-January
Since yesterday was sunny and warm, we decided that it would be wise to get out of the house for a while. Ever since the arrival of this ice, we’ve been kind of trapped. You can’t really walk on the stuff. It’s just too slippery. Even after the application of sand. We made it almost […]
In Search of the Beaver Hut
I was talking to my mother last night after my Jiu-Jitsu class, trying to explain to her how cool the woods were in the rear of the property. I said, “Yeah, there are tons of pines and maples and the water is so clear in the river.” It’s difficult to imagine, I’m sure, because you […]
My Morning Walk
We had some rain a few nights ago. Actually, it was our first rain since we arrived in Maine. The weather’s been remarkably good here so far. After the rain, the skies cleared and I thought I should bring my camera along for my morning walk. Usually, it’s just my coffee as a camera kind […]