Since our retirements, my friend Frank Maus and I have been doing some muskie fishing and hiking. Today, after a discussion we walked along trail known as the Redbank Valley Trail. The trail, although not yet completed, proved to be a great scenic trail. The trail runs along Redbank Creek. RedbankCreek divides the counties of Armstrong and [...]
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Redbank Creek Journey
Posted in Hikes, Misc. Nature on February 13, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The Mighty Allegheny River
Posted in Hikes, Misc. Nature on January 31, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Wow! Can you believe this weather for the end of January? The temperatures are to reach into the 60 degree mark. So, how could I stay home this day with weather seemingly spring-like? The answer is.. I couldn’t! I had some errands to run so I incorporated the trip into a nice walk along [...]
Beautiful Snowy Afternoon
Posted in Hikes, Misc. Nature on January 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Here it is mid-January in Pennsylvania and this weekend was the first time I needed to broom off the driveway! The snow cover was only a few inches deep. The mid-afternoon hours came and I couldn’t fight the urge to go walking in the snow armed with camera and walking stick. The trek I [...]
Cowanshannock Creek
Posted in Hikes on October 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The waterway is always beautiful. I try to walk the parallel trail or walk along the creek several times a year. Monday, October 10, would, once again, prove to satisfy my need for a nature hike. I chose to walk along the creek’s banks as much as possible. The terrain will not easily permit walking [...]
Walks; Music; Events; Bible Seminar; Shooting…
Posted in Hikes, Historical, Music, My Family, Wildlife on October 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
On Saturday evening, October 1st, I received a call from Lori Harris of the Family life TV Station in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. She and her husband, David Croyle were in need of some music for their Sunday Night Live show. Some phone calls were made and by evening’s end some music would be present for the [...]
A Couple Of Walks
Posted in Hikes on September 19, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Recently, friends Ruthann and Larry along with, wife Laurie and myself visited some property they own near Dayton, Pennsylvania. We hiked in the woods enjoying the cool morning taking some time to watch for any wildlife activity along the way. Although wildlife was scarce on that particular morning we did have an enjoyable time [...]
Walk Along The River
Posted in Butterflies and Insects, Hikes, Misc. Nature on July 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I had a couple of errands to do and Laurie and I decided to go for a walk along the Allegheny River at the park in Kittanning. The morning hours were beginning to become rather warm as we walked north and south on the river banks or in the park. Few people were involved at [...]
Wading Cherry Run
Posted in Hikes, Misc. Nature on July 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The Maple Grove Campground is next to an approved Pennsylvania trout waters called Cherry Run. I have been around this creek all of my life in various ways. I have fished, trapped and hunted on or about this creek. I have learned history of those of past people and times who made their homes [...]
Short Walk At The Homestead
Posted in Hikes, My Family, Wildflowers on June 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Bob and I went for a short walk down the road where I grew up along Silvis Hollow Road. The very comfortable summer weather was inviting. I pointed out some initials carved into the rocks that border the old “Joe Blair Hill”. This is the name we locals call this hill since a lawyer [...]
Flag Day Hike
Posted in Hikes, Misc. Nature, Wildlife on June 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
My Old Glory Flag waved proudly as I left to drop off the car for inspection. I parked early and headed down the tracks to see what wildlife I would see this fine morning. I traveled approximately three miles one way down the tracks. These are the same tracks mentioned in a spring blog. The [...]
