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 [...]
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The Mighty Allegheny River
Posted in Hikes, Misc. Nature on January 31, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
First “Appreciable” Snow
Posted in Misc. Nature, My Landscaping on January 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Yes, this winter has had few snow events. The ones of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania had produced few inches of snow cover. We have had plenty of mild temperatures too. Last evening, however, dropped about 6-7 inches of fresh snow making for some winter wonderland views. I worked with cleaning out the driveway this morning and [...]
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 [...]
Second Day of Bear Season
Posted in Misc. Nature, PA Bear Hunting on November 21, 2011 | 3 Comments »
I, once again, went to State Game Lands 287 in Armstrong County to try my hand at walking up on a bear. The rains began early and maintained a steady pace for most of the morning. The first critter I saw was a small rack buck. he walked by me and my camera [...]
A Few Hours In The Woods
Posted in Fall Turkey Hunting, Misc. Nature on November 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Bob and I decided to spend some time in search of turkeys this fine autumn day. We both needed to keep the hunt to a half day at the most for I needed to play music later on. I left Bob up-slope to listen while I continued on through the pre-dawn darkness. I needed [...]
State Game Lands 137
Posted in Misc. Nature on November 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Early Friday morning, I made the decision to head to state Game Lands 137 near New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. I needed to walk some game land roads and take some photos; look for bear sign and maybe get a ringneck pheasant or a couple of squirrels. As often is the case, the hunt becomes secondary on my excursions. [...]
Beautiful Autumn Day
Posted in Early Flintlock, Misc. Nature, Wildlife on October 20, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Last Monday, October 17th, I spent the day completing various tasks. My step-father, Bob and I hauled a new refrigerator to my basement. Earlier this year our fridge went “kaput”. Laurie and I decided a new one would be of benefit since deer season was upon us and meat storage would be of necessity since I do [...]
Squirrel Season
Posted in Misc. Nature on October 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I woke up to winds on the first day of squirrel, grouse and even ethe early muzzleloading season for deer. There wasn’t any rain so I decided to head out to the woods and witness some nature. I carried a Remington.22 rifle sling across my shoulder as I worked through the darkness of [...]
Pennsylvania Elk Country
Posted in Misc. Nature on September 30, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Friday, September 30, was spent in the elk areas of Pennsylvania. We occupied the various roads and sites in the Bennezette area of Elk County. Laurie and I introduced two friends of ours to the elk country. Neither had been north to see the elk before and we had hoped for a decent [...]
Lots Of Stuff Going ON!
Posted in Fishing, Historical, Misc. Nature on August 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Indeed, I have been involved in many things over this last week. Beginning on August 4th through August 7th, I was at the Armstrong County Folk Festival most days. I was dressed in civilian manner along with members of the 62nd Pennsylvania Volunteers, Company D. Thismembers of this group are Civil War Living Historians. I [...]
