Tag Archives: peace

Blue Skies And Spring

2 Replies

“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity.”

-John Muir

With summer rapidly approaching and daylight extending way past what we were seeing just a couple of months ago, the best way to end a day to head to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. With clear blue skies and empty trails, this hike was as close to perfect as you can get.

IMG_6540_edited

The start of today’s hike.

IMG_6543_edited

A stream that runs next to the trail.

IMG_6541_edited

Upstream just a little bit from the picture above.

IMG_6544_edited

A register located on the DH Trail.

Happy Hiking!!!

Hike #12-5.5-68.7

The Perfect Start To The Weekend

Leave a reply

“It was a very good end to the week.”

-Craig Trychel

Since I used the very few pictures I took of my hike today in other posts, I will recycle an old photo from the entrance of Ward Pound reservation. It’s the end of the week and I couldn’t think of anything better to do to start the weekend. A peaceful and beautiful four miles!

8917015

One way in….One way out…

 

 

Happy Hiking!!!

Hike #11-4.0-63.2

Back To The Brown Trail!!!

Leave a reply

“On a hike, the days pass with the wind, the sun, the stars; movement is powered by a belly full of food and water, not a noxious tankful of fossil fuels. On a hike, you’re less a job title and more a human being. A periodic hike not only stretches the limbs but also reminds us: Wow, there’s a big old world out there.”

-Ken Ilgunas

“Hiking and happiness go hand in hand or foot in boot.”

-Diane Spicer

For the first time in about nine months I returned to the Brown Trail at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. Although it was around 75 degrees, the canopy of the spring trees provided enough cover to keep things cool.

IMG_6496

IMG_6497

IMG_6498

Happy Hiking!!!

Hike #10-5.1-59.2

Early, Early Morning

3 Replies

“Enjoyment of the landscape is a thrill.”

-David Hockney 

If this weather could go on for just a little bit longer that would be great. However, I am certain we will be punished soon enough with humid days and temperatures in the 90’s. With that said, this morning proved to be nice and cool, allowing me to get in a six mile hike through Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.

IMG_6493_edited

5:15 am

IMG_6494_edited

The field below the parking lot. As the sun came up, the haze disappeared.

Happy Hiking!!!

Hike #9-6.1-54.1

Cairn You Do It? Yes You Can…

Leave a reply

“Cairns represent a trail marker that guides one through uncertain areas in life.  They provide guidance, hope, balance, continuity, and confidence on the journey down the path of life.”  

-John P. Kraemer

These pictures were taken on my hike today at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. I immediately knew that they needed to be in black & white in order to bring out each rocks true character.

IMG_6491_edited

IMG_6492_edited

A Hike On Cinco De Mayo

Leave a reply

“For me nature is not landscape, but the dynamism of visual forces.”

-Bridget Riley

For the fifth of May it was quite a day. At 5:20 am when I started my hike it was cool with a pretty strong breeze. It was glorious! Spring is in full effect baby and the trails were as perfect as you would expect them to be.

IMG_6485_edited

IMG_6486_edited

IMG_6490_edited

Happy Hiking!!!

Hike #8-7.6-48.0

It’s May!

2 Replies

“The month of May is the pleasant time; its face is beautiful; the blackbird sings his full song, the living wood is his holding, the cuckoos are singing and ever singing; there is a welcome before the brightness of the summer.”

–Lady Gregory

Another perfect day for a spring hike! 68 degrees and a nice breeze kept the bugs away and the six miles went by really quick. It’s a shame every day couldn’t be like this.

IMG_6454_edited

IMG_6452_edited

IMG_6453_edited

Happy Hiking!!!

Hike #7-6.1-40.4

Which Way Photo Challenge-(CCW)

2 Replies

For this challenge I chose three photographs that I have taken while hiking. The first denotes where vehicle travel ends and foot travel begins on a trail in Harriman State Park. The second and third were taken in Bear Mt. State Park along the Appalachian Trail. 

Second Reservoir 2597_editedIMG_6852IMG_6851

April Showers Bring What??

Leave a reply

“I have a therapist. Her name is nature.”

-Unknown

Today’s hike started a little on the dark and dreary side. When I left the house at just around 8 am, it was foggy and the temperature was 47 degrees. By the end of the hike the temp would rise to an extremely comfortable 64 degrees.

IMG_6435_edited

IMG_6436_edited

As I made my way through and around Ward Pound Ridge reservation, the skies cleared and a nice breeze took care of the bugs that had been had been feasting on my face.

IMG_6438_edited

IMG_6440_edited

Happy Hiking!!!

Hike #6-8.0-34.3

The Second Best Day…So Far

Leave a reply

“Walking is a man’s best medicine.”

-Hippocrates

For the second day this week we have had some superb hiking weather. If it could be like this all year round it would be awesome!

IMG_6432_edited

IMG_6431_edited

Happy Hiking!!!

Hike #5-5.1-26.3