The Water Flows in Patapsco Valley State Park
And so the water flows in the valley. From streams to the river. Rushing easier than in the spring rains. Winter is near and the last breath is being taken. And so the water flows.
Scenes from the Magothy River
The Magothy River is an estuary that leads into the Chesapeake Bay on the western side of the bay. Teeming with life, the river offers beautiful views and glimpses into the life of man and nature. The Baltimore Lighthouse is now privately owned and is now has a […]
Like a Flowing River
Be like the flowing river, Silent in the night. Be not afraid of the dark. If there are stars in the sky, reflect them back. If there are clouds in the sky, Remember , clouds, like the river, are water. So, gladly reflect them too, In your own […]
All is Well on the Western Shore
Awaking in this morning, great thanks is in order to the powers above that kept us safe and warm. We had no electrical outages and all of our trees are still standing, which is unheard of. The hardest hit was New York with subways and tunnels underwater, and […]
Reflections
The dog days of summer have arrived, and although it has been the hottest summer on record in Maryland, the cooling August nights made me realize that I’m just not ready for summer to be over. But there is so much to look forward to in autumn. The […]
Flying High
In a little known area on the Susquehanna River within the edges of the Susquehanna State Park is a seasonal enclave of America’s majestic national bird – the Bald Eagle. Chosen to represent the United States in 1782 due to its long life, great strength, and stunning looks. […]
Murmuration – Birds Dancing in the Sky
If you haven’t seen this before, you MUST MUST MUST watch this video clip. Murmuration is created by a flock of Starlings that move in rhythm and synchronicity in the sky. This video clip, created by Islands & Rivers in Ireland has gone viral with nearly 8 million views to date. Whenever […]
Patapsco Valley State Park – Woodstock Area 8.5 miles / Moderate
OVERVIEW: This 8.5 mile dumbbell shaped hike goes through an “unmaintained” lesser known area of Patapsco Valley State Park. The Granite – Woodstock trails are now well maintained by the League of Maryland Horsemen and portions of the hike follow the Patapsco River. The dumbbell shaped nature of […]
Appalachian Trail Across Maryland Series #1 – Harpers Ferry to Weverton Cliff 10.3 Miles/Moderate
This is one of a series of 9 hikes that one of our most illustrious members, Dan McQueen, created. Together, these nine hikes traverse the entire Appalachian Trail in the state of Maryland. Led on a very chilly early January day by Reuben Dagold, this out-and-back hike travels […]
Two-Day Inca Trail – Part Five Arriving to Machu Picchu
Two-Day Inca Trail – Part Five Arriving to Machu Picchu.
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 