Built high on the bluff, overlooking Lake Erie, the new observation tower at Lake Erie Bluffs is drawing large crowds. Knowing that the tower will be crowded on weekends, Bob, Gulliver, and I chose to visit on Thursday morning. It could not have been a more beautiful day. Blue skies and cool temperatures made perfect …
Maria’s Field of Hope
The Prayers from Maria Foundation first planted the Sunflower field in 2014 to gracefully draw attention to the lack of funding for childhood cancer. The field was inspired by the memory and spirit of Maria McNamara, planted as a way to love and honor the courageous children who are battling cancer and those we have …
Waiting impatiently!
Hello friends. I have been taking a brief blog break to learn more about Photoshop and Lightroom, (and hopefully improving my photography) , as well as spending more time with my family, and occasionally dusting the furniture. I'm not quite back in full form yet, but hope to be soon. If you are still hanging out along the trail with …
Following up on…
Another post about using a 50mm prime lens and close up filters.
Walking the trails in Holden Arboretum
This is the second of three posts about a trail walk I took with my grandson on a beautiful July morning.
Autumn’s amazing display
Two months ago, around the end of September, I wondered if we were going to witness the glorious Autumn colors that we have seen in other years. If the amount of light and rainfall has been just right, the display will be eye-popping. This year didn't start out looking so promising, but it gradually turned …
Autumn is advancing: November 11, 2015
The pictures on this gallery demonstrate how quickly Autumn is advancing. Sadly, the brilliant fall colors are losing their luster. Winter is coming, but that doesn't mean trail walking is over for the year. As long as you dress for it, you can still enjoy being outdoors, so get out your winter garb because we are going to …
Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve
Hello fellow trail walkers. Are you up for a visit to a unique place today? I hope so because I'm heading for Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve, and I'm inviting you to tag along. It's not really cold today, but a heavy sweater or jacket would be a good idea because we're going to the beach, and …
Canopy Walking
Have you ever been on a Canopy Walk, an elevated trail, like a bridge, that has been constructed to make it possible to walk through the tree tops, instead of walking on the ground staring up at the trees? My first canopy experience was at Myakka State Park near Sarasota, Florida, and I enjoyed it …
A sunny walk in the Arboretum
Hello friends. I started today's walk in the Arboretum with no particular plan other than to wander for awhile and take some pictures. If you want to walk with me, get your jacket on. It's chilly today. Look how this group of school kids is bundled up in jackets and hats. Still, I imagine that …
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 