WEAR SENSIBLE SHOES! Sorry for yelling but this alone can save the day. I see a lot of unhappy people each year because they did not heed this grandmotherly advice. Friday Food is a big part of Bridge Day and it starts Friday night with the Taste of Bridge Day. It’s sponsored by the rotary […]
hiking
6 miles with 6 kids and 3 photos. A fall hike in WV
The Cowpasture Trail at Cranberry Wilderness is just over 6 miles long. Mostly flat, gentle slopes and a wide, variety of terrain and plenty to explore. Not too long ago, we loaded up and headed over to hike with a rag-tag group of kids. 6 miles. 6 kids. 3 photos. This, is the story. Too […]
A Hole in Our Map?
Take a quick peek at the map. What do you see? Or, more importantly, what don’t you see? While I love riddles and trick questions, this isn’t one. There is an explanation. The image displays levels of light pollution on the East Coast. The brighter the color, you guessed it, the more light. You will […]
The Secret To Hiking With Kids
Hiking with kids in and around the New River Gorge of West Virginia is all about going nowhere fast… I am a mountain of patience. I am mountain of patience. I am a mountain of patience. Aaand breathe. That’s how I recommend starting each hike with kids. You can try starting each day that way, […]
The First 5 Flowers You’ll See In The New River Gorge
Full disclosure: One of them’s not even a flower. Check out the list below if you feel like skipping ahead. First, a little background… I can remember the neighborhood gang of kids and I would all get together and escape to the nearest woodlot any chance we could. Being in the suburbs of Philly, there […]
