(Or Another Appalachian Animal Allegory) It was a dark and stormy day, well stormy anyway, but quite warm for December. After a rainy afternoon of wandering about in the forest looking for things to photograph, dodging excitable whitetails, and enduring the malicious behavior of those reprobate Read More
Stewardship
Arthur and Archeology
I was doing a presentation at the Conococheague Institute Incorporated, a historic site in Welsh Run Pennsylvania. At this event Arthur and I met Scott Parker from Little Antietam Creek Inc. a non-profit organization that teaches archeology and historic preservation as well as giving Read More
Vampire Socks
Allegany County Maryland section of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park Mile Marker 184.5 (Cumberland MD) to Mile Marker 135.90 (Pearre MD) “Vampire Socks”- A pair of very warm socks, usually made of wool that are kept in the bottom of a sleeping bag. These socks are worn Read More
The George, Rest in Peace
The George was my friend; George was an orange and white cat. George came to Cats Crossing Sanctuary with an older large orange tabby cat named Big George (George’s actual name was Mini-George). They were very closely bonded having been together alone with each other for years. Not long after the Read More
Christmas Morning Walk on Level 34
Christmas Morning Walk on Level 34 December 25, 2017 Level 34 on the C&O Canal, which starts at McMahon’s Mill (mile 88.10) and ends at Opequon (pronounced “Opekon”) Junction Hiker/Biker (mile 90.94), was Arthur’s favorite place on the Canal. It is on the Big Slackwater area of the Park above Read More
Leave No Trace: Ethics for Outdoor Activities
The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace Plan Ahead & Prepare Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly Leave What You Find Minimize Campfire Impacts Respect Wildlife Be Considerate of Other Visitors These Seven Principles are put forth by the Center Read More