From the Crest of the Sandia Mts you can look almost in all four directions. It was so hazey that day that we weren't getting the best views as you do on some days. I didn't get any good ones from the walkway but did get this one at the start of one of the trails where you can actually hike from the top of the Crest all the way down into Albuquerque, about 11,000 feet down.Monday, July 19, 2010
Looking South
From the Crest of the Sandia Mts you can look almost in all four directions. It was so hazey that day that we weren't getting the best views as you do on some days. I didn't get any good ones from the walkway but did get this one at the start of one of the trails where you can actually hike from the top of the Crest all the way down into Albuquerque, about 11,000 feet down.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Pigeon River Paddling
Lately I've really been enjoying my new kayak and putting it to good use on the upper half of the Pigeon River. The Pigeon upstream from Partridge Falls is one of my favorite places to paddle. There is about a 4 miles stretch of river upstream from the falls that is very easy to paddle with little current and no rapids. In the past week I've been up to this stretch of river several times, mostly in an attempt to see and photograph moose. So far this year I haven't had much luck in seeing moose. I have, however, seen lots of other wildlife on the river. Beaver, otters and ducks are frequent companions during my travels on the river. There is also usually a Kingfisher that makes an appearance, and once in a while a muskrat will swim by as well. Even without moose sightings, an evening spent on the upper Pigeon River is always wonderful.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Wordless Wednesday :: Late Afternoon Peak
South of Death Valley National Park, Dante's Peak (I think). May 1979.Copyright © 1979/.. by Rebeckah R. Wiseman.Monday, July 12, 2010
In the Woods
In the Woods, originally uploaded by ParsecTraveller.
Walking on the Stream Trail in Redwood Regional Park.
Although located a mile from Oakland, this park seems a world away. Huge, 150-foot+ redwoods stand majestically along the trails.
You will be craning your neck most of the time...
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Rutland Round 3 - Seaton - Morcott - Barrowden
4 miles almost. With Marta - a late start because of uncertain weather. Lunch in Barrowden - Exeter Arms.
One of those showery days with possible thunder forecast. Seemed like a good idea for a much shorter leg than usual - cue for a cartoon?
The footpath leaves the road on the left, via a stile and you quickly turn right, ignoring the stile straight ahead. Once over the stile you follow the edge of the field and the waymarks down to the disused railway at the bottom of the field.
From here the path was clearly marked across fields and up the hill to the A47. It emerges opposite a minor road into Morcott. We had to cross the A47. The path goes to the right from the road opposite, soon after the junction. We veered too far to the left as we approached the village, misled by a fance that looked like a gate. If we'd consulted John Williams's Rutland Round book (pub CPRE), we would have done this:
Once we were back on track, we went past the White Horse Inn, and crossed the road to steps to a footpath into the field opposite. The path took us diagonally tot he left, then through a small wood back to the A47. We had to cross this again, and take the road into Barrowden. The windmill is on the right hand side of the road. The view is obscured from this angle at this time of year.
We reached Barrowden and had lunch at the Exeter Arms - our plan to sit outside was scuppered by the rain.
One of those showery days with possible thunder forecast. Seemed like a good idea for a much shorter leg than usual - cue for a cartoon?
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| Seaton church We left Seaton along the high road to Barrowden, where you get great views of the viaduct. |
The footpath leaves the road on the left, via a stile and you quickly turn right, ignoring the stile straight ahead. Once over the stile you follow the edge of the field and the waymarks down to the disused railway at the bottom of the field.
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| Culvert/bridge under the disused railway |
From here the path was clearly marked across fields and up the hill to the A47. It emerges opposite a minor road into Morcott. We had to cross the A47. The path goes to the right from the road opposite, soon after the junction. We veered too far to the left as we approached the village, misled by a fance that looked like a gate. If we'd consulted John Williams's Rutland Round book (pub CPRE), we would have done this:
Take the path aiming for the electricity pole to the left of the house in front. Continue across this field and, at the stile, go down Mount Pleasant Road turning right along High Street to reach the White Horse Inn.
Once we were back on track, we went past the White Horse Inn, and crossed the road to steps to a footpath into the field opposite. The path took us diagonally tot he left, then through a small wood back to the A47. We had to cross this again, and take the road into Barrowden. The windmill is on the right hand side of the road. The view is obscured from this angle at this time of year.
We reached Barrowden and had lunch at the Exeter Arms - our plan to sit outside was scuppered by the rain.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Celestial Storm over Devil Fish Lake
I could not believe my eyes last night as I stood on the shores of Devil Fish Lake and watched this incredible aurora filling the sky overhead and reflecting in the ultra-calm waters of the lake below. This photo was taken about ten minutes after the "Solar Shock Wave" photo was made. As I watched this unbelievable light display in the sky, the haunting call of a pair of Loons echoed from across the lake. I couldn't think of any music more perfect than the call of Loons while watching the Aurora Borealis. Heaven in the north woods for sure :-)
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