Serendipity

I used this photo from the web because the bear looks like it's laughing! In light of the rising frequency of human - grizzly bear conflicts, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions and keep alert of bears while in the field.  They  advise that outdoorsmen wear noisy little bells on their clothing so as not to startle bears that aren't expecting them.  They also advise outdoorsmen to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a bear.  It is also a  good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity. Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear dung. Black bear dung is smaller and contains lots of berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear dung has little bells in it and smells like pepper. :) Have a great day and share a smile! Deb

Although the day was very warm and we had passing rain showers, this past Tuesday, we went on another adventure to a lesser known park, Havana Glen Campground & Eagle Cliff Falls which is f ound in Montour, NY.  Havana Glen/Eagle Cliff Falls: Tucked away in an area where a deep gorge cuts through the hills, this is truly a gorgeous and rugged area where an unsuspecting visitor will find wonderous beauty. Boasting a picnic area, a small playgound, the falls itself and pool beneath the falls in which swimmers can cool off.  Here's our photo journey: water trickling downhill walkway along the gorge decades of water cutting through the rock the creek looking down into a pool the walkway next the the creek wet stone from the rain water splashing downhill entering the dead end where the falls is looking toward the falls the falls and pool water spray clear water rip...

I apologize for not having written anything in the last week or so…the weather here in New York has been horrible with up to 105° temps and humidity that has reached 100% as well. I have never been one to weather extreme heat and humidity…not after I hit about 30. However, despite that, I have had an opportunity to do something that I never have in my 52 years as a New York native…and that’s to visit some parks that are close by and really beautiful. It’s also been on opportunity for me to spend time with my grandchildren as well as take some great photos…which I would like to share! Robert H. Treman State Park: Nestled quietly just at the edge of Ithaca, NY… Robert Treman State Park boasts a beautiful gorge, hiking trails, a picnic area, a play ground and a swimming area below the falls itself. Here are the photos I took: A place to barbecue Plenty of area for picnic and fun! water flowing down over the rocks water from the falls and swimmin...