Hiking Western PA: Comments

Comment on "Watching Squirrels and Crows"

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:07:24 -0500

I love squirrels

- ian reed

Comment on "Rise of the Earthworm"

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 02:48:28 -0500

This is an 'Aha' moment for me. You make a sound explanation as to why earthworms travel in those times and conditions. I guess it is also a part of reducing the numbers within the worm colony? I believe worms breed up to a maximum number depending on their space within a confine? What about changes in wheather pressure, would worms sense an oncoming opportunity to plan an escape?

- Tony

Comment on "Todd Sanctuary"

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:45:18 -0500

I think you may have meant Canada Geese.

- Jeanne Rogala

Comment on "Spring Cleaning, Hiking Plans, and an Old Friend"

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:01:12 -0500

Thanks for the reminder that volunteers can make a difference for other hikers to enjoy the trails. Your photos and descriptions in this blog post are terrific.

- Roger Carr

Comment on "Watching Squirrels and Crows"

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 07:00:18 -0500

As a person who has had years of experience working in a bird feeding store, I know quite a lot about getting rid of pests. The three most common pests that people complain of are raccoons, squirrels and crows. Of these, crows are the hardest to get rid of, simply because they are so smart.

- get your girl back

Comment on "Spring Cleaning, Hiking Plans, and an Old Friend"

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:14:53 -0500

Thanxx for shairing this nice post!! It takes effort to keep up site. Nature is perfect!

- Housecleaning

Comment on "Todd Sanctuary"

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:54:29 -0500

Hi Bill--

You bring Todd Sanctuary to the page so beautifully.
A real incentive to take a hike!
Sandy

- Sandra Finley

Comment on "Spring Cleaning, Hiking Plans, and an Old Friend"

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:46:33 -0500

Your spring cleaning was very fascinating. The oak really is very a pity....
But I think that is necessary to look at a life positively. =)

- sparkle clean

Comment on "The Baker Trail - Along Cherry Run"

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:07:27 -0500

Fantastic pictures! I like the part about the red-tailed hawk... makes me feel like I was there seeing it! Thank you.

- Danielle Penzel

Comment on "Spring Cleaning, Hiking Plans, and an Old Friend"

Thu, 06 May 2010 15:30:41 -0500

sorry about the oak...guess we can think its time was up(or rather down) but there are more...thanx for the great summary.

- Lisa Meyerhuber

Comment on "Todd Sanctuary"

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:08:54 -0500

Bill,
Beautifully written essay. We are lucky to have Todd Sanctuary.
mls

- Mary Lou Schreffler

Comment on "Todd Sanctuary"

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:06:32 -0500

let me know when you go to pick the raspberries! YUM!

great description of the area Bill!

- Lisa Meyerhuber

Comment on "March 25 Up and Over"

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:20:44 -0500

we always look for mourning cloaks on our forays, but haven't succeeded in spotting one. it is good to be back walking the trail though! thanks for the great narrative Bill and great pix Deb.

- Lisa Meyerhuber

Comment on "March 25 Up and Over"

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:49:14 -0500

Can't believe you saw butterflies! Didn't think they arrived until May.

- mary & john mcnavage

Comment on "Signs of Spring, 2010 - Rock Furnace Trail"

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:25:26 -0500

My husband and I often walk the Rock Furnace Trail. A lot less people traffic than Roaring Run and the up-and-down is better for the exercise routine. It was absolutely gorgeous in the winter snow, but we are quite ready for the easier walking of the spring! I am a big fan of pileated (and downy) woodpeckers (who seem to love the numerous cherry trees on my property), but I was not aware that there were tanagers in this area. Thanks for giving me more to look for and appreciate when I'm on the trail!

- Melissa Gemballoa

Comment on "Signs of Spring, 2010 - Rock Furnace Trail"

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:33:44 -0500

I too love colt's foot! what a great name for this early spring bloom.
you have a neat way of describing the trail Bill and Deb thanx sooo much...

- Lisa Meyerhuber

Comment on "Signs of Spring, 2010 - Rock Furnace Trail"

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:46:09 -0500

Well, the snow is still melting here in Belknap. It has disappeared to only a few inches now! I am sure there are signs of spring under there somewhere! We are starting to see patches of green/brown. We will have to wait another day or so. We did have a sure sign of spring. We had our first spring calf this week and another one soon to be delivered. I guess that will depend on the stork! We are glad that the rain has seemed to pass so that the calf can be born on a warm, sunny day! The horses and cows are starting to rub there coats. The white horse seems to especially be shedding. No outfit is complete without a few horse hairs.

- Tracie Brockhoff

Comment on "Signs of Spring, 2010 - Rock Furnace Trail"

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:41:36 -0500

Thanks for these wonderful, hopeful signs after a very hard winter, Bill and Deborah! Our bees are beginning to bring in pollen, one of the most delightful signs of spring that I know. It's likely they're getting the pollen from those silver and red maple flowers you write about! --Jennifer

- Jennifer Wood

Comment on "Hiking the Laurel Highlands Trail "

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:12:05 -0500

Laurel Highlands offers a bounty of outdoor activities. Seven Springs Rentals such as our 3-bedroom guest house among lots of good accommodations.

- richard erkel

Comment on "Hiking the Baker Trail - Plum Creek"

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:39:16 -0500

the poison ivy section made Carl and me both itch! what great descriptions you have given us Bill and Deb.
thank you!

- Lisa Meyerhuber