Meandering in Search of Vermont Waterfalls

When you see water running down every hillside along the road, you know Vermont’s waterfalls will be glorious. This small waterfall was flowing down the hill next to our first hike’s parking area. The drop was only about 12 feet, but what a lovely start to our adventures. The winter saw heavy snow, rain has been falling for days at a time, and spring is about three weeks late. Even now, the end of May, we need both raincoats and heavier outerwear. For spectacular waterfalls, who could ask for more than spring snowmelt and continual rain. So grab your raincoat and mittens–let’t go!

Skip the umbrella, we’ll be bushwacking today!

Hiking on a Blue-Sky Day

begin hike

How can I resist a walk in Garden of the Gods on such a lovely afternoon. Living only two miles away, the temptation is too great. A short loop hike with great views east and west on a gorgeous blue-sky day. Let’s explore along Ridge Trail Loop.

Let’s go . . .

Waterfall Jaunt in the Catskills and Adirondacks

Buttermilk Falls, Peekamoose Road, Sundown Wild Forest, Catskill Park

The Catskill and Adirondack Mountains in eastern New York State have many marvelous waterfalls along hikes of all lengths as well as roadside. Doing road trips over the last few years, here are a few falls you may enjoy that involved no more than 1/2 mile walk. If you love waterfalls as much as I do, take a look at New York State. Compared to the West, walking in the northeast feels like a cool, moist, moss-covered jacket that envelopes and beckons you to slow down, look around, and enjoy.

Watch your step on the slick rocks and let’s go!

Winter Walk in Garden of the Gods

It is an overcast day in Colorado Springs which even in winter is unusual. It is sunny most every day. I know, you cannot stop feeling sorry for us 😉.  Today, though, it is snowing in the mountains yet Pikes Peak is visible, cloudy in the Springs, a nice day for a hike. Why? There is no wind, fewer people in this very popular park, and although we won’t have the lovely blue sky, we also don’t have the blazing sun washing out the colors. So onward to Palmer/Scotsman/Bretag trails and the Garden’s amazing rock formations.

Grab your jacket for our 40° day and let’s go!