COVID Respite–Enjoying New Hampshire Waterfalls

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Hello friend! Hope you are well and holding up. It is so different deciding to put your feet up at home enjoying some solitude vs. being told you have no choice. Certainly helping me get over the don’t-tell-me-what-to-do childish attitude which I hate to admit. How are you doing?

I thought I’d share some of the beautiful waterfalls in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The trip was last May after a severe, long-lasting winter. As spring rolled in, the rain continued but we had a few beautiful days. So while you are sitting down, wishing you could be doing something else, rest your mind and come along with me.

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Silver Cascade, Crawford Notch State Park

Just enjoy . . .

Winter Wonderland–Colorado Springs Style

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North entrance walkway

The forecast was for a few inches of snow Sunday night, but when I peeked outside about 8pm, huge snowflakes were falling and everything was covered. What would the morning bring?

Heavy, wet snow clinging to everything, not a breath of wind, 20 degree temperatures. This means a trip to Garden of the Gods. A beautiful winter wonderland–Colorado Springs style!

Watch your step!

Meandering in Search of Vermont Waterfalls

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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

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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 . . .