Kenobi is taking a break to cool off this past summer when we hiked in The Black Hills, SD. This was the hike when we met an Eagle Owl. At the time, I didn't know what it was, but was amazed that it seemed as interested in us, as we were in it. Then I... Continue Reading →
Today was our fist of 40 hikes for the American Hiking Society fundraiser. Please consider donating! There are several trails in Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY, and we started with the only west-to east trail--John Muir. Both trail heads are marked by the information board, and the trail is marked pink. One mark indicates you... Continue Reading →
We haven't been on the road a lot since returning from our summer adventure. But we do wander the trails and paths throughout Van Cortlandt Park as often as we can. Mondays and Tuesdays have a wacky schedule for public school teachers in NYC, so I race home on Wednesday. Kenobi knows we're going out... Continue Reading →
We've been limited to wandering the neighborhood lately with the extreme muddiness of the woods. This evening, Kenobi spied a cat under a car and went to investigate. He "left it," but continued to look back. The cat followed us. Kenobi sat as he always does when he wants to meet and greet another dog.... Continue Reading →
Kenobi and I will be hiking for a cause starting tomorrow. Our goal is to hike 40 trails. Check out the fundraising site and share it. Please donate if you can. Every dollar counts. https://www.crowdrise.com/hike40fortrailadvocacy/fundraiser/jennifermay1
The only thing on my mind recently is our summer road trip. I'm still thinking about the 48 state "Ultimate Road Trip." I'd like to be able to take an entire year traveling along this basic route and branching off at National and State Forests and Parks. Our summer experiences taught us a lot: Kenobi... Continue Reading →
We left on December 29th instead of the 28th because there was a snow storm on the 28th. On the way back to NYC, the winter disappeared at the Illinois boarder, and we drove through nothing but fair weather. We stopped at Youngstown for the night. Terrible experience at a Motel 6, but it was... Continue Reading →
This is one of my very favorite homes on my parents' block in Chicago. Every year, there is another figure. My all-time favorites are Snoopy and Woodstock, as seen here. What you don't see is the porch with Santa and his wife and a few others. What a wonderful Christmas greeting for anyone, but especially... Continue Reading →
Kenobi and I were over excited to get back on the road after the four long months of the school year. We now live in Riverdale, Bronx, NY and have great access to Van Cortlandt Park, but it's just not the same as exploring a National Part or National Forest and seeing new trails every... Continue Reading →
This morning we walked at Winnemac Park that is next to Amundsen HS. It's a nice walk around ball fields, a soccer field, tennis courts, and a stadium. There is an amazing wild flower and prairie grass garden with a walking path. It reminds me of the wild flowers we walked through on the Rainbow... Continue Reading →
On the Trails with Kenobi 