Category Archives: Abandoned

An excursion to see an adventurer

Posted on October 29, 2022 by caroldwyer

Life happens and so much has been taking my attention from blogging as regularly as I’ve wanted to do. Yet drafts of posts about various outings have been a way to log them always help getting experiences into published words. … Continue reading →

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Adventure awaits in Oregon

Posted on March 24, 2021 by caroldwyer

The west coast has been on my must-see travel list for quite a while and have been a long-time subscriber to Travel Oregon’s e-news. One recent email included a contest to win blankets of a national park in the Beaver … Continue reading →

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UPenn webinar on Chernobyl and a photographer’s future photo tours

Posted on November 1, 2020 by caroldwyer

The closest nuclear plant to my hometown, approx. 50 miles away. Our present times of social distancing have brought a number ways to connect, be entertained, earn income and learn. Not too long ago, UPenn offered a webinar on the … Continue reading →

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A winding back road, mysterious old structures fit for Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2020 by caroldwyer

Driving along a stretch of road I haven’t ventured on before, I spotted this derelict stone building with worn columns on the front. With the appearance of having quite a storied past, it took me by surprise and I exclaimed, … Continue reading →

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Imposing old ruins at Ridley Creek State Park

Posted on May 17, 2018 by caroldwyer

After my trip to Valley Forge, the drive home found me taking a familiar road which goes through Ridley Creek State Park. It was shortly past noon and the sun’s warmth took the edge off the earlier chilly wind. So, … Continue reading →

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Exploring deeper into Ridley Creek State Park

Posted on April 11, 2018 by caroldwyer

Waterfalls are a big travel bucket list item for me and they’re also part of what I love about nearby Ridley Creek State Park. So many of these beautiful natural elements are far away; this one is in a scenic … Continue reading →

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Upcoming hiking adventures in two local parks and facing the snow

Posted on April 5, 2018 by caroldwyer

Wintry weather hitting the mid-Atlantic and northeast regions through spring’s arrival sure has made me long for warm, sunny days. At the start of April, forecasts have continued to be dicey; rain and snow symbols showing up on one app … Continue reading →

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Thoughts turning to fall festivities and Halloween

Posted on September 17, 2015 by caroldwyer

Summer seemed to pass by in no time and although I enjoy that time of year, I’m always looking ahead to the fall season. The cooler air is quite welcomed after several months of humid days and nights. Warm tones … Continue reading →

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Stony ruins of Delaware Valley

Posted on February 15, 2015 by caroldwyer

Lonely, old homes and stony ruins fascinate me. They’re hauntingly mysterious in their abandoned state and I always wonder about their stories. The Brandywine Battlefield is nearby, which played a part in the Revolutionary War.  Did soldiers of that time … Continue reading →

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Food, cars, music make for festive fall day in Delaware

Posted on October 19, 2012 by caroldwyer

A ride south along route 113 began the journey to fall fun at Delaware’s annual Apple Scrapple Festival in Bridgeville. I hadn’t heard of the event until the night before and also hadn’t been to its host town. There were … Continue reading →

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