Category Archives: Pennsylvania

My idea of playtime

Posted on January 2, 2024 by caroldwyer

While not a daily activity, I’d have to say that playtime for me is enjoying nature on hikes at local state parks. One in my area has old stony ruins, wooden footbridges a waterfall and a picnic spot overlooking creek … Continue reading →

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An architectural and hauntingly beautiful gem

Posted on November 30, 2022 by caroldwyer

Rathalla is the stunning main building at Rosemont College, located a short distance outside of Philadelphia. It’s among the area’s numerous estates rich with history. Along with taking us into the past, they can also inspire curiosity of any lingering … Continue reading →

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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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A photo tribute for September 11 20 years later

Posted on September 11, 2021 by caroldwyer
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Favorite rides at Gatsby’s Car and Bike Show

Posted on December 4, 2020 by caroldwyer

What a way to head into a car show, rolling in behind this badass Camaro! I spotted the classic muscle car coming from the opposite direction at a traffic light. Despite attending this event as a spectator, I felt like … 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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Hiking and coastal adventures for nature groups

Posted on June 30, 2020 by caroldwyer

A fundraiser for the Chesapeake Bay, Walk the Watershed, comes to a close today and it inspires to help out on my own. Due to having some car problems, I didn’t get out to do as much hiking as I’d … Continue reading →

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An Earth Day milestone, protecting nature and reflecting on eco travel

Posted on April 30, 2020 by caroldwyer

A half-century-old tradition of celebrating the planet last week inspired me in several different ways. So much time indoors had me ready for at least a little bit of nature and luckily, Earth Day brought nice weather to the local … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus impacts on everyday life and global travel

Posted on March 16, 2020 by caroldwyer

With Coronavirus (COVID-19) coverage, it feels as though much more time has passed since first seeing ghost-town-like scenes of normally crowded cities in China. It’s hard to believe how much has happened in only a couple of weeks of global … Continue reading →

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Taking on the Edge Challenge With a Nature Hike

Posted on November 18, 2019 by caroldwyer

Being a member of the Edge Fitness brought about a surprise opportunity to explore local nature along trails at Ridley Creek State Park. I had been wanting to see more of it for a long time. So when I first heard … Continue reading →

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