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Imposing old ruins at Ridley Creek State Park

Posted on May 17, 2018 by

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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Spring Super Sunday in downtown Media

Posted on May 11, 2018 by

For this event, I decided to write about it for a local Patch instead and link to my article. I signed up to contribute to the hyper-local news outlet earlier this year. My main interest was to submit posts about … Continue reading →

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A Valley Forge nature hike turned architecture stroll

Posted on April 21, 2018 by

The first of my two hikes this month was at Valley Forge National Historical Park and going into that weekend, weather was a concern. Would it snow or not? Luckily, no snowfall came out of our forecast; it was sunny … Continue reading →

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Exploring deeper into Ridley Creek State Park

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

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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Strolling through a patriotic car show with a friend at Rose Tree Park

Posted on April 10, 2018 by

Sunny and warmer days are around the corner, which also means car shows full of classic hotrods displayed for nostalgic entertainment. Not only are these a great way to get out and enjoy such inviting days, but they also have … Continue reading →

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Upcoming hiking adventures in two local parks and facing the snow

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

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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A vintage find, delaying photo heavy posts, honoring Ansel Adams

Posted on February 20, 2018 by

As someone who loves photography, I also have a casual interest in vintage cameras. I don’t have a collection of them, but always wished I could find some small camera from the 1950s. During a recent visit with my best … Continue reading →

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