Tag Archives: Biking

A Minute of Peace

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Kathy Ruff

  A MINUTE OF PEACE  by Kathy Ruff      Got a minute?      Today I thought I’d take a jaunt on the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor for a little fresh air, so I thought I’d give … Continue reading →

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Take a Minute for Peace

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Kathy Ruff

     For the New Year, I’d like to share a minute of peace with you.  If you’ve never been the first one up in the morning on a camping trip or taken an early-morning walk or bike ride on … Continue reading →

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Don’t Fear the Energy

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Kathy Ruff

     Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend was a bit cool for swimmers, a bit windy for fishermen but perfect for bikers.      I rode to the far end of the breast of the dam, pulled my afghan off … Continue reading →

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Are obstacles stopping you?

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Kathy Ruff

     On today’s early-morning bike ride on the trail, I came across what was left of a downed tree.  My horns went up immediately because the last time that happened to me many years ago, a bear was eating grub … Continue reading →

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Ready or Not, A New Year Comes

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Kathy Ruff

Winter at Boat Launch A, Mauch Chunk Lake Park, Jim Thorpe, PA      Today’s the eve of New Year’s Eve.  Soon another year falls into the past and a new year lies ahead.  The challenges, sadness and disappointments of 2012 … Continue reading →

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It’s Time

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Kathy Ruff

My first bike ride of the year this morning reminded me of what I missed so much over the past few months — nature in all its glory. I was fortunate enough to capture what may well be the final … Continue reading →

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Rays of Sunshine

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Kathy Ruff

by Kathy Ruff I love seeing rays of sunshine that radiate through tree branches just a certain way when conditions are right. The rays in this picture look like a sunburst or a waterfall. No matter when I see true … Continue reading →

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Under the Fog

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Kathy Ruff

by Kathy Ruff Today’s morning bike ride was cool and refreshing. The natural smells of fresh air, pine needles and dewy foliage were accented with a tinge of wood smoke from campfires burning at the campgrounds. As the fog rolled … Continue reading →

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Choosing Bridges

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Kathy Ruff

by Kathy Ruff Past storms have created downed trees across the Mauch Chunk Creek, including this one to the right of a bridge that leads to the sportsmen’s club. To me it seems pretty obvious which bridge to use to … Continue reading →

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The End of the Road

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Kathy Ruff

by Kathy Ruff I’ve seen some crazy road signs over the years, but this one has to be the most unique. I wonder if this was a one of a kind. As Tioga County, Pennsylvania grows, expanding into connections with … Continue reading →

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