Tag Archives: Biking

A Minute of Peace

  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

     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

     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?

     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

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

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

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

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

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

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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