Tag Archives: Outdoors

Mickey’s Message

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Kathy Ruff

     Hundreds of walkers, runners and bikers each week pass by Mickey as he proudly offers his message:  Have a great day! As you walk along the trail, all you have to do is turn your head a little … Continue reading →

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Exceeding Expectations

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Kathy Ruff

The weatherman said it would a cloudy the day all day, so I expected not to get any good photos with my new iPhone. Yes, I finally got rid of the flip phone and pay as you go plan and joined the … Continue reading →

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A Little Help From a Friend

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Kathy Ruff

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  Tonia, Ruby and I were on the lake Saturday morning, just getting back in the kayak after a short potty break at Boat Launch B of the Mauch Chunk Lake.      We could see what looked like a fish jumping, … Continue reading →

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Fireworks at the Lake

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Kathy Ruff
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Morning Friends

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Kathy Ruff

Sunday morning, I skipped church in favor of a 6 a.m. kayak launch at Boat Launch A at the Mauch Chunk Lake. My niece Tonia and her friend Sally also decided to enjoy nature’s morning offerings, as did some early-morning fishermen and … Continue reading →

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Just Because You Don’t See It Doesn’t Mean It Isn’t There

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Kathy Ruff

     Memorial Day 2016 was one to remember  for me.  Tonia, Ruby & I went kayaking at the Mauch Chunk Lake Park by 7 a.m. and spent 2 1/2 glorious hours soaking in the peace and beauty of the … Continue reading →

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Floating on Anticipation

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Kathy Ruff

This week I finally got my 2016-17 permit from the PA Fish & Boat Commission to get my kayak on the lake.  After the last few days of 60-plus degrees, the ice has disappeared. I can’t wait! I bought the … Continue reading →

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What shape are you?

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Kathy Ruff

Blizzard Jonas was here and gone but his presence has definitely been felt.  We got around two feet of snow after a milder-than-normal winter with barely a dusting of snow all season. Besides the snow, you can see the remnants … Continue reading →

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What brings you peace?

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Kathy Ruff
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Ch…Ch…Ch…Changes…

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Kathy Ruff

by Kathy Ruff   Winter temperatures came in with the New Year. Wind and cold changed the environment at the Mauch Chunk Lake.  Wispy winds created sporadic waves that ebbed to and flowed from the shoreline.  Below-freezing temperatures (28 degrees … Continue reading →

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