Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

 Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

Oct 21-22 hubby and I enjoyed a short getaway to Shenandoah Nat'l Park staying for the night in Harrisonburg Virginia. These are some images from our most recent visit to Shenandoah National Park, we wanted to see the fall colors along the Skyline Drive. 

The Limberlost trail is a favorite of mine, the fall colors were looking beautiful.

I believe these two pretties are Pearl Crescent butterflies.

A view from an overlook. 

You can take a horse back ride from the Skyland Resort Stables.

The White-tailed Deer are seen off the Skyline Drive and along the trails.

The Dark-eyed Junco can be seen in the park year round. 

I hope you enjoy the Autumn colors and photos.

Thanks for visiting! Take care, have a great day!  

" We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone."

Chincoteague Island National Seashore

Wishing everyone a great day and happy week ahead. 

Oct 7-9 , hubby and I escaped to the beach at Chincoteague Island, Virginia. The wildlife refuge I posted many times about, it is my happy place. It is known for the wild ponies, but also a great spot for birdwatching and just hanging out on the beach. Not a lot of words with this post, I hope you enjoy the photos. 

Nature soothes your heart and soul.

Thanks for visiting! Take care, have a great day!  

" We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone."

Dingman Falls, Delaware Water Gap

Wishing everyone a great day and happy week ahead.

 

I am continuing our Pennsylvania 2024 road trip Sept 8-10th. These are photos from our visit to Dingman Falls and the Delaware Water Gap in Dingmans Ferry Pennsylvania.

The Dingman Falls visitor center. There is no fee to enter park and enjoy the trail to the two waterfalls.

Dingman Falls

Downy woodpecker

The trail to the waterfalls, is so easy it is mostly a flat boardwalk. 

Thanks for visiting! Take care, have a great day!  

" We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone."

Hickory Run State Park, Pennsylvania 2024

Hickory Run State Park, Hawk Falls, White Haven, Pennsylvania 2024.

This state park is in the western foothills of the Pocono Mountains. It is located off of I-80, exit 274. Our main reason was the hike to the Hawk Falls. 

Hawk Falls is a 25 foot waterfall and a 1.2 mile out and and back hike. The day we were there the trail was crowded, lots of people and dogs.  

You feel like you are wondering in a tunnel of rhododendrons. The trail must look beautiful when the rhododendrons are in full bloom.  We were there late summer almost early fall.  

We always enjoy hiking and seeing different waterfalls.  I hope you enjoyed our visit to Hawk Falls. 

Thanks for visiting! Take care, have a great day!  

" We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone."

Pennsylvania Covered Bridges Part 2

Pennsylvania Covered Bridges Part 2

September 8, on the same day we visited 4 covered bridges. The first two bridges are in my first post and now this post is on the last two bridges we visited. 

Josiah Hess Covered Bridge is built over the Huntington Creek also located in Columbia County in Orangeville Pennsylvania. 

A view of the Huntington Creek. 

A look inside the Josiah Hess Covered Bridge.

I walked down to the creek for a view of the bridge and noticed two Great Blue Herons down stream a bit. I spooked one away, but was able to watch one do some fishing.  

Stillwater Covered Bridge crosses the Big Fishing Creek in Columbia County in Stillwater Pennsylvania.

A look inside the Stillwater Covered Bridge open to pedestrians. 

I like the murals painted on the picnic tables. 

Below is a great Rachel Carson quote painted on a picnic table.

The Stillwater Covered Bridge crosses the Big Fishing Creek.

Thanks for visiting! Take care, have a great day!  

" We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone."