tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post8670015786502266338..comments2024-01-26T10:47:23.032-08:00Comments on One Day in America: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton, PennsylvaniaOne Day in Americahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06908834658716123640noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post-72315341972452327342014-01-26T16:42:31.195-08:002014-01-26T16:42:31.195-08:00Hey Vickie,
I like your dream of taking a camper v...Hey Vickie,<br />I like your dream of taking a camper van and a faithful dog to explore the 50 states—sounds like an ideal retirement plan!One Day in Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908834658716123640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post-22286840920474579052014-01-26T14:21:12.830-08:002014-01-26T14:21:12.830-08:00All 50! That's an accomplishment! I'm not ...All 50! That's an accomplishment! I'm not sure I'll ever be able to equal that. Maybe when I retire…with a camper van and a faithful dog to enjoy the hiking trails with. :)Vickie Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04935525489196514927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post-82130411850033785352013-11-14T08:44:08.831-08:002013-11-14T08:44:08.831-08:00Hi Vickie,
It's good to be busy, isn't it...Hi Vickie,<br /><br />It's good to be busy, isn't it? But it's also nice when the workload eases off, and I'm happy that you saved my posts as treats for your "downtime"!<br /><br />Rosalie Edge was a giant in the field of conservation, especially considering it was the 1930s. Not that they don't deserve praise, but the conservationists of the 1960s seem to have overshadowed Ms. Edge's achievements.<br /><br />Eastern PA enjoyed spectacular weather the last week of September; it was a great time to visit.<br /><br />I have been to all 50 states—my 50th state was Hawaii in 2005. Since then I have been re-visiting a state each year and exploring parts of that state I haven't previously been to. It's been fun!One Day in Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908834658716123640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post-9574349759039352992013-11-12T22:01:39.834-08:002013-11-12T22:01:39.834-08:00Hi Rita,
Yes, I'm about 3 weeks behind in my ...Hi Rita,<br /><br />Yes, I'm about 3 weeks behind in my email, but finally catching up. I saved your posts as a treat to enjoy when the crush of work subsided.<br /><br />What foresight Rosalie Edge had - a conservationist mind at a time when, as you note, people were more likely to shoot guns than photographs. <br /><br />From the photos, this is an amazing sanctuary, and you had great weather and clear skies for your visit. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing this spot.<br /><br />BTW, I don't think I ever asked: How many U.S. states have you visited in your sojourns?<br /><br />All best,<br />VickieVickie Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04935525489196514927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post-74618368306843187802013-11-12T15:16:07.955-08:002013-11-12T15:16:07.955-08:00Hi John,
Yes, it certainly is wonderful to have a...Hi John,<br /><br />Yes, it certainly is wonderful to have a refuge to visit in the mountains of PA during the fall hunting season—a place where the wildlife (and the people) are safe from any stray bullets.<br /><br />You're right about November being temperamental. It's best to be prepared for anything and to go with a "devil-may-care" attitude!One Day in Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908834658716123640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post-15179719887969628192013-11-12T07:38:10.422-08:002013-11-12T07:38:10.422-08:00Wonderful! It’s so gratifying to know that in tod...Wonderful! It’s so gratifying to know that in today’s world Hawk Mountain is only graced by photographer’s snapshots rather than disgraced by hunter’s gunshots!<br /><br />That’s quite a contrast in your ‘Two Tales from One Trail” photos! November can be such an erratic, inconsistent month in terms of snow, and overall weather conditions.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this!<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.com