tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004753044619304492024-03-19T04:47:10.999-04:00ALL TRAILS LEAD TO ICE CREAMStories from a HUSBAND - FATHER - SON - GRANDFATHER - UNCLE - BROTHER - FRIEND - TEACHERDAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.comBlogger244125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-21206786730871092492023-12-29T10:19:00.001-05:002023-12-30T18:03:03.177-05:00BACKTRACKING 2023<p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-74566cb9-7fff-c37b-71c8-f6dc00aa4f3a"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;">My wife took me to Alaska this year. I had never been to that part of the world, nor have I ever seen such immense natural beauty in my entire life. For our 10th wedding anniversary we took a six day cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to Alaska and back. Along the way, we visited the Alaskan cities of Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan. We took a train ride into Yukon Territory, Canada. We saw whales, bald eagles, and countless salmon. Robin and I had the opportunity to hike along Bennett Lake, explore Glacier Bay National Park, and sail through Tracy’s Arm Inlet. It truly was one of the “bucket-list” trips that I could only dream of and it was fitting that I got to visit the 49th state during my 49th year on the planet. Thank you, Sweetheart!</span></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHvwPP2O40xQ73CGDaN1vrJmTTRk4NkvGzs0Bj4viof1kseFdWib0c2SfgGDxLc2I5yZsjtmWFIQhDuO256W6w5dixSVByujRvFBiYhtRRY2WbbOoiBI_7cubllAQ2TmPjeB8j4xqQvqrW99aeTSviQBYZuGmFSq4NndFq0yWiGw72nZT_Wfg0kmv7jDQz/s3539/07.18.23%20Pictures%20from%20White%20Pass%20train%20%20(287).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1594" data-original-width="3539" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHvwPP2O40xQ73CGDaN1vrJmTTRk4NkvGzs0Bj4viof1kseFdWib0c2SfgGDxLc2I5yZsjtmWFIQhDuO256W6w5dixSVByujRvFBiYhtRRY2WbbOoiBI_7cubllAQ2TmPjeB8j4xqQvqrW99aeTSviQBYZuGmFSq4NndFq0yWiGw72nZT_Wfg0kmv7jDQz/w640-h288/07.18.23%20Pictures%20from%20White%20Pass%20train%20%20(287).jpg" title="Welcome to Alaska - 07.18.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robin and David Raymond. Welcome to Alaska! -- July 18, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-e7554405-7fff-8fe3-b7d6-211aa7f931e9" style="font-weight: normal;"></b></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw1ROOMQmTd2_59RM75c6xUIz8iXCiHyu9ERragQgl1oWhw5ztdxxkVtBB4nWGA8p6b9f-_tZTmtVNuomgOGkapNa6ly5gvbXodfMUfEmmkucKNOf81eygjSIRBLpB97dnctWRpn5vUSeh0g7f4D4qkDZkikgntbcsP_BKmrp1ht8hWHA1U1jwkrzanvJ-/s3968/07.17.23%20Tracy's%20Arm%20Inlet,%20Alaska%20%20(254).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3968" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw1ROOMQmTd2_59RM75c6xUIz8iXCiHyu9ERragQgl1oWhw5ztdxxkVtBB4nWGA8p6b9f-_tZTmtVNuomgOGkapNa6ly5gvbXodfMUfEmmkucKNOf81eygjSIRBLpB97dnctWRpn5vUSeh0g7f4D4qkDZkikgntbcsP_BKmrp1ht8hWHA1U1jwkrzanvJ-/w640-h288/07.17.23%20Tracy's%20Arm%20Inlet,%20Alaska%20%20(254).jpg" title="Tracy's Arm Inlet 07.17.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David and Robin Raymond in Tracy's Arm Inlet -- July 17, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><b id="docs-internal-guid-e7554405-7fff-8fe3-b7d6-211aa7f931e9" style="font-weight: normal;"><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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Skagway, Alaska to Yukon Territory -- July 18, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_PFKSL_rKSTwhHY2ZrtnqcovI2nZJtz9fSFJentPpJHGzDZTWbSVMdDCRUudzjseNoz5n0Ll0iM1UoryH_-_qCvQjV6dKdcJMvTsf1c819kr0zNPQcAeOk3hADaLXnjbO0iHI8FT8gcmB4el9etUBo6uujW-eK2A6-elknIxpta-7H1tO9ZuT-OXhdl4/s4032/07.18.23%20Pictures%20from%20White%20Pass%20train%20%20(72).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_PFKSL_rKSTwhHY2ZrtnqcovI2nZJtz9fSFJentPpJHGzDZTWbSVMdDCRUudzjseNoz5n0Ll0iM1UoryH_-_qCvQjV6dKdcJMvTsf1c819kr0zNPQcAeOk3hADaLXnjbO0iHI8FT8gcmB4el9etUBo6uujW-eK2A6-elknIxpta-7H1tO9ZuT-OXhdl4/w640-h288/07.18.23%20Pictures%20from%20White%20Pass%20train%20%20(72).jpg" title="White Pass Scenic Railway Skagway to Yukon - 07.18.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White Pass Scenic Railway. Skagway, Alaska to Yukon Territory -- July 18, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIn4ZnlQOghEevtFcDeqMOFZM23z-5fLcv0N96AxPcAvf0D-tg5zJn4SCGXdaQfavM8Z_8DR3W8U7tC84nWyhhuX4Y-7OBlYWjNjzSI67GGRL2shfroaJi6iYelUuKgbd3HAxLWUn2blPIWvX4GtUiIakJW7NDyC2QfegIUzO1Rgc79nMZ7XwGy93rxt6R/s3968/07.18.23%20Pictures%20from%20White%20Pass%20train%20%20(81).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3968" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIn4ZnlQOghEevtFcDeqMOFZM23z-5fLcv0N96AxPcAvf0D-tg5zJn4SCGXdaQfavM8Z_8DR3W8U7tC84nWyhhuX4Y-7OBlYWjNjzSI67GGRL2shfroaJi6iYelUuKgbd3HAxLWUn2blPIWvX4GtUiIakJW7NDyC2QfegIUzO1Rgc79nMZ7XwGy93rxt6R/w640-h288/07.18.23%20Pictures%20from%20White%20Pass%20train%20%20(81).jpg" title="White Pass Scenic Railway Skagway to Yukon - 07.18.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White Pass Scenic Railway. Skagway, Alaska to Yukon Territory -- July 18, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOEzdnev2vOukBgiQrrgpkp2CyxIu_0bU_iGjIQ5jIyTTDB5CuLpzbCkV8cwfg3aro9H7MZm_YPNJeSyvTFLyMHxCrwNlaWuBVatG-DPF_BtlYPTqu7H8qAtCbbffoHaalSL2DE3bwASXApKobioqsxE_vZ8pI0YGIneTXgJdpE1zUqcYZinpU1Y26f484/s4032/07.18.23%20Pictures%20from%20White%20Pass%20train%20%20(93).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOEzdnev2vOukBgiQrrgpkp2CyxIu_0bU_iGjIQ5jIyTTDB5CuLpzbCkV8cwfg3aro9H7MZm_YPNJeSyvTFLyMHxCrwNlaWuBVatG-DPF_BtlYPTqu7H8qAtCbbffoHaalSL2DE3bwASXApKobioqsxE_vZ8pI0YGIneTXgJdpE1zUqcYZinpU1Y26f484/w640-h288/07.18.23%20Pictures%20from%20White%20Pass%20train%20%20(93).jpg" title="White Pass Scenic Railway Skagway to Yukon - 07.18.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White Pass Scenic Railway. Skagway, Alaska to Yukon Territory -- July 18, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg647GPUXlLAE1m3anrDbHzCIZJlQQtnR9Wd2gN7E_dKtcSBVO43yVftfSRn1X3bYgRO3rrJrREHiUYeEU8BxgSpSLOVz2lrhMuKoAwO4yejrSS6S1veFC88ooZO2iLVEi0xkU0bmisekqzsL_qGpHMX5eKWrNS17ch10fbj4q9FyUzI9mlYrEc0igSDqLM/s3827/07.18.23%20Pictures%20from%20White%20Pass%20train%20%20(139).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1724" data-original-width="3827" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg647GPUXlLAE1m3anrDbHzCIZJlQQtnR9Wd2gN7E_dKtcSBVO43yVftfSRn1X3bYgRO3rrJrREHiUYeEU8BxgSpSLOVz2lrhMuKoAwO4yejrSS6S1veFC88ooZO2iLVEi0xkU0bmisekqzsL_qGpHMX5eKWrNS17ch10fbj4q9FyUzI9mlYrEc0igSDqLM/w640-h288/07.18.23%20Pictures%20from%20White%20Pass%20train%20%20(139).jpg" title="White Pass Scenic Railway Skagway to Yukon - 07.18.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White Pass Scenic Railway. Skagway, Alaska to Yukon Territory -- July 18, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br></b><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsRg9svrswY__5ycxeMksT5a8o3RRMGdi7ArL4fCMz2rvqu_7EpOZpYUAJf9ZK9cbCK5Xxdme8wNAJ2BQa5lBFKtt0kpK8wHWpHk0gt2RwMRZfONB_NskUW_i_GOhfAXcfiW8ADelnf4L2TT5cGxV6V8TLyrK8icNDKqR8X6QLE6477YeAe-UXut_ieBMX/s3104/07.19.23%20Margerie%20Glacier%20in%20Glacier%20Bay%20National%20Park,%20Alaska%20%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1398" data-original-width="3104" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsRg9svrswY__5ycxeMksT5a8o3RRMGdi7ArL4fCMz2rvqu_7EpOZpYUAJf9ZK9cbCK5Xxdme8wNAJ2BQa5lBFKtt0kpK8wHWpHk0gt2RwMRZfONB_NskUW_i_GOhfAXcfiW8ADelnf4L2TT5cGxV6V8TLyrK8icNDKqR8X6QLE6477YeAe-UXut_ieBMX/w640-h288/07.19.23%20Margerie%20Glacier%20in%20Glacier%20Bay%20National%20Park,%20Alaska%20%20(7).jpg" title="Glacier Bay National Park - 07.19.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glacier Bay National Park -- July 19, 2023<br><br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-677e73bf-7fff-d5c2-30ed-6b328036a6c7"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;">Coming off of yet another surgery in late last year, 2023 was a pleasant surprise… and so many friends and family members made it special. During the course of this past year, I had the honor of hiking, walking, or biking with the following family members: Robin, Alex, my father, Jackie, Sophie, and Isaac. Also along for the ride in 2023 were an amazing gang of friends: Matt, Mike, Victor, Ben, Jeff, Clark, Brent, Chris, Josh and Tim. This year was a mix of familiar trails and places with a good amount of “new to me” locations and trails. What follows are my 23 favorite activities of 2023 (in no particular order). </span></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span face="Poppins,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3968" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0QgkgyS4qCVuFv22qCILdGCjcGlpnSilb6Rwv5c-yD4ks5k0NFpfrkXPdlpaCU_z7yONtE8RkM7T69xRCw3ny6VAuLIZ4U3vh5G66JYjsVN5MKP8CBdw9YHIprtZo83kREfyj210weDZbjHlhcnWIY0fIxILzs3SHDgaytLyMQgps3joLgYB8jG4OTqgC/w640-h288/20230826_111908.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Walk in Bedford -- August 26, 2023" width="640"></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walk in Bedford (past the former St. Thomas School) with my Dad! -- August 26, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0QgkgyS4qCVuFv22qCILdGCjcGlpnSilb6Rwv5c-yD4ks5k0NFpfrkXPdlpaCU_z7yONtE8RkM7T69xRCw3ny6VAuLIZ4U3vh5G66JYjsVN5MKP8CBdw9YHIprtZo83kREfyj210weDZbjHlhcnWIY0fIxILzs3SHDgaytLyMQgps3joLgYB8jG4OTqgC/s3968/20230826_111908.jpg"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br></b></span><p style="text-align: left;"></p><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-e46c4c71-7fff-a981-cafa-de332ee6b14e"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">BWI TRAIL with ROBIN</span></span></span></h1><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;">APRIL 1, 2023</span></span></span></h1><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span></span></span></div><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-89e0b41b-7fff-35f2-9486-a32979b2d8ab"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;">April 1… the date I had been looking forward to for months! Robin joined me on my first bike ride since my September 1, 2022 back surgery. We picked up exactly where I left off on August 31, 2022… the BWI Trail which circles the airport just outside of Baltimore, Maryland. It felt great to be back!</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"></b></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0zq0GyNPPdOezd9OX1kRTYF9evU7S6pSyeSa4q_ATP1odCr8E3gq1RoVtX68Y96Xt60Ok3fDC8lyRTbjWErac2tcL8Ux2G6n-OSg9Tdtw9Dp1Jwz1JwupzgRpOPD8ESiuyXAOOTSwdKH0Q86NaUjRYwa6PtqRtXQgMih6GN4rCHRQlqog2FmeKWfIkbaC/s3216/04.01.23%20FIRST%20BIKE%20RIDE%20SINCE%20SURGERY%20ON%20SEPT.%201,%202022.%20%20BWI%20TRAIL%20WITH%20ROBIN!%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1448" data-original-width="3216" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0zq0GyNPPdOezd9OX1kRTYF9evU7S6pSyeSa4q_ATP1odCr8E3gq1RoVtX68Y96Xt60Ok3fDC8lyRTbjWErac2tcL8Ux2G6n-OSg9Tdtw9Dp1Jwz1JwupzgRpOPD8ESiuyXAOOTSwdKH0Q86NaUjRYwa6PtqRtXQgMih6GN4rCHRQlqog2FmeKWfIkbaC/w640-h288/04.01.23%20FIRST%20BIKE%20RIDE%20SINCE%20SURGERY%20ON%20SEPT.%201,%202022.%20%20BWI%20TRAIL%20WITH%20ROBIN!%20(4).jpg" title="BWI TRAIL - 04.01.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding the BWI Trail around the airport! -- April 1, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFXJsSEorWNUZfpzjmlhCeegsPsqIJJqYs4IBIIi4MNWa9WevsZmyWOLOcLqYEaJIwCII2wQVWn-QnSbjfdBbfQH0OFk3LNPfV1MxHIi-qbARTevvVwwkGGth7yIH_0MAFv1jw_ceKOC87XQjtI6FOg6_sAeM2_UbHDj2tCUOWKTRg_WRV-N2LEXcrd3IR/s3662/04.01.23%20FIRST%20BIKE%20RIDE%20SINCE%20SURGERY%20ON%20SEPT.%201,%202022.%20%20BWI%20TRAIL%20WITH%20ROBIN!%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1647" data-original-width="3662" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFXJsSEorWNUZfpzjmlhCeegsPsqIJJqYs4IBIIi4MNWa9WevsZmyWOLOcLqYEaJIwCII2wQVWn-QnSbjfdBbfQH0OFk3LNPfV1MxHIi-qbARTevvVwwkGGth7yIH_0MAFv1jw_ceKOC87XQjtI6FOg6_sAeM2_UbHDj2tCUOWKTRg_WRV-N2LEXcrd3IR/w640-h288/04.01.23%20FIRST%20BIKE%20RIDE%20SINCE%20SURGERY%20ON%20SEPT.%201,%202022.%20%20BWI%20TRAIL%20WITH%20ROBIN!%20(1).jpg" title="BWI TRAIL - 04.01.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David & Robin Raymond on the BWI Trail. -- April 1, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><b style="font-weight: normal;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div></b><p style="text-align: left;"></p><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-1a9fb2de-7fff-0d1c-92ab-312ce7394cff"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">KING’S GAP with GRAHAM & VICTOR</span></span></span></h1><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;">FEBRUARY 19, 2023</span></span></span></h1><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-14f1e754-7fff-407c-c22e-3c4a680f9854"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Technically, King’s Gap is part of the larger Michaux State Forest. (Once, in 2017, I accidentally ventured into this nature preserve on my mountain bike.) This vast environmental education center has become one of my favorite hiking spots. In February, Mike Graham and I met our good friend, Victor, there for a hike. Our six mile hike included some amazing scenery and great conversation!</span></span></span></b></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: x-large; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="text-align: left;"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKwW6ZsKicwoRkpxgc3GuUAR7p8fM0RgR9mSIV-MpOpARanHxUC-pncap0Vl9Qh-PrGwmyddAUT9p78UQKzp2gYLiCvqqMp8bYX5Eanu3DqrhzwHFmc0ttWr5Nvja3n7DhRRrx9nJu-OZnRRmvRls9-3RWp1tzq5TXGMv_OUqkFqConIj3OIOAdFUSAlOM/s2961/02.19.23%20KING'S%20GAP%20HIKE%20WITH%20GRAHAM%20AND%20VICTOR%20%20(14).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2961" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKwW6ZsKicwoRkpxgc3GuUAR7p8fM0RgR9mSIV-MpOpARanHxUC-pncap0Vl9Qh-PrGwmyddAUT9p78UQKzp2gYLiCvqqMp8bYX5Eanu3DqrhzwHFmc0ttWr5Nvja3n7DhRRrx9nJu-OZnRRmvRls9-3RWp1tzq5TXGMv_OUqkFqConIj3OIOAdFUSAlOM/w640-h288/02.19.23%20KING'S%20GAP%20HIKE%20WITH%20GRAHAM%20AND%20VICTOR%20%20(14).jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">King's Gap Environmental Education Center -- February 19, 2023</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFBmr5XEa2dCuMixF2pI0NeR6lCQqlBdlbkPEKxBEmvRrjbj86XwyyGqICgoDtsthJpAcomOnNF7m4FTpqopviC7Dlo8aBZPs3-pOgdbkrvZMQ_neGVTiiC8GPjI0H7vSCsoTvwLs9jesX2TNAtKLVMep-DQsYq86yvnIi3VAdX9Ck89L_DWpePtZ5NIbR/s3968/02.19.23%20KING'S%20GAP%20HIKE%20WITH%20GRAHAM%20AND%20VICTOR%20%20(25).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3968" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFBmr5XEa2dCuMixF2pI0NeR6lCQqlBdlbkPEKxBEmvRrjbj86XwyyGqICgoDtsthJpAcomOnNF7m4FTpqopviC7Dlo8aBZPs3-pOgdbkrvZMQ_neGVTiiC8GPjI0H7vSCsoTvwLs9jesX2TNAtKLVMep-DQsYq86yvnIi3VAdX9Ck89L_DWpePtZ5NIbR/w640-h288/02.19.23%20KING'S%20GAP%20HIKE%20WITH%20GRAHAM%20AND%20VICTOR%20%20(25).jpg" title="King's Gap Environmental Education Center - 02.19.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiking King's Gap with Mike Graham and Victor! -- February 19, 2023<br><br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><h1 style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAIL TRAIL<br></span></b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">JUNE 7, 2023</span></span></h1><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">This 30 mile ride through Cumberland Valley makes the list because of the extremely memorable Canadian wildfire smoke that completely took over the Northeast. The normal views Tuscarora Mountain were complete erased by the smoke that hung in the air.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpMfZka2uX13RhwSeG4pPvYBw5XY9CjCtAI98HhBZmVdemCVtTQcpUBQ25WuOGfH4vcwaHDf2DAW-HSKVi69bTWN1ARMUgBh8XviPoCWGZxYN67cL56PYMD4tloQNetKIAhqZbE8960881ooJIfHvL4kSQzNA2KfTmuwrm90P6qzV0kzMHejXeZApRnv0o/s3960/06.07.23%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3960" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpMfZka2uX13RhwSeG4pPvYBw5XY9CjCtAI98HhBZmVdemCVtTQcpUBQ25WuOGfH4vcwaHDf2DAW-HSKVi69bTWN1ARMUgBh8XviPoCWGZxYN67cL56PYMD4tloQNetKIAhqZbE8960881ooJIfHvL4kSQzNA2KfTmuwrm90P6qzV0kzMHejXeZApRnv0o/w640-h288/06.07.23%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(4).jpg" title="Cumberland Valley Rail Trail - 06.07.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Where the hell are the mountains! Canadian smoke along the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail -- June 7, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJRUELHviH5xENritm1ep_CGvPdettYF0t40RGk__wcstf6AyY0_LQ5lHsT8aLR3WKv0f_9XsQhG46Rrbv5-28apQ4qPuZnKzFgNlHQrp0DdTKAVSWu_hyphenhyphen_ydxp3-ERpJ7Qcuwg0YT9k7NQ-YyE37dutaP0RC8IOzU_nkMgIsf5L-8qout7AWU1esMrYGU/s4032/06.07.23%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJRUELHviH5xENritm1ep_CGvPdettYF0t40RGk__wcstf6AyY0_LQ5lHsT8aLR3WKv0f_9XsQhG46Rrbv5-28apQ4qPuZnKzFgNlHQrp0DdTKAVSWu_hyphenhyphen_ydxp3-ERpJ7Qcuwg0YT9k7NQ-YyE37dutaP0RC8IOzU_nkMgIsf5L-8qout7AWU1esMrYGU/w640-h288/06.07.23%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(2).jpg" title="Cumberland Valley Rail Trail - 06.07.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lot's of smoke along the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail -- June 7, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br></p><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-bb0ba1ff-7fff-1c7e-ea7d-1828afe3f456"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR</span></span></span></h1><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;">JUNE 9, 2023</span></span></h1><p style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-c1521c0a-7fff-fe8b-716e-a156befcf8c0"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;">Loch Raven Reservoir, located northeast of Baltimore, Maryland, is the closest thing I’ve seen to the legendary Forest Moon of Endor! The emerald green ferns lining the trails were an unexpected delight and a huge reprieve from the obnoxious Canadian wildfire smoke that had engulfed most of the Northeast.</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"></b></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWWFPgFMpu7181IA7CcWDHJtAYdmPl-3OatyXfgP-pIabcBL3YRvO1Mf7xqb9AAh481TzM4tRe7afMH-u-cLPsTj2q3tlTri2bPuNgCyuSygqmqRRrfKnLqWuj5HK_4YbTv6nnInc7WY7K1MHjXk0sZieZFt99wNyil645NHA598wuL7eI22pCmOkQH5Xl/s3236/06.09.23%20LOCH%20RAVEN%20RESERVOIR%20%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1457" data-original-width="3236" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWWFPgFMpu7181IA7CcWDHJtAYdmPl-3OatyXfgP-pIabcBL3YRvO1Mf7xqb9AAh481TzM4tRe7afMH-u-cLPsTj2q3tlTri2bPuNgCyuSygqmqRRrfKnLqWuj5HK_4YbTv6nnInc7WY7K1MHjXk0sZieZFt99wNyil645NHA598wuL7eI22pCmOkQH5Xl/w640-h288/06.09.23%20LOCH%20RAVEN%20RESERVOIR%20%20(4).jpg" title="Loch Raven Reservoir - 06.09.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding the trails at Loch Raven Reservoir -- June 9, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br></b><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQE-5n_cvx6d6MYs3tn18R0KvilvzErKdF5R15dQLt_oAKPhj-ZrIBZhLjU9Rq6cCeOUWm8LwhIdN3QX6gRlt-K0BrR5rTAM2YBLuBJ6nK6x4m1zmM0V9iMv4PAJlpMPSCP-1_1YnU5Xvw1Mkf6Y_ubspLI-6N9L8qhoCBpECbvYVCDFEo3XEbC3Qh2EG6/s4032/06.09.23%20LOCH%20RAVEN%20RESERVOIR%20%20(5).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQE-5n_cvx6d6MYs3tn18R0KvilvzErKdF5R15dQLt_oAKPhj-ZrIBZhLjU9Rq6cCeOUWm8LwhIdN3QX6gRlt-K0BrR5rTAM2YBLuBJ6nK6x4m1zmM0V9iMv4PAJlpMPSCP-1_1YnU5Xvw1Mkf6Y_ubspLI-6N9L8qhoCBpECbvYVCDFEo3XEbC3Qh2EG6/w640-h288/06.09.23%20LOCH%20RAVEN%20RESERVOIR%20%20(5).jpg" title="Loch Raven Reservoir - 06.09.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The emerald green terrain at Loch Raven Reservoir -- June 9, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"></b></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVpe-UCLYWPVMedtmwe3rsrEDq-GlChhQanrSANguWLTwLBtp_eFxmskdH5iz0wPl-mnZx_3RAhB6Tq2Iv6raTxdcF8N65bjuMZXXz2qHrzB9A54xNf5x5lStFF6E9XeLQiXzua_RdhhKV-ZZAUwwOdjSsj3kZl3dpVJJ21_0iDobSPUgZcTOpr7C22oXx/s2136/06.09.23%20LOCH%20RAVEN%20RESERVOIR%20%20(8).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="2136" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVpe-UCLYWPVMedtmwe3rsrEDq-GlChhQanrSANguWLTwLBtp_eFxmskdH5iz0wPl-mnZx_3RAhB6Tq2Iv6raTxdcF8N65bjuMZXXz2qHrzB9A54xNf5x5lStFF6E9XeLQiXzua_RdhhKV-ZZAUwwOdjSsj3kZl3dpVJJ21_0iDobSPUgZcTOpr7C22oXx/w640-h288/06.09.23%20LOCH%20RAVEN%20RESERVOIR%20%20(8).jpg" title="Loch Raven Reservoir - 06.09.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking a breather at Loch Raven Reservoir -- June 9, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></b><p></p><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-7176c8cb-7fff-60d7-d662-6db8c68b274e"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">BENNETT, BRITISH COLUMBIA</span></span></span></h1><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;">JULY 18, 2023</span></span></h1><p style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-8d277b8d-7fff-4166-1e9d-12dcef19340e"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bennett, British Columbia, Canada is an abandoned town next to Bennett Lake. The townsite is now part of the Chilkoot Trail Historic Site of Canada and is managed by Parks Canada. Robin and I got to experience and hike this area as part of our epic trip on the White Pass and Yukon Route railroad out of Skagway, Alaska!</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"></b></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-gvJaEXm_yXWCqx7cjsunu3CtHmkiXKwG5DMXgoR29sTaQDQd2V1NmTbk4uvkfEoTLZi3IFOHuO8Sy1bnplCuKWSHtGddnm4VJDmxlTVEQs8tuVCYUui8bO72BwrSJcZLTndJIavS8cbKQYGS022IAohaLOhVrhNMRM91mn1gTLGzfSxmsX8RWebTrAsC/s3939/07.18.23%20Bennett,%20British%20Columbia%20(13).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1774" data-original-width="3939" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-gvJaEXm_yXWCqx7cjsunu3CtHmkiXKwG5DMXgoR29sTaQDQd2V1NmTbk4uvkfEoTLZi3IFOHuO8Sy1bnplCuKWSHtGddnm4VJDmxlTVEQs8tuVCYUui8bO72BwrSJcZLTndJIavS8cbKQYGS022IAohaLOhVrhNMRM91mn1gTLGzfSxmsX8RWebTrAsC/w640-h288/07.18.23%20Bennett,%20British%20Columbia%20(13).jpg" title="Chilkoot Trail in Bennett, British Columbia, Canada - 07.18.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hands down... the best picture I took in 2023. An amazing view of Bennett Lake while hiking the Chilkoot Trail in Bennett, British Columbia, Canada -- July 18, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmCWPxb2wgzU7nsRAptgJsXAG1j1S-BhyphenhyphenU3Zlwpb5dT9kKBhQCjd-F0w6wdJB1BbV0ba1JHEieTE6EtPehkaZRKDAtssAXolBZqSgFfdY-p_-kai1fxPE2nUKk8C-7QMk9uA6pf-9t91YDbX8_WSLn6LKLpjaaUJdSP0-v1SWk6QSKjJZjZHDxCvx0dXQp/s3871/07.18.23%20Bennett,%20British%20Columbia%20(23).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1744" data-original-width="3871" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmCWPxb2wgzU7nsRAptgJsXAG1j1S-BhyphenhyphenU3Zlwpb5dT9kKBhQCjd-F0w6wdJB1BbV0ba1JHEieTE6EtPehkaZRKDAtssAXolBZqSgFfdY-p_-kai1fxPE2nUKk8C-7QMk9uA6pf-9t91YDbX8_WSLn6LKLpjaaUJdSP0-v1SWk6QSKjJZjZHDxCvx0dXQp/w640-h288/07.18.23%20Bennett,%20British%20Columbia%20(23).jpg" title="Chilkoot Trail in Bennett, British Columbia, Canada - 07.18.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robin and David Raymond hiking the Chilkoot Trail in Bennett, British Columbia, Canada -- July 18, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dheuAZp7pOZp7sOnw_gLmJvZiIeWff_4Uf5vkUNhjPjHXcysNyavj-gYs4qvo9MFz9ckNykwtGHxv3Ef9s0kDA-cnv-FXFD3wDPNs5wKlLTD3VbNA2TqIw5r56XSx9ssN2BuknjV05zMK_f5Y7_7qYgd74FDqnq-OHMJYXqGGcjxSiDybwNYBnaI0W-M/s4032/07.18.23%20Bennett,%20British%20Columbia%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dheuAZp7pOZp7sOnw_gLmJvZiIeWff_4Uf5vkUNhjPjHXcysNyavj-gYs4qvo9MFz9ckNykwtGHxv3Ef9s0kDA-cnv-FXFD3wDPNs5wKlLTD3VbNA2TqIw5r56XSx9ssN2BuknjV05zMK_f5Y7_7qYgd74FDqnq-OHMJYXqGGcjxSiDybwNYBnaI0W-M/w640-h288/07.18.23%20Bennett,%20British%20Columbia%20(4).jpg" title="Chilkoot Trail in Bennett, British Columbia, Canada - 07.18.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An old abandoned church on the Chilkoot Trail in Bennett, British Columbia, Canada -- July 18, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEE_uWvGV7IiNAZkcRpSETNmRyw9HKDWjJmlN0usQNQ1K-E0sc20QLm6R-OgaigVLkROCrg6m08pxgsFMQrga_0ZwRhNFDrzFFRR9zcddXmRqU8cj8nln-_a21SgLeo5RhRfe4QbaBkN4aG4aQF09NyMhmIEwLceC7YghMiSkyOvzngkHRW4HBVHuubNp-/s2265/07.18.23%20Bennett,%20British%20Columbia%20(28).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2265" data-original-width="1346" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEE_uWvGV7IiNAZkcRpSETNmRyw9HKDWjJmlN0usQNQ1K-E0sc20QLm6R-OgaigVLkROCrg6m08pxgsFMQrga_0ZwRhNFDrzFFRR9zcddXmRqU8cj8nln-_a21SgLeo5RhRfe4QbaBkN4aG4aQF09NyMhmIEwLceC7YghMiSkyOvzngkHRW4HBVHuubNp-/w380-h640/07.18.23%20Bennett,%20British%20Columbia%20(28).jpg" title="Chilkoot Trail in Bennett, British Columbia, Canada - 07.18.23" width="380"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Raymond near Bennett Lake -- July 18, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8vZ6ZV_PY20-HG0NA5Pkb3SmBBWXVyuzxHcipuSonzueHfXjUnRrhqtb_ipSSNDguchWSwjzR8zB0QOqro91k4EmZOA_bZwgYh1MB_njWFzFG43Knq-8jkh0C7Km1PnsdIpka7nyuWjBQPj8mxAU1lz5nma4CAMjij-O9niODPNb9ZBJbAUKJnpIwuYA/s4032/07.18.23%20Bennett,%20British%20Columbia%20(31).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8vZ6ZV_PY20-HG0NA5Pkb3SmBBWXVyuzxHcipuSonzueHfXjUnRrhqtb_ipSSNDguchWSwjzR8zB0QOqro91k4EmZOA_bZwgYh1MB_njWFzFG43Knq-8jkh0C7Km1PnsdIpka7nyuWjBQPj8mxAU1lz5nma4CAMjij-O9niODPNb9ZBJbAUKJnpIwuYA/w640-h288/07.18.23%20Bennett,%20British%20Columbia%20(31).jpg" title="Chilkoot Trail in Bennett, British Columbia, Canada - 07.18.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view of Bennett Lake from the Chilkoot Trail in Bennett, British Columbia, Canada -- July 18, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></b><p></p><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-511d2b1f-7fff-eefd-ab5f-bbe8257d634b"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">GIFFORD PINCHOT STATE PARK MUD FEST with ROBIN</span></span></span></h1><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;">JANUARY 28, 2023</span></span></h1><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-a08069cb-7fff-9132-e6ae-852830e1b02d"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The northwest side of Pinchot Lake at Gifford Pinchot State Park is notoriously muddy. Robin and I experienced this first hand while hiking there in January. At some point, it became impossible to avoid the mud so we just embraced it and trekked straight through it!</span></span></span></b></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmzGyGFMs9HdVqy7fJ-f1oJRgX29AEPW7KkEdn1R4o57GXTCJxii2jJPgUdrStyhdYC1ERdK8kJTpJyeU74Js-faB9bztmiFiKm1eYayqrPifNYyEL2NafIvf2iyxFKJEGBFpii0Y3X8YlbK0VmfIejkXNEOc9JqC_3bPOvXkMFKX_x1f2CENniG_sHeT0/s3793/01.28.23%20MUD%20HIKE%20AT%20PINCHOT%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(18).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1705" data-original-width="3793" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmzGyGFMs9HdVqy7fJ-f1oJRgX29AEPW7KkEdn1R4o57GXTCJxii2jJPgUdrStyhdYC1ERdK8kJTpJyeU74Js-faB9bztmiFiKm1eYayqrPifNYyEL2NafIvf2iyxFKJEGBFpii0Y3X8YlbK0VmfIejkXNEOc9JqC_3bPOvXkMFKX_x1f2CENniG_sHeT0/w640-h288/01.28.23%20MUD%20HIKE%20AT%20PINCHOT%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(18).jpg" title="Gifford Pinchot State Park - 01.28.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An absolute mud fest at Gifford Pinchot State Park -- January 28, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8dAMwLTxlneAJgKBYJuefFDWKuV6M9uWKBsPaHcjEXyMLMwRNrKix7PowDpxg7lyhpUQs1AkM-Z0HQIEjVdPTg1QcTnNy5Djno78mYUxLxfYvGckntQwiAOk5W87pgZNvp9qJyRONtc8yPJ1TTSP-mR0RUy8n2TUpNl8JImAuobX5-3iRAIRC1zo3cqu/s2887/01.28.23%20MUD%20HIKE%20AT%20PINCHOT%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(22).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1301" data-original-width="2887" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8dAMwLTxlneAJgKBYJuefFDWKuV6M9uWKBsPaHcjEXyMLMwRNrKix7PowDpxg7lyhpUQs1AkM-Z0HQIEjVdPTg1QcTnNy5Djno78mYUxLxfYvGckntQwiAOk5W87pgZNvp9qJyRONtc8yPJ1TTSP-mR0RUy8n2TUpNl8JImAuobX5-3iRAIRC1zo3cqu/w640-h288/01.28.23%20MUD%20HIKE%20AT%20PINCHOT%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(22).jpg" title="Gifford Pinchot State Park - 01.28.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David and Robin Raymond hiking Gifford Pinchot State Park -- January 28, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><br><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br></p><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-94768aae-7fff-2bd2-9771-8fd5cf6b7df1"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">6th ANNUAL UGLY SWEATER RIDE</span></span></span></h1><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;">DECEMBER 16, 2023</span></span></h1><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-50e8f575-7fff-72d8-c404-4fc20aab7056"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;">Matt and I came up with the idea of the Ugly Sweater Mountain Bike ride in 2018. (Surgeries aside), we’ve been continuing the tradition every year, since at the Hershey Trail System in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This year, we were joined by Tim, Ben, and a few others. This year, our Ugly Sweater ride included an extra reason to celebrate… the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party!</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5o7-0N592AzQWo81MB9igUEr7g1IikD8WSEBgoEO_hCrFqtn2UFkLeeaVc8mF0DRkQ8-uq0gjCx5-Rtj8BJ83_w2tg-9aO_I-Qy_fQghMaNwE2MSAOJYRgfediDXfUdqm2WaZdGL53vvNnJyDNHK5xnJSCJvh288NuY73Y8ABwOEDbcYuEA8riZ1x8aq/s3968/12.16.23%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20on%20the%20HERSHEY%20TRAIL%20SYSTEM%20%20(9).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3968" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5o7-0N592AzQWo81MB9igUEr7g1IikD8WSEBgoEO_hCrFqtn2UFkLeeaVc8mF0DRkQ8-uq0gjCx5-Rtj8BJ83_w2tg-9aO_I-Qy_fQghMaNwE2MSAOJYRgfediDXfUdqm2WaZdGL53vvNnJyDNHK5xnJSCJvh288NuY73Y8ABwOEDbcYuEA8riZ1x8aq/w640-h288/12.16.23%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20on%20the%20HERSHEY%20TRAIL%20SYSTEM%20%20(9).jpg" title="Ugly Sweater Ride on the Hershey Trail System - 12.16.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt Linnane and David Raymond on our 6th annual Ugly Sweater ride -- December 16, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFBoBluCBxSxuznQrrAHM5iZAaqzfoSTHRZwXZ4o5E2uNI2BY-lcF_H_EOk6PSjac96OyHslm_Xa_YSGFag17DnZB7JOB2aNjjHaIzjUHKvIcpKuqVg-_AVbluZntcvmptNazP7oDm_0Rx6Bh03XQjNKqOxPHNqMMMnna7keJu46KkU_UJk9szPw3vSrIx/s2508/12.16.23%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20on%20the%20HERSHEY%20TRAIL%20SYSTEM%20%20(8).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1129" data-original-width="2508" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFBoBluCBxSxuznQrrAHM5iZAaqzfoSTHRZwXZ4o5E2uNI2BY-lcF_H_EOk6PSjac96OyHslm_Xa_YSGFag17DnZB7JOB2aNjjHaIzjUHKvIcpKuqVg-_AVbluZntcvmptNazP7oDm_0Rx6Bh03XQjNKqOxPHNqMMMnna7keJu46KkU_UJk9szPw3vSrIx/w640-h288/12.16.23%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20on%20the%20HERSHEY%20TRAIL%20SYSTEM%20%20(8).jpg" title="Ugly Sweater Ride on the Hershey Trail System - 12.16.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The entire crew for the 6th annual Ugly Sweater Ride in Hershey -- December 16, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-6RrPLkEiGsPOG_A-SZZqUQS8GJnNlWy_1KX5vY5tlQU6HCsAQPdulIIY91LvsL13451UYz2SXzzGQ7TaOaOU_4JENq4klL0Zk0X-Kh7Q-QUZzkcJDrHvn_kNDisLRBzVKnFICllHmh6Cqc3rVEFnsAfgbXgdXuG60gYwEr9Dm_eL2FmLs4ogH-4uMyON/s3152/12.16.23%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20on%20the%20HERSHEY%20TRAIL%20SYSTEM%20%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3152" data-original-width="1816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-6RrPLkEiGsPOG_A-SZZqUQS8GJnNlWy_1KX5vY5tlQU6HCsAQPdulIIY91LvsL13451UYz2SXzzGQ7TaOaOU_4JENq4klL0Zk0X-Kh7Q-QUZzkcJDrHvn_kNDisLRBzVKnFICllHmh6Cqc3rVEFnsAfgbXgdXuG60gYwEr9Dm_eL2FmLs4ogH-4uMyON/w368-h640/12.16.23%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20on%20the%20HERSHEY%20TRAIL%20SYSTEM%20%20(4).jpg" title="Ugly Sweater Ride on the Hershey Trail System - 12.16.23" width="368"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt Linnane, co-founder of the Ugly Sweater Ride. -- December 16, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Otg4daXeyGXB80wPXJpSZXeTki_IN2qs6fCwpZ_prxeNz8WCZ0gDJM7AypM7pyRiG_-LbByh5LLFwx6HMuuwtjbtkExh1hGNuBN_fsbn73JJ3lQyVOES49Y4ZhItxnRo8M3C3pxmIJBe0pfwD5NZRCnRKcNonUXHDJGfXD4FBf3VM0H5qAYd4_fEFX1N/s2631/12.16.23%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20on%20the%20HERSHEY%20TRAIL%20SYSTEM%20%20(52).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1185" data-original-width="2631" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Otg4daXeyGXB80wPXJpSZXeTki_IN2qs6fCwpZ_prxeNz8WCZ0gDJM7AypM7pyRiG_-LbByh5LLFwx6HMuuwtjbtkExh1hGNuBN_fsbn73JJ3lQyVOES49Y4ZhItxnRo8M3C3pxmIJBe0pfwD5NZRCnRKcNonUXHDJGfXD4FBf3VM0H5qAYd4_fEFX1N/w640-h288/12.16.23%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20on%20the%20HERSHEY%20TRAIL%20SYSTEM%20%20(52).jpg" title="Ugly Sweater Ride on the Hershey Trail System - 12.16.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was honored to have two former students, Ben Kelly and Josh Main, join me on the Ugly Sweater Ride. -- December 16, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMVa9VbcgTOXvLnFioMq55XBMMTakCbOT3e6xS_W7lOQv0SWKpnlAPjrLRp5DjcAHFMxcy663izFpVePJM8jo6IZy54ecDEUEYUIkqBusen4lywMktUkh-VS3i48PEhC0oRtcA5s8elCS4MsMxiYmgxOdCOztzSX2uoqT8_82shDsAKmnD03E6y1-pVksm/s2600/12.16.23%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20on%20the%20HERSHEY%20TRAIL%20SYSTEM%20%20(18).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1479" data-original-width="2600" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMVa9VbcgTOXvLnFioMq55XBMMTakCbOT3e6xS_W7lOQv0SWKpnlAPjrLRp5DjcAHFMxcy663izFpVePJM8jo6IZy54ecDEUEYUIkqBusen4lywMktUkh-VS3i48PEhC0oRtcA5s8elCS4MsMxiYmgxOdCOztzSX2uoqT8_82shDsAKmnD03E6y1-pVksm/w640-h364/12.16.23%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20on%20the%20HERSHEY%20TRAIL%20SYSTEM%20%20(18).jpg" title="Ugly Sweater Ride on the Hershey Trail System - 12.16.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Raymond. Ugly Sweater Ride 2023 -- December 16, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdhnmOzPUvph1_7HJl40rsfHkO0sPyKimTMFb7OKU_Eb5HdBbZo37x3jwEpHgrJSNWdfAgU-JVoDvfbaEC_S6AvEk6VspeqHu4vK5u9GmUh7F9YdkbN2VMp4_tx2zJ1R_84alxy9zLgBizjv0lRe2YhOmbcdvK5x0uKU2uKtnnco6-L_25Ra9x0Ui9vbH4/s4032/12.16.23%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20on%20the%20HERSHEY%20TRAIL%20SYSTEM%20%20(23).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdhnmOzPUvph1_7HJl40rsfHkO0sPyKimTMFb7OKU_Eb5HdBbZo37x3jwEpHgrJSNWdfAgU-JVoDvfbaEC_S6AvEk6VspeqHu4vK5u9GmUh7F9YdkbN2VMp4_tx2zJ1R_84alxy9zLgBizjv0lRe2YhOmbcdvK5x0uKU2uKtnnco6-L_25Ra9x0Ui9vbH4/w640-h288/12.16.23%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20on%20the%20HERSHEY%20TRAIL%20SYSTEM%20%20(23).jpg" title="Ugly Sweater Ride on the Hershey Trail System - 12.16.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Josh Main and Ben Kelly. Ugly Sweater Ride 2023. -- December 16, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOlfYOrfo4E7fdC3OrrNis8zkPeITE-3UU1Fo5yiTwWECB6GAgutkZla8h4Nve1G9MR_-et7Kl6uqmR7rzkhjPWt6iyiOUPmj-tySLSDPwsmkMDvgwfp-qKtQAKsUojyfpNV4PqyIvF-rcD0di41PG37GonKvlJ-H4QPgIarECbW8ag4-_x8rVUtIlYtB8/s3092/12.16.23%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20on%20the%20HERSHEY%20TRAIL%20SYSTEM%20%20(46).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3092" data-original-width="1816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOlfYOrfo4E7fdC3OrrNis8zkPeITE-3UU1Fo5yiTwWECB6GAgutkZla8h4Nve1G9MR_-et7Kl6uqmR7rzkhjPWt6iyiOUPmj-tySLSDPwsmkMDvgwfp-qKtQAKsUojyfpNV4PqyIvF-rcD0di41PG37GonKvlJ-H4QPgIarECbW8ag4-_x8rVUtIlYtB8/w376-h640/12.16.23%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20on%20the%20HERSHEY%20TRAIL%20SYSTEM%20%20(46).jpg" title="Ugly Sweater Ride on the Hershey Trail System - 12.16.23" width="376"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Raymond and a random gnome. Ugly Sweater Ride 2023 -- December 16, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNx9pwCTcYuFdUgBo1ruVh5QNe3NpNiDPU0DtFMyL7xrsQb8QyZ9Qowi1otttZMOpha9s6L12MZ2SsHZ7HzA87CyTtL016xV0mGuQppg2zXem0Rp_Yv8YPWwcCl9ptVB0tiEdYxuO26FJVictcJedVfIyiIDuq13Yx9c5WX5wCsFx_Pn_mdx6nR6zok1pZ/s3024/12.16.23%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20on%20the%20HERSHEY%20TRAIL%20SYSTEM%20%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1362" data-original-width="3024" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNx9pwCTcYuFdUgBo1ruVh5QNe3NpNiDPU0DtFMyL7xrsQb8QyZ9Qowi1otttZMOpha9s6L12MZ2SsHZ7HzA87CyTtL016xV0mGuQppg2zXem0Rp_Yv8YPWwcCl9ptVB0tiEdYxuO26FJVictcJedVfIyiIDuq13Yx9c5WX5wCsFx_Pn_mdx6nR6zok1pZ/w640-h288/12.16.23%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20on%20the%20HERSHEY%20TRAIL%20SYSTEM%20%20(7).jpg" title="Ugly Sweater Ride on the Hershey Trail System - 12.16.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dumping out our tea prior to the Ugly Sweater Ride! #BostonTeaParty250 -- December 16, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br></b></span><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span id="docs-internal-guid-886ade63-7fff-ca6d-8b7c-b7d9bbd57c0c"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE & RAINFOREST CANOPY<span style="font-weight: normal;"><br></span></span></span></b></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">JULY 15, 2023</span></b></span></h1><p style="text-align: center;"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;">Robin is so amazing at planning activities for our anniversary. This year, prior to our Alaskan cruise, we spent time in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. On our first day there we hiked the amazing Capilano Suspension Bridge & Rainforest!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;">After crossing the legendary Capilano Suspension Bridge (suspended 203 feet above the forested river gorge) we experienced an epic walk through the beautiful rainforest canopy.</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-7d357117-7fff-7184-3985-b99e90a91788"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg82KcuYgEs1UzCAg98w3_9kMYdxs9lwqZqNx_aDiJAp3v2N8cnkyiSNtU7oYaQliczPaykHWtpCUrr4EU6cFXFQW186MPdHNaqTkPVxX5aG9d9FPMMz8Z5E1llJatUqW7fl2-m5t0vAY6bLgR9yhLUlfOoiPxDu4xy4BuZ7ldlBY3k43u1LYbpVF9QkUsY/s3968/07.15.23%20Capilano%20Suspension%20Bridge%20and%20Rainforest%20Canopy%20%20(21).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3195" data-original-width="1816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRNnjsLtvVcResYTiQ_Hs_f5YC2ySVtAjNfGdCUJS8UqqQrEi9UITGQEhzN84cHnQsnsSR2jb-EC2dAqkBdTwZPNbfFW8497K0t97PpwVC-98fXajkh3ssQhLpa2z38CwI2tO_G7YmVnDoXB472pURKNj_INu5Ixj97Cs1N_p-v3qOCRs0Mm4c66Z5FJp3/w364-h640/07.15.23%20Capilano%20Suspension%20Bridge%20and%20Rainforest%20Canopy%20%20(109).jpg" title="CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE & RAINFOREST CANOPY" width="364"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Capilano Suspension Bridge and Rainforest Canopy -- July 15, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi48xxM_rgzn6QRD6T5LRN5A1UXLp-blRMCiSaK2LufQLA3ZMTzC7hWJFTrrO6-OYiP4OCbd56k5gqaeaqBnkm9aLB2VQXhfjxeM3z39J619crBle7YOIDpVdp01Vp1TtHtUIiTS8XIbJhZKRrSu099iXQ7sRCdDZndT0nc2zCuFeET4cwk2aMK9Zsf-DaB/s3968/07.15.23%20Capilano%20Suspension%20Bridge%20and%20Rainforest%20Canopy%20%20(34).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3968" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi48xxM_rgzn6QRD6T5LRN5A1UXLp-blRMCiSaK2LufQLA3ZMTzC7hWJFTrrO6-OYiP4OCbd56k5gqaeaqBnkm9aLB2VQXhfjxeM3z39J619crBle7YOIDpVdp01Vp1TtHtUIiTS8XIbJhZKRrSu099iXQ7sRCdDZndT0nc2zCuFeET4cwk2aMK9Zsf-DaB/w640-h288/07.15.23%20Capilano%20Suspension%20Bridge%20and%20Rainforest%20Canopy%20%20(34).jpg" title="CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE & RAINFOREST CANOPY" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Capilano Suspension Bridge and Rainforest Canopy -- July 15, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX0oHr1bx2pG_Lkv-YWrVs7PzofeBKIS4rw80vfwugfzvr5ZvQIHpi8m3I86Lvfa_RS4J4-iAxhj65K-9X7Suj9wlj3WYMNW3jpDKaVfEWOCw08KxeyAYPCKnk0XCzoVZobXVVgCjZ3YyOPieLFMqRdwL9ggyP5Mzn58zHlX1JSnQZnvCPJVhnJeUFmrN1/s2451/07.15.23%20Capilano%20Suspension%20Bridge%20and%20Rainforest%20Canopy%20%20(12).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2451" data-original-width="1379" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX0oHr1bx2pG_Lkv-YWrVs7PzofeBKIS4rw80vfwugfzvr5ZvQIHpi8m3I86Lvfa_RS4J4-iAxhj65K-9X7Suj9wlj3WYMNW3jpDKaVfEWOCw08KxeyAYPCKnk0XCzoVZobXVVgCjZ3YyOPieLFMqRdwL9ggyP5Mzn58zHlX1JSnQZnvCPJVhnJeUFmrN1/w360-h640/07.15.23%20Capilano%20Suspension%20Bridge%20and%20Rainforest%20Canopy%20%20(12).jpg" title="CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE & RAINFOREST CANOPY" width="360"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Capilano Suspension Bridge and Rainforest Canopy -- July 15, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br></p></span><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">ENOLA LOW GRADE with CLARK</span><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><br></span></span><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;">APRIL 7, 2023</span></span></h1><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-66c80034-7fff-03cd-d8b8-d05c27a363c9"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;">Back in April, I did my first “long” ride since getting back on my bike with my good friend, Clark. We pedaled 40 miles on the Enola Low Grade along the Susquehanna River in Lancaster County. As of this date, I have yet to ride the entire Enola Low Grade bike path. I gotta do that in 2024.</span></span></span><br></span></b></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQV5hAiT4YnJd9DlONli2il3Pwv-GNT7Wnwf7wB8_q8dWxHonsQN4cvVFgIPK6vgYKSRlQeC8ADmOijeJZjBCPoKiKDJDpJ6z_APv3KP4zGu82_scb1jHAP29xaB1N3S6OR8taiKYuD6vLHR8FL2qmXNU1ARktJVmDohdrDzS7EVBw1BeXe1G2_yRX9B0/s3968/04.07.23%20Enola%20Low%20Grade%20with%20Clark%20%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3968" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQV5hAiT4YnJd9DlONli2il3Pwv-GNT7Wnwf7wB8_q8dWxHonsQN4cvVFgIPK6vgYKSRlQeC8ADmOijeJZjBCPoKiKDJDpJ6z_APv3KP4zGu82_scb1jHAP29xaB1N3S6OR8taiKYuD6vLHR8FL2qmXNU1ARktJVmDohdrDzS7EVBw1BeXe1G2_yRX9B0/w640-h288/04.07.23%20Enola%20Low%20Grade%20with%20Clark%20%20(3).jpg" title="Enola Low Grade" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enola Low Grade with Clark. -- April 7, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">SUSQUEHANNA RIVERLANDS</span><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><br></span></span></span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">MAY 23, 2023</span></span></h1><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">This typical after school bike ride turned into something really cool when I decided to turn up a muddy access road that led into Pennsylvania’s newest State Park, Susquehanna Riverlands. Once up the hill, I found my way to a trail that led to Schull’s Rock that provides an amazing view overlooking the Susquehanna River.</span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBdn0GQedqNzmerj_uwEZC4LdaCejorgqcgrL4D7PpE6iEExSYbxQN4GZPenU9SNg22-2bui68SeSziGpcAxOx7R805dNDJ2oBp6xJ3S7nXxxfrEMPVGBBs6-6HSzu-xeqZwksaNcEBXwa22wXggQXl9xabB3EGDeEA0Mr8uhj8D5l2fGqMNRT4XcdbS2E/s4032/05.23.23%20RIDE%20TO%20SUSQUEHANNA%20RIVERLANDS%20STATE%20PARK%20(18).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBdn0GQedqNzmerj_uwEZC4LdaCejorgqcgrL4D7PpE6iEExSYbxQN4GZPenU9SNg22-2bui68SeSziGpcAxOx7R805dNDJ2oBp6xJ3S7nXxxfrEMPVGBBs6-6HSzu-xeqZwksaNcEBXwa22wXggQXl9xabB3EGDeEA0Mr8uhj8D5l2fGqMNRT4XcdbS2E/w640-h288/05.23.23%20RIDE%20TO%20SUSQUEHANNA%20RIVERLANDS%20STATE%20PARK%20(18).jpg" title="Susquehanna Riverlands State Park" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Susquehanna Riverlands State Park -- May 23, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWEouTL_7pigjiAPf-O16jNCWgFW8eqIg92764zfB74J9IeQILkTQsEElBf3zFR3C-rGWOvJ0_a-uJHTHtXuK4gLVpEENEYwoiN-1QGdceqfkFS-kOJYe7Qro8qBuVaIczf31xOWFF7C9JpHG7Ws8Ip3BH3l_0jOft59fee3yCEeD_AV1bIlX70jnza7Uo/s2856/05.23.23%20RIDE%20TO%20SUSQUEHANNA%20RIVERLANDS%20STATE%20PARK%20(8).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1286" data-original-width="2856" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWEouTL_7pigjiAPf-O16jNCWgFW8eqIg92764zfB74J9IeQILkTQsEElBf3zFR3C-rGWOvJ0_a-uJHTHtXuK4gLVpEENEYwoiN-1QGdceqfkFS-kOJYe7Qro8qBuVaIczf31xOWFF7C9JpHG7Ws8Ip3BH3l_0jOft59fee3yCEeD_AV1bIlX70jnza7Uo/w640-h288/05.23.23%20RIDE%20TO%20SUSQUEHANNA%20RIVERLANDS%20STATE%20PARK%20(8).jpg" title="Susquehanna Riverlands State Park" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Schull's Rock overlooking the Susquehanna River at Susquehanna Riverlands State Park. -- May 23, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br></b></span><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">ROCKS STATE PARK<br></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal; white-space-collapse: preserve;">FEBRUARY 17, 2023</span></span></h1><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Rocks State Park, in northern Maryland, is a popular destination because of the amazing view provided by the rock formation known as King and Queen Seat… but not on this particular day. For some odd reason, I had off school on this particular week day, so I headed out for a solo hike through the cold February rain and fog. I’ve been to Rocks State Park multiple times, but this was the first time that I ever felt like I had the place (and King & Queen Seat) all to myself. Pretty cool.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2K6fkFTGA1o5hN5bNbt2sEmacn1B4EpY-NM3KJsP5smlG28t6X1v4RNR3f7jRtdbOACV08tYalx8CzjPY5ZzMUaoFmQyV5Kv5BAvpnZ00Ki9ck0AgcjjXCsC9UJCsDvoO3fXGrBj0QD5PJi-fqD8IXRy5khwiWA3QMSjA3f_nGSMqsrYAMUOjo7qJJJTH/s3387/02.17.23%20SOLO%20HIKE%20AT%20ROCKSSTATE%20PARK%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1526" data-original-width="3387" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2K6fkFTGA1o5hN5bNbt2sEmacn1B4EpY-NM3KJsP5smlG28t6X1v4RNR3f7jRtdbOACV08tYalx8CzjPY5ZzMUaoFmQyV5Kv5BAvpnZ00Ki9ck0AgcjjXCsC9UJCsDvoO3fXGrBj0QD5PJi-fqD8IXRy5khwiWA3QMSjA3f_nGSMqsrYAMUOjo7qJJJTH/w640-h288/02.17.23%20SOLO%20HIKE%20AT%20ROCKSSTATE%20PARK%20(2).jpg" title="Rocks State Park" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">King and Queen Seat at Rocks State Park. -- February 17, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></span><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;">A YEAR in MICHAUX</span></b></span></h1><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">It is impossible to choose just one Michaux ride to put on this end of the year list. I had the joy of spending time in Michaux this year with Matt, Ben, Chris, Brent, and Jeff. The amazing thing is that, after riding nearly two decades of riding in Michaux State Forest, each ride this year included a “new to me” section of trail. This forest never ceases to amaze me!</span></span></p><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_iPHXrui0Jg3O13t6ARIkKcv_Xo2VD_5z-usayMx3gAqy7FF2413aY0J_oe3ummbIIq7fT_ret6_QCGGdS1SVqyaqSM5cVireuFvzPwZcg4e6tF6I7cu_xZZVSUW9VcLhX5D9qGrIdEOPxuaq-y6XDLQsSmCFT31bKAhG94M3cYXv0d04HlMf4Ker21_/s2703/04.08.23%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20BEN%20&%20CHRIS%20(9).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1216" data-original-width="2703" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_iPHXrui0Jg3O13t6ARIkKcv_Xo2VD_5z-usayMx3gAqy7FF2413aY0J_oe3ummbIIq7fT_ret6_QCGGdS1SVqyaqSM5cVireuFvzPwZcg4e6tF6I7cu_xZZVSUW9VcLhX5D9qGrIdEOPxuaq-y6XDLQsSmCFT31bKAhG94M3cYXv0d04HlMf4Ker21_/w640-h288/04.08.23%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20BEN%20&%20CHRIS%20(9).jpg" title="Michaux State Forest - 04.08.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ben Kelly, Dave Raymond, & Chris Keller in Michaux -- April 7, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLcIMlfSewYEprRRfezGr-M3Z0wFEt_WJi2EgDYnLTNR7-r7FP_E5aKGuf2q-FgKUP1aWOMH_mLi0tGcj5q1PwjKCvPFCSkxH9HGOp0CQ3dnTQqP-vq_QvbNaFJW9OcAIwROZMklVmlbwvbdZsDFeJuLp5WRCado86L8jSJc3NPGUYJZFC20f8QG-MTnHE/s2747/20230410_105439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1237" data-original-width="2747" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLcIMlfSewYEprRRfezGr-M3Z0wFEt_WJi2EgDYnLTNR7-r7FP_E5aKGuf2q-FgKUP1aWOMH_mLi0tGcj5q1PwjKCvPFCSkxH9HGOp0CQ3dnTQqP-vq_QvbNaFJW9OcAIwROZMklVmlbwvbdZsDFeJuLp5WRCado86L8jSJc3NPGUYJZFC20f8QG-MTnHE/w640-h288/20230410_105439.jpg" title="Michaux State Forest - 04.10.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt Linnane and Dave Raymond in Michaux. -- April 10, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJ0z_iiMG7dyvT_b5FF52PiF582Hfqjwvmqd9_4tXTLKZJ-FiGI24SBglbWfsVjRaov-3DQX771buVh4X67ITgpunB4Dq44aQUjjRZ1pQnUwuR79Ly3Uoq-aMmmy9ktOEPWd3ZSUW_9KAeFYJarHY7QERZQM9Hhgs-f7E_ePimP3RvZUHhWOP2bFLrCUS/s4032/06.06.23%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20BRENT%20%20(6).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJ0z_iiMG7dyvT_b5FF52PiF582Hfqjwvmqd9_4tXTLKZJ-FiGI24SBglbWfsVjRaov-3DQX771buVh4X67ITgpunB4Dq44aQUjjRZ1pQnUwuR79Ly3Uoq-aMmmy9ktOEPWd3ZSUW_9KAeFYJarHY7QERZQM9Hhgs-f7E_ePimP3RvZUHhWOP2bFLrCUS/w640-h288/06.06.23%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20BRENT%20%20(6).jpg" title="Michaux State Forest - 06.06.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brent Shirt, Matt Linnane, and Dave Raymond in Michaux. -- June 6, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWfUbjn8zK-RQCrsH6OPDlQpLSwHEgbDf46ue6_gB9zQ8lLw49PzOvYa_U4KEQbpXc4tcfdF0uygojFrYyqMwCqCZjr2qBIr5up0DV8X2cRgZNvYSiTJ4PDFZjqi_NHNuTAyCzZtPIWkKQaRmVXTTw7CF0COzNU5IO3-MADgzHQgfeuM49fAhaLCDoFqq/s3513/06.26.23%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20JEFF%20S%20(4).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1582" data-original-width="3513" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWfUbjn8zK-RQCrsH6OPDlQpLSwHEgbDf46ue6_gB9zQ8lLw49PzOvYa_U4KEQbpXc4tcfdF0uygojFrYyqMwCqCZjr2qBIr5up0DV8X2cRgZNvYSiTJ4PDFZjqi_NHNuTAyCzZtPIWkKQaRmVXTTw7CF0COzNU5IO3-MADgzHQgfeuM49fAhaLCDoFqq/w640-h288/06.26.23%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20JEFF%20S%20(4).jpg" title="Michaux State Forest - 06.26.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Raymond and Jeff Schroll in Michaux State Forest. -- June 26, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5M1x6S3mlr267Tu1awceN0I3t9cXl8RHphpnzPfHBiWR7mHTxJszd6E59Qy-3kE42Y9YI0m0Mf_vXEp4_Ltp4v9jwVLSx9P-e7bKz99AHHAKHRER-DrQ85FcEwiPU9yyb7FQnoukFRpujufnbjYnnYbsMj1vz7j0RsspuWX4FyiFIYJFpdXGuP6s36Lhm/s1440/11.24.23%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20BEN%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="754" data-original-width="1440" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5M1x6S3mlr267Tu1awceN0I3t9cXl8RHphpnzPfHBiWR7mHTxJszd6E59Qy-3kE42Y9YI0m0Mf_vXEp4_Ltp4v9jwVLSx9P-e7bKz99AHHAKHRER-DrQ85FcEwiPU9yyb7FQnoukFRpujufnbjYnnYbsMj1vz7j0RsspuWX4FyiFIYJFpdXGuP6s36Lhm/w640-h336/11.24.23%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20BEN%20(1).jpg" title="Michaux State Forest - 11.24.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Raymond and Ben Kelly in Michaux State Forest -- November 24, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br></b></span><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">OHIOPYLE STATE PARK<br></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal; white-space-collapse: preserve;">JUNE 20, 2023</span></span></h1><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">CANYON EDGE- McCLUNE - LOWER CANYON EDGE - WOODCAT - SUGARLOAF - ROCKS - BAUGHMAN - GAP - JONATHAN RUN - KENTUCK</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">. These trails, pieced together, were (up to this point) the most amazing mountain bike ride I had ever done in Ohiopyle State Park!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl957P9cVW6hiny-rmtUtUUm6epqnqUN302r11o7sJtq1PtKvgsGOi4c9kOVEfvx66eo5IDigN1xkNJVTr7FGNshhgBtgp0yS4DtVLiPKQdhM85rKIgflz9Px5x_JXaxSKmonINLFlETnN2QWOuekaB_8lko1W0z1-6z3dVB1H_l3hUtXEXLxhtWX9447D/s2873/06.20.23%20CANYON%20EDGE-%20McCLUNE%20-%20LOWER%20CANYON%20EDGE%20-%20W%20(4).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1294" data-original-width="2873" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl957P9cVW6hiny-rmtUtUUm6epqnqUN302r11o7sJtq1PtKvgsGOi4c9kOVEfvx66eo5IDigN1xkNJVTr7FGNshhgBtgp0yS4DtVLiPKQdhM85rKIgflz9Px5x_JXaxSKmonINLFlETnN2QWOuekaB_8lko1W0z1-6z3dVB1H_l3hUtXEXLxhtWX9447D/w640-h288/06.20.23%20CANYON%20EDGE-%20McCLUNE%20-%20LOWER%20CANYON%20EDGE%20-%20W%20(4).jpg" title="Ohiopyle State Park - 06.20.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ohiopyle State Park -- June 20, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD6XtQtliUWquBmxJktCBE83UEo06NrxSl6CoENsfN0CH4b4l4W2NBEuEoYZewvQ2__VJFNiqzVEtryTR7NXU67Vfhn_1PtvqqCFh6usXLGoouDTPbfhQBTLdonFfh6zmNQmOSW6KUUw9gv7KfH1Q0Pl7k25BMe1ABg5y6WWJcj-wsSxJaW7gbNanZZXo6/s3193/06.22.23%20%20(8).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1438" data-original-width="3193" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD6XtQtliUWquBmxJktCBE83UEo06NrxSl6CoENsfN0CH4b4l4W2NBEuEoYZewvQ2__VJFNiqzVEtryTR7NXU67Vfhn_1PtvqqCFh6usXLGoouDTPbfhQBTLdonFfh6zmNQmOSW6KUUw9gv7KfH1Q0Pl7k25BMe1ABg5y6WWJcj-wsSxJaW7gbNanZZXo6/w640-h288/06.22.23%20%20(8).jpg" title="Ohiopyle State Park - 06.22.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ohiopyle State Park -- June 22, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div></span><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN HIKE<br></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal; white-space-collapse: preserve;">MARCH 18, 2023</span></span></h1><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span>Catoctin Mountain in northern Maryland (and just south of Gettysburg, PA) is an amazing place to hike. Its rugged, forested terrain adds to its beauty and its proximity to the presidential retreat, Camp David, just makes it super cool.</span></span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq7nPjXGScF7oMwBBI5KuiO3IFmKvocjqpMknmISGalxr99vLeGVTjHbeisfwfHW12AZXvwGwtNWp3cLf4EIKM9HuA3H1UhRp4yMTKsYC_Rp58zUNIFJk_NkcFG-bvpJZz5y7_VMbBrk1Vx4JOMqC-YWhCOfGuoU7Vuc0MWrpr2Wf5zwQqpj4ew79LTucj/s2999/03.18.23%20CATOCTIN%20MOUNTAIN%20%20(8).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1351" data-original-width="2999" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq7nPjXGScF7oMwBBI5KuiO3IFmKvocjqpMknmISGalxr99vLeGVTjHbeisfwfHW12AZXvwGwtNWp3cLf4EIKM9HuA3H1UhRp4yMTKsYC_Rp58zUNIFJk_NkcFG-bvpJZz5y7_VMbBrk1Vx4JOMqC-YWhCOfGuoU7Vuc0MWrpr2Wf5zwQqpj4ew79LTucj/w640-h288/03.18.23%20CATOCTIN%20MOUNTAIN%20%20(8).jpg" title="Catoctin Mountain - 03.18.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Morning coffee on top of Catoctin Mountain -- March 18, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><br><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br></b><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">WHITE ROCK & APPALACHIAN TRAIL with VICTOR<br></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal; white-space-collapse: preserve;">MARCH 19, 2023</span></span></h1><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">The day after my solo hike at Catoctin Mountain, I met Victor in Boiling Springs for an amazing hike up (and over) White Rocks then down to the Appalachian Trail. On this hike, we passed a marker for the “midpoint” of the Appalachian Trail. Knowing that there is another “midpoint” marker further south in Michaux State Forest, I asked Victor about the reasoning. He explained that, technically, the “midpoint” of the trail changes over time because of trail reroutes and other natural occurrences. So fascinating.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEgZTg4mn-gK_pZm2uZL59dQVj_K_Y9gGeIFm28v_kV18iC998LKFu66mhRGGqyzkUjuRqt3Pfqe4YX8zM345Wm_cUO6ENG_6zDqpF91CPJCGda9eyX65s5Tg-CDzCjobfdpbpIkvRqhIKlyOxi9hOg42ffpYwK2hNpaq1967MeB1P7qe5BVIYzLLvTy0e/s4032/03.19.23%20WHITE%20ROCKS%20&%20AT%20with%20VICTOR%20%20(39).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEgZTg4mn-gK_pZm2uZL59dQVj_K_Y9gGeIFm28v_kV18iC998LKFu66mhRGGqyzkUjuRqt3Pfqe4YX8zM345Wm_cUO6ENG_6zDqpF91CPJCGda9eyX65s5Tg-CDzCjobfdpbpIkvRqhIKlyOxi9hOg42ffpYwK2hNpaq1967MeB1P7qe5BVIYzLLvTy0e/w640-h288/03.19.23%20WHITE%20ROCKS%20&%20AT%20with%20VICTOR%20%20(39).jpg" title="White Rocks Trail - 03.19.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Midpoint" marker on the Appalachian Trail -- March 19, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU4Aa-9GnPPzSTfMz1wL_PhGtyGPDLxIubmUndG5K1udX-l_HNOLksEVJ8m0WcVrK1FTEX2nTCtk_nIjqvrjW9dhjGnAyLCU1UXDj-fEpFN07md_Q4hM0KDNwjfpY9vyC-997rmCuFp_JHw855fhe3zohMfB9TC4Afag_edCb-9mYNommmXN7qYUpjBriW/s3536/03.19.23%20WHITE%20ROCKS%20&%20AT%20with%20VICTOR%20%20(20).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1593" data-original-width="3536" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU4Aa-9GnPPzSTfMz1wL_PhGtyGPDLxIubmUndG5K1udX-l_HNOLksEVJ8m0WcVrK1FTEX2nTCtk_nIjqvrjW9dhjGnAyLCU1UXDj-fEpFN07md_Q4hM0KDNwjfpY9vyC-997rmCuFp_JHw855fhe3zohMfB9TC4Afag_edCb-9mYNommmXN7qYUpjBriW/w640-h288/03.19.23%20WHITE%20ROCKS%20&%20AT%20with%20VICTOR%20%20(20).jpg" title="White Rocks Trail - 03.19.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Victor Wueschinski and David Raymond. White Rocks Trail. -- March 19, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMi5Q-OcCu6zBfAGFYRgJVLDjYEhophdX6B_bEWuIZS77zEw8XMwIDMRoWeqcQ0PCZQtgjHB1IdAdbhwcaSGwqkL9N0_FUO8OKArBiEQsOAl42k67XqjrI5SJCrUrBuwUEPBR2UqzcjCtkaLYeKESGDlqmhvdMwC2kAoQ1D0soPedmkwXwOavEzI28_yqr/s3216/03.19.23%20WHITE%20ROCKS%20&%20AT%20with%20VICTOR%20%20(9).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1448" data-original-width="3216" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMi5Q-OcCu6zBfAGFYRgJVLDjYEhophdX6B_bEWuIZS77zEw8XMwIDMRoWeqcQ0PCZQtgjHB1IdAdbhwcaSGwqkL9N0_FUO8OKArBiEQsOAl42k67XqjrI5SJCrUrBuwUEPBR2UqzcjCtkaLYeKESGDlqmhvdMwC2kAoQ1D0soPedmkwXwOavEzI28_yqr/w640-h288/03.19.23%20WHITE%20ROCKS%20&%20AT%20with%20VICTOR%20%20(9).jpg" title="White Rocks Trail - 03.19.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond and Victor Wueschinski. White Rocks Trail. -- March 19, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br></b><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL<br></b></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">AUGUST 8, 2023</span></span></h1><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">There is no way that a “half century” ride including Valley Forge Historical Park, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, AND the Rocky statue cannot be on this list.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQJbuJ7eMY27HBdCtVVKRNt-6Yv1BE4SFZKmhVmwVMF7pVHeg_t3vTDOE_QkRv9b40Wlm_xTVZv_HV8Q1vovwLOzvLusAk2BF00x_rrpu8c_eVYbAoXQ25WTZ6sbAPT_0yCcD8qa1Vb9fg4WJ3bGTd91DF-Td2MWROwshHCQ0CA2wtJBE8e6x8ca4TpTD/s2734/08.08.23%20VALLEY%20FORGE%20TO%20INDEPENDENCE%20HALL%20(AND%20BACK)%20(5).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2734" data-original-width="1562" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQJbuJ7eMY27HBdCtVVKRNt-6Yv1BE4SFZKmhVmwVMF7pVHeg_t3vTDOE_QkRv9b40Wlm_xTVZv_HV8Q1vovwLOzvLusAk2BF00x_rrpu8c_eVYbAoXQ25WTZ6sbAPT_0yCcD8qa1Vb9fg4WJ3bGTd91DF-Td2MWROwshHCQ0CA2wtJBE8e6x8ca4TpTD/w366-h640/08.08.23%20VALLEY%20FORGE%20TO%20INDEPENDENCE%20HALL%20(AND%20BACK)%20(5).jpg" title="Rocky Statue in Philadelphia - 08.08.23" width="366"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rocky Statue in Philadelphia, PA -- August 8, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZBtCrV6nZ-bm4TU6cj3kiW4nScg84ur0zdNYbMlOYHOB3jmU7ooYCi35RSEzi-Y7KBAHk8Ynebbx3SQ6NZOWvZJdVublaoPJ2-vnRklkhCAflocK91l-cokYbbTIt57z2StwwFxe73P9LAXk_VXUIcT2V76KngU4P4qdjGtSzZ-MHB6VSun9X_JXm5xE_/s3216/08.08.23%20VALLEY%20FORGE%20TO%20INDEPENDENCE%20HALL%20(AND%20BACK)%20(8).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1448" data-original-width="3216" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZBtCrV6nZ-bm4TU6cj3kiW4nScg84ur0zdNYbMlOYHOB3jmU7ooYCi35RSEzi-Y7KBAHk8Ynebbx3SQ6NZOWvZJdVublaoPJ2-vnRklkhCAflocK91l-cokYbbTIt57z2StwwFxe73P9LAXk_VXUIcT2V76KngU4P4qdjGtSzZ-MHB6VSun9X_JXm5xE_/w640-h288/08.08.23%20VALLEY%20FORGE%20TO%20INDEPENDENCE%20HALL%20(AND%20BACK)%20(8).jpg" title="Philadelphia Museum of Art - 08.08.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Philadelphia Museum of Art. -- August 8, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSqGyN72W3B9WGpPTsPIdYNkWVRj_ZXS-HQ0cAO8_K76-WWk5pwSXBF9lHbi4wfMMW5VLrG23B0zMxfkfUhqemB1RvOkD3APqVkTu_0siaL2n1aH_mDZT0Te889zd9EOu5XV71JxNF1JjPaucHZuWR1qesej9P3enABm7rhwM0fZ834qKX_QvSGX51rGVl/s1440/08.08.23%20VALLEY%20FORGE%20TO%20INDEPENDENCE%20HALL%20(AND%20BACK)%20(20).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="754" data-original-width="1440" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSqGyN72W3B9WGpPTsPIdYNkWVRj_ZXS-HQ0cAO8_K76-WWk5pwSXBF9lHbi4wfMMW5VLrG23B0zMxfkfUhqemB1RvOkD3APqVkTu_0siaL2n1aH_mDZT0Te889zd9EOu5XV71JxNF1JjPaucHZuWR1qesej9P3enABm7rhwM0fZ834qKX_QvSGX51rGVl/w640-h336/08.08.23%20VALLEY%20FORGE%20TO%20INDEPENDENCE%20HALL%20(AND%20BACK)%20(20).jpg" title="Independence Hall - 08.08.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Independence Hall -- August 8, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br></b></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jzqmjhvvZ6dci_yQ_4MgzoxHfD9agND6r8U3mTRIPRWL3F9JAluBPmNKub7Rk34le6rSGMu9x3M7IkCRQ7Md3MWcllO8kQ8lilMXx8U4bDtmOgGY9J1LQ_E3of1ZWQv299ZtAz7IljEMDEGzI4jlTRILwxUQoXYMiEiw08ux3RhXXjiFPOROuKVtoSpn/s1440/08.08.23%20VALLEY%20FORGE%20TO%20INDEPENDENCE%20HALL%20(AND%20BACK)%20(18).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="754" data-original-width="1440" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jzqmjhvvZ6dci_yQ_4MgzoxHfD9agND6r8U3mTRIPRWL3F9JAluBPmNKub7Rk34le6rSGMu9x3M7IkCRQ7Md3MWcllO8kQ8lilMXx8U4bDtmOgGY9J1LQ_E3of1ZWQv299ZtAz7IljEMDEGzI4jlTRILwxUQoXYMiEiw08ux3RhXXjiFPOROuKVtoSpn/w640-h336/08.08.23%20VALLEY%20FORGE%20TO%20INDEPENDENCE%20HALL%20(AND%20BACK)%20(18).jpg" title="Valley Forge National Historical Park - 08.08.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Valley Forge National Historical Park -- August 8, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><br><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">RATTLING CREEK with MATT<br></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal; white-space-collapse: preserve;">MAY 15, 2O23</span></span></h1><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Once, maybe 15 years ago, Rattling Creek was familiar to me. Not so much anymore. Matt, on the other hand, has become pretty familiar with it and I really appreciate any chance I get to revisit the area with him! When I do, I’m reminded that the terrain can be unforgiving and can literally rattle your bones. This super fun ride proved to be a preview of the summer that was to come!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdL4-vMs2DDM4yD1E7EPRR8bvxOstYiRg5Ct6ZcO1xIXr_J8TwQUCcSrDNGsKgFspzhM-okqgOt_dJ0OngcbGr4SuDa6jxoKfaIxpXcZ8K5_fZXbybCkZoeuuK9X37HrXjbPxjdTsUInF-MXmGERsOgb34NeBqugp1XgRkNet0XMXSAteRHHSnwdx6OV9m/s3842/05.15.23%20RATTLING%20CREEK%20RIDE%20WITH%20MATT%20%20(16).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1730" data-original-width="3842" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdL4-vMs2DDM4yD1E7EPRR8bvxOstYiRg5Ct6ZcO1xIXr_J8TwQUCcSrDNGsKgFspzhM-okqgOt_dJ0OngcbGr4SuDa6jxoKfaIxpXcZ8K5_fZXbybCkZoeuuK9X37HrXjbPxjdTsUInF-MXmGERsOgb34NeBqugp1XgRkNet0XMXSAteRHHSnwdx6OV9m/w640-h288/05.15.23%20RATTLING%20CREEK%20RIDE%20WITH%20MATT%20%20(16).jpg" title="Rattling Creek - 05.15.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond and Matt Linnane at Rattling Creek. -- May 15, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br></b><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">JULY 4th RIDE<br></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal; white-space-collapse: preserve;">JULY 4, 2023</span></span></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-c6a2ec54-7fff-2e3f-fab8-ffc984cf2880"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Two signers of the Declaration of Independence are buried In York, Pennsylvania, less than 8 miles from where I live. On July 4, I took a bike ride into York City to pay respects at the graves of James Smith (buried in the graveyard at the First Presbyterian Church on Market Street) and Phillip Livingston (buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery). As an added bonus, I visited the statue of the Marquis de Lafayette!</span></span></span></span></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs2Vl_dZonxSZ9MUO4F9ha-ka1yfOw976mJ6T4PxMq58DhnVr0qdVYFRbijJ3IUJY6qW7YrZ4TW1Gjr0PnFhNiVWYID8-2-sqBHdq5bS4u8ELdefuTGDFLFcqcQuCj1t3z5DmtBxS9m5oMayljl809uJGrU6pvzGEzfyPbFiTtOVDCuG5eC-pgg93vu5LL/s2880/07.04.23%20james%20smith%20&%20phillip%20livingston.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2880" data-original-width="2880" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs2Vl_dZonxSZ9MUO4F9ha-ka1yfOw976mJ6T4PxMq58DhnVr0qdVYFRbijJ3IUJY6qW7YrZ4TW1Gjr0PnFhNiVWYID8-2-sqBHdq5bS4u8ELdefuTGDFLFcqcQuCj1t3z5DmtBxS9m5oMayljl809uJGrU6pvzGEzfyPbFiTtOVDCuG5eC-pgg93vu5LL/w640-h640/07.04.23%20james%20smith%20&%20phillip%20livingston.jpg" title="Graves of James Smith and Phillip Livingston - 07.04.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Graves of James Smith and Phillip Livingston. Both were signers of the Declaration of Independence. -- July 4, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp5Z1MupZ7yzng64V1KquHDazNN7mwGNVW-F43TqapPYiFimQ1a6E4TPCF8REZPY6jR0_UmAQmS2BtkxZy7PVUk_0rsfxVeiqpNWjpSFkkqbeEs02qq8rQ4sYFZSaNTmg0DDoceAaGDZxZQhivZrdYdB5-l4HQyCduENZBDEP6ttzYuCGw0NnJZ_jAcj0O/s3681/07.04.23%20marquis%20de%20lafayette%20%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1658" data-original-width="3681" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp5Z1MupZ7yzng64V1KquHDazNN7mwGNVW-F43TqapPYiFimQ1a6E4TPCF8REZPY6jR0_UmAQmS2BtkxZy7PVUk_0rsfxVeiqpNWjpSFkkqbeEs02qq8rQ4sYFZSaNTmg0DDoceAaGDZxZQhivZrdYdB5-l4HQyCduENZBDEP6ttzYuCGw0NnJZ_jAcj0O/w640-h288/07.04.23%20marquis%20de%20lafayette%20%20(1).jpg" title="York Colonial Complex - 07.04.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hanging with Lafayette on the 4th of July! -- July 4, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">SUNSET ROCKS in MICHAUX with JACKIE, SOPHIE, & ISAAC<br></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal; white-space-collapse: preserve;">JULY 5, 2023</span></span></h1><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Snakes live in the woods. In particular, they live in the rocks that make up Sunset Rocks in Michaux State Forest! My eagle-eye nephew, Isaac, was the first to spot not just one, but two, nests of timber rattlers while we boulder climbed through Sunset Rocks.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPajADRxXHkZ2tQCFkRdQ9MzzNIsHHzUDp5pWDT9esM0g1Y4k5oWRt-WCGneO4ywFZ0g_xVm0yh-GRw7-yVR0lrZTHta5EePxwVXLmp2mhbLjVEllF1rdNTCJsJ72t6Pxg8QfkPrFVMV4JE0chAOACB-aDK7aLcBvD-rrLhDueMrTsDKjNUY6eRwlcKsp/s2880/07.05.23%20SUNSET%20ROCKS%20(26).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2880" data-original-width="2880" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPajADRxXHkZ2tQCFkRdQ9MzzNIsHHzUDp5pWDT9esM0g1Y4k5oWRt-WCGneO4ywFZ0g_xVm0yh-GRw7-yVR0lrZTHta5EePxwVXLmp2mhbLjVEllF1rdNTCJsJ72t6Pxg8QfkPrFVMV4JE0chAOACB-aDK7aLcBvD-rrLhDueMrTsDKjNUY6eRwlcKsp/w640-h640/07.05.23%20SUNSET%20ROCKS%20(26).jpg" title="Sunset Rocks in Michaux State Forest - 07.05.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiking Sunset Rocks with Jackie, Sophie, and Isaac. -- July 5, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></span></h1><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">MOUNT CARMEL with MATT<br></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal; white-space-collapse: preserve;">JULY 11, 2023</span></span></h1><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-06b46099-7fff-05b1-2196-1ff0d83fc63a"><span face="Poppins, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">I love mountain biking in coal country with Matt. The trail system in Mount Carmel twists and turns through the remnants of old mining pits and the ground is as black as coal. It is just so different from anything we are used to and it is, for sure, worth the extra drive to explore the area.</span></span></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqAXnr6sszUf6ODOW_dakUcFr4eIx2AUDJ5PawRryGZaPx59EFv_8AjiTXfUdCcZSE_ExUYwAhtyFEFLo8oIJP9tSyRoUYvcH820cPAcQssKBImbJ4dzSzS9Lzmh4fX8Wkk9-3BwGF1knROndeOSXJcQ_ythyphenhyphen9whGcH__oSlvRIv7NHpmkxdUPJVNM2geM/s4032/07.11.23%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20%20(7).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqAXnr6sszUf6ODOW_dakUcFr4eIx2AUDJ5PawRryGZaPx59EFv_8AjiTXfUdCcZSE_ExUYwAhtyFEFLo8oIJP9tSyRoUYvcH820cPAcQssKBImbJ4dzSzS9Lzmh4fX8Wkk9-3BwGF1knROndeOSXJcQ_ythyphenhyphen9whGcH__oSlvRIv7NHpmkxdUPJVNM2geM/w640-h288/07.11.23%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20%20(7).jpg" title="Mount Carmel -- 07.11.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt Linnane in Mount Carmel -- July 11, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTCVUHrds1cD0KkPZ2DG4yRq78QkR0xzpDDHLLYSvM_jIdcSp0j-ArqKKdu7YvMOUinMwhhHrPHzDmkIJKVguDpZQAPXVddAlk9N90KcAhqTB1BMD2vKF2YWo6p0VKj78fZeO6YBOB3xWT38ACTCypYKJXRou-1zJ0uCZUNDTnYFHaQwHUlzZYgv-lux5/s1440/07.11.23%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20%20(88).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="753" data-original-width="1440" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTCVUHrds1cD0KkPZ2DG4yRq78QkR0xzpDDHLLYSvM_jIdcSp0j-ArqKKdu7YvMOUinMwhhHrPHzDmkIJKVguDpZQAPXVddAlk9N90KcAhqTB1BMD2vKF2YWo6p0VKj78fZeO6YBOB3xWT38ACTCypYKJXRou-1zJ0uCZUNDTnYFHaQwHUlzZYgv-lux5/w640-h334/07.11.23%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20%20(88).jpg" title="Mount Carmel -- 07.11.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond in Mount Carmel -- July 11, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">MUSIC CITY BIKEWAY<br></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal; white-space-collapse: preserve;">DECEMBER 1, 2023</span></span></h1><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">At the beginning of December I found myself in Nashville for the second time in as many years. This time, with my friend and colleague, Eric Gimbi, Jr. for a Social Studies conference. I packed my Diverge in the back of my truck and had the opportunity to dodge the raindrops and explore 14 miles of the Music City Bikeway during a break in the conference. So fun!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs1LmEfxk8dLfxPlMOlkC4GYhyuDgeKFavGg7WeYjmC9pWJRJC0NbU2sH78OjBlVxMZYIYu4bm475jPsR64LJcQtqCCn9YMQvlTAQOZc1aKk-eRaZQ-UXhYNsg_qnpwxW7n3K88eiT4CCwgfDyM-VncvILj_-nAuaAavDTfKcoD661cnPpWrYSxZfRMhRb/s2513/20231201_164550.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="2513" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs1LmEfxk8dLfxPlMOlkC4GYhyuDgeKFavGg7WeYjmC9pWJRJC0NbU2sH78OjBlVxMZYIYu4bm475jPsR64LJcQtqCCn9YMQvlTAQOZc1aKk-eRaZQ-UXhYNsg_qnpwxW7n3K88eiT4CCwgfDyM-VncvILj_-nAuaAavDTfKcoD661cnPpWrYSxZfRMhRb/w640-h462/20231201_164550.jpg" title="103rd National Council of Social Studies - 12.01.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Social Studies teachers, colleagues, and friends... Eric Gimbi and David Raymond at the 103rd National Conference of Social Studies in Nashville, Tennessee. -- December 1, 2023<br><br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMgyty_kuDLIjUqfoWSkfdE3gR9BXgDr9tsAcl6sdPtFWWKfSrhTRFK735f8aPscQvwsIV2M30lOGtmOSsx13Eut51KzwvDb8km-M6wmw8hwFef9Xl92WjomLYdUPSkmQNEIrzqIGOHM30EWi-MoKUBkTTSF7RWxwmRNiBmAW3dlND6_VSb2oyheId90gV/s3189/20231201_160033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3189" data-original-width="1816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMgyty_kuDLIjUqfoWSkfdE3gR9BXgDr9tsAcl6sdPtFWWKfSrhTRFK735f8aPscQvwsIV2M30lOGtmOSsx13Eut51KzwvDb8km-M6wmw8hwFef9Xl92WjomLYdUPSkmQNEIrzqIGOHM30EWi-MoKUBkTTSF7RWxwmRNiBmAW3dlND6_VSb2oyheId90gV/w364-h640/20231201_160033.jpg" title="Music City Bikeway -- 12.01.23" width="364"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Music City Bikeway in Nashville, Tennessee -- December 12, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">HAMER WOODLANDS at COVE MOUNTAIN<br></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal; white-space-collapse: preserve;">NOVEMBER 23, 2023</span></span></h1><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Hamer Woodlands at Cove Mountain is a Nature Preserve north of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Robin and I got to explore the area twice in November. On our first hike, I led us down a trail that I believed would circle back. Well, I was wrong. We ended up doubling back. Our second experience was on Thanksgiving morning and we made sure not to make the same mistake. What the trail system lacks in mileage is made up for with its rugged beauty and rocky inclines.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP4KvVB37zq_23PAATcZMgejCdFlZEm1dHme4GXb4HaN43WFk9R4bDGJNa2O8JKWoeDV8Qw0bHRe34aoN6LjU88o1MmLvCzgNdRKNjRr1jFx7mYIOcdq1h2_hrn7j8hkNhw29Ybad2yvfbqhzlMJPp7nN680tJ8bDCX4SNNy3pEzORIio5Bjwo6yTdTGu5/s3213/11.23.23%20THANKSGIVING%20HIKE%20WITH%20ROBIN%20IN%20HAMER%20WOODLANDS%20AT%20COVE%20MOUNTAIN%20(18).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1447" data-original-width="3213" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP4KvVB37zq_23PAATcZMgejCdFlZEm1dHme4GXb4HaN43WFk9R4bDGJNa2O8JKWoeDV8Qw0bHRe34aoN6LjU88o1MmLvCzgNdRKNjRr1jFx7mYIOcdq1h2_hrn7j8hkNhw29Ybad2yvfbqhzlMJPp7nN680tJ8bDCX4SNNy3pEzORIio5Bjwo6yTdTGu5/w640-h288/11.23.23%20THANKSGIVING%20HIKE%20WITH%20ROBIN%20IN%20HAMER%20WOODLANDS%20AT%20COVE%20MOUNTAIN%20(18).jpg" title="Hamer Woodlands at Cove Mountain - 11.23.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David and Robin Raymond on a Thanksgiving hike in Hamer Woodlands at Cove Mountain -- November 23, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></div><span style="font-size: 13pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC63YPEQ22NINzvFN9S4xjX-DyQyKCMBCs0H0YfO_9KAes75un6Vr8n8ZJnfDE8UTOUV_1yS-LNHCI70X42TArtZ6eQyp3fiNKf2TtqBQ2HVRkv4-K-zNL6Cm1RJemx2ExKFnIWYCO_dzDpUjouTDaPPYSfh1odkx2nbOUWXKe2Ryu3Bk7Y0_jXzuJd3k_/s3509/11.23.23%20THANKSGIVING%20HIKE%20WITH%20ROBIN%20IN%20HAMER%20WOODLANDS%20AT%20COVE%20MOUNTAIN%20(13).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1580" data-original-width="3509" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC63YPEQ22NINzvFN9S4xjX-DyQyKCMBCs0H0YfO_9KAes75un6Vr8n8ZJnfDE8UTOUV_1yS-LNHCI70X42TArtZ6eQyp3fiNKf2TtqBQ2HVRkv4-K-zNL6Cm1RJemx2ExKFnIWYCO_dzDpUjouTDaPPYSfh1odkx2nbOUWXKe2Ryu3Bk7Y0_jXzuJd3k_/w640-h288/11.23.23%20THANKSGIVING%20HIKE%20WITH%20ROBIN%20IN%20HAMER%20WOODLANDS%20AT%20COVE%20MOUNTAIN%20(13).jpg" title="Hamer Woodlands at Cove Mountain - 11.23.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In center of the picture, you can see Pennsylvania's Statue of Liberty standing stoically in the middle of the Susquehanna River north of Harrisburg, PA. -- November 23, 2023<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div></span><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">50th BIRTHDAY RIDE at ROCKY RIDGE<br></span></span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">OCTOBER 2, 2023</span></span></h1><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">If anyone would have told me, when I was 25 years old, that I’d still be mountain biking and hiking when I was 50 I wouldn’t have believed it. On my 50th birthday, I was so happy to hit the local trail system at Rocky Ridge to celebrate the milestone!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj28IIij5x4-RMRvwgA5CTv_3pLL-4k-FRe98Bs4cqKahrAurCSKrJOlmdtHIFJF-ndQW3eBxxh9-NcgWlQttdFo21_ImeojJQH2s_cwqvxRrVxHWUjIPZFvCy3rrTxbPqZxCOqEHxPMKZhZHF-OqD3WFM1ByY5EVPZgTi1_8wox_OIdt6_xkSSd6vGBynu/s2620/20231002_161440~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1180" data-original-width="2620" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj28IIij5x4-RMRvwgA5CTv_3pLL-4k-FRe98Bs4cqKahrAurCSKrJOlmdtHIFJF-ndQW3eBxxh9-NcgWlQttdFo21_ImeojJQH2s_cwqvxRrVxHWUjIPZFvCy3rrTxbPqZxCOqEHxPMKZhZHF-OqD3WFM1ByY5EVPZgTi1_8wox_OIdt6_xkSSd6vGBynu/w640-h288/20231002_161440~2.jpg" title="Rocky Ridge County Park -- 10.02.23" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">50th birthday ride at Rocky Ridge County Park! -- October 2, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><br><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br></span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;">LIFE IS A JOURNEY... NOT A DESTINATION!</span></b></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><b><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioeJTbw3DvdP6LVYx5DwSzXEmEC0TNFfKy7ssUwO68rISomQVHSTbJlg_ex7idKkYTY9mG6iZQwxGv_g19BZ4nczQmpkm0Cj7f_LnYnGe427IlGDoBfRJp3KWooYxaUdRlmT_D8l3Nulm9g7ms-IK2ejDdVV9Joy_I-s3gsxs7YY_iqWPQIveDA9DLnIc8/s960/09.30.23%20SURPRISE%20PARTY%20AT%20COLUMBIA%20CROSSINGS%20(15).jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioeJTbw3DvdP6LVYx5DwSzXEmEC0TNFfKy7ssUwO68rISomQVHSTbJlg_ex7idKkYTY9mG6iZQwxGv_g19BZ4nczQmpkm0Cj7f_LnYnGe427IlGDoBfRJp3KWooYxaUdRlmT_D8l3Nulm9g7ms-IK2ejDdVV9Joy_I-s3gsxs7YY_iqWPQIveDA9DLnIc8/w480-h640/09.30.23%20SURPRISE%20PARTY%20AT%20COLUMBIA%20CROSSINGS%20(15).jpeg" title="09.30.23" width="480"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My grand-daughter, Freya, helping me blow out the candles on my 50th birthday cake! -- September 30, 2023</td></tr></tbody></table></b><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></b></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">David A. Raymond -- December 29, 2023</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Feel free to FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM </i></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mountnbiker73/" target="_blank">@mountnbiker73</a></i> </span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you feel so inclined, I would appreciate if you took time to look at my other project, BOBBLEHEAD GEORGE... a non-profit organization dedicated to providing unique, accurate, and entertaining educational content to life long learners of ALL ages!<br></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can find us at <a href="http://bobbleheadgeorge.org">bobbleheadgeorge.org</a>.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.bobbleheadgeorge.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="714" data-original-width="713" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy8daoau7q112Pi4bQMFthuqF_GVej4TeOUEuAR6j1rRSEztKJaUhI2eOdaBXv8cwbbXnSdf2Q0PdcPKorWd9293OHqh_2Cjm0RXtKFglOWYYH1LrdZ9Vfd1ea18YUn9vvXvzefkQXn82j7daZCkQkM0rWQG7HSInqAH44lS8FOneWo37VD-3wr2KuJHZW/w320-h320/BOBBLEHEAD%20GEORGE%20ANIM.png" title="bobbleheadgeorge.org" width="320"></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;">You can also find BOBBLEHEAD GEORGE on your favorite social media platforms. 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http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/mjgH</div>DAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-49183865520898526892022-12-30T00:01:00.005-05:002022-12-30T07:58:37.481-05:00BACKTRACKING 2022, PART THREE -- FOOT TRAFFIC<span id="docs-internal-guid-75d96d12-7fff-0498-e084-08b771544bfb"><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For Father’s Day, in 2021, my daughter purchased me a super cool hiking stick. I keep it in my truck…that way it is always there when I decide to go for a hike. Unfortunately, it didn’t get much use until recently. By the summer of 2021, it was becoming more and more obvious that I was headed towards another back surgery. Like my previous experiences with this, my ability to ride a bike wasn’t diminished at all…but my ability to stand a walk any distance was hindered greatly. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxPK8iZ0UjIHTGShYAAsxMy7JcVR62xwR9FjuesiTshtOAYZkjzwmQmr35jSfb1W-9_TidhGDK8InyObZdeFW2538rIJgbr-Dn-s3mT6n-OnB0m85j6ggiAtyBAftXxCLToQZr09hzt8nWvU4BwoSWLkIE7vWoFicTJrvjYO0QFx7WemYUhZe8-FZVw/s4032/12.27.22%20Michaux%20Hike%20with%20Tim%20%20(20).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxPK8iZ0UjIHTGShYAAsxMy7JcVR62xwR9FjuesiTshtOAYZkjzwmQmr35jSfb1W-9_TidhGDK8InyObZdeFW2538rIJgbr-Dn-s3mT6n-OnB0m85j6ggiAtyBAftXxCLToQZr09hzt8nWvU4BwoSWLkIE7vWoFicTJrvjYO0QFx7WemYUhZe8-FZVw/w640-h288/12.27.22%20Michaux%20Hike%20with%20Tim%20%20(20).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiking in Michaux State Forest with the walking stick that my daughter gave me for Father's Day in 2021! -- December 27, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now, on the other side of that life event, I can hike again. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But before I could hit the trails I had to just walk. For two months that’s all I did. After it was okayed by my surgeon I walked mile after mile. Most of the time by myself…but often with family and friends. I really appreciated their company and encouragement during my recovery.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUN3t_NZoEdvaQVI-slirg7k2sZolqMoIHy9tnruFMlI4LW4EIF08YaAM6V5CixLBiEGEY3QAOqeZqaEXBpOza6NSlkFP3W22Ek0BjiglHBtSpo03VDkRKDAS9YJF6J4HimcfRdAZX4aIduj9oB7hkjx_BKL_rpPcu5fVIldMRL7LxDuxilUqQ_fVyQ/s3968/09.13.22%20Walk%20with%20Mike.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3968" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUN3t_NZoEdvaQVI-slirg7k2sZolqMoIHy9tnruFMlI4LW4EIF08YaAM6V5CixLBiEGEY3QAOqeZqaEXBpOza6NSlkFP3W22Ek0BjiglHBtSpo03VDkRKDAS9YJF6J4HimcfRdAZX4aIduj9oB7hkjx_BKL_rpPcu5fVIldMRL7LxDuxilUqQ_fVyQ/w640-h288/09.13.22%20Walk%20with%20Mike.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking with Mike Graham -- September 13, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9UUPhofHwc1zu9qmNpSn5E5Fsi_fcpmtzHSZcrPbWXcjmyDGEujk2NUfEMC0EgmO0hwZm6c0GPNnQUXo-O0JnCM86zA6tF0_BhfUYjocLDIj9K-MKqz2i5r9noCVVM5LEbZJegyq_iHPV8EdRLl-10dxyxbs6ETb33RCU4GjmRbl6ryVgs2fh8L1UMw/s3194/09.15.22%20Walk%20with%20Gimbi.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1436" data-original-width="3194" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9UUPhofHwc1zu9qmNpSn5E5Fsi_fcpmtzHSZcrPbWXcjmyDGEujk2NUfEMC0EgmO0hwZm6c0GPNnQUXo-O0JnCM86zA6tF0_BhfUYjocLDIj9K-MKqz2i5r9noCVVM5LEbZJegyq_iHPV8EdRLl-10dxyxbs6ETb33RCU4GjmRbl6ryVgs2fh8L1UMw/w640-h288/09.15.22%20Walk%20with%20Gimbi.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking with Eric Gimbi -- September 15, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6CACLzpg5xb1h1u1e9Vb5aLYUkNhpWy-whQ_idb-G16dTMxF2LSWTFdGyaOePxFFcFIzd_rwCj7pErVQdYaZEVzplGq5ya4kr35NhStxAuadEUFnhsjvMKmVecKDkoNDx2PM-MQxfKD_0fdmVqGOOK2PRPkOrLgIOdjnE6iqMHZjB2O2jmwGw6gkC0A/s3542/09.17.22%20out%20for%20a%20walk%20with%20alex%20and%20rainman.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1593" data-original-width="3542" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6CACLzpg5xb1h1u1e9Vb5aLYUkNhpWy-whQ_idb-G16dTMxF2LSWTFdGyaOePxFFcFIzd_rwCj7pErVQdYaZEVzplGq5ya4kr35NhStxAuadEUFnhsjvMKmVecKDkoNDx2PM-MQxfKD_0fdmVqGOOK2PRPkOrLgIOdjnE6iqMHZjB2O2jmwGw6gkC0A/w640-h288/09.17.22%20out%20for%20a%20walk%20with%20alex%20and%20rainman.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking with my son, Alex, and my college roommate, Chris "Rainman" Lowe -- September 17, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXss65hYACaZV1hU7zmog7G_5iRIWvFsVcqMONjjb8RebtCE0T0oP5JS4KUyYQ5m1k4Y42d7TVsvDsrYaqI6Rp6KlIqRaPNzMvtvzGQfZb2ALWGdRzs-bHalVq7PPIGajBo1WIKg6DGIIQ3WSubZcHb9iYotginE7sZOqIALxTMPaonf4YjtufwpPt7A/s3968/09.19.22%20WALKING%20WITH%20DAD%20%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3968" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXss65hYACaZV1hU7zmog7G_5iRIWvFsVcqMONjjb8RebtCE0T0oP5JS4KUyYQ5m1k4Y42d7TVsvDsrYaqI6Rp6KlIqRaPNzMvtvzGQfZb2ALWGdRzs-bHalVq7PPIGajBo1WIKg6DGIIQ3WSubZcHb9iYotginE7sZOqIALxTMPaonf4YjtufwpPt7A/w640-h288/09.19.22%20WALKING%20WITH%20DAD%20%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking with my dad! -- September 19, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDXHEQCaVVIohxZZVSy7g9NjHhKfpTzFSNnemTswrFdXYoc2zFF_kOMzU4Oa8GPTBlpdCWMWi717L_m9qedcdYCT5t96BuQyFLFZ2GP8bhUmEiQFqXoWH-yM6TLAL_YHySmYcfXVDGNxa3BczI359NKGxFPFx60NX4pc1jW7HVmSjphUk6NtNRvh3UNA/s3033/09.21.22%20Walking%20with%20Alex.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1364" data-original-width="3033" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDXHEQCaVVIohxZZVSy7g9NjHhKfpTzFSNnemTswrFdXYoc2zFF_kOMzU4Oa8GPTBlpdCWMWi717L_m9qedcdYCT5t96BuQyFLFZ2GP8bhUmEiQFqXoWH-yM6TLAL_YHySmYcfXVDGNxa3BczI359NKGxFPFx60NX4pc1jW7HVmSjphUk6NtNRvh3UNA/w640-h288/09.21.22%20Walking%20with%20Alex.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking with my son, Alex -- September 21, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJsZWAnc3eJkzQPNFnqgCPjYzrHvt_jUjH0FLtL_jgC9XUDokBWPC0_AE818HtqRVRWvM3BFPwrRg-VHECUo4OUKjxsuEP2e23LykVP4XiB32l1PTkEetvxctW8K16ULgBqtt4L82Yu6Cf5715hB8psIn6IBLls0Q4P-S_Km--8CqLuCa3174hbfGUZQ/s3968/10.15.22%20Walk%20with%20Robin.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3968" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJsZWAnc3eJkzQPNFnqgCPjYzrHvt_jUjH0FLtL_jgC9XUDokBWPC0_AE818HtqRVRWvM3BFPwrRg-VHECUo4OUKjxsuEP2e23LykVP4XiB32l1PTkEetvxctW8K16ULgBqtt4L82Yu6Cf5715hB8psIn6IBLls0Q4P-S_Km--8CqLuCa3174hbfGUZQ/w640-h288/10.15.22%20Walk%20with%20Robin.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking with my wife, Robin -- October 15, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">By November, I ventured onto a trail for the first time and it felt so good. I pulled my hiking shoes and hiking stick out of the back of my truck for the first time in a long time and headed out into the woods for a peaceful, pain free, hike. With my bikes hung up in the garage until at least April I know that I will be on many more in the coming months. What follows are my favorite hikes of the past year. So come along with me and backtrack my favorite hikes of 2022. Happy New Year and I hope to cross paths with you on the trails in 2023!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><br /><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>GETTYSBURG WITH ROBIN – JANUARY 22, 2O22</b></span></h1><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’m a history nerd, so yeah, I like going to Gettysburg. Usually, I am there in the late Spring or Summer…so going for a frozen winter hike on the battlefield with Robin was a different experience.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJIUhSy3USd1ZR6vv2m9GnVmdma2gxq0KZ77-eqST8u9zo0fIt2J3oGiFcpfGZDx0DgGiEs34pJrfKQg-CNCZObMkzxOMD8VB5kHyWFaV-R_lzPlb5vikJKUD30l4C_eKtca8FEjd_qDkG9CxpP3uNTbTyPq07VZp1-ulH_vUMjoqGaDeshAdwBMtD9A/s3322/01.22.22%20GETTYSBURG%20NATIONAL%20MILITARY%20PARK%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(29).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1496" data-original-width="3322" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJIUhSy3USd1ZR6vv2m9GnVmdma2gxq0KZ77-eqST8u9zo0fIt2J3oGiFcpfGZDx0DgGiEs34pJrfKQg-CNCZObMkzxOMD8VB5kHyWFaV-R_lzPlb5vikJKUD30l4C_eKtca8FEjd_qDkG9CxpP3uNTbTyPq07VZp1-ulH_vUMjoqGaDeshAdwBMtD9A/w640-h288/01.22.22%20GETTYSBURG%20NATIONAL%20MILITARY%20PARK%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(29).jpg" title="Little Round Top at Gettysburg National Military Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Standing at the frozen base of Little Round Top at Gettysburg National Military Park -- January 22, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_UbcBey8VdYHkLo-3IGz9VfEMhQ8M5Ng8w5XAnz98BxlE6sn6mOX5vREL82ehvshQpCYHX9iaCtTEF2aDpcD56hbHYMYVXU2iK80-G3A5WRpX6y1gCNomyUkgcdoV00EVdiNeUB2n8HtzpkisERozpvDHv42P7P9GrZfNLrZf9eVNozzAs2y0upV_gw/s3636/01.22.22%20GETTYSBURG%20NATIONAL%20MILITARY%20PARK%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(24).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1638" data-original-width="3636" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_UbcBey8VdYHkLo-3IGz9VfEMhQ8M5Ng8w5XAnz98BxlE6sn6mOX5vREL82ehvshQpCYHX9iaCtTEF2aDpcD56hbHYMYVXU2iK80-G3A5WRpX6y1gCNomyUkgcdoV00EVdiNeUB2n8HtzpkisERozpvDHv42P7P9GrZfNLrZf9eVNozzAs2y0upV_gw/w640-h288/01.22.22%20GETTYSBURG%20NATIONAL%20MILITARY%20PARK%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(24).jpg" title="Devil's Den at Gettysburg National Military Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David and Robin Raymond at Devil's Den -- January 22, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p></span><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN WITH ROBIN – FEBRUARY 12, 2022</b></span></h1><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Just south of Gettysburg and across the Mason/Dixon Line is Maryland’s Catoctin Mountain. Its rocky landscape makes for a really fun hike. Robin and I ventured there in mid February for a six mile adventure. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgabvMHMEI8QZ7KZOCQpDh5qkynwcVLcWlOoqVd-tNWxFWXbP44bj8EV9H_N8NfQXlrWZ8-azUdrUMoPbmwVv7WoVOvlp0ZThGQ6-XvcisSqwb3po_uZmKGksTUR4_fZsNelOO_K6NIxWY0ZB9DTe4vvrRJKi2g6x1kV0lRS3I9_KcMweWoZDVnqRAbzQ/s2416/02.12.22%20CATOCTIN%20MOUNTAIN%20HIKE%20WITHE%20ROBIN%20%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1812" data-original-width="2416" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgabvMHMEI8QZ7KZOCQpDh5qkynwcVLcWlOoqVd-tNWxFWXbP44bj8EV9H_N8NfQXlrWZ8-azUdrUMoPbmwVv7WoVOvlp0ZThGQ6-XvcisSqwb3po_uZmKGksTUR4_fZsNelOO_K6NIxWY0ZB9DTe4vvrRJKi2g6x1kV0lRS3I9_KcMweWoZDVnqRAbzQ/w640-h480/02.12.22%20CATOCTIN%20MOUNTAIN%20HIKE%20WITHE%20ROBIN%20%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David and Robin Raymond hiking Catoctin Mountain -- February 12, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUjHih4GIvD1Oc2cK7cnNdzWncbE46ys19OWLgXYqPzxJr2aGs6haHz8DZH-loCKFRIy5ujciN5QODwQ2xtqFXJIK4z3igZTP8Bb4VaFDfaYI5MX9X-h7OXui1pvgMJuoBTyYTuAJ6icX1z-MM_dEkoRkxiwmZR0QrEZD6HDKYIgNfhTXgXzKjhjbOmA/s1007/02.12.22%20CATOCTIN%20MOUNTAIN%20HIKE%20WITHE%20ROBIN%20%20(17).jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="453" data-original-width="1007" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUjHih4GIvD1Oc2cK7cnNdzWncbE46ys19OWLgXYqPzxJr2aGs6haHz8DZH-loCKFRIy5ujciN5QODwQ2xtqFXJIK4z3igZTP8Bb4VaFDfaYI5MX9X-h7OXui1pvgMJuoBTyYTuAJ6icX1z-MM_dEkoRkxiwmZR0QrEZD6HDKYIgNfhTXgXzKjhjbOmA/w640-h288/02.12.22%20CATOCTIN%20MOUNTAIN%20HIKE%20WITHE%20ROBIN%20%20(17).jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Raymond hiking the rocky terrain that makes up Catoctin Mountain -- February 12, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>HIKING IN OHIOPYLE STATE PARK – JUNE 14//17, 2022</b></span></h1><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hiking at Ohiopyle is always fun, but by June of 2022 my hiking ability was pretty much diminished. I did manage two hikes, one down to the amazingly beautiful Jonathan Run area of the park and the other to the breathe taking Cucumber Falls. Nothing could hold me back from making these hikes with my son and my nieces.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEQ1_6xeBNu2_YhjzQt27mvHDHxpi6vQ_F7upGbO_Dfi-vhdYr1KUwiaq7ifocZRdZ0dA2ZWwksqzrErdzKCs4bKqMtRjFLHwI21s7KyRNFkxHnXaQG30Cs8pl9uFia-KIwZ0xc261xwAjDWuMl2rRbdv2LFKG-eppkJRNgT6VB36sKGBZqmOg-X1MyQ/s3968/06.14.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20JONATHAN%20RUN%20%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3968" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEQ1_6xeBNu2_YhjzQt27mvHDHxpi6vQ_F7upGbO_Dfi-vhdYr1KUwiaq7ifocZRdZ0dA2ZWwksqzrErdzKCs4bKqMtRjFLHwI21s7KyRNFkxHnXaQG30Cs8pl9uFia-KIwZ0xc261xwAjDWuMl2rRbdv2LFKG-eppkJRNgT6VB36sKGBZqmOg-X1MyQ/w640-h288/06.14.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20JONATHAN%20RUN%20%20(3).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leading my niece, Sophie, and the rest of the crew down Jonathan Run Trail to the waterfalls. -- June 14, 2022<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3o7XueiTUzXzOATfQCct75ZAoZmXppLFoPCkBIcFg4LgIL1LpqTYhEt9OGsjX-AMN-6DpW-8GZkYwVuhXJOe89Xi1sQmI9xy3z5cjmAYzZCmYuw7YJ2zvxvXzutabWLAfRaw9t8WFs7IHDK4u1-vTaYhtdhKI59EIs5FxEBhqn0wpvK2AB9yLWR8eJA/s4032/06.14.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20JONATHAN%20RUN%20%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3o7XueiTUzXzOATfQCct75ZAoZmXppLFoPCkBIcFg4LgIL1LpqTYhEt9OGsjX-AMN-6DpW-8GZkYwVuhXJOe89Xi1sQmI9xy3z5cjmAYzZCmYuw7YJ2zvxvXzutabWLAfRaw9t8WFs7IHDK4u1-vTaYhtdhKI59EIs5FxEBhqn0wpvK2AB9yLWR8eJA/w640-h288/06.14.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20JONATHAN%20RUN%20%20(7).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My niece, Jackie, navigating the tangled mess of mountain laurel to get to the bottom of the waterfalls around Jonathan Run. -- June 14, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM9PWsbg1ehH4J9KpnsFqS0BimzpntMhyTB6Od1Mpx1tHf_o-fjJBCWDHe6o_jTwaA-C5RdXQ6QOhCWFvZhNm75PkN7E05W5_F9Vcvr8XDVJUJOD8FPgpW3TXV8Mt6ZcT62JwnzHDcV43JK3dYMdsBpxbrnrogXV2NMnnZ3kDzWN-iYAKf3CLF0Jj-yw/s4032/06.14.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20JONATHAN%20RUN%20%20(28).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM9PWsbg1ehH4J9KpnsFqS0BimzpntMhyTB6Od1Mpx1tHf_o-fjJBCWDHe6o_jTwaA-C5RdXQ6QOhCWFvZhNm75PkN7E05W5_F9Vcvr8XDVJUJOD8FPgpW3TXV8Mt6ZcT62JwnzHDcV43JK3dYMdsBpxbrnrogXV2NMnnZ3kDzWN-iYAKf3CLF0Jj-yw/w640-h288/06.14.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20JONATHAN%20RUN%20%20(28).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alex, Devin, and Jackie at Jonathan Run -- June 14, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_HSjmpDAo59zRLHJs7ceY0U3JcHs34jUfvyoMh9zWgurcepGNhW0JTuaNVc18NbYDUBbf2zwmmUqbz781pdqY-6SKbags9gSbcHwzdHOvIhxEGSJDmayek-pN9o2m_KAKU4bCkEibBnQrd-8ReK5nI-dXb7pp6WrJjT6nsm2sREqeDMPWSIX1KFjug/s3009/06.14.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20JONATHAN%20RUN%20%20(42).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1355" data-original-width="3009" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_HSjmpDAo59zRLHJs7ceY0U3JcHs34jUfvyoMh9zWgurcepGNhW0JTuaNVc18NbYDUBbf2zwmmUqbz781pdqY-6SKbags9gSbcHwzdHOvIhxEGSJDmayek-pN9o2m_KAKU4bCkEibBnQrd-8ReK5nI-dXb7pp6WrJjT6nsm2sREqeDMPWSIX1KFjug/w640-h288/06.14.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20JONATHAN%20RUN%20%20(42).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Raymond -- June 14, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmcmZt27i1F68L3cMaW4HwCcIr2TzUgw2HKPZ1pn_xnV-B-W5vEqJQtdo5FSQAdkHFJyubMQdFIjhr6bNC9AHwh4JQWAPTlkvGW_-DGlCeBm8Xbm4eB-xslienap7oUSjbCeGsatVPkZBXpueMVnRfMLzEhHzsHaymzmGsigKoWfW1RlRddmFvHU-cOA/s2982/06.14.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20JONATHAN%20RUN%20%20(36).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1343" data-original-width="2982" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmcmZt27i1F68L3cMaW4HwCcIr2TzUgw2HKPZ1pn_xnV-B-W5vEqJQtdo5FSQAdkHFJyubMQdFIjhr6bNC9AHwh4JQWAPTlkvGW_-DGlCeBm8Xbm4eB-xslienap7oUSjbCeGsatVPkZBXpueMVnRfMLzEhHzsHaymzmGsigKoWfW1RlRddmFvHU-cOA/w640-h288/06.14.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20JONATHAN%20RUN%20%20(36).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Raymond, Devin Seiger, Alex Raymond, Sophie Raymond, Jackie Raymond -- June 14, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVojZaOqAgR_PC_4Z5rR_o64DTo5c1jsvnUntfbVz7ZRnj1uGjG5zYCSf0YXtPRJ8AkiZ4pMB5rPvawihsggQN2HHfkxrkcuXG-y3t0h0J3u0KpIth1Mz5vXK79IeqajAHHJrXbHZ2HlOFchyb4gVH6G3aZ4ux2XuJpP-ww00j2YyvwddJbPlV8qhOgg/s4032/06.14.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20JONATHAN%20RUN%20%20(59).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVojZaOqAgR_PC_4Z5rR_o64DTo5c1jsvnUntfbVz7ZRnj1uGjG5zYCSf0YXtPRJ8AkiZ4pMB5rPvawihsggQN2HHfkxrkcuXG-y3t0h0J3u0KpIth1Mz5vXK79IeqajAHHJrXbHZ2HlOFchyb4gVH6G3aZ4ux2XuJpP-ww00j2YyvwddJbPlV8qhOgg/w640-h288/06.14.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20JONATHAN%20RUN%20%20(59).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alex and David Raymond -- June 14, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXc6SU94E27Fz6wGRn_q7KEYRL93Zkoyzbth-c-yZTt2VyAuULZfUM0wH5neTuutA8rvGH63PjK7d1_3J5Bf1CHlczL8yyABO--unxvf6FdWz1uTTyfbDwIZ6k9iNRjA0YGDM2mG77UoJcVlS9CpbrPJZxWEhla8XqQMeQo-cT0KrzdA5KEtTVTHlk2Q/s3255/06.14.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20JONATHAN%20RUN%20%20(70).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3255" data-original-width="1816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXc6SU94E27Fz6wGRn_q7KEYRL93Zkoyzbth-c-yZTt2VyAuULZfUM0wH5neTuutA8rvGH63PjK7d1_3J5Bf1CHlczL8yyABO--unxvf6FdWz1uTTyfbDwIZ6k9iNRjA0YGDM2mG77UoJcVlS9CpbrPJZxWEhla8XqQMeQo-cT0KrzdA5KEtTVTHlk2Q/w358-h640/06.14.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20JONATHAN%20RUN%20%20(70).jpg" width="358" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alex watching carefully as Sophie makes her way out of the waterfall area of Jonathan Run -- June 14, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp3OVnTaAddEUppE26LwpMZp7kXnSFPxjcdoWoJ7eRZ1BOORjcj-pHnf0qQI343p75jxY4z7bhL7LcxYB7VsM0PadAec8Zgu37q2tE0Kw9oqeBF9HAhRvoFZxW64vii2EZ3OW82x9D4UVSZgCco8sREW300zu-_Tt18DgrJMNHEE6oNQM_1vw6SxdhTA/s3968/06.17.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20CUCUMBER%20FALLS%20WITH%20JACKIE%20AND%20SOPHIE%20%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3968" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp3OVnTaAddEUppE26LwpMZp7kXnSFPxjcdoWoJ7eRZ1BOORjcj-pHnf0qQI343p75jxY4z7bhL7LcxYB7VsM0PadAec8Zgu37q2tE0Kw9oqeBF9HAhRvoFZxW64vii2EZ3OW82x9D4UVSZgCco8sREW300zu-_Tt18DgrJMNHEE6oNQM_1vw6SxdhTA/w640-h288/06.17.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20CUCUMBER%20FALLS%20WITH%20JACKIE%20AND%20SOPHIE%20%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiking behind Cucumber Falls with Sophie and Jackie -- June 17, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9051l7n1ZUmIaZEbkwcWMgk0HlxNGY6W95cLPZAEeH-N7scQvk3PGqrqeiv9wFk69kvfPtslA3n_5a6GW9V1S90JYMLZhUDAu7_ybhRzFVCUQdKpQyzqu_rW1pFuQ9FSkMJ-i7Aqn4kkE7_xBu7OFfJiLARyIVScBR5JoOEBYpVVvLZT0mlNbr0-uCA/s3734/06.17.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20CUCUMBER%20FALLS%20WITH%20JACKIE%20AND%20SOPHIE%20%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1682" data-original-width="3734" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9051l7n1ZUmIaZEbkwcWMgk0HlxNGY6W95cLPZAEeH-N7scQvk3PGqrqeiv9wFk69kvfPtslA3n_5a6GW9V1S90JYMLZhUDAu7_ybhRzFVCUQdKpQyzqu_rW1pFuQ9FSkMJ-i7Aqn4kkE7_xBu7OFfJiLARyIVScBR5JoOEBYpVVvLZT0mlNbr0-uCA/w640-h288/06.17.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20CUCUMBER%20FALLS%20WITH%20JACKIE%20AND%20SOPHIE%20%20(7).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sophie and Jackie Raymond enjoying Cucumber Falls in Ohiopyle State Park -- June 17, 2022<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZ9lEarD_dbOKjwnoYzOZk8dvYkzRjo7yHzwLTIB_VqsjkkoF7GVP53EtMtbx7-4YMAxXcJaWug6_qlJI-533_D3LBTT4agGx7yWJQlzu4XuxfhE3e-yX9jENFk1m2jSfBDopvQ0NUt2a3Nis484w5dl8O477MdByzOOtyOvXLgj3kv1yQCrK5czE4Q/s4032/06.17.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20CUCUMBER%20FALLS%20WITH%20JACKIE%20AND%20SOPHIE%20%20(9).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZ9lEarD_dbOKjwnoYzOZk8dvYkzRjo7yHzwLTIB_VqsjkkoF7GVP53EtMtbx7-4YMAxXcJaWug6_qlJI-533_D3LBTT4agGx7yWJQlzu4XuxfhE3e-yX9jENFk1m2jSfBDopvQ0NUt2a3Nis484w5dl8O477MdByzOOtyOvXLgj3kv1yQCrK5czE4Q/w640-h288/06.17.22%20HIKE%20THROUGH%20CUCUMBER%20FALLS%20WITH%20JACKIE%20AND%20SOPHIE%20%20(9).jpg" title="Cucumber Falls in Ohiopyle State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Raymond at Cucumber Falls -- June 17, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“HIKE” WITH MATT IN MICHAUX – OCTOBER 26, 2022</span></h1><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Okay...this was more a walk than a hike. I had not yet been cleared to be on trails so Matt met me in Michaux to take a walk on the gravel road that runs between Laurel and Fuller lakes in Michaux State Forest. Along the way, I took some amazing pictures of the peak Fall foliage.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSoC5u1T_elcufAX5IjqtWc1eJP34ixgF4ITBcW7wIBl_jgL41_rL61t-XUnmwrlE2aSfM2jNl6gIph2pg304FfHnLBoQhczxjPIV_6lWuLsioz7hUKaZoJs0vkjzkiHkKgKZxayiwd5BNqDSJcfYlVM2HztBT5-UYvddUWIB9QjTxe0ggJyutBoMmEg/s3392/10.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WALK%20WITH%20MATT%20L%20%20(51).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1528" data-original-width="3392" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSoC5u1T_elcufAX5IjqtWc1eJP34ixgF4ITBcW7wIBl_jgL41_rL61t-XUnmwrlE2aSfM2jNl6gIph2pg304FfHnLBoQhczxjPIV_6lWuLsioz7hUKaZoJs0vkjzkiHkKgKZxayiwd5BNqDSJcfYlVM2HztBT5-UYvddUWIB9QjTxe0ggJyutBoMmEg/w640-h288/10.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WALK%20WITH%20MATT%20L%20%20(51).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond and Matt Linnane in Michaux State Forest -- October 26, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgucpDzJwk0nDjhIE7KMxcpSwwOPbH_Dz7mGmKeukN7vgpPmdri53praPrLu13f4iSaf74Kt3O-E2hSqx5871EogXTekY6iJAy_8Q5FFh_4QePXmOvv_BV72WAJfQo5v9GVcG0sf7EYi4Nb7HHdd7U7x4JMJuZzXVq57QNKWQH97QxQWtgqbojnet4plA/s4032/10.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WALK%20WITH%20MATT%20L%20%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgucpDzJwk0nDjhIE7KMxcpSwwOPbH_Dz7mGmKeukN7vgpPmdri53praPrLu13f4iSaf74Kt3O-E2hSqx5871EogXTekY6iJAy_8Q5FFh_4QePXmOvv_BV72WAJfQo5v9GVcG0sf7EYi4Nb7HHdd7U7x4JMJuZzXVq57QNKWQH97QxQWtgqbojnet4plA/w640-h288/10.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WALK%20WITH%20MATT%20L%20%20(3).jpg" title="Laurel Lake" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laurel Lake -- October 26, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieTXS4SYhQoBUqLpv7p59kGfSiOWoHr7_IiK7DEZO2PR_PDMsLObTgsUIqK5t8VcdGfbrkWSMvNz_5EBLl-8dGUKRpYHJqs9XhJu56ArFsCm-e8MjGatKpzuKPrkVXKUaV7_EEj7zdvcUOqJSUsytpyV4ihWJgtgzA6gTBSL0Jdr5m1Xd4FPOaNk4x1g/s2805/10.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WALK%20WITH%20MATT%20L%20%20(16).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1264" data-original-width="2805" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieTXS4SYhQoBUqLpv7p59kGfSiOWoHr7_IiK7DEZO2PR_PDMsLObTgsUIqK5t8VcdGfbrkWSMvNz_5EBLl-8dGUKRpYHJqs9XhJu56ArFsCm-e8MjGatKpzuKPrkVXKUaV7_EEj7zdvcUOqJSUsytpyV4ihWJgtgzA6gTBSL0Jdr5m1Xd4FPOaNk4x1g/w640-h288/10.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WALK%20WITH%20MATT%20L%20%20(16).jpg" title="Laurel Lake" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laurel Lake -- October 26, 2022<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtpIwNYKMi5bVebdvbRQ55Ce9tTXw1GW6U6URHDxnMP4kNuyIzk8_m3SptF3xtAh7rlQg9gB1POLFDadU6S7wNbwNVX4ZhIyZhUD35bt69TJcy9NhGvTRALfMN-_IORgdis3lmW2zjDB9y5qCkZVEa_cROAprRpNXnpk8mqpxaSgFUssFhWbRMURPFqQ/s3706/10.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WALK%20WITH%20MATT%20L%20%20(30).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="3706" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtpIwNYKMi5bVebdvbRQ55Ce9tTXw1GW6U6URHDxnMP4kNuyIzk8_m3SptF3xtAh7rlQg9gB1POLFDadU6S7wNbwNVX4ZhIyZhUD35bt69TJcy9NhGvTRALfMN-_IORgdis3lmW2zjDB9y5qCkZVEa_cROAprRpNXnpk8mqpxaSgFUssFhWbRMURPFqQ/w640-h288/10.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WALK%20WITH%20MATT%20L%20%20(30).jpg" title="Fuller Lake" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fuller Lake -- October 26, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>OREGON RIDGE – NOVEMBER 6, 2022</b></span></h1><br /><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Back on the trails! I’ve never been to Oregon Ridge in northern Maryland. The opportunity arose when I needed to kill some time before meeting up with Robin to go out for lunch with my son and his fiancée. I had so much fun and I was so appreciative of the fact that I could, once again, take a hike in the woods!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyVtAD11Zmx2EI54HUZtC95erkeXp6WZ1V_Ddd3Ub88Pc6r7atRMcZigTIx93yomHyJd6TuHCcqUy8fa1Gbakx5SRR5a0H8RtO-z70Mm-0Ik69QGNbV6OiBDf5KUdG-MhDkkqMNLENjJn82jp9fKJKC5I01VY74ox1F70359kxEtXAeH4Ktvk9M0V8-w/s3358/11.06.22%20OREGON%20RIDGE%20HIKE%20%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="3358" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyVtAD11Zmx2EI54HUZtC95erkeXp6WZ1V_Ddd3Ub88Pc6r7atRMcZigTIx93yomHyJd6TuHCcqUy8fa1Gbakx5SRR5a0H8RtO-z70Mm-0Ik69QGNbV6OiBDf5KUdG-MhDkkqMNLENjJn82jp9fKJKC5I01VY74ox1F70359kxEtXAeH4Ktvk9M0V8-w/w640-h288/11.06.22%20OREGON%20RIDGE%20HIKE%20%20(4).jpg" title="Oregon Ridge" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My first official trail hike in a long time! -- November 6, 2022<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSdwg95MkvPpR9OaCB_WCnhZC9HZWJ30_UN1X_Ru3a65lfniDTvsooHTGGa_bRCMIWWPIn-KisRNCcBCXrqW_HdC-poWURJ9HB8yxgt6GJeeLZAG4Qv8u_52PQJMjyAHYU56_wjBCF92B1ZEaITwnNJO5U9mD0LjlHXNzcaOdnQIsM-NxArdbC3UUVyA/s2534/11.06.22%20OREGON%20RIDGE%20HIKE%20%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2534" data-original-width="1448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSdwg95MkvPpR9OaCB_WCnhZC9HZWJ30_UN1X_Ru3a65lfniDTvsooHTGGa_bRCMIWWPIn-KisRNCcBCXrqW_HdC-poWURJ9HB8yxgt6GJeeLZAG4Qv8u_52PQJMjyAHYU56_wjBCF92B1ZEaITwnNJO5U9mD0LjlHXNzcaOdnQIsM-NxArdbC3UUVyA/w366-h640/11.06.22%20OREGON%20RIDGE%20HIKE%20%20(1).jpg" width="366" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy to be back in the woods! -- November 6, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>PINCHOT STATE PARK – NOVEMBER 24, 2022</b></span></h1><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanksgiving Day! Robin and I spent a couple hours hiking in Pinchot State Park. The weather was great…I was with my wife…and I had a lot of things to be thankful for.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXlpyLGB760m-_cT03_U0xm5eFQfIIjuj_T561T7-9wjJLkrOUkdva6it-bXcTzvvBCMtGk61kEyAjSy4iDHe65BcMbKnSqt66vYQBmfGAAjLgECgB9qLMOGvwwLmo70P2qVqxtEJz67nb_GLTC-XJqSdGNW_L-HeQNdFUnmdRAjUE48YHq9AIodvHhw/s3250/20221124_133338.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1464" data-original-width="3250" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXlpyLGB760m-_cT03_U0xm5eFQfIIjuj_T561T7-9wjJLkrOUkdva6it-bXcTzvvBCMtGk61kEyAjSy4iDHe65BcMbKnSqt66vYQBmfGAAjLgECgB9qLMOGvwwLmo70P2qVqxtEJz67nb_GLTC-XJqSdGNW_L-HeQNdFUnmdRAjUE48YHq9AIodvHhw/w640-h288/20221124_133338.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thanksgiving Day hike at Pinchot State Park with Robin -- November 24, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK – NOV 29//DEC 2, 2022</b></span></h1><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">State Parks in southern Florida are remarkably different from State Parks in Pennsylvania. I took two hikes in Jonathan Dickinson State Park on a recent visit to Florida. The first with Robin and the second on my own. The sandy trail was lined with pines and palms…such a different terrain than I am used to. On the day that I hiked alone, I followed the green blazes for a 6-ish mile hike. I had a great time up until the last few hundred feet. The trail seemed to disappear into the edge of the nearby lake. Walking almost knee deep in (what I imagined was snake and gator infested) lake water did not make me happy. Regardless…99.9% of the hike was fun.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_aWrH7n97adsOTLnQKs8HshCIHkMpu9w-P4S5YeqzcxMCNVC2037xElIjEfB_IUUm4o5uHZ7xsfZ1Z5tyBmO0R6xN-EAwWXFggHc1_4RTIFHuBn6JIMsNUwVKRtY_erzWi-5CH61LvU53y0uw1nOEDYxDeuEtSb-gnBWDW_8oBx-IS9qpNdNg9-_NHw/s3968/11.29.22%20HIKING%20IN%20JONATHAN%20DICKENSON%20STATE%20PARK%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3968" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_aWrH7n97adsOTLnQKs8HshCIHkMpu9w-P4S5YeqzcxMCNVC2037xElIjEfB_IUUm4o5uHZ7xsfZ1Z5tyBmO0R6xN-EAwWXFggHc1_4RTIFHuBn6JIMsNUwVKRtY_erzWi-5CH61LvU53y0uw1nOEDYxDeuEtSb-gnBWDW_8oBx-IS9qpNdNg9-_NHw/w640-h288/11.29.22%20HIKING%20IN%20JONATHAN%20DICKENSON%20STATE%20PARK%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David and Robin Raymond hiking in Jonathan Dickinson State Park -- November 29, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWBLNmU9LJTgn5FkFjpk4uAkZX_z4-Xbx5h5dDtCqMMH0-QCNbXDFofvYn0vcGKSbx8hGjlMr6OJnwTjw_l9zxRwseolQzjp4cKtBO-t_f_4wZ5O0dflNRH6efoAhI-ibmjvpT023y8xX-z0bjhx7dVlAamwOOAajP4RufSeSn5ClSbO07ndMPWf7_A/s2641/11.29.22%20HIKING%20IN%20JONATHAN%20DICKENSON%20STATE%20PARK%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2641" data-original-width="1485" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWBLNmU9LJTgn5FkFjpk4uAkZX_z4-Xbx5h5dDtCqMMH0-QCNbXDFofvYn0vcGKSbx8hGjlMr6OJnwTjw_l9zxRwseolQzjp4cKtBO-t_f_4wZ5O0dflNRH6efoAhI-ibmjvpT023y8xX-z0bjhx7dVlAamwOOAajP4RufSeSn5ClSbO07ndMPWf7_A/w360-h640/11.29.22%20HIKING%20IN%20JONATHAN%20DICKENSON%20STATE%20PARK%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(4).jpg" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Show me a prickly pear cactus and I'll try to touch it! -- November 29, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwcCyUA0zJDAuu7KHYpQGd306aKwTpYbnnuQZKIKzM2jorpK0C-li_4rWETHU0oBgV1ocwlEH-AINbDh9nQmUeEz9_-ukT_o93oOspITAeLqCzFy2h1KdDNEnbq3ljO18iT7mR98d-wvyRgDKt0uOTmASAjmYkz4hxwXYbCMrLzPcAGO7F8YwGcAXI0g/s3227/12.02.22%20SOLO%20HIKE%20IN%20JONATHAN%20DICKENSON%20STATE%20PARK%20%20%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3227" data-original-width="1815" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwcCyUA0zJDAuu7KHYpQGd306aKwTpYbnnuQZKIKzM2jorpK0C-li_4rWETHU0oBgV1ocwlEH-AINbDh9nQmUeEz9_-ukT_o93oOspITAeLqCzFy2h1KdDNEnbq3ljO18iT7mR98d-wvyRgDKt0uOTmASAjmYkz4hxwXYbCMrLzPcAGO7F8YwGcAXI0g/w360-h640/12.02.22%20SOLO%20HIKE%20IN%20JONATHAN%20DICKENSON%20STATE%20PARK%20%20%20(1).jpg" title="Jonathan Dickenson State Park" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For my solo hike in Jonathan Dickenson State Park I followed the green blaze for six miles. -- December 2, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhEdrn2hKQXEuRijoYX-WbKXJRWxN3RWpi2HM7lQL4QCvefHRIG5ZgPwGpbmSz1ViIWC1Wu4jmNGsKOqwHMBh2drnqqZHsOa-cp6CllH0QokEuIgusgjd1fW5IhKMGrzzURPj_xZv3yHoyfP2ythczXSTYbXSqXUxh65XGUnZB5MF0wfvFIXCY7Accjw/s4032/12.02.22%20SOLO%20HIKE%20IN%20JONATHAN%20DICKENSON%20STATE%20PARK%20%20%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhEdrn2hKQXEuRijoYX-WbKXJRWxN3RWpi2HM7lQL4QCvefHRIG5ZgPwGpbmSz1ViIWC1Wu4jmNGsKOqwHMBh2drnqqZHsOa-cp6CllH0QokEuIgusgjd1fW5IhKMGrzzURPj_xZv3yHoyfP2ythczXSTYbXSqXUxh65XGUnZB5MF0wfvFIXCY7Accjw/w640-h288/12.02.22%20SOLO%20HIKE%20IN%20JONATHAN%20DICKENSON%20STATE%20PARK%20%20%20(7).jpg" title="Jonathan Dickenson State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jonathan Dickenson State Park -- December 2, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mfHNSerZZ0WBJOKMfCv2L79DCqF60pe_UL2R17LrVmy4kOpqlGlHa4VpcqrJgVTZGDWZyBz1DvbeVZD318H-5VTh8yLbawt6y0eZ9VUphZHgXwEtfUSOlYD8KG2V5ZjcvZcd_1aUGTK66c0tiAa-rTXrOHgtccTZmBfcvQSxHPf6BsAlEr5tddgJDA/s4032/12.02.22%20SOLO%20HIKE%20IN%20JONATHAN%20DICKENSON%20STATE%20PARK%20%20%20(23).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mfHNSerZZ0WBJOKMfCv2L79DCqF60pe_UL2R17LrVmy4kOpqlGlHa4VpcqrJgVTZGDWZyBz1DvbeVZD318H-5VTh8yLbawt6y0eZ9VUphZHgXwEtfUSOlYD8KG2V5ZjcvZcd_1aUGTK66c0tiAa-rTXrOHgtccTZmBfcvQSxHPf6BsAlEr5tddgJDA/w640-h288/12.02.22%20SOLO%20HIKE%20IN%20JONATHAN%20DICKENSON%20STATE%20PARK%20%20%20(23).jpg" title="Hobe Mountain in Jonathan Dickenson State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/hobe-mountain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hobe Mountain</a>, in Jonathan Dickenson State Park, is part of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge, a series of dunes and hills that parallel the Southeastern Florida Coastline. The elevation of this "mountain" is 86 feet above sea level and is the highest natural point south of Lake Okeechobee. The observation tower on top of Hobe Mountain elevates you an additional 27 feet! -- December 2, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijTUOfbt9jZUkekK9I-1PCerzixMxJagf_8Ex9gskQ3jy4bsl2XscJ9AZAMxENgz57SnN7HWckquN_8HvDLdinSmiS9GtlRzr3Gpq0p-e0pNVJ4EA2UTO1EfUUWFQFhsc4jShzqzZUKfOHGjl_ejxlNx-Fh2Zgr5bQoF36C3KrCDA9K1cOgR1kkVTxgw/s3087/12.02.22%20SOLO%20HIKE%20IN%20JONATHAN%20DICKENSON%20STATE%20PARK%20%20%20(22).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1390" data-original-width="3087" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijTUOfbt9jZUkekK9I-1PCerzixMxJagf_8Ex9gskQ3jy4bsl2XscJ9AZAMxENgz57SnN7HWckquN_8HvDLdinSmiS9GtlRzr3Gpq0p-e0pNVJ4EA2UTO1EfUUWFQFhsc4jShzqzZUKfOHGjl_ejxlNx-Fh2Zgr5bQoF36C3KrCDA9K1cOgR1kkVTxgw/w640-h288/12.02.22%20SOLO%20HIKE%20IN%20JONATHAN%20DICKENSON%20STATE%20PARK%20%20%20(22).jpg" title="Hobe Mountain in Jonathan Dickenson State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cool view from the top of the observation tower on Hobe Mountain...a whopping 113 feet above sea level! -- December 2, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8EyzX49evOpunUr7Pz1SV2500GViXVBt_SBWb4BPyfVXEk_snJ851y_hx1zjNXh2WPU34qLnZBmQGZdsyj9PHIhXieO3KKpMEOgOXhZDC2atK5JFcvoSOKSD4_8wuKv6OcNeoKrtETvSuKNnZPRNuauvnRgYZG19yfEDGzEMRqc5JG2vkrpfJLA6qw/s4032/12.02.22%20SOLO%20HIKE%20IN%20JONATHAN%20DICKENSON%20STATE%20PARK%20%20%20(33).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8EyzX49evOpunUr7Pz1SV2500GViXVBt_SBWb4BPyfVXEk_snJ851y_hx1zjNXh2WPU34qLnZBmQGZdsyj9PHIhXieO3KKpMEOgOXhZDC2atK5JFcvoSOKSD4_8wuKv6OcNeoKrtETvSuKNnZPRNuauvnRgYZG19yfEDGzEMRqc5JG2vkrpfJLA6qw/w640-h288/12.02.22%20SOLO%20HIKE%20IN%20JONATHAN%20DICKENSON%20STATE%20PARK%20%20%20(33).jpg" title="Jonathan Dickenson State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The green blazes led me past this pristine lake...which logically, I imagine, live gaters and snakes. -- December 2, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijnpRHauwVAkRHzAWsuLVRHELZi9_-t2L_PjTjfo5rRrQZsgSri74rUoKVXMcwdhtz2KpLXFtJexkoVQqkOzj2NAzXgGbOMb7RbF3lUeqmS3rXSoBkQIyGfEewISVwYEy9A-FfniEa7XHtoHXLAExzH5FUhmJ3DFQpSpmqCi1xK6e9_BxwAPuphqLysw/s4032/12.02.22%20SOLO%20HIKE%20IN%20JONATHAN%20DICKENSON%20STATE%20PARK%20%20%20(35).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijnpRHauwVAkRHzAWsuLVRHELZi9_-t2L_PjTjfo5rRrQZsgSri74rUoKVXMcwdhtz2KpLXFtJexkoVQqkOzj2NAzXgGbOMb7RbF3lUeqmS3rXSoBkQIyGfEewISVwYEy9A-FfniEa7XHtoHXLAExzH5FUhmJ3DFQpSpmqCi1xK6e9_BxwAPuphqLysw/w640-h288/12.02.22%20SOLO%20HIKE%20IN%20JONATHAN%20DICKENSON%20STATE%20PARK%20%20%20(35).jpg" title="Jonathan Dickenson State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, this is the trail...surrounded on all sides by the overflowing lake. I'd rather run into a black bear in the mountains of Michaux than come across a gator. This was a 500 foot section of the trail that did not bring me joy. -- December 2, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>UGLY SWEATER HIKE – DECEMBER 10, 2022</b></span></h1><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">No ugly sweater mountain bike ride for me this year…so Matt and Tim accommodate me with an ugly sweater hike. We hiked around Laurel Lake, up to <a href="https://trails.dcnr.pa.gov/trails/trail/trailview?trailkey=439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pole Steeple</a>, and then down a section of the Appalachian Trail for a five mile ugly sweater adventure.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKmJtF6_bW2Nx_T5-wfUlHaBLMQmlb2d1jkLUUAvM8VnVF-EwBoeczz9xLjbE8IAKaRY2EhPdgwl1W9AspITywAB3iAjKk0wMM9Y0J2xspiMK4feIkLIZ9t1vUpXA0P0CaiWVpn-DrlOsRju4yBgYDP0s8gkoPl9PVWHxuyHNuPXZMy733Xq1ytJV0UA/s2829/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1274" data-original-width="2829" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKmJtF6_bW2Nx_T5-wfUlHaBLMQmlb2d1jkLUUAvM8VnVF-EwBoeczz9xLjbE8IAKaRY2EhPdgwl1W9AspITywAB3iAjKk0wMM9Y0J2xspiMK4feIkLIZ9t1vUpXA0P0CaiWVpn-DrlOsRju4yBgYDP0s8gkoPl9PVWHxuyHNuPXZMy733Xq1ytJV0UA/w640-h288/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our ugly sweater hike began at Laurel Lake in Michaux State Forest -- December 10, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidhOrQZALWbDk_pnRgR-FnvktFtRSv3YVe4Uyu2HaHwIQdSR1xa8l-JtwQv0lQggISFrKemQlvPpkXbTpGeFvWwhWr5Kxq0kQkEtoS2HyZ5_yNHZtuxwePriiW7YHSRQe-IPyuzwh_dal-tyENmWJ7dCo90FJ3qZmdh-shS9c4vTf-ROUMh6nX-I2Z_A/s2544/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2544" data-original-width="1448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidhOrQZALWbDk_pnRgR-FnvktFtRSv3YVe4Uyu2HaHwIQdSR1xa8l-JtwQv0lQggISFrKemQlvPpkXbTpGeFvWwhWr5Kxq0kQkEtoS2HyZ5_yNHZtuxwePriiW7YHSRQe-IPyuzwh_dal-tyENmWJ7dCo90FJ3qZmdh-shS9c4vTf-ROUMh6nX-I2Z_A/w364-h640/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(7).jpg" width="364" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I borrowed my son's Thor ugly Christmas sweater for this hike. -- December 10, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrnGsSgTDeF5Jl1B9UOcKFeWPHwrJhG_7_LOf3lO0wwD2yB_gQB0IIlkwQH4qgQx8ftMopVWNduLkk6rfl9Scs54-e0oLxKjlBGwffi1F6FMb5NanaFy7CHw6vOuULqNXQuwkj-6yII4QifoiBqk9dnSG3o6x1DjULOX53nhTswbOj40QDGtJW6AeQgw/s2564/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(6).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1155" data-original-width="2564" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrnGsSgTDeF5Jl1B9UOcKFeWPHwrJhG_7_LOf3lO0wwD2yB_gQB0IIlkwQH4qgQx8ftMopVWNduLkk6rfl9Scs54-e0oLxKjlBGwffi1F6FMb5NanaFy7CHw6vOuULqNXQuwkj-6yII4QifoiBqk9dnSG3o6x1DjULOX53nhTswbOj40QDGtJW6AeQgw/w640-h288/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(6).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pausing halfway up the trail to the vista at Pole Steeple. Matt Linnane, Tim Sindlinger, and Dave Raymond -- December 10, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJ78RAl-GnrSBNxqZpzMbcxtCQ64iFf08qwvNGPoua9hTPNB8Kh_h13Vy7Ztv9MxiUlm_LKuj7XpZOcCql3FbyXd8UJy6Ir1_fSxFVWwWBGeZAyF-ewfDBXP67jJk4v8At_Uw33YrWrL-be1fGQSTA9NOnXWfLVQgFwCAbxjJJmd1tYZrRan9JRClzw/s2276/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(9).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1025" data-original-width="2276" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJ78RAl-GnrSBNxqZpzMbcxtCQ64iFf08qwvNGPoua9hTPNB8Kh_h13Vy7Ztv9MxiUlm_LKuj7XpZOcCql3FbyXd8UJy6Ir1_fSxFVWwWBGeZAyF-ewfDBXP67jJk4v8At_Uw33YrWrL-be1fGQSTA9NOnXWfLVQgFwCAbxjJJmd1tYZrRan9JRClzw/w640-h288/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(9).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Do we take the "steep" or "moderate" route to the top? Definitely the STEEP route! -- December 10, 2022<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwCKrTI6zMxco0O3JkKAhlcCwtTIxvLB_jtop6BrI1RcgrpwDu9Z0apeCDMXIHhXSii9V7qY28Ru3RmdkwliPcwA7u2bV31SYkOsaWUllcXBdoccHRY-TlYOjqk9AcUV7kMLc0eckbX9EafcHs9TlHiXeqhxkCINUApWPydCIMry1h7JX9RNbUdeINxQ/s3725/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(14).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1678" data-original-width="3725" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwCKrTI6zMxco0O3JkKAhlcCwtTIxvLB_jtop6BrI1RcgrpwDu9Z0apeCDMXIHhXSii9V7qY28Ru3RmdkwliPcwA7u2bV31SYkOsaWUllcXBdoccHRY-TlYOjqk9AcUV7kMLc0eckbX9EafcHs9TlHiXeqhxkCINUApWPydCIMry1h7JX9RNbUdeINxQ/w640-h288/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(14).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond on top of Pole Steeple vista. -- December 10, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin01pifYyrdHxfzXHWQojRq_lPNKjmmBuptwYWJlL5FfoTPtBzUC_iIMrPjYTb9Fh6UEuUkGCWODr6GBffT2a1pz3n-HNPP0p3cq4sC3rKGyYzpXBPeJbh-OA68O8DAxrNFOs8AFYj1u9s3GvjJt1AW7fYuRrELsV46MXu7g-yx8Xis_lH4F3RiIvZWw/s2301/12.02.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATEFOREST%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2301" data-original-width="1304" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin01pifYyrdHxfzXHWQojRq_lPNKjmmBuptwYWJlL5FfoTPtBzUC_iIMrPjYTb9Fh6UEuUkGCWODr6GBffT2a1pz3n-HNPP0p3cq4sC3rKGyYzpXBPeJbh-OA68O8DAxrNFOs8AFYj1u9s3GvjJt1AW7fYuRrELsV46MXu7g-yx8Xis_lH4F3RiIvZWw/w362-h640/12.02.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATEFOREST%20(3).jpg" width="362" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt Linnane stripped down to the ugliest of ugly sweaters! -- December 10, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkdl9v0D74s9JncSmdjcNWGXEQn5rsBj939Wwedwt8IbWJSwLfruKgFMvHSU_H0Ng5xkTyx6QkovLa0zJxbd3P38ssK8-OaWH001RLwe3U1pLXDOpFM4Fwc8gMaTNOifbT3E5R9O5F1RO6-bWZgWsArvnVUiS-H26Ld9oKpL7Fd2wNDWOtMVmY38Rf4A/s3346/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(10).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1507" data-original-width="3346" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkdl9v0D74s9JncSmdjcNWGXEQn5rsBj939Wwedwt8IbWJSwLfruKgFMvHSU_H0Ng5xkTyx6QkovLa0zJxbd3P38ssK8-OaWH001RLwe3U1pLXDOpFM4Fwc8gMaTNOifbT3E5R9O5F1RO6-bWZgWsArvnVUiS-H26Ld9oKpL7Fd2wNDWOtMVmY38Rf4A/w640-h288/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(10).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tim Sindlinger -- December 10, 2022<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89DyNMde_B2pB7E1X_nasAE6w7VcNEaL9EFYvWRo8xW_IEIHafJUeH7c6WkihEWcMC6SexwL6PfDtLfKwRfZrnXvj0JxW4d-Pf3Rwt26jnJXk-4TsaG7LrZp3c6volC0d1PaN0h7Elp6Cl67D8K5DoO_kGeEdOyjiH2C814CYSz_-eXzWXYfTW77a6g/s4032/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(29).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89DyNMde_B2pB7E1X_nasAE6w7VcNEaL9EFYvWRo8xW_IEIHafJUeH7c6WkihEWcMC6SexwL6PfDtLfKwRfZrnXvj0JxW4d-Pf3Rwt26jnJXk-4TsaG7LrZp3c6volC0d1PaN0h7Elp6Cl67D8K5DoO_kGeEdOyjiH2C814CYSz_-eXzWXYfTW77a6g/w640-h288/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(29).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Headed off of the mountain via the Appalachian Trail -- December 10, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 17.3333px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggaYBng-ejkbb68utDAhAPaRN9Z702DpgmEis9yjrRV2kpOC5T5UsE7GS7YX8ziUz8I9noj7ufIGtIpmEF-k0xYq3jTWpybGN2zyh8UpZuo6EQl9sgmNzdqj2DIgM65hK_CFfG6n2PMoRnrYB6bxkoBBnSgkHOHGau9WB2pUNJ3-nrJgQLzPp6BIVb0g/s1798/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(35).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1798" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggaYBng-ejkbb68utDAhAPaRN9Z702DpgmEis9yjrRV2kpOC5T5UsE7GS7YX8ziUz8I9noj7ufIGtIpmEF-k0xYq3jTWpybGN2zyh8UpZuo6EQl9sgmNzdqj2DIgM65hK_CFfG6n2PMoRnrYB6bxkoBBnSgkHOHGau9WB2pUNJ3-nrJgQLzPp6BIVb0g/w640-h288/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(35).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We all had to pee! -- December 10, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>MICHAUX WITH TIM – DECEMBER 27, 2022</b></span></h1><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tim and I had quite the winter adventure on this hike in Michaux. We started at the base of Dead Woman’s Hollow Road and then connected onto Blueberry Trail. From there we climbed almost 800 feet in less than half a mile for our pay off…a spectacular view of the valley below from the enormous rock outcroppings at the top of the trail. Our chosen path down the mountain and back to the truck was ominously named “Wet Socks Trail.” The trail was beautiful, and even with the multiple stream crossings, our feet stayed dry. Quite the fun excursion!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8KDoRI0KbQI0g22-Lrqo3DYkXDrO7vsf4HXHU-iCsptVeCyxF1sUWJdM-u9fmRPuyWBbl_v9TIl6u3U0NPdByB_tlpJI2u2IScB0qI4C0YvhGC_aW-gReCkKQrCfv4TBWYE4J08p6bgO5NQpFu8wTNEqG8QoZgqLzg99JM5u_005f15esAhMkZVmgg/s2985/20221227_110039.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1345" data-original-width="2985" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8KDoRI0KbQI0g22-Lrqo3DYkXDrO7vsf4HXHU-iCsptVeCyxF1sUWJdM-u9fmRPuyWBbl_v9TIl6u3U0NPdByB_tlpJI2u2IScB0qI4C0YvhGC_aW-gReCkKQrCfv4TBWYE4J08p6bgO5NQpFu8wTNEqG8QoZgqLzg99JM5u_005f15esAhMkZVmgg/w640-h288/20221227_110039.jpg" title="Dead Woman's Hollow Road" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our cold and icy hike began, and ended, on Dead Woman's Hollow Road. -- December 27, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvc8CEQpi00UpG7BMcAemtZ0tKvKj2WRaS8SyJRs75nD9SgTMyIP16kV5BMZEJNz2dtVvRtGtr2KbAdV_ni_uaLkX882DrUUV0INtP7ke51zQaFRnjIm94qAUag11uM9KXoIUCSUIt64RGfJ07hgxt93CFTUabVSBovbQ45CAhSLDStVapRh3atItTsg/s3968/12.27.22%20Michaux%20Hike%20with%20Tim%20%20(5).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3968" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvc8CEQpi00UpG7BMcAemtZ0tKvKj2WRaS8SyJRs75nD9SgTMyIP16kV5BMZEJNz2dtVvRtGtr2KbAdV_ni_uaLkX882DrUUV0INtP7ke51zQaFRnjIm94qAUag11uM9KXoIUCSUIt64RGfJ07hgxt93CFTUabVSBovbQ45CAhSLDStVapRh3atItTsg/w640-h288/12.27.22%20Michaux%20Hike%20with%20Tim%20%20(5).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond and Tim Sindlinger hiking (and gaining altitude) on Blueberry Trail -- December 27, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYxEgPnz636-Koua3MVYW9hrN9DOyzdNwx024dzrvmipegc0WN0YSxGqYZjrmgvdnFwfXhukBdrB8_6a0OcWrKge53onbfKO9HC5kRaH0UEgsq1Q8Zw0JE8shEPK3CgYTvv7PO1cOJuhYG3eZ0XoINl2uUYYVYFA-r6fUBFuUTLgWcw2ylp4j0Rbnu5g/s4800/12.27.22%20Michaux%20Hike%20with%20Tim%20%20(9).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2928" data-original-width="4800" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYxEgPnz636-Koua3MVYW9hrN9DOyzdNwx024dzrvmipegc0WN0YSxGqYZjrmgvdnFwfXhukBdrB8_6a0OcWrKge53onbfKO9HC5kRaH0UEgsq1Q8Zw0JE8shEPK3CgYTvv7PO1cOJuhYG3eZ0XoINl2uUYYVYFA-r6fUBFuUTLgWcw2ylp4j0Rbnu5g/w640-h390/12.27.22%20Michaux%20Hike%20with%20Tim%20%20(9).jpg" title="Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The hike up Blueberry Trail has a huge payoff. -- December 27, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJzBRFj8VRQOcYVfblOxgoc0EUl4ov82F4mIUGNnrMLM2FygA9ceslLPW3Mk-PeFwCLqKlIae5wgf-UPCMRWylnoCrOxZQRQFaIvSTQPJdkoMYCmo5W6B6pwo7tilgPoGPxO4NZWCVy36PKBfcjz-rVf5Ivvz6TS9LATj7PkawMWF_bXcyM-7Ko7MQA/s4032/12.27.22%20Michaux%20Hike%20with%20Tim%20%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJzBRFj8VRQOcYVfblOxgoc0EUl4ov82F4mIUGNnrMLM2FygA9ceslLPW3Mk-PeFwCLqKlIae5wgf-UPCMRWylnoCrOxZQRQFaIvSTQPJdkoMYCmo5W6B6pwo7tilgPoGPxO4NZWCVy36PKBfcjz-rVf5Ivvz6TS9LATj7PkawMWF_bXcyM-7Ko7MQA/w640-h288/12.27.22%20Michaux%20Hike%20with%20Tim%20%20(7).jpg" title="Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The beauty of Michaux State Forest -- December 27, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsdIfUH1tURrtnU4fpJbOXKm6g3t4aA5ln-p9g3a14AINX-HqzmYXnHSCzR6GGZ3TtGn98fNiej7vG2H9Vg9twmDi9_mCKBzJG7upYAx1rH2fbuwNBajPd85uCXQHjbPUcQLlD7YADhyhly91eIUc6VPDQ1Cn7QCvb3nf7D7xXJUNSTDXwkYa2ofNK7g/s4032/12.27.22%20Michaux%20Hike%20with%20Tim%20%20(13).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsdIfUH1tURrtnU4fpJbOXKm6g3t4aA5ln-p9g3a14AINX-HqzmYXnHSCzR6GGZ3TtGn98fNiej7vG2H9Vg9twmDi9_mCKBzJG7upYAx1rH2fbuwNBajPd85uCXQHjbPUcQLlD7YADhyhly91eIUc6VPDQ1Cn7QCvb3nf7D7xXJUNSTDXwkYa2ofNK7g/w640-h288/12.27.22%20Michaux%20Hike%20with%20Tim%20%20(13).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tim Singlinger and Dave Raymond -- December 27, 2022<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEa0xJHwLJKj_e-7TdzAdzOsiK2t23SjwlHTIz4DNZ-5Qk25RN-XS2dDbbsREBpba9y7tSVCfNkwn_tEWyTOAaGN2OmLhnw9beacj79HNck4SpW6CD31rWHCpkL4E0PbbQHC2K2jR7UBWctghoRmqLtEM6TasHB22CcUSHKnnnzx5jyD3OOcXRXLyqw/s3647/12.27.22%20Michaux%20Hike%20with%20Tim%20%20(46).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1643" data-original-width="3647" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEa0xJHwLJKj_e-7TdzAdzOsiK2t23SjwlHTIz4DNZ-5Qk25RN-XS2dDbbsREBpba9y7tSVCfNkwn_tEWyTOAaGN2OmLhnw9beacj79HNck4SpW6CD31rWHCpkL4E0PbbQHC2K2jR7UBWctghoRmqLtEM6TasHB22CcUSHKnnnzx5jyD3OOcXRXLyqw/w640-h288/12.27.22%20Michaux%20Hike%20with%20Tim%20%20(46).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surrounded by endless mountain laurel! -- December 27, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Can't wait to come back next summer and mountain bike it! -- December 27, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">LIFE IS A JOURNEY...NOT A DESTINATION</span></b></span></h1><div><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></span></div></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">David A. 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http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/mjgH</div>DAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.com4Manchester, PA 17345, USA40.0631514 -76.718300511.752917563821157 -111.8745505 68.373385236178848 -41.5620505tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-52981909388629918652022-12-28T10:53:00.009-05:002022-12-30T08:00:19.318-05:00BACKTRACKING 2022, PART TWO -- THE YEAR BEHIND BARS<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;">Even though it was cut short, I had a blast on my bike(s) in 2022! This is the year that I retired my 2016 Stumpjumper and fell in love with my new Epic Evo. In 2022, I continued to rack up the miles on my Specialized Diverge...my go anywhere bike...and hands down my favorite bike that I've ever owned.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJuBTWFEs73ZWNwO6k1jvlOdBuBfsJPWHCpUzRfCwb0hzFU8HFZRrdrnQW65DBJQEtBZVMEUq5SJC-wBykODeoo3TaWOY0a4coFLtFSlpUKeV3JVhdeGVyuzTPjq7zXd_l_Tcy7udDRHs4nG0OQGxnnsU55nAdTURetQphOQ_Bt8jT4pLV7biS3rT9w/s4032/06.21.22%20MICHAUX%20RIDE%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20TIM%20%20(39).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJuBTWFEs73ZWNwO6k1jvlOdBuBfsJPWHCpUzRfCwb0hzFU8HFZRrdrnQW65DBJQEtBZVMEUq5SJC-wBykODeoo3TaWOY0a4coFLtFSlpUKeV3JVhdeGVyuzTPjq7zXd_l_Tcy7udDRHs4nG0OQGxnnsU55nAdTURetQphOQ_Bt8jT4pLV7biS3rT9w/w640-h288/06.21.22%20MICHAUX%20RIDE%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20TIM%20%20(39).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Having a blast on my new Epic Evo in Michaux State Forest -- June 21, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzYkDpvdzESXaPElncKABeeEOmjwho0V8smT31xv9c1-yqiP-Y23sNItZ25-gvsUnh_BQ7d8yizi-r-Ml4lLl3iqdAFuf3CSiqT3Gw9gGN5dnjKWEm4tpfgnTK0Bnb_4Nn3Kp0Lx9bv5kbEIcLsDA7xvT-FWF0A58u0N71WNI25BI1pghtw9Le6bOWA/s3791/06.17.22%20GREAT%20ALLEGHENY%20PASSAGE%20--%20OHIOPYLE%20to%20CONFLUENCE%20%20(6).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1708" data-original-width="3791" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzYkDpvdzESXaPElncKABeeEOmjwho0V8smT31xv9c1-yqiP-Y23sNItZ25-gvsUnh_BQ7d8yizi-r-Ml4lLl3iqdAFuf3CSiqT3Gw9gGN5dnjKWEm4tpfgnTK0Bnb_4Nn3Kp0Lx9bv5kbEIcLsDA7xvT-FWF0A58u0N71WNI25BI1pghtw9Le6bOWA/w640-h288/06.17.22%20GREAT%20ALLEGHENY%20PASSAGE%20--%20OHIOPYLE%20to%20CONFLUENCE%20%20(6).jpg" title="Old Settler Walls near Ohiopyle on the Great Allegheny Passage" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Checking out the old settler walls near the Great Allegheny Passage with my Diverge -- June 17, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">On August 31 of this year I rode my bike for the last time in 2022. It was a super cool ride on the BWI Trail which circles the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. With my most recent surgery scheduled for next day, September 1, I made it a point to squeeze out as much riding as I could before I would have to hang my bike up in the garage. In that final week, I sought out and rode some really cool bike paths: the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, the Enola Low Grade Trail, the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail, the Baltimore-Annapolis Rail Trail, the aforementioned BWI Trail, and a few fun mountain bike rides in Michaux State Forest.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHXBXQY3UljLRqHiVQ6XbD0-XzkZG7__rFmEYzLcozOo9GWnyOn9XaBTM_c1OH2g8-tcwZveGUdA8IeNbzxoVYbT36ThioCjqpItG0qtFTW81CDbIt5RzUNMJxe9-uO9Mqi672k8TbM8rOkXE0TYeYaEJc-h4zXLxhAmJXnLWP1Qevq_5028Rvftlzag/s2547/08.31.22%20BWI%20TRAIL%20(last%20ride%20before%20surgery)%20(14).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1147" data-original-width="2547" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHXBXQY3UljLRqHiVQ6XbD0-XzkZG7__rFmEYzLcozOo9GWnyOn9XaBTM_c1OH2g8-tcwZveGUdA8IeNbzxoVYbT36ThioCjqpItG0qtFTW81CDbIt5RzUNMJxe9-uO9Mqi672k8TbM8rOkXE0TYeYaEJc-h4zXLxhAmJXnLWP1Qevq_5028Rvftlzag/w640-h288/08.31.22%20BWI%20TRAIL%20(last%20ride%20before%20surgery)%20(14).jpg" title="BWI TRAIL" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BWI Trail in Maryland -- August 31, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-SplbRrV485v7EvV3_cdj3Z3hi8wLGXI8-IDJHf2hzr07TgQTChFjy-4QQRZPu6moBcy0oHEBM3a5qgNr2M4Q6pQG2Kq-bJTy6GDsV7mi4frZ3yas9QxTDUdfe4ekiIW6jfXIF3V8i_-AL5HhMNH8OLc6Zi1kQyDldb7pp_KdhUNVPWLkD5XLm6CSw/s3892/08.24.22%20ENOLA%20LOW%20GRADE%20%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1753" data-original-width="3892" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-SplbRrV485v7EvV3_cdj3Z3hi8wLGXI8-IDJHf2hzr07TgQTChFjy-4QQRZPu6moBcy0oHEBM3a5qgNr2M4Q6pQG2Kq-bJTy6GDsV7mi4frZ3yas9QxTDUdfe4ekiIW6jfXIF3V8i_-AL5HhMNH8OLc6Zi1kQyDldb7pp_KdhUNVPWLkD5XLm6CSw/w640-h288/08.24.22%20ENOLA%20LOW%20GRADE%20%20(7).jpg" title="ENOLA LOW GRADE TRAIL" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hanging out on the Enola Low Grade -- August 24, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEislsoGw5J2BewJ13gjO0F2HFjNMTJNAJ5wG6sl0H9LoyiyI88cFVfmN9v7dk1XDMXdH3TljB4qEfN12pXLlbdOyLHoqxDcxweZFKiAhqkF-Jm0s47AVXZm81dYilWuCMPbY06pvseeG9zxRssHds1wqzqhcVw7DojuZy5YsRcUtvUJn7ynU6h8jLl6pg/s3210/08.29.22%20Baltimore%20-%20Annapolis%20%20Rail%20Trail%20%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3210" data-original-width="1805" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEislsoGw5J2BewJ13gjO0F2HFjNMTJNAJ5wG6sl0H9LoyiyI88cFVfmN9v7dk1XDMXdH3TljB4qEfN12pXLlbdOyLHoqxDcxweZFKiAhqkF-Jm0s47AVXZm81dYilWuCMPbY06pvseeG9zxRssHds1wqzqhcVw7DojuZy5YsRcUtvUJn7ynU6h8jLl6pg/w360-h640/08.29.22%20Baltimore%20-%20Annapolis%20%20Rail%20Trail%20%20(1).jpg" title="BALTIMORE/ANNAPOLIS TRAIL" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Experiencing the Baltimore/Annapolis Trail -- August 29, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-1c6168ff-7fff-0c46-3470-387156136c60"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2022 was a good year in the saddle. I revisited places that I haven’t been to in many years, experienced other places for the first time, participated in a relay mountain bike race, and had the opportunity to ride with so many people…Robin, Tim, Matt, Ben, Clark, Jay, Brent, Chris, Mia, Kevin, and even my grandkids!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-8YNZ0EuN6t0QU-T9pwug1WvgJbSYX83RQnlbgnU6CwWktdsBPAQ2gKRJJAbwkmW4Qsrn-5OCK0kM1VudrranP5KxyBcmjCYm_7kn5n0KOarNshTSDZn4UD3q9bQQYXcuefhYUSlzslX5l-gxyrSyEpg97oAmb4WEt3QZVDCy7ps-F5PT-cNWSITZA/s4032/02.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20MATT,%20FIRST%20RIDE%20ON%20MY%20NEW%20EPIC!%20(16).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-8YNZ0EuN6t0QU-T9pwug1WvgJbSYX83RQnlbgnU6CwWktdsBPAQ2gKRJJAbwkmW4Qsrn-5OCK0kM1VudrranP5KxyBcmjCYm_7kn5n0KOarNshTSDZn4UD3q9bQQYXcuefhYUSlzslX5l-gxyrSyEpg97oAmb4WEt3QZVDCy7ps-F5PT-cNWSITZA/w640-h288/02.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20MATT,%20FIRST%20RIDE%20ON%20MY%20NEW%20EPIC!%20(16).jpg" title="Vista Trail in MIchaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My first ride on my brand new 2022 Epic Evo --February 26, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIYyYWIa2SVhX4MXnoc3bOEOBCLD1GN5ADkNMIBWbRwTExrJDXg_u48IKtWuIfF3y5N6tutqPt0-fsu_AInW5bmnq41vrafhmFWePb6IhXW7Kv6PNhuhi81qYRquVi3-OXa9FMAFQ8PSqTy5LD-h-p4iXmF2ugZGjWQiNeMG8dSwvXGz1z3y5hx7NSAg/s3580/04.10.22%20MARYSVILLE%20RELAY%202022%20DAVE%20RAYMOND,%20BEN%20KELLY,%20JAY%20ZECH%20(33).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1613" data-original-width="3580" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIYyYWIa2SVhX4MXnoc3bOEOBCLD1GN5ADkNMIBWbRwTExrJDXg_u48IKtWuIfF3y5N6tutqPt0-fsu_AInW5bmnq41vrafhmFWePb6IhXW7Kv6PNhuhi81qYRquVi3-OXa9FMAFQ8PSqTy5LD-h-p4iXmF2ugZGjWQiNeMG8dSwvXGz1z3y5hx7NSAg/w640-h288/04.10.22%20MARYSVILLE%20RELAY%202022%20DAVE%20RAYMOND,%20BEN%20KELLY,%20JAY%20ZECH%20(33).jpg" title="Marysville Relay Race 2022" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marysville Relay Race (Ben Kelly, Jay Zech, and Dave Raymond) -- April 10, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdVmMLGWvyEjforXJDRYyHV3epPbBDk9-ZlhCcdxMzH3ZSTjUyyc8NPLSSnUvRhPKlG6PKuQz7bb0nJF_JXXGUXhvLX96bvjyZ9PnlcQ0uKHEol5QwMPJUecw9LNpwUFNE4iYB4r_cqk8m5MxTKOSRd1g_RkdGLdKseFS7HO5fMSj3ZnC8JsppUAU16A/s3417/03.26.22%20Parkway%20Trails%20with%20Chris%20(15).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1539" data-original-width="3417" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdVmMLGWvyEjforXJDRYyHV3epPbBDk9-ZlhCcdxMzH3ZSTjUyyc8NPLSSnUvRhPKlG6PKuQz7bb0nJF_JXXGUXhvLX96bvjyZ9PnlcQ0uKHEol5QwMPJUecw9LNpwUFNE4iYB4r_cqk8m5MxTKOSRd1g_RkdGLdKseFS7HO5fMSj3ZnC8JsppUAU16A/w640-h288/03.26.22%20Parkway%20Trails%20with%20Chris%20(15).jpg" title="Parkway Trail System" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding the Parkway Trail System in Harrisburg, PA with Chris Keller -- March 26, 2022 </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAa7uwXOzXYWP2dcU-bRAADDjGb64TK-l5uW4YcfQ4R7gh9oaGH8af2GRSdhnVLwcOQG0Wb8BnfMDWpoOouRNWWRX-eXw6F8gLl5bGs_WmCUhKJeIxyGSEAulZ8o-q4qfgiNlgIN4m-wNUyEmrQ9n7vyzcxpwxWXRJw70frPtngo6uwOhwvE9uHBZB2w/s3705/05.21.22%20SOLO%20IN%20PATAPSCO%20%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="3705" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAa7uwXOzXYWP2dcU-bRAADDjGb64TK-l5uW4YcfQ4R7gh9oaGH8af2GRSdhnVLwcOQG0Wb8BnfMDWpoOouRNWWRX-eXw6F8gLl5bGs_WmCUhKJeIxyGSEAulZ8o-q4qfgiNlgIN4m-wNUyEmrQ9n7vyzcxpwxWXRJw70frPtngo6uwOhwvE9uHBZB2w/w640-h288/05.21.22%20SOLO%20IN%20PATAPSCO%20%20(2).jpg" title="Patapsco Valley State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patapsco Valley State Park -- May 21, 2022<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySD_EreEnpLQVoLoNwH3y95O_wjfJn2TO93DC912CEi6vA5fJKcgJRwEVtBKvTdugBidhbSZkS9wV6tqXAKacrJnWNcj_6UzgLhFV031BScZF5XdpdMct6k_OICEP7zU30TxRRerURFzv0Rr1NEGT1xeENWS_ekchrmWRA-GKjEu1oci7iF8Ju0htaw/s3379/07.30.22%20BIKE%20RIDE%20WITH%20ROBIN,%20FREYA,%20AND%20MILO%20%20(9).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1522" data-original-width="3379" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySD_EreEnpLQVoLoNwH3y95O_wjfJn2TO93DC912CEi6vA5fJKcgJRwEVtBKvTdugBidhbSZkS9wV6tqXAKacrJnWNcj_6UzgLhFV031BScZF5XdpdMct6k_OICEP7zU30TxRRerURFzv0Rr1NEGT1xeENWS_ekchrmWRA-GKjEu1oci7iF8Ju0htaw/w640-h288/07.30.22%20BIKE%20RIDE%20WITH%20ROBIN,%20FREYA,%20AND%20MILO%20%20(9).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Super fun bike ride with my wife, Robin, and my grandkids, Freya and Milo! -- July 30, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">What follows are my twelve favorite bike rides of 2022. I've listed them chronologically because I had a hard time ranking them...each ride was extra fun in their own different ways. So, come along with me and backtrack my year behind bars. I’m looking forward to April of 2023 when I can get back in the saddle. Until then, Enjoy!</span></span></p><br /><br /><br /><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">D & L HALF CENTURY RIDE -- APRIL 30, 2022</span></span></h1><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Jim Thorpe is one of the coolest towns in Pennsylvania and it is where I chose to start my adventure on the D&L Trail. The trail follows the Lehigh River and the train tracks north (and up) to the town of White Haven. This is one of those trails that offer train rides from Jim Thorpe up to White Haven for you and your bike so that you can experience a fun 25 mile "downhill" ride. I just chose to ride up to White Haven and then back down for a super cool 50-miler. Along the way I was able to explore waterfalls, remnants of canal locks, wave at passing trains, and experience the natural beauty of Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDTco554Ng5c7jC9xDiZYmyUCOzhJohu-D9BBuLK_e8TM1hwO_WcgWTY4-U3S23m2bdTK7hJ1QJX0-uF6jy62trgC3JrqR25CfiDLXyh6pGFPJ8Aeay8TG-OHF2q8ymOlqK6PM3gpNfdtXBuNtZtOc--jxhkkdLiAhTQfezvAMaI0eF-0tTsnznZMzg/s2718/04.30.22%20D&L%20TRAIL%20%20(17).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="2718" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDTco554Ng5c7jC9xDiZYmyUCOzhJohu-D9BBuLK_e8TM1hwO_WcgWTY4-U3S23m2bdTK7hJ1QJX0-uF6jy62trgC3JrqR25CfiDLXyh6pGFPJ8Aeay8TG-OHF2q8ymOlqK6PM3gpNfdtXBuNtZtOc--jxhkkdLiAhTQfezvAMaI0eF-0tTsnznZMzg/w640-h288/04.30.22%20D&L%20TRAIL%20%20(17).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All smiles on the D & L Trail -- April 30, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyjADcAqpc1zW3ik90umipDsqcJJg0FqGAi6Vur1V8NgkF73gTaiZqIQGuze7Krdfu_JLc8iNpWJ1LJO47F0JHhxCrIwn6O_jYGT5rUHVP7la0yfkZvgSw9REKdvoORrngIL9NRnXegzfEMzSOk28XgD49-egFew8EiWWdNV5EO0u4-B6Ece3EelPdgA/s4032/04.30.22%20D&L%20TRAIL%20%20(32).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyjADcAqpc1zW3ik90umipDsqcJJg0FqGAi6Vur1V8NgkF73gTaiZqIQGuze7Krdfu_JLc8iNpWJ1LJO47F0JHhxCrIwn6O_jYGT5rUHVP7la0yfkZvgSw9REKdvoORrngIL9NRnXegzfEMzSOk28XgD49-egFew8EiWWdNV5EO0u4-B6Ece3EelPdgA/w640-h288/04.30.22%20D&L%20TRAIL%20%20(32).jpg" title="Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding towards Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania on the D & L Trail -- April 30, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtEQ9umCL6CqrpC_HXy-vcz21U0F6xDtgj0U-jLNn8OAJ3hop0rmeBtAd_Q9rTSzAHsPZwTzXiVkqNe_1jJw9Ts73vqbHUe_Xsq_cJVV_WctoY-ydMGhboIFb0tTBUZL-HnqbUpiU4QcBiCz4RuULtSjYjBZpzfKZsb9x7ywmU-VvyNLNwQoU0P9Engg/s4032/04.30.22%20D&L%20TRAIL%20%20(53).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtEQ9umCL6CqrpC_HXy-vcz21U0F6xDtgj0U-jLNn8OAJ3hop0rmeBtAd_Q9rTSzAHsPZwTzXiVkqNe_1jJw9Ts73vqbHUe_Xsq_cJVV_WctoY-ydMGhboIFb0tTBUZL-HnqbUpiU4QcBiCz4RuULtSjYjBZpzfKZsb9x7ywmU-VvyNLNwQoU0P9Engg/w640-h288/04.30.22%20D&L%20TRAIL%20%20(53).jpg" title="D & L Trail" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding past an oncoming train on the D & L Trail -- April 30, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div><span><br /></span></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7CZmoq3MLVCn0emrM8hdPoyKX0id5t1w-kMyS5O647fZ_JmVhEj_-kue39z9Ua6OGUBMNh3lbrByqzmrdLAaX213uapbfddtoo2K6vUzXxKJHyvcBHPWvogKOuwv8m4TCdj12cdPMTR7p12nhZT7L_JALyuRkbUs29tNy7fFp4Mw1YkWHtglgIhYDQ/s3558/04.30.22%20D&L%20TRAIL%20%20(54).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1602" data-original-width="3558" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7CZmoq3MLVCn0emrM8hdPoyKX0id5t1w-kMyS5O647fZ_JmVhEj_-kue39z9Ua6OGUBMNh3lbrByqzmrdLAaX213uapbfddtoo2K6vUzXxKJHyvcBHPWvogKOuwv8m4TCdj12cdPMTR7p12nhZT7L_JALyuRkbUs29tNy7fFp4Mw1YkWHtglgIhYDQ/w640-h288/04.30.22%20D&L%20TRAIL%20%20(54).jpg" title="D & L Trail" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exploring old canal locks on the D & L Trail -- April 30, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">ABANDONED TUNNELS and CCC CAMP -- JUNE 6, 2022</span></span></h1><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">On my first full day of summer vacation, I headed towards my hometown of Bedford, Pennsylvania and took a short detour through Breezewood, Pennsylvania to ride the abandoned turnpike tunnels and explore an old CCC Camp that is located right next to the old road.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Creepy and Post-Apocalyptic are two adjectives that could be used to describe the stretch of Pennsylvania's Abandoned Turnpike in Bedford and Fulton Counties. I just think it is freaking cool. The forgotten stretch of highway stretches from Breezewood to Waterfall, Pennsylvania. The Turnpike Commission chose to reroute the road in 1968 in order to increase traffic flow and increase usage of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Since that time, this old stretch of America's first "superhighway" has been left to the elements and seemingly millions of teenagers armed with spray paint. Over the years, it has been used for military training and was even featured in the 2009 movie,</span><a href="https://youtu.be/bO8EqMsxOiU" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">THE ROAD</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Some caution needs to be taken before embarking on this unique adventure. The tunnels are dark. I mean really dark. The ambient light at each end of both tunnels (yes, you get to ride through two abandoned tunnels) will end within 100 feet of the entrance. Make sure that you are equipped with proper lights. The road itself has not been maintained in over 60 years and the old paved surface is cracked and very uneven. Finally, if you are easily offended by phallic graffiti, this is not the ride for you. You can expect to see spray painted dick and balls about every few feet. With all that being said, this is one of my favorite rides. And if you aren't into cycling, this is easily hiked and the first tunnel is only 1.5 miles from the trailhead in Breezewood.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI6YzO_P1Yqafge7VjFl4I0JyxHxd3dwV9ap1j9tt2ntGE2Km918F_PCRRDR-BvqZf4Wdl9MQ4QW8KJxsLlvYFeoNDbL_hQeP0DbqR_b5ObMQefm6acFV722CFpo4yl6iBH7t_9X_ANAN9vI-qKJxPkqwLtNEDx2uQpHkmrWCR-HAs122hVqhqRM-zcQ/s3701/06.06.22%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20AND%20A%20CCC%20CAMP%20(17).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1667" data-original-width="3701" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI6YzO_P1Yqafge7VjFl4I0JyxHxd3dwV9ap1j9tt2ntGE2Km918F_PCRRDR-BvqZf4Wdl9MQ4QW8KJxsLlvYFeoNDbL_hQeP0DbqR_b5ObMQefm6acFV722CFpo4yl6iBH7t_9X_ANAN9vI-qKJxPkqwLtNEDx2uQpHkmrWCR-HAs122hVqhqRM-zcQ/w640-h288/06.06.22%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20AND%20A%20CCC%20CAMP%20(17).jpg" title="Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entering the abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike near Breezewood, Pennsylvania -- June 6, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBOeGPax5hBRb86QPYBZCPdtzpdujcJ_qK-hIcNaJv5-rdn44TydjlSGPc7PJ9SPPAog5RSZVdietkSCFjqce2b_-B2Yy6cQQEX5QAnggMh43Hs95nGFhp7j3sawyT8i8csF8dPYTP-_SzwHkwkuMVqk8PG4rM9DtWRZPMr2du8-lhZblGRmPB-A-ww/s3602/06.06.22%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20AND%20A%20CCC%20CAMP%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1622" data-original-width="3602" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBOeGPax5hBRb86QPYBZCPdtzpdujcJ_qK-hIcNaJv5-rdn44TydjlSGPc7PJ9SPPAog5RSZVdietkSCFjqce2b_-B2Yy6cQQEX5QAnggMh43Hs95nGFhp7j3sawyT8i8csF8dPYTP-_SzwHkwkuMVqk8PG4rM9DtWRZPMr2du8-lhZblGRmPB-A-ww/w640-h288/06.06.22%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20AND%20A%20CCC%20CAMP%20(4).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Abandoned Turnpike -- June 6, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_iceRRT_ZPY0u0YPh3GXiIl0ctZB8GW-ht_511Rl7CkGPsLDAp3pRAVpHItCooXWwLBbc-vnFoH6GNBHwxp-CV9hOkbo9-fp3hk1fu3vNgfUR73RA8-5tv9yywhO79vMG6fte6Ck9MSW5Up_PPNr5-a9e6Wcd43BkXj23qSa8pYlgC1GuBLysHEAsQ/s3602/06.06.22%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20AND%20A%20CCC%20CAMP%20(13).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1622" data-original-width="3602" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_iceRRT_ZPY0u0YPh3GXiIl0ctZB8GW-ht_511Rl7CkGPsLDAp3pRAVpHItCooXWwLBbc-vnFoH6GNBHwxp-CV9hOkbo9-fp3hk1fu3vNgfUR73RA8-5tv9yywhO79vMG6fte6Ck9MSW5Up_PPNr5-a9e6Wcd43BkXj23qSa8pYlgC1GuBLysHEAsQ/w640-h288/06.06.22%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20AND%20A%20CCC%20CAMP%20(13).jpg" title="Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entering one of the two tunnels on the abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike -- June 6, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpG5Qz68Hz5vbfKbFlu4z48wkkNCJXGFxFYrsuVUOhOM2M5hBZFmNwVB3IffS8g5KGaHl4aNuEolweDzQvQOOSuDgF_yWNGUE_-7qRzgBuJW23LVzwhg-5bF_JwmFnIzS2HGJp16mmc96co5qjGzDkYAJ5Py5vx_IwRbzqgyQpnSStUM95PmO9_BNJlw/s4032/06.06.22%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20AND%20A%20CCC%20CAMP%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpG5Qz68Hz5vbfKbFlu4z48wkkNCJXGFxFYrsuVUOhOM2M5hBZFmNwVB3IffS8g5KGaHl4aNuEolweDzQvQOOSuDgF_yWNGUE_-7qRzgBuJW23LVzwhg-5bF_JwmFnIzS2HGJp16mmc96co5qjGzDkYAJ5Py5vx_IwRbzqgyQpnSStUM95PmO9_BNJlw/w640-h288/06.06.22%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20AND%20A%20CCC%20CAMP%20(7).jpg" title="Camp Oregon CCC Camp" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exploring an old CCC Camp alongside of the abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike -- June 6, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtzPl7HRIswfw3Ql82POesscD2qkpM732EuZdtlaJgullZEX2EHR2kKLeuhV-YosRWvRBdMvOchVn6nM3K_HRExWvqNhce-4ErzMEaKLyu5zAhbqIVoU0MqbXvritgyCvbdFZQBNRQXi4d3PEnuTSS8-oVzDAcLAZiwsE_2GEB19uu3e-Z91qlysnoqg/s3806/06.06.22%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20AND%20A%20CCC%20CAMP%20(15).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1714" data-original-width="3806" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtzPl7HRIswfw3Ql82POesscD2qkpM732EuZdtlaJgullZEX2EHR2kKLeuhV-YosRWvRBdMvOchVn6nM3K_HRExWvqNhce-4ErzMEaKLyu5zAhbqIVoU0MqbXvritgyCvbdFZQBNRQXi4d3PEnuTSS8-oVzDAcLAZiwsE_2GEB19uu3e-Z91qlysnoqg/w640-h288/06.06.22%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20AND%20A%20CCC%20CAMP%20(15).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A lot of middle school graffiti on the abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike -- June 6, 2022 </td></tr></tbody></table><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><br /><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">MOUNT CARMEL -- JUNE 24, 2022 // AUGUST 16, 2022</span></span></h1><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Matt made the comment that he had read about a super cool trail system in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania. Within a week he and I were riding those trails and a few weeks later he and I returned, with Ben Kelly, to ride them again and explore further. The trails traversed an old coal mining area and slate dump making for a unique terrain and extremely fun ride!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjciCCJzhb1q-fv5qtu3TtGNtcNaTC7DBtCNqc1rWBtV2DcQusLzHFlC1mejqQJMO9QApLEWaL163KNGHhXuYjxNxwU3KBs45WtGEwq0PtVgWjxGglTxrfOTc_7xGb8Fkiv-iMhi8nf1Ha3vTKiKX3xTP10QZ8GlxVy78Kv9P9niFZsGTN-bxWWhZo9CQ/s3186/08.16.22%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20BEN%20%20(32).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1436" data-original-width="3186" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjciCCJzhb1q-fv5qtu3TtGNtcNaTC7DBtCNqc1rWBtV2DcQusLzHFlC1mejqQJMO9QApLEWaL163KNGHhXuYjxNxwU3KBs45WtGEwq0PtVgWjxGglTxrfOTc_7xGb8Fkiv-iMhi8nf1Ha3vTKiKX3xTP10QZ8GlxVy78Kv9P9niFZsGTN-bxWWhZo9CQ/w640-h288/08.16.22%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20BEN%20%20(32).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ben Kelly, Matt Linnane, Dave Raymond, and some random abandoned mining equipment -- August 16, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJrEXc4U44TfKgolS1Jvl0LfwXeGisSkXcKweS7qvCQmutFP470F2XLCV4Eilm6tRrvTGCPwLr9FFdouJsLkqlgnD3VqGvN7Z_-3-hqSE-RT3Vy_Jis8xDBtSrMYINO402Jb8iUe0Htt4aGwISrWouFkdLa0LpR65HqQIpLrVUt7SGZ6oxqsfFpTUZOQ/s3614/08.16.22%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20BEN%20%20(39).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1628" data-original-width="3614" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJrEXc4U44TfKgolS1Jvl0LfwXeGisSkXcKweS7qvCQmutFP470F2XLCV4Eilm6tRrvTGCPwLr9FFdouJsLkqlgnD3VqGvN7Z_-3-hqSE-RT3Vy_Jis8xDBtSrMYINO402Jb8iUe0Htt4aGwISrWouFkdLa0LpR65HqQIpLrVUt7SGZ6oxqsfFpTUZOQ/w640-h288/08.16.22%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20BEN%20%20(39).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Such an unique terrain. So fun! -- August 16, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLLXQZUB7atjP6fNuy_F4uS_dTDKgLF0JPUxGD95mS5IA2Tfn-dXrDf31GHrU920hDfpeAJNRjfCnJ-xNqF1PFgIc67yuqjT7hM9kikh2nP6ysN_y3vBpb_j1WvwHCRgzz5DeGgnPUNfwaFQIMZM1-eacIs3hMs4Ltp4KUNZZFDs6BRe-3RmbqAx6xw/s3262/08.16.22%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20BEN%20%20(77).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1469" data-original-width="3262" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLLXQZUB7atjP6fNuy_F4uS_dTDKgLF0JPUxGD95mS5IA2Tfn-dXrDf31GHrU920hDfpeAJNRjfCnJ-xNqF1PFgIc67yuqjT7hM9kikh2nP6ysN_y3vBpb_j1WvwHCRgzz5DeGgnPUNfwaFQIMZM1-eacIs3hMs4Ltp4KUNZZFDs6BRe-3RmbqAx6xw/w640-h288/08.16.22%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20BEN%20%20(77).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ben Kelly doing what he does best -- August 16, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJOOSRVHQm-cEQYOqj5oXiiiZTTCXgpd5VGihJhcO1DMcD9_HwzyVQ5KsKN5qhCulW9j7vW81MP4_uEwyqM7Xsye8YtTuJJKELfd_topWGKQC6nnxDthzfolHjsoZ99Iw86RfXn6W42th0xP-NZSDrLPof9mHNP8XN-AfjmWyTlAJnv74tUspHHAPQ6w/s4032/06.24.22%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20%20(15).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJOOSRVHQm-cEQYOqj5oXiiiZTTCXgpd5VGihJhcO1DMcD9_HwzyVQ5KsKN5qhCulW9j7vW81MP4_uEwyqM7Xsye8YtTuJJKELfd_topWGKQC6nnxDthzfolHjsoZ99Iw86RfXn6W42th0xP-NZSDrLPof9mHNP8XN-AfjmWyTlAJnv74tUspHHAPQ6w/w640-h288/06.24.22%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20%20(15).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt Linnane taking flight on the Mount Carmel trails -- June 24, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaZK9PmUVMmY7tvn18YQ9T94oqe4kfsMgx_Kk7qiwaAQRRwvF2LWOhvHH0Y4r-rDHrst-x7A2B3D3E5BCfKyMZkqo0MNaPkvWAFYmxIipTyyIOekMUNvL23cyGXQHr1W3UtxJW84_geKzkxU_PtFMP1OTpavVy4OCIlcbn0wWBis54m_Wan-kxUDEsQ/s1242/06.24.22%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20%20(60).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1242" data-original-width="1242" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaZK9PmUVMmY7tvn18YQ9T94oqe4kfsMgx_Kk7qiwaAQRRwvF2LWOhvHH0Y4r-rDHrst-x7A2B3D3E5BCfKyMZkqo0MNaPkvWAFYmxIipTyyIOekMUNvL23cyGXQHr1W3UtxJW84_geKzkxU_PtFMP1OTpavVy4OCIlcbn0wWBis54m_Wan-kxUDEsQ/w640-h640/06.24.22%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20%20(60).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding the Mount Carmel trails -- June 24, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWIzgAIbai0BFlPfhYnM-JAeR6vf7mzswhDtEH7l8SvubkYNJ_0hEWn4j2sF7H0fsDW9LYvdKxyU8St-r041IYiJpMFE1QtzGmjDqUIrQ33tElS2c57ChF48YXHLy1VPHy4GBbiXjBFz13Ubpb5Ey7ppOuqx3h9qds9s3W9zf-MhrFXPc99JyothANYQ/s954/08.16.22%20MT%20CARMEL%20GIF.gif" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="954" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWIzgAIbai0BFlPfhYnM-JAeR6vf7mzswhDtEH7l8SvubkYNJ_0hEWn4j2sF7H0fsDW9LYvdKxyU8St-r041IYiJpMFE1QtzGmjDqUIrQ33tElS2c57ChF48YXHLy1VPHy4GBbiXjBFz13Ubpb5Ey7ppOuqx3h9qds9s3W9zf-MhrFXPc99JyothANYQ/w640-h288/08.16.22%20MT%20CARMEL%20GIF.gif" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Having a blast in Mount Carmel -- August 16, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">STONY VALLEY -- JUNE 5 // JULY 5, 2022</span></span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is scenic, rustic, visually stimulating, and completely off the grid. Don't expect any cell service and don't expect to see many people on the Stony Valley Railroad Trail. It's also</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">not the easiest place to find</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Located in State Game Lands northeast of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania...the dirt road that leads to the trailhead is barely wide enough for two vehicles to pass each other. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">What you will find here is dense forests, endless beauty, and a lot of peace and quiet. If you know where to look, you can explore the remains of a 19th century resort, Cold Springs, which was once a destination for the elites of Harrisburg. The Appalachian Trail also passes through the area and uses a small section of the Stony Valley Rail Trail. About 15 miles into the trail you will see a sign indicating the history of the town of Rauch Gap...a coal mining town that existed from 1828 to 1910.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I had the opportunity to visit Stony Valley twice this summer...once with my wife, Robin, and then a month later on my own. Both rides were exceptionally fun.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk2aOCSj9_eLmsb9QmAys3ULjd0oH9HnBrZK8I6ln74K-WTwlyfPn4hjp_y64Xmf2PDQWLZ0K5NLOvZzcNFCBsIi54HOXHRS0yC7n5T-w3jfQuvWGxCN4tDpd7RhgaS0dtAZD3oOpGEB6h6NVc2oSMyThk4_fRnC9PQ1MnjavWEYwdDNzNFI44NmlPfw/s2476/06.05.22%20STONY%20VALLEY%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1115" data-original-width="2476" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk2aOCSj9_eLmsb9QmAys3ULjd0oH9HnBrZK8I6ln74K-WTwlyfPn4hjp_y64Xmf2PDQWLZ0K5NLOvZzcNFCBsIi54HOXHRS0yC7n5T-w3jfQuvWGxCN4tDpd7RhgaS0dtAZD3oOpGEB6h6NVc2oSMyThk4_fRnC9PQ1MnjavWEYwdDNzNFI44NmlPfw/w640-h288/06.05.22%20STONY%20VALLEY%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(3).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robin and David Raymond riding the Stony Valley Trail -- June 5, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzdTSn_hRShKbjwA0a6N1-bCHEja7Pp5ZTRrQhclQ8MERUe6iN8d5R8hn9pXEfHIsekK0rHjsQU3279NzbuAqOa9vCHotFO9kSmj7NZY6tf7T8VnQLw8AFULEHBGAu1DZjd7aGOlDCNUTCJDJKCAg6yyo9nCdfq0Nj4Yd7c8OA3Q2F5vsVPVVu8PQehA/s3663/07.05.22%20STONY%20VALLEY%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="3663" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzdTSn_hRShKbjwA0a6N1-bCHEja7Pp5ZTRrQhclQ8MERUe6iN8d5R8hn9pXEfHIsekK0rHjsQU3279NzbuAqOa9vCHotFO9kSmj7NZY6tf7T8VnQLw8AFULEHBGAu1DZjd7aGOlDCNUTCJDJKCAg6yyo9nCdfq0Nj4Yd7c8OA3Q2F5vsVPVVu8PQehA/w640-h288/07.05.22%20STONY%20VALLEY%20(1).jpg" title="Stony Valley" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The rustic beauty of Stony Valley -- July 5, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-R_jVAdiRtf9zAfY1UNthShYR55Myl2acGqIqKHPfC7KfwFkS-lDGAPQsBo-QNWLhTiAc_MEbvZI-89Teek9bNUl_fjoddDj9-3sXUZS3DZfp4GCmp1aVi7J7ApzUW34kcMXaf-Grg4Qu-rFYr9Wkpbjd8qF2jdYxhanJ8aUZqp5zOzpk53k3pkrXtQ/s3209/07.05.22%20STONY%20VALLEY%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3209" data-original-width="1805" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-R_jVAdiRtf9zAfY1UNthShYR55Myl2acGqIqKHPfC7KfwFkS-lDGAPQsBo-QNWLhTiAc_MEbvZI-89Teek9bNUl_fjoddDj9-3sXUZS3DZfp4GCmp1aVi7J7ApzUW34kcMXaf-Grg4Qu-rFYr9Wkpbjd8qF2jdYxhanJ8aUZqp5zOzpk53k3pkrXtQ/w360-h640/07.05.22%20STONY%20VALLEY%20(3).jpg" title="The village of Rausch Gap stood here!" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The village of Rausch Gap stood here! -- July 5, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">LANCASTER COUNTY NORTHWEST RIVER TRAIL -- JULY 16, 2022</span></span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The River Trail in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is a really nice bike trail. This particular ride was extra special because I was joined by my wife, Robin, my daughter, Mia, my soon-to-be-son-in-law, Kevin, and my granddaughter, Scarlett! This rain soaked bike ride was short, but so memorable…and so much fun!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTWJYQJCEYP-OU4d2S-i0VGlqqB2a1y2MKkpXTZyXb20aWz65wZFHX_WkftXZuuU_9GSm63NgjkLDFPzW0jV0KmbYPrwhhRIv48Ogd1XSA5PtRZU-SxAnM1_eiQ7ZWXyk0FGjGSlmkoPDWpm_mdp6-wl-nbDYuSj17475RiVqIewO0WBMJOEwXyqC4tA/s3015/07.16.22%20NORTHWEST%20LANCASTER%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20WITH%20ROBIN,%20MIA,%20KEVIN,%20AND%20SCARLETT%20%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1358" data-original-width="3015" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTWJYQJCEYP-OU4d2S-i0VGlqqB2a1y2MKkpXTZyXb20aWz65wZFHX_WkftXZuuU_9GSm63NgjkLDFPzW0jV0KmbYPrwhhRIv48Ogd1XSA5PtRZU-SxAnM1_eiQ7ZWXyk0FGjGSlmkoPDWpm_mdp6-wl-nbDYuSj17475RiVqIewO0WBMJOEwXyqC4tA/w640-h288/07.16.22%20NORTHWEST%20LANCASTER%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20WITH%20ROBIN,%20MIA,%20KEVIN,%20AND%20SCARLETT%20%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dodging raindrops on the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail with Robin, Mia, Kevin, and Scarlett! -- July 16, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQ6UPpko1MI7PbVEJm0gRGAvm8LROVIdxI0r8j55t66OsRcl9StJGeu2pY5-p_-ShnRe7chdajDYiqeft8dgpFGsyCSEZwO_tTDeNEwp6xk2Q4bxJUYPG_638AMnDOzfblE-PbieVyNRn0HJww_Kd4jWFWA2kXqqhsIq1hBVWKZTmRchQfVY4RiahkA/s2591/07.16.22%20NORTHWEST%20LANCASTER%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20WITH%20ROBIN,%20MIA,%20KEVIN,%20AND%20SCARLETT%20%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1167" data-original-width="2591" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQ6UPpko1MI7PbVEJm0gRGAvm8LROVIdxI0r8j55t66OsRcl9StJGeu2pY5-p_-ShnRe7chdajDYiqeft8dgpFGsyCSEZwO_tTDeNEwp6xk2Q4bxJUYPG_638AMnDOzfblE-PbieVyNRn0HJww_Kd4jWFWA2kXqqhsIq1hBVWKZTmRchQfVY4RiahkA/w640-h288/07.16.22%20NORTHWEST%20LANCASTER%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20WITH%20ROBIN,%20MIA,%20KEVIN,%20AND%20SCARLETT%20%20(7).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scarlett had some extra post-ride fun with Grandma! -- July 16, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><br /><br /><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">EAST BAY BIKE PATH in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND -- JUNE 19, 2022</span></span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I had always wanted to visit Rhode Island...and this past summer, for our anniversary, my wife and I did just that. While there, Robin and I took what is, to date, Robin's longest bike ride on Rhode Island's East Bay Bike Path. The path stretches 15 miles from Providence to Bristol, Rhode Island. The trail traces the shoreline of Narragansett Bay offering amazing views of the lighthouses and natural formations in the area. We rode the path from Providence to Bristol (and back). It was so much fun and I was so glad to share the experience with my wife.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRDLg0ZjnGQCOrPP3K1vBhOByFbwExsdCJbs71taQdf2WRtF8enyw9r9R70q4coLs-yjhVNeP_MEhoh65XgQ5USxlqgRmyZ1THF5NM__Ow0tDCF9XWyCjKhg12V5pqVC2Kv_rBbbs_3jAly_V-7KgIEUtUVnE_rb_T7sigQHYuQAPdJdhEiB3995yb1g/s2857/07.19.22%20East%20Bay%20Bike%20Path%20with%20Robin.%20%20Providence%20to%20Bristo,%20Rhode%20Island%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1287" data-original-width="2857" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRDLg0ZjnGQCOrPP3K1vBhOByFbwExsdCJbs71taQdf2WRtF8enyw9r9R70q4coLs-yjhVNeP_MEhoh65XgQ5USxlqgRmyZ1THF5NM__Ow0tDCF9XWyCjKhg12V5pqVC2Kv_rBbbs_3jAly_V-7KgIEUtUVnE_rb_T7sigQHYuQAPdJdhEiB3995yb1g/w640-h288/07.19.22%20East%20Bay%20Bike%20Path%20with%20Robin.%20%20Providence%20to%20Bristo,%20Rhode%20Island%20(1).jpg" title="East Bay Bike Path" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The East Bay Bike Path in Rhode Island -- July 19, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBHjA9dOrNOofe8hi6CsDjwcHBef44pC_1UV9FCz-h2nVGd-ztWmkpIMjmhBqsZvzqFX6lqeXHaU_PW2EtxzMu1bCWlEsJcMqXROq2WNn62CYrlCyQweA_l9b63QHE6I9P6BrhNIT-iyP0h1iSVvmPndcW51JMJgfIs69q4tHO_O5eugr2lWtQQAGUWQ/s4032/07.19.22%20East%20Bay%20Bike%20Path%20with%20Robin.%20%20Providence%20to%20Bristo,%20Rhode%20Island%20(16).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBHjA9dOrNOofe8hi6CsDjwcHBef44pC_1UV9FCz-h2nVGd-ztWmkpIMjmhBqsZvzqFX6lqeXHaU_PW2EtxzMu1bCWlEsJcMqXROq2WNn62CYrlCyQweA_l9b63QHE6I9P6BrhNIT-iyP0h1iSVvmPndcW51JMJgfIs69q4tHO_O5eugr2lWtQQAGUWQ/w640-h288/07.19.22%20East%20Bay%20Bike%20Path%20with%20Robin.%20%20Providence%20to%20Bristo,%20Rhode%20Island%20(16).jpg" title="East Bay Bike Path" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robin and David Raymond on the East Bay Bike Path -- July 19, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit2lJ4ARoifaVnYKIBGGplgbSoJl_SPidqqJMCArTD7lJnJ_qU-dQ3x-16lvYMtW5RPkBq7EsuneV733amv_DKH_tkx2rhvphU298CZ7lahLVKhRwTdams8XmUzYwx5HUC1vrKKfXSMIsxkFe4NEhqgGrR7R8un2JCvDwtWTaaJZOgul02RS5oMKj1HA/s3032/07.19.22%20East%20Bay%20Bike%20Path%20with%20Robin.%20%20Providence%20to%20Bristo,%20Rhode%20Island%20(29).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="3032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit2lJ4ARoifaVnYKIBGGplgbSoJl_SPidqqJMCArTD7lJnJ_qU-dQ3x-16lvYMtW5RPkBq7EsuneV733amv_DKH_tkx2rhvphU298CZ7lahLVKhRwTdams8XmUzYwx5HUC1vrKKfXSMIsxkFe4NEhqgGrR7R8un2JCvDwtWTaaJZOgul02RS5oMKj1HA/w640-h288/07.19.22%20East%20Bay%20Bike%20Path%20with%20Robin.%20%20Providence%20to%20Bristo,%20Rhode%20Island%20(29).jpg" title="East Bay Bike Path" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lighthouses visible from the East Bay Bike Path -- July 19, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">VALLEY FORGE TO INDEPENDENCE HALL on the SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL -- AUGUST 1, 2022</span></span></h1><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Schuylkill River Trail is pretty amazing. It stretches 120 miles from Frackville to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It passes through rural, urban, agricultural, and industrial landscapes. And there is history, too. A ton of it. I chose to ride the section between Valley Forge, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. I thought it would be a super cool (and nerdy) ride from the birthplace of the American Army to the birthplace of our democracy. The trail didn't disappoint and led directly to the steps of the Art Museum in Philadelphia. From there, I was only a few miles from Old Philadelphia and Independence Hall...so I followed the incredibly well marked bike paths on the streets of Philadelphia to get there. It was an incredibly fun and rewarding bike ride.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9iH2J32gFTC56vXZHy6XdA2uy1TekE6p6TPHqXs7PC1-z_qRPICqZbd51xOTnPu5h24kqJkHa7_7lowv8rBo6-uNT4sxTfCDKfYveqn_k065r38-5xThhcMt8BP5JQq7D8m613qiHCCALJIVMTcbgGOtiKPM__VwFa0FJF5py2aWqxflflwjYdy1jpw/s3675/08.01.22%20SCHUYKILL%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(Valley%20Forge%20to%20Independence%20Hall...and%20back)%20(27).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1655" data-original-width="3675" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9iH2J32gFTC56vXZHy6XdA2uy1TekE6p6TPHqXs7PC1-z_qRPICqZbd51xOTnPu5h24kqJkHa7_7lowv8rBo6-uNT4sxTfCDKfYveqn_k065r38-5xThhcMt8BP5JQq7D8m613qiHCCALJIVMTcbgGOtiKPM__VwFa0FJF5py2aWqxflflwjYdy1jpw/w640-h288/08.01.22%20SCHUYKILL%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(Valley%20Forge%20to%20Independence%20Hall...and%20back)%20(27).jpg" title="Valley Forge National Historical Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Starting (and ending) my nerdy bike ride at Valley Forge National Historical Park -- August 1, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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I did it!" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mandatory photograph with the Rocky Balboa statue in Philly! -- August 1, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">CAPITAL AREA GREENBELT WITH BEN AND CLARK -- AUGUST 5, 2022</span></span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Capital Area Greenbelt, a designated bike path that circles Pennsylvania's capital city, is a really fun option for me. Only 20 minutes up the road from my house, this is a really fun (and not very flat) 24ish mile bike ride. The trail moves through Harrisburg's River Front Park, over the hills of</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wildwood Park</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, past sections of the old Pennsylvania Canal, near the Capitol Building, and, if you choose, around City Island. What made this particular ride on the Greenbelt so fun was that Ben and Clark accompanied me. A good ride with good friends.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwRb7NnAQwp7I7Z5XedGvIMLsmWbiYXhggxKAPh7wF59uX094DrX1VAC73pKj16UIjVmhjMPIyBmksNBAYwotSUNTmiF2FfPvMsiN7yk90Gnau_m-qvZTiAi0Ezm46MPQ0-s5gpJWpGSzv5Pos9RfdNmhrsUjO7DT7fOKMjrwDmA4pMDv917pOtdVRdA/s2918/08.05.22%20CAPITAL%20AREA%20GREENBELT%20WITH%20BEN%20AND%20CLARK.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1314" data-original-width="2918" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwRb7NnAQwp7I7Z5XedGvIMLsmWbiYXhggxKAPh7wF59uX094DrX1VAC73pKj16UIjVmhjMPIyBmksNBAYwotSUNTmiF2FfPvMsiN7yk90Gnau_m-qvZTiAi0Ezm46MPQ0-s5gpJWpGSzv5Pos9RfdNmhrsUjO7DT7fOKMjrwDmA4pMDv917pOtdVRdA/w640-h288/08.05.22%20CAPITAL%20AREA%20GREENBELT%20WITH%20BEN%20AND%20CLARK.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding past the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building with Ben Kelly and Clark Evanitus -- August 5, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><br /><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">FRIENDS, FUN, AND SNAKES -- AUGUST 9, 2022</span></span></h1><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Friends, fun, and snakes. That sums it up. This Tuesday Michaux mountain bike ride was my favorite Tuesday ride of the summer. I mapped out a ride made up of trails that none of us had ever ridden. This could have been a disaster…but turned out to be amazing. On two separate instances we stopped to take photos…and just happened to stop right next to a rattlesnake each time. Nonetheless, the ride was amazing and no snakes or mountain bikers were hurt!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW9jQq7U1LZ51t1-heWXXThVbEgFStWZN2lpVDvqIBQYAr4-5I88Q0jZCqMV3pI8P9a-C8T9XcCzf3bJ7B7FTA6GuBXfbodMtaB6FaA4VveuVvtRwJp7Eycm7EImP_4i_g2Vv0fWk_gxqAULmNbid0LKA3Z76ISU0ilJLWIoxspwBO6yGPRSMmPhoKjw/s2283/08.09.22%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20TIM%20%20(60).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1028" data-original-width="2283" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW9jQq7U1LZ51t1-heWXXThVbEgFStWZN2lpVDvqIBQYAr4-5I88Q0jZCqMV3pI8P9a-C8T9XcCzf3bJ7B7FTA6GuBXfbodMtaB6FaA4VveuVvtRwJp7Eycm7EImP_4i_g2Vv0fWk_gxqAULmNbid0LKA3Z76ISU0ilJLWIoxspwBO6yGPRSMmPhoKjw/w640-h288/08.09.22%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20TIM%20%20(60).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michaux State Forest with Tim Sindlinger and Matt Linnane -- August 9, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDh7a8eHHauS-mLlLseONOoY22Xfe-UUiBcvD8O9c6A7Wma-DFgAOhRhNuCudj9M-KEqdTb4seRPhSQvh4c4TAS_xIVE4bzCY7q1XVtmVgF4ZAY5mx9pgmePIZu-ORcxtPb4dK5iZYhDwhQ2axIvo-H8qKOPDHHhuF6ysT1yvy8L8TX7nclWDwLPhI4g/s3604/08.09.22.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1622" data-original-width="3604" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDh7a8eHHauS-mLlLseONOoY22Xfe-UUiBcvD8O9c6A7Wma-DFgAOhRhNuCudj9M-KEqdTb4seRPhSQvh4c4TAS_xIVE4bzCY7q1XVtmVgF4ZAY5mx9pgmePIZu-ORcxtPb4dK5iZYhDwhQ2axIvo-H8qKOPDHHhuF6ysT1yvy8L8TX7nclWDwLPhI4g/w640-h288/08.09.22.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fun on my Epic Evo -- August 9, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBnG3gu5BPqM4fj4YBFDnQI4w4hPjGxMu_OR8M0T_oP_y3loix91cBYyznqqrpU_MbyaysF2AbMQpXXF3fB3LnHpFl3-9gwa1wivt1J39wslemK4aklnCHDg8eVh3ufoY1FMb-gRnZoBQ9laQNcxAS_8jgu99rAc38RriPXAcuIFo10M1LfgjXVyqcHQ/s2760/08.09.22%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20TIM%20%20(11).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1243" data-original-width="2760" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBnG3gu5BPqM4fj4YBFDnQI4w4hPjGxMu_OR8M0T_oP_y3loix91cBYyznqqrpU_MbyaysF2AbMQpXXF3fB3LnHpFl3-9gwa1wivt1J39wslemK4aklnCHDg8eVh3ufoY1FMb-gRnZoBQ9laQNcxAS_8jgu99rAc38RriPXAcuIFo10M1LfgjXVyqcHQ/w640-h288/08.09.22%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20TIM%20%20(11).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Holy hell...this "nope rope" was big! -- August 9, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzbVIbZoBN7dlZIayCJZ857dVaS9U22UhjnVA-2lw1psszhR6zyEsd026RNa_aB--a_LiDDlG6_nqxylEadUw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBNsexsZ8CKWpnzCqKdcqpx0g8-jv0jdUEloSQQVcwg1esR8uasgZ2iFOP7WHumZNdBv4ccwmF9Cjsys80I0wMpcWDHmmn2FLH3gAPp-DnQfgA85nCuuAkpHZpXiYd68sLn7jIhQ5Ad7BvezF8eoQDN-lS6lGtWk87zg5oxwE59rP_dEy7SY8xbzkWLw/s1516/08.09.22%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20TIM%20%20(42).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1516" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBNsexsZ8CKWpnzCqKdcqpx0g8-jv0jdUEloSQQVcwg1esR8uasgZ2iFOP7WHumZNdBv4ccwmF9Cjsys80I0wMpcWDHmmn2FLH3gAPp-DnQfgA85nCuuAkpHZpXiYd68sLn7jIhQ5Ad7BvezF8eoQDN-lS6lGtWk87zg5oxwE59rP_dEy7SY8xbzkWLw/w640-h288/08.09.22%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20TIM%20%20(42).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A second timber rattler! -- August 9, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg32yIuqA0ETKK8npKQ0KdBNFXR8YFG2FkfBo4fV0lCTsFavkkeQK_vEdXBtSP5Xzr3I-1GK7BJSOzGnrG-xTETmH549Vgzn1shYK7xH_qSUZA0A-rTMrG_rOMXBjw3ApRy9inWF58ta1aDJ5jyu1dRw3eEWondYXHC7JPa6E-f8aUdgVzzeiRLbRf_6Q/s4032/08.09.22%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20TIM%20%20(22).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg32yIuqA0ETKK8npKQ0KdBNFXR8YFG2FkfBo4fV0lCTsFavkkeQK_vEdXBtSP5Xzr3I-1GK7BJSOzGnrG-xTETmH549Vgzn1shYK7xH_qSUZA0A-rTMrG_rOMXBjw3ApRy9inWF58ta1aDJ5jyu1dRw3eEWondYXHC7JPa6E-f8aUdgVzzeiRLbRf_6Q/w640-h288/08.09.22%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20TIM%20%20(22).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt Linnane in Michaux State Forest -- August 9, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXlPCDXpLlLcNWyg0bpwpWsQnQwb3Mx7Uj_qxJ2rA3ybvQ5Cg8eKbpIznM3dxUPaZU5lq1B7MdSDhsEdMAxQRjKQ5YQ3MmGxjPEQj1imt-a10xEddia8q6WXFrkWCzOgLMMFqY_pFkfUDvIvdrM0cp4GMX4xbruEphwW0IqPINN8rqT6VV6WqpyUSS3Q/s4032/08.09.22%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20TIM%20%20(14).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXlPCDXpLlLcNWyg0bpwpWsQnQwb3Mx7Uj_qxJ2rA3ybvQ5Cg8eKbpIznM3dxUPaZU5lq1B7MdSDhsEdMAxQRjKQ5YQ3MmGxjPEQj1imt-a10xEddia8q6WXFrkWCzOgLMMFqY_pFkfUDvIvdrM0cp4GMX4xbruEphwW0IqPINN8rqT6VV6WqpyUSS3Q/w640-h288/08.09.22%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20TIM%20%20(14).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tim Sindlinger in Michaux State Forest -- August 9, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt9oAxvo1p47uxHm_-nEqJrc7c3ZKiVbZu-Gfc-x20b-iLa4J-SkgHxIu0zgo5jIK-eZ1wVE0MhwuGuJphxQEtzkBtyGgARgMrxvk9aCGG2JqLus8DWAVjuwZZQr5TC_vactReoxdcpLMlyC5cEzks8mWso-OMdefjWrcIKKtrmkz5Gye93tdYIEURSg/s2867/08.09.22%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20TIM%20%20(37).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1291" data-original-width="2867" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt9oAxvo1p47uxHm_-nEqJrc7c3ZKiVbZu-Gfc-x20b-iLa4J-SkgHxIu0zgo5jIK-eZ1wVE0MhwuGuJphxQEtzkBtyGgARgMrxvk9aCGG2JqLus8DWAVjuwZZQr5TC_vactReoxdcpLMlyC5cEzks8mWso-OMdefjWrcIKKtrmkz5Gye93tdYIEURSg/w640-h288/08.09.22%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20TIM%20%20(37).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond in Michaux State Forest -- August 9, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">BIG SAVAGE MOUNTAIN on the GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE -- AUGUST 12, 2022</span></span></h1><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Great Allegheny Passage stretches approximately 150 miles from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Cumberland, Maryland. Ridden in that direction, the first 120 miles are an uphill grade to the Eastern Continental Divide. The last 25 miles descend into Cumberland, Maryland. This is the section I rode on this day. Starting in Cumberland I rode up Big Savage Mountain across the Mason/Dixon Line and to the Eastern Continental Divide. Coasting back down into Cumberland was really fun!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRet693HQ0gl50dUsmcG-VnM0AFlBbolhpmDax-lR8kbCjxi2sfoyOESYP2hP_sfi4aySfwqldVPljawBcfFW_5si1OXbBKCXuM2KKWOCcODGcQrCgC-1YLH8snKBYVYmOw-LanOiOxjEqC_O38Y9oIBIc2qBiQ4Vsc_ftpkZJ82GnCiOahDjEViOBrA/s4032/08.12.22%20GREAT%20ALLEGHENY%20PASSAGE%20(Cumberland,%20%20Md%20to%20Eastern%20Continental%20Divide...and%20back)%20(%20(21).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRet693HQ0gl50dUsmcG-VnM0AFlBbolhpmDax-lR8kbCjxi2sfoyOESYP2hP_sfi4aySfwqldVPljawBcfFW_5si1OXbBKCXuM2KKWOCcODGcQrCgC-1YLH8snKBYVYmOw-LanOiOxjEqC_O38Y9oIBIc2qBiQ4Vsc_ftpkZJ82GnCiOahDjEViOBrA/w640-h288/08.12.22%20GREAT%20ALLEGHENY%20PASSAGE%20(Cumberland,%20%20Md%20to%20Eastern%20Continental%20Divide...and%20back)%20(%20(21).jpg" title="Big Savage Mountain on the Great Allegheny Passage" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A spectacular view from the Eastern Continental Divide -- August 9, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw8JmVwQbSzVqmcOMqNEo8lx4JPFmhKQqTvggF3IWI27y3u7nbRlGXiYFgYT7oamaIOLD9NExBi_ggDFXZnyA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX243aCf8MbEu97QdvrrmO1Rbk8OKdAtNvsiL_7vW42Yjrs0BpFyyLcQcGMWkngFhWOuo0eIcYbxmpZ74Vdambb_drCk0emv08cgb3ZNx2PBlX5oZAOvd4RcBmm0paUZs1_uPTVRxL7QYFV2-45rYE4IF8vLwn2QwJwIy0LkuVtb-4EI4FKqOJE413dQ/s2871/08.12.22%20GREAT%20ALLEGHENY%20PASSAGE%20(Cumberland,%20%20Md%20to%20Eastern%20Continental%20Divide...and%20back)%20(%20(28).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1293" data-original-width="2871" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX243aCf8MbEu97QdvrrmO1Rbk8OKdAtNvsiL_7vW42Yjrs0BpFyyLcQcGMWkngFhWOuo0eIcYbxmpZ74Vdambb_drCk0emv08cgb3ZNx2PBlX5oZAOvd4RcBmm0paUZs1_uPTVRxL7QYFV2-45rYE4IF8vLwn2QwJwIy0LkuVtb-4EI4FKqOJE413dQ/w640-h288/08.12.22%20GREAT%20ALLEGHENY%20PASSAGE%20(Cumberland,%20%20Md%20to%20Eastern%20Continental%20Divide...and%20back)%20(%20(28).jpg" title="Eastern Continental Divide on the Great Allegheny Passage" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Eastern Continental Divide -- August 9, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYL0U6o40FGvhFdanoylep4kiNTWpuOHKrjpUm6khdQ-JavmzMEip1xZsd8zPYBZ7oAjExavtNGOHX4-gQ3d4aHuJAtw3xrWqQ2Y7tn-KvzzZ_KmqE3CzE0yh9zpDq9Pgnadjuu_5cPoSISTOIrnpaXdC_mrtsG7vasPchlqnXKrYTDWOSU1o39pgFOg/s3184/08.12.22%20GREAT%20ALLEGHENY%20PASSAGE%20(Cumberland,%20%20Md%20to%20Eastern%20Continental%20Divide...and%20back)%20(%20(33).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1434" data-original-width="3184" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYL0U6o40FGvhFdanoylep4kiNTWpuOHKrjpUm6khdQ-JavmzMEip1xZsd8zPYBZ7oAjExavtNGOHX4-gQ3d4aHuJAtw3xrWqQ2Y7tn-KvzzZ_KmqE3CzE0yh9zpDq9Pgnadjuu_5cPoSISTOIrnpaXdC_mrtsG7vasPchlqnXKrYTDWOSU1o39pgFOg/w640-h288/08.12.22%20GREAT%20ALLEGHENY%20PASSAGE%20(Cumberland,%20%20Md%20to%20Eastern%20Continental%20Divide...and%20back)%20(%20(33).jpg" title="Mason/Dixon Line on the Great Allegheny Passage" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crossing the Mason/Dixon Line on the Great Allegheny Passage -- August 9, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">GETTYSBURG with BEN -- AUGUST 18, 2022</span></span></h1><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Years ago, when Ben was in 8th grade, I took his class on a field trip to Gettysburg National Military Park. This ride basically mirrored the path we took on that field trip…but instead of using big “cheese wagons” we were on our bikes. We also veered off the normal course for a little extra nerdiness. The ride ended with a post-ride meal at the Dobbin House in downtown Gettysburg. Amazing.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFhSmM13BMLOTKg4tScz-xYHH6Og5hWllTzgCioSm2iUsmjDhuNWSnQel3COUhSjU1j2HBOaZ10_zh4jLWFV4I5hnhQjoGEC5HzjzYH2_jv6JsrChP8iLf2WPOt8N1a50NvghjO6WVgBx1mkMl10xwMfptxj0FY4L0N5vm0znwirMXbCZ3e1stZD2YRw/s2926/08.18.22%20GETTYSBURG%20WITH%20BEN%20%20(8).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1318" data-original-width="2926" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFhSmM13BMLOTKg4tScz-xYHH6Og5hWllTzgCioSm2iUsmjDhuNWSnQel3COUhSjU1j2HBOaZ10_zh4jLWFV4I5hnhQjoGEC5HzjzYH2_jv6JsrChP8iLf2WPOt8N1a50NvghjO6WVgBx1mkMl10xwMfptxj0FY4L0N5vm0znwirMXbCZ3e1stZD2YRw/w640-h288/08.18.22%20GETTYSBURG%20WITH%20BEN%20%20(8).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exploring the railroad cut on the west side of Gettysburg with Ben Kelly. Intense fighting happened here on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg, July1, 1863 --August 18, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9djOpufJAs2LlCsT5L4QSssSDTBf0AxPN1r9NRiKpivY5op5PVEWJ5Oa5DiHPgZRPTT3c8Q2RiIuLWA2Sp_KHHLvlcBhyG7fM54Wu91bfbdPJrD41pCRK6kHuCoyPM7F0K0r4-8uVx7BbdwZKeKPkB2Ggqc70pZMtvq1aDbIT-midIvBalZILfy6bw/s3264/20140529_124701.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9djOpufJAs2LlCsT5L4QSssSDTBf0AxPN1r9NRiKpivY5op5PVEWJ5Oa5DiHPgZRPTT3c8Q2RiIuLWA2Sp_KHHLvlcBhyG7fM54Wu91bfbdPJrD41pCRK6kHuCoyPM7F0K0r4-8uVx7BbdwZKeKPkB2Ggqc70pZMtvq1aDbIT-midIvBalZILfy6bw/w640-h480/20140529_124701.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ben's 8th grade field trip to Gettysburg National Military Park -- May 29, 2014</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><br /><br /><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAIL TRAIL -- AUGUST 25, 2022</span></span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Traversing the valley between two huge mountain ranges in south-central Pennsylvania, and stretching from Newville to Shippensburg, the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail was a surprisingly fun ride. Along the way, you have spectacular views of the Appalachian Mountains, vast farm fields, and plenty of newly placed historical signs promoting the history of the Cumberland Valley. As I approached the college town of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, the trail was lined with bicycle and industrial themed art. Very unexpected, very cool, and very fun.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDjVT8rGfy-n2j0GbUP0st9UCDz64dC0vVs0wwkp6COResnMUL8K4uDRLzj5iDLxuDU3kKh-2mqi5u8GyzJV-JhsDTUBszTktJD6GTK7Ewsn09CwSBg-knk7mr-H8bXNoNsS_uplAeLr7dAe3VfuSyxjVegcPpYu-QNoW_ySXCKVVyjmrPP-Dw4P5jg/s4912/08.25.22%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3116" data-original-width="1744" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1a8ESq26ibjitY31x-4Z_aF95P50jhIVEb22T46t58jxGANU37F8zzdkmY6ugKZZOpn6PJWBCi4cmLtWP-uNfRbn8WIOG5BKhz2cvM730BjfH1MgzFIZpb_Sjx2VZ5Zq_y5KF-HaD8n0trxY1HEHD1k1KpkkG66EXwI0RmKJ5leB9AxRIL_G6y3n0ug/w358-h640/08.25.22%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(5).jpg" width="358" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Artwork near Shippensburg University -- August 25, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX6YNwVnLx5gPvd8CJRteOGC4QTsrtiYXLSOM2CiNmZji2qiclkVIPwa-PQ4sqnyS8Mvjw-scA3c8I-WLh_N3ntCQ437ge5H43K0Ud1qBChrshO3dRTWhsKwMlzOakHZrTYUVOAdAGP2nNAofIyyC8lDPzcoDL8X6dfTiwcML8ck5XTCSqmJNxJUwl1Q/s3080/08.25.22%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(18).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1387" data-original-width="3080" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX6YNwVnLx5gPvd8CJRteOGC4QTsrtiYXLSOM2CiNmZji2qiclkVIPwa-PQ4sqnyS8Mvjw-scA3c8I-WLh_N3ntCQ437ge5H43K0Ud1qBChrshO3dRTWhsKwMlzOakHZrTYUVOAdAGP2nNAofIyyC8lDPzcoDL8X6dfTiwcML8ck5XTCSqmJNxJUwl1Q/w640-h288/08.25.22%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(18).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cumberland Valley Rail Trail -- August 25, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">LIFE IS A JOURNEY...NOT A DESTINATION</span></b></span></h1><div><span style="font-family: Verdana; 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Raymond – December 28, 2022</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/2022/12/backtracking-2022-part-one-sightseeing.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>BACKTRACKING 2022, PART ONE -- SIGHTSEEING</b></span></a></span></p><div style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/2022/12/backtracking-2022-part-three-foot.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">BACKTRACKING 2022, PART THREE -- FOOT TRAFFIC</span></b></a></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtVjV9ml7xd9pTRRYOuq5XyXZRx4N9gxRswAI57qjk116EAz1oWxfcms995JuxcsNskoobk5rkp-Fnm-wtiogIobvJ72jb0PW7jcZHICrZRGHc65PeCpvno4V3LXiUDA8zfSV3U4NMeYFN1dqCDhLr-CmEHqCANANyHAwcQFXGqy1qj1u-U_aPqWjo0w/s3229/06.24.22%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20%20(48).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3229" data-original-width="1816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtVjV9ml7xd9pTRRYOuq5XyXZRx4N9gxRswAI57qjk116EAz1oWxfcms995JuxcsNskoobk5rkp-Fnm-wtiogIobvJ72jb0PW7jcZHICrZRGHc65PeCpvno4V3LXiUDA8zfSV3U4NMeYFN1dqCDhLr-CmEHqCANANyHAwcQFXGqy1qj1u-U_aPqWjo0w/w360-h640/06.24.22%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20%20(48).jpg" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And into the forest I go...to lose my mind and find my soul! -- June 24, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Feel free to follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/mountnbiker73" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mountnbiker73/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">@mountnbiker73</span></span></p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I would also appreciate it if you took time to look at my other projects on YouTube. 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http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/mjgH</div>DAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.com5Manchester, PA 17345, USA40.0631514 -76.718300511.752917563821157 -111.8745505 68.373385236178848 -41.5620505tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-91843513349570292722022-12-26T06:00:00.007-05:002022-12-30T08:02:13.020-05:00BACKTRACKING 2022, PART ONE -- SIGHTSEEING<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">Typically, the most picturesque time in my neck of the woods tends to be around the end of October and the beginning of November. It was just about that time that Matt joined me for one of my post-surgery walks over in Michaux State Forest. At that time, I still couldn’t do any trail hikes…so we walked around Laurel Lake and followed the access road up to Fuller Lake. The pictures that I took that day are some of the best I’ve taken in a while. </span></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-5142f3b1-7fff-6d8f-f718-257949f90936"><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkO14MDnDeYn0r4u4ukmNxEHZxipOeT6Q241Z0-Fq--MPtw0eJ3m4mmb_GbeznIWUeXMqqBO7yAy4qJTC9VxTRw3i99wcIvSsupJHx6288t6htwmfaCkVum-WefNDm41FN0ZoV0ubKJku7Xd3rfEv_rT3RAG2ie0T1HaeTZVtZfSf1f14Poz9CFVvYeA/s3392/10.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WALK%20WITH%20MATT%20L%20%20(51).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1528" data-original-width="3392" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkO14MDnDeYn0r4u4ukmNxEHZxipOeT6Q241Z0-Fq--MPtw0eJ3m4mmb_GbeznIWUeXMqqBO7yAy4qJTC9VxTRw3i99wcIvSsupJHx6288t6htwmfaCkVum-WefNDm41FN0ZoV0ubKJku7Xd3rfEv_rT3RAG2ie0T1HaeTZVtZfSf1f14Poz9CFVvYeA/w640-h288/10.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WALK%20WITH%20MATT%20L%20%20(51).jpg" title="Fuller Lake" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt joined me for a five mile walk in Michaux State Forest. The pictures that I took on this day were some of my favorite of the year. -- October 26, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBe7ZpwESSXTGggFims0dKpQfM7zNYDMoBbDunq7Rd4sZ7XWWPvTw2cdkF28plqqTEjGHUjFYmKlHAjDS8o4Tf8yCXhtbaeAXepZDemKWezyq3ZYIE3fPJRZmmgYSo-Q1l8RUYoiPuVjsZN33bP99wLk8OrDHtmi1K-EYCb6W7vcZPOQiloi6JZ568w/s4032/10.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WALK%20WITH%20MATT%20L%20%20(62).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBe7ZpwESSXTGggFims0dKpQfM7zNYDMoBbDunq7Rd4sZ7XWWPvTw2cdkF28plqqTEjGHUjFYmKlHAjDS8o4Tf8yCXhtbaeAXepZDemKWezyq3ZYIE3fPJRZmmgYSo-Q1l8RUYoiPuVjsZN33bP99wLk8OrDHtmi1K-EYCb6W7vcZPOQiloi6JZ568w/w640-h288/10.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WALK%20WITH%20MATT%20L%20%20(62).jpg" title="Laurel Lake" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The view from the boat dock at Laurel Lake. -- October 26, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqIBol0aB7KBZW9xP0qnaADsompo9mBySlO-cxmzyyzcLDkApHd_yOks78z37IfuyaPCi7lrFinGMztgD-d-BIHbR3F-gUou5CbbZ2SUII3_jj85VGR80J5-5Ce4GzAFGZw7hKR_QhPpmvS_jH0Q0FNSQqSjKf7r_SvUHU-uyNgW781ePvtcJlkeKt3w/s3484/10.26.22.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1568" data-original-width="3484" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqIBol0aB7KBZW9xP0qnaADsompo9mBySlO-cxmzyyzcLDkApHd_yOks78z37IfuyaPCi7lrFinGMztgD-d-BIHbR3F-gUou5CbbZ2SUII3_jj85VGR80J5-5Ce4GzAFGZw7hKR_QhPpmvS_jH0Q0FNSQqSjKf7r_SvUHU-uyNgW781ePvtcJlkeKt3w/w640-h288/10.26.22.jpg" title="Laurel Lake" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making our way around Laurel Lake, I snapped this picture of the Fall foliage reflecting in the still water. -- October 26, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUAQbZmI1q-p7m-aFMwclwYTYmKFDifaykvLh-mbZ5NAwmkfoOhZYnAsaZTbSqw-WRwyRrT5YRyVUOR_-MLeDVLdjRvLPLYxIs5DmG5uviBosramQx6zE7Bd4SKuDU_EwRjV7Ggvp9CWeF3bi_lQ7nses48dt5VejtfIVTCkTPwSp7ma6bR4VX271JLw/s3706/10.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WALK%20WITH%20MATT%20L%20%20(30).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="3706" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUAQbZmI1q-p7m-aFMwclwYTYmKFDifaykvLh-mbZ5NAwmkfoOhZYnAsaZTbSqw-WRwyRrT5YRyVUOR_-MLeDVLdjRvLPLYxIs5DmG5uviBosramQx6zE7Bd4SKuDU_EwRjV7Ggvp9CWeF3bi_lQ7nses48dt5VejtfIVTCkTPwSp7ma6bR4VX271JLw/w640-h288/10.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WALK%20WITH%20MATT%20L%20%20(30).jpg" title="Fuller Lake" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another amazing picture of the foliage reflecting in the water of Fuller Lake in Pine Grove Furnace State Park. -- October 26, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWIGvZCVYIvQjUIkoBLrfK1CJtx8--MNNPAFHe4uY1amUXfuy5jFdXx3rB5VQi2pVOippqrpW7NpP4AW9On_Pq6fJQLauNHgeb_KpDyLtH00Ao5ui-u7PYpPwy4bS1a0bq8Zsoy_MzBzAAzRXR_y1e5BFgX2rIj77ylEetUZBJRFgxoNsH0fV1FyOwUw/s4032/10.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WALK%20WITH%20MATT%20L%20%20(36).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWIGvZCVYIvQjUIkoBLrfK1CJtx8--MNNPAFHe4uY1amUXfuy5jFdXx3rB5VQi2pVOippqrpW7NpP4AW9On_Pq6fJQLauNHgeb_KpDyLtH00Ao5ui-u7PYpPwy4bS1a0bq8Zsoy_MzBzAAzRXR_y1e5BFgX2rIj77ylEetUZBJRFgxoNsH0fV1FyOwUw/w640-h288/10.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WALK%20WITH%20MATT%20L%20%20(36).jpg" title="Fuller Lake" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A cabin hidden behind the vibrant foliage near Fuller Lake in Pine Grove Furnace State Park. -- October 26, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><span><br /></span></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Everyone who knows me knows that I love to take pictures. It’s my way of documenting my life, my family, my friends, and our experiences. I have a friend, Garry, who once told me “if there aren’t pictures…then it didn’t happen.” I buy into that. What follows, I think, are some of the best moments I was able to capture in 2022. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Enjoy!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA9YAoA6JOBvIhlC8oWm6P1JOXCO0cswKYruLPvea1bG92Ib2OMg-aElhk1UpVwNPFktDNl4X7IcCjsJOmSwbtdUDNweJ7ofV2Nco_A97scjT58tmdB9IXWKaU-WqS-84Aqc5B9SAykf4ysUbNKrCesWBIuJjB2N6gSdkWCXL8X4Q4EArGkgrtCE-LlA/s1802/01.22.22%20GETTYSBURG%20NATIONAL%20MILITARY%20PARK%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(17).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1802" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA9YAoA6JOBvIhlC8oWm6P1JOXCO0cswKYruLPvea1bG92Ib2OMg-aElhk1UpVwNPFktDNl4X7IcCjsJOmSwbtdUDNweJ7ofV2Nco_A97scjT58tmdB9IXWKaU-WqS-84Aqc5B9SAykf4ysUbNKrCesWBIuJjB2N6gSdkWCXL8X4Q4EArGkgrtCE-LlA/w512-h640/01.22.22%20GETTYSBURG%20NATIONAL%20MILITARY%20PARK%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(17).jpg" title="Gettysburg National Military Park" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A lone tree on the frozen base of Little Round Top at Gettysburg National Military Park. -- January 22, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR0SVYFHpfBbJ8icKEhbBxgKhJfBzPUWsKQawMzzjw9hSNL-6a5KYec9r6Ah_osV1lDtOhsJ5QOOcYqDXWpd28o23eg2XWVys7Q91l0MaiJub19OCRMx9qMQ-XG0fQY7ZaEsXFMpcCnJWCcugmOxJB9cbw4iwggR0NIrc5p3wCwx3YR1fLg605uHMErw/s3664/01.22.22%20GETTYSBURG%20NATIONAL%20MILITARY%20PARK%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(37).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="3664" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR0SVYFHpfBbJ8icKEhbBxgKhJfBzPUWsKQawMzzjw9hSNL-6a5KYec9r6Ah_osV1lDtOhsJ5QOOcYqDXWpd28o23eg2XWVys7Q91l0MaiJub19OCRMx9qMQ-XG0fQY7ZaEsXFMpcCnJWCcugmOxJB9cbw4iwggR0NIrc5p3wCwx3YR1fLg605uHMErw/w640-h288/01.22.22%20GETTYSBURG%20NATIONAL%20MILITARY%20PARK%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(37).jpg" title="Gettysburg National Military Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The sun shining through the frozen landscape in the valley between Little Round Top and Big Round Top at at the Gettysburg National Military Park. -- January 22, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB7LRjHHPq595DZJBU9ax1M2jvHYNYsjxn4gXhX6J5B5GnALWMzuWTcgKQUvCua0mTfTR1FZ6hJ6c_cXLT9i2EISAkMztGDyQX_rFWM97Z2qQi2tLlfwdJMELMMjqDyxeJqhqWykT1zNuzhFPdrvhkV0CaKT6sc2ebCpgeoIMoJisrLPitHExXfwMvaQ/s3527/01.23.22%20FROZEN%20RIVER%20RIDE%20IN%20HARRISBURG%20%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1589" data-original-width="3527" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB7LRjHHPq595DZJBU9ax1M2jvHYNYsjxn4gXhX6J5B5GnALWMzuWTcgKQUvCua0mTfTR1FZ6hJ6c_cXLT9i2EISAkMztGDyQX_rFWM97Z2qQi2tLlfwdJMELMMjqDyxeJqhqWykT1zNuzhFPdrvhkV0CaKT6sc2ebCpgeoIMoJisrLPitHExXfwMvaQ/w640-h288/01.23.22%20FROZEN%20RIVER%20RIDE%20IN%20HARRISBURG%20%20(4).jpg" title="Pennsylvania State Capitol Building" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Pennsylvania State Capitol Building perfectly framed by the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bridge in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. -- January 23, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp3f9fHISodA3RZ06OkRlWWZ_7iLUdQpl7lEKOW_XyrMwIXXoh4h6AG1B2YVBVwkrLYuJ-SCkxaU4Wac3XPUskZfXjf_AJqpaaQaTWId30I7vKX60CY34DPG3JMvbAFmb-py_Z2aHTeHJbAhgWqRFXpmwvvGbszDVTQkAmgGySs-79h-RI6Bf6yAM5wA/s2946/01.23.22%20FROZEN%20RIVER%20RIDE%20IN%20HARRISBURG%20%20(18).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1327" data-original-width="2946" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp3f9fHISodA3RZ06OkRlWWZ_7iLUdQpl7lEKOW_XyrMwIXXoh4h6AG1B2YVBVwkrLYuJ-SCkxaU4Wac3XPUskZfXjf_AJqpaaQaTWId30I7vKX60CY34DPG3JMvbAFmb-py_Z2aHTeHJbAhgWqRFXpmwvvGbszDVTQkAmgGySs-79h-RI6Bf6yAM5wA/w640-h288/01.23.22%20FROZEN%20RIVER%20RIDE%20IN%20HARRISBURG%20%20(18).jpg" title="Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ice building up on the mighty Susquehanna River near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania -- January 23, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtkJi-2mXF7-HNvYIpTx2VXJhMqq2qOqh-4o94mEpPO-Y3pTCnLGXI7IXtbStc0tKcUPxrlzOUed7fTocnaWQYq9iL1Q5n1GWTNeimT7__QPcwFjRV2mVPd6IUU6ew_MoSNeQuaf1CNE0sSf6eYJWetYx_whgJgeBbb-Lu_bSCZbAZvHyp5vvsqWkUJQ/s4032/04.30.22%20D&L%20TRAIL%20%20(53).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtkJi-2mXF7-HNvYIpTx2VXJhMqq2qOqh-4o94mEpPO-Y3pTCnLGXI7IXtbStc0tKcUPxrlzOUed7fTocnaWQYq9iL1Q5n1GWTNeimT7__QPcwFjRV2mVPd6IUU6ew_MoSNeQuaf1CNE0sSf6eYJWetYx_whgJgeBbb-Lu_bSCZbAZvHyp5vvsqWkUJQ/w640-h288/04.30.22%20D&L%20TRAIL%20%20(53).jpg" title="D & L Trail" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I paused on my ride up the mountain on the D & L Trail to take this picture of an oncoming train. -- April 30, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMj1LgHW4x2M_eeu_YZj199kQIRN-lpYlHSGYgAlpNQa6GzhYu4tM3SB3frU4FXX3bryy8sfPavhC2hjCls15h_Bpu5JdFWv6JJn7-UYl8mBkjW2Bg5NgTAz7witgGn8VNnSkG3QZtD441tykjxedTC7JcWln5FO3JBqrecdkrZf6fXEx4DWhch6pJMA/s3699/06.07.22%20FILMING%20OUTSIDE%20OF%20MONTPELIER%20%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1666" data-original-width="3699" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMj1LgHW4x2M_eeu_YZj199kQIRN-lpYlHSGYgAlpNQa6GzhYu4tM3SB3frU4FXX3bryy8sfPavhC2hjCls15h_Bpu5JdFWv6JJn7-UYl8mBkjW2Bg5NgTAz7witgGn8VNnSkG3QZtD441tykjxedTC7JcWln5FO3JBqrecdkrZf6fXEx4DWhch6pJMA/w640-h288/06.07.22%20FILMING%20OUTSIDE%20OF%20MONTPELIER%20%20(1).jpg" title="Sunset at James Madison's Montpelier" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had the privilege of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCSnycno3ss">filming at James Madison's Montpelier</a> this summer. On the evening that we were there I took this amazing picture of the sun setting behind the Blue Ridge Mountains while sitting on the porch of James Madison's Montpelier.-- June 7, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSF2gsZRg-_KhxjpaJEy6u6rbPVVPMiWWApaGBF0g1lgm-PZIuvB9RRO91NabIkWtXjDnKOy8CO0K6ZS0AmCwkmvbFYLeqS0fKrO7deQbeUWRbWCdATLcD1Rvip0hPfP3fWZtyVUIK4vSd84Cw25M8KhYIudDMaqLFNKBXZnXzYYwTD4QomL0C5W1_eg/s3805/06.16.22%20CAMPSITE%20SUNRISE%20%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1714" data-original-width="3805" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSF2gsZRg-_KhxjpaJEy6u6rbPVVPMiWWApaGBF0g1lgm-PZIuvB9RRO91NabIkWtXjDnKOy8CO0K6ZS0AmCwkmvbFYLeqS0fKrO7deQbeUWRbWCdATLcD1Rvip0hPfP3fWZtyVUIK4vSd84Cw25M8KhYIudDMaqLFNKBXZnXzYYwTD4QomL0C5W1_eg/w640-h288/06.16.22%20CAMPSITE%20SUNRISE%20%20(3).jpg" title="Ohiopyle State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This picture was a complete fluke. While camping at Ohiopyle State Park, I took a walk back into the woods to take a leak. This was the view I had. Couldn't help but take the picture. -- June 16, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTwflC4FSdRe2j0aFl_fraxIc3FQ-NjQRHuPqEIuHpOwpqxOVx6Tf4rdmjwMoOEzpdSVXVoAVG-TJLNKN7T3LzUPwiKyIqMuJD64jKODWQH6mjrm3CNOIwW2ttCT5tNrVnjxPCyBHbuiC75BbuoFaUJ44g2m3fGlXUmjVRwd8h_SK0Mom-CVnDNMmNaw/s3286/07.08.22%20shawnee.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1480" data-original-width="3286" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTwflC4FSdRe2j0aFl_fraxIc3FQ-NjQRHuPqEIuHpOwpqxOVx6Tf4rdmjwMoOEzpdSVXVoAVG-TJLNKN7T3LzUPwiKyIqMuJD64jKODWQH6mjrm3CNOIwW2ttCT5tNrVnjxPCyBHbuiC75BbuoFaUJ44g2m3fGlXUmjVRwd8h_SK0Mom-CVnDNMmNaw/w640-h288/07.08.22%20shawnee.jpg" title="Shawnee State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As I child, I spent a lot of time at Shawnee State Park near my home town of Bedford Pennsylvania. I was able to ride there once this summer. While crossing the dam I took the neat picture of the blue and white summer sky reflecting in Shawnee Lake. -- July 8, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBTDIw3oxBwcg2pdylheF0I2zfGyNceOX6p6642zACa8jCfPrycv5a6hRuwdHSTipoF20osRx877yNZl79CuqW6nP-U0g8gF9_q4tO9Co6mgxKGubjp7OYaF-lER3EeoZb24Ycaf8c4FKXWG4Rsz0VbiKAmideG0HY31oxJIWheJGHbCjfs3qHZzUJA/s4032/07.20.22%20RHODE%20ISLAND%20STATE%20CAPITOL%20BUILDING%20%20(65).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBTDIw3oxBwcg2pdylheF0I2zfGyNceOX6p6642zACa8jCfPrycv5a6hRuwdHSTipoF20osRx877yNZl79CuqW6nP-U0g8gF9_q4tO9Co6mgxKGubjp7OYaF-lER3EeoZb24Ycaf8c4FKXWG4Rsz0VbiKAmideG0HY31oxJIWheJGHbCjfs3qHZzUJA/w640-h288/07.20.22%20RHODE%20ISLAND%20STATE%20CAPITOL%20BUILDING%20%20(65).jpg" title="Rhode Island State House" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Rhode Island State House, located in Providence, Rhode Island, is a spectacular building...both inside and out! -- July 20, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtPGi6T8arffAW4_5wmEwdO5OO5kM3hIoj8PGN5bF17dKihqD_lzI1G2ipGh9-5R5tj5PC6ZmaQ4DJDczoZgIbPsXQHXhCCbs1FmgOZBWEfJyOWPowpMTNCAeYAArAbuLBzT77a2S-dbLrHKszWPrGaFtOp-wzd8fDZDNekgIlWD0VipGNPRzTrY3HwQ/s4032/07.22.22%20SAMUEL%20SLATER'S%20MILL%20-%20PAWTUCKET,%20RI%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtPGi6T8arffAW4_5wmEwdO5OO5kM3hIoj8PGN5bF17dKihqD_lzI1G2ipGh9-5R5tj5PC6ZmaQ4DJDczoZgIbPsXQHXhCCbs1FmgOZBWEfJyOWPowpMTNCAeYAArAbuLBzT77a2S-dbLrHKszWPrGaFtOp-wzd8fDZDNekgIlWD0VipGNPRzTrY3HwQ/w640-h288/07.22.22%20SAMUEL%20SLATER'S%20MILL%20-%20PAWTUCKET,%20RI%20(7).jpg" title="Old Slater Mill" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old Slater Mill, located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is now part of the National Park Service. The entire place has a vintage postcard look about it. -- July 22, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0w4wSza27HZI1eZUvzeVHybMXzofno0_aFE_lFJOWk4RUduVy12qEI1Yx6OH3WyzX8RzhgReeGGxe9ia4jnW_NR5NJwN9rNLSeEBQ1gJrsBQ2nz5YtDduoLXayyYAuVfDgJ7wSBnqH_9vOIR1D6A87x3TvP-UhyKZgAOn74Z_AZhYzIzd4vsVeaYOg/s3809/07.25.22%20safe%20harbor%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1716" data-original-width="3809" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0w4wSza27HZI1eZUvzeVHybMXzofno0_aFE_lFJOWk4RUduVy12qEI1Yx6OH3WyzX8RzhgReeGGxe9ia4jnW_NR5NJwN9rNLSeEBQ1gJrsBQ2nz5YtDduoLXayyYAuVfDgJ7wSBnqH_9vOIR1D6A87x3TvP-UhyKZgAOn74Z_AZhYzIzd4vsVeaYOg/w640-h288/07.25.22%20safe%20harbor%20(3).jpg" title="Susquehanna River" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A great picture of the sun setting over the Susquehanna River. I took this picture from the Enola Low Grade bike trail in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania -- July 25, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBQEwij3a10UQOnQrh8-b7rlGWjRh-Xgq5ksxbcY8D8l8UiI4v6-nwW9AyFePZAK4Ya3FQLiGcICbxGtmWReway4cX3Y_cZ7LkJ0ZWiZS8-tkDTW3kGyLNGEA_xl6ISotJgTo5nqycRJJA-P2lPa-8LJOYRVnQw7s94dORerXF8mUnI9-0ylolYaTfDQ/s1920/08.23.22%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20WITH%20BEN%20AND%20MATT%20%20(16).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBQEwij3a10UQOnQrh8-b7rlGWjRh-Xgq5ksxbcY8D8l8UiI4v6-nwW9AyFePZAK4Ya3FQLiGcICbxGtmWReway4cX3Y_cZ7LkJ0ZWiZS8-tkDTW3kGyLNGEA_xl6ISotJgTo5nqycRJJA-P2lPa-8LJOYRVnQw7s94dORerXF8mUnI9-0ylolYaTfDQ/w640-h360/08.23.22%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20WITH%20BEN%20AND%20MATT%20%20(16).jpg" title="Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wow. This is the morning sky in Michaux State Forest. -- August 23, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKYjPGLXO-XHQ50kWKSpL5P3HEEfFOhXVexihcQ35k2_sCOIVqJ0meMAXdksCYjJTQJoxwZksKQfO_0mu_vbbpZu_gXYXpyNivgaipDH15OCIjjxgxQtO9gUyYJMbFNduL2TJPkzY68dd4MSdjz3MrEdArpEIxR8Ptsmib22NjMNRZ65sFR7kzg7RZCQ/s4032/08.26.22%20Michaux%20with%20Matt,%20Tim,%20&%20Ben%20%20(26).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKYjPGLXO-XHQ50kWKSpL5P3HEEfFOhXVexihcQ35k2_sCOIVqJ0meMAXdksCYjJTQJoxwZksKQfO_0mu_vbbpZu_gXYXpyNivgaipDH15OCIjjxgxQtO9gUyYJMbFNduL2TJPkzY68dd4MSdjz3MrEdArpEIxR8Ptsmib22NjMNRZ65sFR7kzg7RZCQ/w640-h288/08.26.22%20Michaux%20with%20Matt,%20Tim,%20&%20Ben%20%20(26).jpg" title="Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There is a lot going on this picture. The trail that navigates through an emerald green fern gully, my mountain biking friends having a conversation further up that trail, and the massive growth on huge white pine. -- August 26, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCP41IgMtAewBNHW6W3DcKjQhSNWXrMIyT5stWYpBjqWwXQAVhad5kJgCxGfTz9NRhXQiJ1gKJFHZLJy-fwHCBcuFhmpnsyCKmnEprMZ_9CNpVCZY9L9SANCBgdeTxQcqzPk0YXtNNnI9oL0SrbS31ldor5EMxYf7NYxwwkjguFtsBx-8uIAhC0vNv1w/s3493/11.28.22%20EVENNG%20OUT%20IN%20WEST%20PALM%20%20(17).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1573" data-original-width="3493" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCP41IgMtAewBNHW6W3DcKjQhSNWXrMIyT5stWYpBjqWwXQAVhad5kJgCxGfTz9NRhXQiJ1gKJFHZLJy-fwHCBcuFhmpnsyCKmnEprMZ_9CNpVCZY9L9SANCBgdeTxQcqzPk0YXtNNnI9oL0SrbS31ldor5EMxYf7NYxwwkjguFtsBx-8uIAhC0vNv1w/w640-h288/11.28.22%20EVENNG%20OUT%20IN%20WEST%20PALM%20%20(17).jpg" title="City Place in West Palm Beach, Florida" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas spirit in West Palm Beach, Florida. An ice cream truck, too! -- November 28, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglGtOcnGFgGlDPIzCNgUOupkIfwPefkPmktw7zKdyk0cOcvb043sx1UpEmv4Xw2PWksu9gt2Di6Rwneb_YOVrEDNH6KFzNyY2tOTStY6_Vwk2-d8JrWp7Myg6zfgVNehbTDK3sr6sDg8MG88L7GVLAIs_hkuFestcdt6krK_lrqCgz3xPeiFnY2qdVxg/s3882/11.28.22%20MORNING%20WALK%20IN%20PALM%20BEACH%20%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1748" data-original-width="3882" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglGtOcnGFgGlDPIzCNgUOupkIfwPefkPmktw7zKdyk0cOcvb043sx1UpEmv4Xw2PWksu9gt2Di6Rwneb_YOVrEDNH6KFzNyY2tOTStY6_Vwk2-d8JrWp7Myg6zfgVNehbTDK3sr6sDg8MG88L7GVLAIs_hkuFestcdt6krK_lrqCgz3xPeiFnY2qdVxg/w640-h288/11.28.22%20MORNING%20WALK%20IN%20PALM%20BEACH%20%20(4).jpg" title="Sunrise at West Palm Beach" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My morning walk on the beach in south Florida. -- November 28, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdj8zXx-HQ6R7WST2rwuObqL6P6bZ8vXaTCgGrcCdQmjDxFa5quNEtDx_r7V7D5DVrQeb858WmuncJC9tlGag-CQwvmBgU9JBozFGvhSa9N-eJbb9KhtAXrLDDMxNiyjrXwQXmfTnhu5CVNywIGg4UefrN70xZG8NJiSG6Ey20oEJn76jxun2WNLPB8g/s4032/12.02.22%20SOLO%20HIKE%20IN%20JONATHAN%20DICKENSON%20STATE%20PARK%20%20(27).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdj8zXx-HQ6R7WST2rwuObqL6P6bZ8vXaTCgGrcCdQmjDxFa5quNEtDx_r7V7D5DVrQeb858WmuncJC9tlGag-CQwvmBgU9JBozFGvhSa9N-eJbb9KhtAXrLDDMxNiyjrXwQXmfTnhu5CVNywIGg4UefrN70xZG8NJiSG6Ey20oEJn76jxun2WNLPB8g/w640-h288/12.02.22%20SOLO%20HIKE%20IN%20JONATHAN%20DICKENSON%20STATE%20PARK%20%20(27).jpg" title="Jonathan Dickenson State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">State Parks in Florida are remarkably different than State Parks in Pennsylvania. I took this picture of the Florida landscape while hiking in Jonathan Dickenson State Park. -- December 2, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu0KWY9Xm68VuZ3nslmWAocL9OreN8mR-xcQ3t1gbocf5aNh5XC-Q9xujXktfkjaCnLJ5nO9xPFnQeTUO9WApgk33NXC6Cie5kEG58NiECuDcW-HlZSLFnOWGs2RvHQ9RejkUK2pA6EVDy0ZC_4kSifVeI7CZA7tUphGsHynLhua3gPG5sYeTao2aUQg/s4032/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu0KWY9Xm68VuZ3nslmWAocL9OreN8mR-xcQ3t1gbocf5aNh5XC-Q9xujXktfkjaCnLJ5nO9xPFnQeTUO9WApgk33NXC6Cie5kEG58NiECuDcW-HlZSLFnOWGs2RvHQ9RejkUK2pA6EVDy0ZC_4kSifVeI7CZA7tUphGsHynLhua3gPG5sYeTao2aUQg/w640-h288/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(2).jpg" title="Laurel Lake in Pine Grove Furnace State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I didn't realize how cool this picture was until a few days after I took it. On a cold, crisp morning, Matt, Tim, and I headed out for an "ugly sweater" hike in Michaux. I took this picture at the outset of our hike. You can see the frozen tree tops in the areas where the sun wasn't shining. Pretty neat. -- December 10, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Life is a journey...not a destination.</b></span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">David A. Raymond -- December 26, 2022</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/2022/12/backtracking-2022-part-two-year-behind.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>BACKTRACKING 2022, PART TWO -- THE YEAR BEHIND BARS</b></a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/2022/12/backtracking-2022-part-three-foot.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>BACKTRACKING 2022, PART THREE -- FOOT TRAFFIC</b></span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlHisR_uPPPs16kvZ6QssSQ44YhMm88EmP4H1FfqiaAopCX923ZTdIs07zA4Z60StBJ8pbRZr7wktbsBSB9uD8NGASgUTXAgS-w7sgXbUdxD2YbWAP91A3JU0HT1HzyS3Y8XvdkBnexpLuGRB8YPi7WWQBCpi4ljVOOXoY1EYMMesMn_yURniqIsVFQQ/s1440/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(41).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="998" data-original-width="1440" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlHisR_uPPPs16kvZ6QssSQ44YhMm88EmP4H1FfqiaAopCX923ZTdIs07zA4Z60StBJ8pbRZr7wktbsBSB9uD8NGASgUTXAgS-w7sgXbUdxD2YbWAP91A3JU0HT1HzyS3Y8XvdkBnexpLuGRB8YPi7WWQBCpi4ljVOOXoY1EYMMesMn_yURniqIsVFQQ/w640-h444/12.10.22%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20HIKE%202022%20MICHAUX%20STATE%20FOREST%20(41).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ugly Sweater Hike 2022 in Michaux State Forest. Dave Raymond, Tim Sindlinger, and Matt Linnane -- December 10, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Feel free to follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/mountnbiker73">TWITTER</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mountnbiker73/?hl=en">INSTAGRAM</a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">@mountnbiker73</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I would also appreciate it if you took time to look at my other projects on YouTube. 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http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/mjgH</div>DAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.com0Manchester, PA 17345, USA40.0631514 -76.718300511.752917563821157 -111.8745505 68.373385236178848 -41.5620505tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-76259906432361103642022-11-13T18:56:00.005-05:002022-11-14T06:12:10.517-05:00APPRECIATION and GRATITUDE<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;">I took a walk in the woods the other day. I know that doesn’t sound too out of the ordinary for me…but it’s been a while since I’ve been able to do that. Without going into it too much, about six months ago it became very evident that I would need to have another surgery on my back. All the signs were there and by August it was unavoidable. It’s all good. I mean, I’ve been through this before and as much as it sucks, I knew what to expect and ultimately there are a lot worse things that can happen to somebody. But yeah, that walk in the woods, with the last vestiges of the Fall foliage hanging onto the trees, felt really good.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVovdCiX1A6j56_xr-TPzLRXf86t6Xx2p0V9-L22-EqasP3C7rXqE6VYretiyLX4QjAyfgCKG2KnKAHG6KIHngMEyjUUrBW_bvuMR7JkDbxSMsKloHCcFpxxpAYAbWUg3BBFwgoU5-6Upy3eZcHbtwtKkCWGVi1TnyCEMU224MzK_uKQXqXK223t9kzA/s3075/11.06.22%20OREGON%20RIDGE%20HIKE%20%20(6).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1385" data-original-width="3075" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVovdCiX1A6j56_xr-TPzLRXf86t6Xx2p0V9-L22-EqasP3C7rXqE6VYretiyLX4QjAyfgCKG2KnKAHG6KIHngMEyjUUrBW_bvuMR7JkDbxSMsKloHCcFpxxpAYAbWUg3BBFwgoU5-6Upy3eZcHbtwtKkCWGVi1TnyCEMU224MzK_uKQXqXK223t9kzA/w640-h288/11.06.22%20OREGON%20RIDGE%20HIKE%20%20(6).jpg" title="Oregon Ridge Nature Preserve" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I took a walk in the woods the other day at Oregon Ridge Nature Preserve -- November 6, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><p></p><span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My support system is amazing…and they deserve so many thanks. So, here we go…First and foremost, is my wife Robin, who promised that she’d be with every step of the way (again) just as she always has been. She was there when I took my first steps with my newer and more improved bionic spine and was by my side every moment. Thank you, baby, I love you! Thank you to my family (Alex, Dad, Mary Jane, Mia, Blythe, Scarlett, Freya, Milo, Kevin, Julien, Emma Sadowski, Mary, Jimmy, Donny, Jake, Jackie, Sophie, and Isaac) for all of your support. Thank you to my Aunt Deb, Aunt Rosanne, and Aunt Jane…I really enjoyed talking over the phone with you during my recovery. Thank you to my brother-in-law, Donny Arnold, for coming to stay with me for a week and helping me out. Thank you to my college roommate, Chris Lowe, who also gave up a weekend to come hang out and make sure I was okay. Thank you to my colleagues at school and at the bike shop for all of the messages, memes, work updates, and check-ins. Thank you to my mountain biking buds, Tim and Matt, for the constant text thread of dad jokes. Thank you to the Dorwards and the Grahams for the ready to eat dinners that you brought over. Thank you to my neighbor, Jon, for helping each week with the trash cans for for the daily warped humor. Thank you to my brothers at Riverside Lodge 503 for the cards and visits. And finally, a big thank you to Dr. Solatto for, once again, putting me back together (you are a great guy and an amazing doctor…but I hope this is the last time). No doubt, I missed someone. Please don’t feel slighted…Thank you!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p></span><p style="text-align: left;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQWxMlc4ypB1UwR5KdHD7M-6y8l-2puB5-NNxTdMMsdDTEsWVKoDkH97z5FTW_v79GLcEVTftc7Owr1dLD7iiIzF9jxzu1j0LY2MWRbuDeanJCS8B18zJa4O-9u89dibq_ZuwwY4M_Go8y82MdYaFwb_MnkZB_Xi3Cf52id6_pTPgzktMLTQPhD4d06w/s2737/10.01.22%20VISIT%20FROM%20DAD%20AND%20MJ%20%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1233" data-original-width="2737" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQWxMlc4ypB1UwR5KdHD7M-6y8l-2puB5-NNxTdMMsdDTEsWVKoDkH97z5FTW_v79GLcEVTftc7Owr1dLD7iiIzF9jxzu1j0LY2MWRbuDeanJCS8B18zJa4O-9u89dibq_ZuwwY4M_Go8y82MdYaFwb_MnkZB_Xi3Cf52id6_pTPgzktMLTQPhD4d06w/w640-h288/10.01.22%20VISIT%20FROM%20DAD%20AND%20MJ%20%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visit from my father and Mary Jane -- October 1, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIcWs1JNyunC7cDERO1rJ7cUpJ9lZnma1k0WlztuUhuftLEWRWHiHh__1KEbeuTDvwldYfDaCbojVF68L49hQKjGqKYM1btotscqHN6jLtiPLKq2_anVyLg69Kqxu91nwSxPwjQyFkBNvHvHX935Kr6cuwu_jh9UMCklsCglhk4oJD8dS739hIqEbcQw/s3535/09.18.22%20DONNY%20ARNOLD%20AND%20DAVE%20RAYMOND%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1592" data-original-width="3535" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIcWs1JNyunC7cDERO1rJ7cUpJ9lZnma1k0WlztuUhuftLEWRWHiHh__1KEbeuTDvwldYfDaCbojVF68L49hQKjGqKYM1btotscqHN6jLtiPLKq2_anVyLg69Kqxu91nwSxPwjQyFkBNvHvHX935Kr6cuwu_jh9UMCklsCglhk4oJD8dS739hIqEbcQw/w640-h288/09.18.22%20DONNY%20ARNOLD%20AND%20DAVE%20RAYMOND%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Donny Arnold and David Raymond -- September 18, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggZo2npJVOqG6XMKS60w1ofNwxvgpYCXze8lJDyqXt4SJoHmyn1p_MsDzkwaj_cClfj16ScItriFiqfV2WS_BgNOMkk1HKefvkyw3uUz__X_8YH4jNUTOPBo1kw8xjEhi0ROlzuiq3bcBUNw69Di518peHiqyMWEdvAmgzEq5GnCdsZsq73661xRPqtQ/s2529/10.14.22%20Lunch%20with%20Donny%20and%20Jimmy%20%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1486" data-original-width="2529" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggZo2npJVOqG6XMKS60w1ofNwxvgpYCXze8lJDyqXt4SJoHmyn1p_MsDzkwaj_cClfj16ScItriFiqfV2WS_BgNOMkk1HKefvkyw3uUz__X_8YH4jNUTOPBo1kw8xjEhi0ROlzuiq3bcBUNw69Di518peHiqyMWEdvAmgzEq5GnCdsZsq73661xRPqtQ/w640-h376/10.14.22%20Lunch%20with%20Donny%20and%20Jimmy%20%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Out for lunch with both of my brothers-in-law, Jimmy and Donny Arnold -- October 14, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYd13_XU4LhURkZedEfxB7FihQqzgWlu5vStYRRWfK6z2CQ08ec8bTCai_GzyQzIN1Y-AFatzXJ00OPKyqvy1l0dNn-VGM_n1LWQn5ObPF4Am7GBrObjCcnnMZ-dC3X5SYTtPaV6Nz1CtlVGl0Cs80pwimk2yS6YmcysuhB4rkB8KdLvDLDeHRL7uPjA/s3968/10.20.22%20OUT%20TO%20LUNCH%20WITH%20MOMMY,%20MILO,%20AND%20GRANDPAP%20%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3968" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYd13_XU4LhURkZedEfxB7FihQqzgWlu5vStYRRWfK6z2CQ08ec8bTCai_GzyQzIN1Y-AFatzXJ00OPKyqvy1l0dNn-VGM_n1LWQn5ObPF4Am7GBrObjCcnnMZ-dC3X5SYTtPaV6Nz1CtlVGl0Cs80pwimk2yS6YmcysuhB4rkB8KdLvDLDeHRL7uPjA/w640-h288/10.20.22%20OUT%20TO%20LUNCH%20WITH%20MOMMY,%20MILO,%20AND%20GRANDPAP%20%20(4).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying breakfast with Blyth, Freya, and Milo -- October 20, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvC3HxUCG3QgvP24OrBaxLP9wRCty0epI3Xp-N-pd3CLEgaZ4ckVSpP_MSWjqyv4V0pH0LRMzQlT43EHzZW4hvhfvpIwabaVq947Ve9R6hMqG2atkxydZ9502Gy_p_K337bklZTYMThYFdZohCutU4gBJckyZfhVw2d44NhIyAzOBoUB_s4nIdMXtRJw/s4032/10.30.22%20OUT%20FOR%20BRUNCH%20%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvC3HxUCG3QgvP24OrBaxLP9wRCty0epI3Xp-N-pd3CLEgaZ4ckVSpP_MSWjqyv4V0pH0LRMzQlT43EHzZW4hvhfvpIwabaVq947Ve9R6hMqG2atkxydZ9502Gy_p_K337bklZTYMThYFdZohCutU4gBJckyZfhVw2d44NhIyAzOBoUB_s4nIdMXtRJw/w640-h288/10.30.22%20OUT%20FOR%20BRUNCH%20%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Family brunch! -- October 30, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The one thing I was able to do a lot over the past three months is walk. Once I was allowed to, I just began walking everywhere I could. Hell, just in September and October I walked a combined 369.87 miles! My morning routine always took me past the local McDonald’s to grab a hashbrown and refill my coffee (A fun little habit that miss now that I am back at school). Along the way, I got to watch, on a daily basis, the changing colors of the leaves and meet a lot of people that I normally wouldn’t have crossed paths with. I walked a lot of these miles on my own…but plenty of them were with family and friends who came to keep me company. In particular, a huge thank you to Mike Graham and Eric Gimbi (co-workers / best friends) who came by at least once a week to join me on an excursion. You guys are amazing and I don’t know what I’d do without you.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkjP45OdRZn6H2yReX3JjzSScn041svF3LV6i6eZ3tSMrIUmyq3HY-qcvBOFZd6WhsYCBMDYTmeC24rLP7NO6VaUcB1wcGdjFjNMeYLyYHsv-liZQfD7jPtKwtYm8mgwjKSs5YPy9UOTINx4K1BW4K3MqNAWxLTiB8inbQwTWG34aeguQATJpzpX5LDA/s1291/09.02.22%20%20(5).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1291" data-original-width="1033" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkjP45OdRZn6H2yReX3JjzSScn041svF3LV6i6eZ3tSMrIUmyq3HY-qcvBOFZd6WhsYCBMDYTmeC24rLP7NO6VaUcB1wcGdjFjNMeYLyYHsv-liZQfD7jPtKwtYm8mgwjKSs5YPy9UOTINx4K1BW4K3MqNAWxLTiB8inbQwTWG34aeguQATJpzpX5LDA/w512-h640/09.02.22%20%20(5).jpg" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My first pain free steps in over a year -- September 1, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRwEy8012pqp6XPNso5NPln11dqw2VdGOWUaFt0cWHAdpfvtovAvHoVMb9q4fWsqOtH_MevT_fAUxkclHgyTTIQw4hgsIjLTmGcR5ROlwdJSWLdi6Iiv57u1wAtmHZdgAV8kc9lsiK--VOmIiI0odKrFE85nIFy3PpiUaspXwQCQe_dz1H4uO6pzhS3w/s3968/10.15.22%20Walk%20with%20Robin.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3968" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRwEy8012pqp6XPNso5NPln11dqw2VdGOWUaFt0cWHAdpfvtovAvHoVMb9q4fWsqOtH_MevT_fAUxkclHgyTTIQw4hgsIjLTmGcR5ROlwdJSWLdi6Iiv57u1wAtmHZdgAV8kc9lsiK--VOmIiI0odKrFE85nIFy3PpiUaspXwQCQe_dz1H4uO6pzhS3w/w640-h288/10.15.22%20Walk%20with%20Robin.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my many post-surgery walks with my wife, Robin -- October 15, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgG1thk69fYTA0gcwagqtqyN8IHOIuGRNxySgsCk0eLju7E-r6_JHIN8ZKoRO910eK2iOyAKx5m6n0iXb9Gr-x88seFdFDl_vH07phJbBZ8FFwLYzDM52mPqj0y_NYQCQl21KMrYKChTOQWQKQo-gakNGdqdGMmNZ4UB37Lzq2h3pnbKbVl9icBR9GQA/s3968/09.13.22%20Walk%20with%20Mike.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3968" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgG1thk69fYTA0gcwagqtqyN8IHOIuGRNxySgsCk0eLju7E-r6_JHIN8ZKoRO910eK2iOyAKx5m6n0iXb9Gr-x88seFdFDl_vH07phJbBZ8FFwLYzDM52mPqj0y_NYQCQl21KMrYKChTOQWQKQo-gakNGdqdGMmNZ4UB37Lzq2h3pnbKbVl9icBR9GQA/w640-h288/09.13.22%20Walk%20with%20Mike.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Graham and Dave Raymond -- September 13, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_LAryTRvHwPGUhq0nJR_gYEQDx1kzw8GmBr-PPNdVgunzVlXbhfbmvhQhvQeDO4ydxHUhK2eWmCPWz8A_tg3QqCMnoWyHO4pyxGi3MGPfa_8G7dZ8_kqZhPUaZrsoz-Gh_V8zrwR4RBZxDg5i5HTukyAqJfWr1aIzsFMawCv3pEEaVj4w3tHXSuM0ZQ/s3194/09.15.22%20Walk%20with%20Gimbi.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1436" data-original-width="3194" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_LAryTRvHwPGUhq0nJR_gYEQDx1kzw8GmBr-PPNdVgunzVlXbhfbmvhQhvQeDO4ydxHUhK2eWmCPWz8A_tg3QqCMnoWyHO4pyxGi3MGPfa_8G7dZ8_kqZhPUaZrsoz-Gh_V8zrwR4RBZxDg5i5HTukyAqJfWr1aIzsFMawCv3pEEaVj4w3tHXSuM0ZQ/w640-h288/09.15.22%20Walk%20with%20Gimbi.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eric Gimbi and Dave Raymond -- September 15, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiVf33T-tE0gtp3vFGyywOOqMHvVdzOimqX-3uOPu5MkmcTLAZO298HGx__ba2IEc-DXOVBgb1W1tPi5c6tm8G8BE2odXSNaHzi_XBg-xIrPrC0PInjcJMSLkgxtMK8JUPcm2_vm7lFw5fBZj1MWqegnE9poKSjVAmX5R2wQaOz5o_3qrrpmpFIka-2g/s3542/09.17.22%20out%20for%20a%20walk%20with%20alex%20and%20rainman.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1593" data-original-width="3542" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiVf33T-tE0gtp3vFGyywOOqMHvVdzOimqX-3uOPu5MkmcTLAZO298HGx__ba2IEc-DXOVBgb1W1tPi5c6tm8G8BE2odXSNaHzi_XBg-xIrPrC0PInjcJMSLkgxtMK8JUPcm2_vm7lFw5fBZj1MWqegnE9poKSjVAmX5R2wQaOz5o_3qrrpmpFIka-2g/w640-h288/09.17.22%20out%20for%20a%20walk%20with%20alex%20and%20rainman.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking with my son, Alex and my college roommate, Chris Lowe -- September 17, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1IYl2ONmVDnKtiBCCa3ul_hEJ02Pfsbaf4dHd75Wg-gzG7tXSUNpEcEkNmkA3Rjm4K67jAVtLb3m-hBY_jSTaLFJ2MVZfcWVPDjHAio8hGxv0o1GtMJxKjHPlNykZJCNrC7iDT0DpiJx8f2b9KQoII5iXzU2ly8g0-rvJW-brczn0DDN2Dip2zRAPw/s3968/09.19.22%20WALKING%20WITH%20DAD%20%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3968" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1IYl2ONmVDnKtiBCCa3ul_hEJ02Pfsbaf4dHd75Wg-gzG7tXSUNpEcEkNmkA3Rjm4K67jAVtLb3m-hBY_jSTaLFJ2MVZfcWVPDjHAio8hGxv0o1GtMJxKjHPlNykZJCNrC7iDT0DpiJx8f2b9KQoII5iXzU2ly8g0-rvJW-brczn0DDN2Dip2zRAPw/w640-h288/09.19.22%20WALKING%20WITH%20DAD%20%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking a walk with my father. So cool. -- September 19, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUrzPTMPz6Kg3WRU2yHOEybFOqpVoxZYUGRqTtoEtLWtBBLQeag4xlHgX-BL-1dW_ClNKHMvBwevqcIyv6CNOO8_mTxsS96-g09KhOs07hCEVQEU4SVJdSaqceEryC3O1n4u05HSwhF1VbHZnUXIKKXJxzcrdIW4M_ZTnQiTzpu6cYn650UyLuO6PTJg/s4032/10.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WALK%20WITH%20MATT%20L%20%20(44).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUrzPTMPz6Kg3WRU2yHOEybFOqpVoxZYUGRqTtoEtLWtBBLQeag4xlHgX-BL-1dW_ClNKHMvBwevqcIyv6CNOO8_mTxsS96-g09KhOs07hCEVQEU4SVJdSaqceEryC3O1n4u05HSwhF1VbHZnUXIKKXJxzcrdIW4M_ZTnQiTzpu6cYn650UyLuO6PTJg/w640-h288/10.26.22%20MICHAUX%20WALK%20WITH%20MATT%20L%20%20(44).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying the amazing foliage in Michaux State Forest with Matt Linnane -- October 26, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p></span><span><br /><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I rode my bike up until the day before my surgery…getting in as many miles and as much time in the saddle as I could. Amazingly, considering how much it hurt to walk and stand for even a short amount of time, riding my bike felt fine. Actually, it was the only thing I could do that was pain-free and made me feel as if nothing was wrong. That was August 31. Since then my bikes have been hanging in the garage. They’ll be there waiting for me when I’m ready to ride again. For the time being I’m just excited to be able to walk again with my wife, with my friends, or just with myself. Many thanks to all who have walked with me the past few months…figuratively and literally. For you, I am so full of appreciation and gratitude.</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTahSGWQHQgL1C7OefocNwRDFkm9aTutfkxVLADkZN0vP-uO9qosjdM8HdpBOR4-MDONcsqv73bFoDfrAuvtzVCMAn5FL2I2A14JLA8AAjURf5rLxpjq39olq3rG5PGbTw3T6qPHnJksGS_4WfCZYMRPh3zLE6D0zHXNW9eUDQ8XJ1ZaiHNMQ8HsNywg/s1816/11.01.22%20First%20Day%20of%2028th%20year%20in%208th%20grade%20%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="1816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTahSGWQHQgL1C7OefocNwRDFkm9aTutfkxVLADkZN0vP-uO9qosjdM8HdpBOR4-MDONcsqv73bFoDfrAuvtzVCMAn5FL2I2A14JLA8AAjURf5rLxpjq39olq3rG5PGbTw3T6qPHnJksGS_4WfCZYMRPh3zLE6D0zHXNW9eUDQ8XJ1ZaiHNMQ8HsNywg/w640-h640/11.01.22%20First%20Day%20of%2028th%20year%20in%208th%20grade%20%20(3).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Headed off to the first day of my 28th day in 8th grade -- November 1, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LIFE IS A JOURNEY NOT A DESTINATION...</span></span></h2><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><h4><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>David A. Raymond -- November 13, 2022</b></span></span></h4><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRIHU_VeZGR6EVp6rkDtCTAiocJE5Xs4VZFepZxRPczOP7WyqK7X2Av-wru4TEINcpzgZ1tzURvwd8UTBPHhWIuU8oSX_DghWK9vIpJHpY7H7XI10Ky_BigIKUtxqLQiDo0KK6cRaMZfJgOVztdZ_ChB-CBfslf574_bP9SEahReR-s9Aqr5_Q97EkVg/s480/10.02.22%2049th%20BIRTHDAY%20%20(12).jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRIHU_VeZGR6EVp6rkDtCTAiocJE5Xs4VZFepZxRPczOP7WyqK7X2Av-wru4TEINcpzgZ1tzURvwd8UTBPHhWIuU8oSX_DghWK9vIpJHpY7H7XI10Ky_BigIKUtxqLQiDo0KK6cRaMZfJgOVztdZ_ChB-CBfslf574_bP9SEahReR-s9Aqr5_Q97EkVg/w480-h640/10.02.22%2049th%20BIRTHDAY%20%20(12).jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Celebrating my 49th birthday with a little help from my granddaughter, Freya -- October 2, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><h4 style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: center; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;">Feel free to follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/mountnbiker73" target="_blank">TWITTER</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mountnbiker73/?hl=en" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;">@mountnbiker73</span></h4><h4 style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: center; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>I would also appreciate if you took time to look at my other projects on YouTube.<br /></b></span></span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join me, my son, and two of my colleagues, at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBQRLOXujIaNc1_fCpDGFg" target="_blank">BOBBLEHEAD GEORGE</a> </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;">for all of our nerdy history fun! 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http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/mjgH</div>DAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.com0Manchester, PA 17345, USA40.0631514 -76.7183005-13.920890664997536 -147.0308005 90 -6.405800499999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-85552963594046258082022-09-09T15:58:00.009-04:002022-12-27T17:44:18.326-05:00BIKE PATHS<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">When I first began cycling it was strictly mountain biking (and limited to the very few trails that I knew). It took a while for me to buy a road bike. What I found was that, even though my first love was mountain biking, I ended up putting thousands more miles on my road bike. I guess because it was so much more convenient and a way to accumulate miles...which in turn made me a better mountain biker. I'm going to be honest, though. I never truly loved road riding...not like the love I have for mountain biking. Personally, I think it is significantly more dangerous than mountain biking. Sure, there are obstacles in your way on the trails, but the only moving thing you really have to worry about is yourself. Not the case on the road...and, as anyone who has ever seriously done any road riding knows, it is shockingly scary just how many drivers are paying attention to everything...except the road. Yet I pedaled on, because I love cycling and mountain biking every day just isn't a realistic option. Then, in late 2019, a switch flipped in my head.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-28aa8f23-7fff-6d3a-2825-abe641dd9071"><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidRW_pYONLnb90faWkysAbEEsekFgYBuS2JoGZm7eEuYVJe8t49ZaECAFud7IShGtVhwExlvE7fhrkXMiY1WFwwh_zEETS0SevaGa13Kdh6XfoBoI_1skA3J3hrYNR9x1JU3CHEy28rVdfNdiyVNhD87om3mwrhBBHed_aFCAwpeLE0hW3RaiSIDdRaQ/s3496/08.14.21%20GAP%2044-0%20&%20C&O%20CANAL%20184.5-124.4%20(ROCKWOOD%20TO%20HANCOCK)%20(15).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1575" data-original-width="3496" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidRW_pYONLnb90faWkysAbEEsekFgYBuS2JoGZm7eEuYVJe8t49ZaECAFud7IShGtVhwExlvE7fhrkXMiY1WFwwh_zEETS0SevaGa13Kdh6XfoBoI_1skA3J3hrYNR9x1JU3CHEy28rVdfNdiyVNhD87om3mwrhBBHed_aFCAwpeLE0hW3RaiSIDdRaQ/w640-h288/08.14.21%20GAP%2044-0%20&%20C&O%20CANAL%20184.5-124.4%20(ROCKWOOD%20TO%20HANCOCK)%20(15).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Standing at the Eastern Continental Divide on the Great Allegheny Passage. -- August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The shift in my thought process happened on December 1, 2019. My wife and I were visiting a relative in Augusta, Georgia. Robin had been looking forward to spending time with her cousin Mitzi and studying their family tree. As usual, I had my road bike with me, so I went out to explore Augusta...which was a totally new area to me. My ride took me on heavily trafficked roads and shopping centers. I eventually turned down a hill towards the Savannah River separating Georgia and South Carolina. The history nerd in me wanted to check out the old Augusta Canal Locks. After getting my "nerd" on and taking a few pics I realized that I was within feet of the Augusta Canal Trail that would parallel the river and take me into the heart of Augusta. Every ounce of me wanted to check it out, but there was absolutely no way that my road bike would have been able to handle the surface of the trail. I felt limited in what I could do and I didn't like it. It was, at that moment, that I decided that I wanted (needed) a bike that could go anywhere.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6dP2WGAw_dmLk9whot0DlPfiEjze30nHQQp1OzS2ere974iojCZgBA2vhRwgDuUQR87qxAgFlrLK3nwRp1Qs8nrJZiXfSf1oXo80ZCEuL_9oRrKNUg1ayXqWh22HuN9RRIjeBO1uWLueIFSzc3Gktm8g3HxhDEoLe7QaY3BEZp5ztYfgc1_GxXnayZg/s3506/12.01.19%20AUGUSTA%20CANAL%20LOCKS%20IN%20AUGUST,%20GEORGIA%20(24).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2630" data-original-width="3506" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6dP2WGAw_dmLk9whot0DlPfiEjze30nHQQp1OzS2ere974iojCZgBA2vhRwgDuUQR87qxAgFlrLK3nwRp1Qs8nrJZiXfSf1oXo80ZCEuL_9oRrKNUg1ayXqWh22HuN9RRIjeBO1uWLueIFSzc3Gktm8g3HxhDEoLe7QaY3BEZp5ztYfgc1_GxXnayZg/w640-h480/12.01.19%20AUGUSTA%20CANAL%20LOCKS%20IN%20AUGUST,%20GEORGIA%20(24).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Augusta Canal Locks -- December 1, 2019<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Purchasing a gravel bike was no easy thing to reconcile in my mind. I've been riding, by this time, my road bike for almost a decade. And when you hear the term "gravel bike" your mind almost immediately thinks of dirt/gravel road riding....which never really appealed to me. In my mind, if I was going to make the effort to drive to the local State Forests to ride my gravel bike I would rather just have my mountain bike and hit the single track. But, I really hated being limited as to where I could ride...so I became the proud owner of a 2021 Specialized Diverge. Yes, it's a gravel bike...and I have used it as such...but I tell everyone it is my "go anywhere" bike...and I absolutely love it.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTne9p9KldKhAN-LvGbJC2WLKRbk7RyY4EsVlYntIYoZR1_m8pPb41_4HQWsidWVBEn5XkeGMTV_b4NzhpOmcM4SMZBa6Lzd_8i0oewQt5h4KqwT1uhoTQT0ycmgZVR94PJwS71Q1K_7AiiaXbuAsaxLHlwOVvtfKWdXLAqis-VulDHsDzCSnactC4nQ/s3124/10.22.20%20NEW%20BIKE%20DAY%202021%20SPECIALIZED%20DIVERGE%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2343" data-original-width="3124" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTne9p9KldKhAN-LvGbJC2WLKRbk7RyY4EsVlYntIYoZR1_m8pPb41_4HQWsidWVBEn5XkeGMTV_b4NzhpOmcM4SMZBa6Lzd_8i0oewQt5h4KqwT1uhoTQT0ycmgZVR94PJwS71Q1K_7AiiaXbuAsaxLHlwOVvtfKWdXLAqis-VulDHsDzCSnactC4nQ/w640-h480/10.22.20%20NEW%20BIKE%20DAY%202021%20SPECIALIZED%20DIVERGE%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My first gravel bike... a 2021 Specialized Diverge. -- October 22, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It took some time to get used to. A gravel bike is NOT a road bike...so my average riding speed decreased a little (which is no big deal to me) but eventually this bike became an extension of my body. And now that I could "go anywhere" I began using the local rail trail as part of my rides...which is something that I wouldn't have done on my road bike. Surprisingly, this led to yet another shift in my evolution as a cyclist. I found that, even though mountain biking is STILL my first choice and first love, riding designated bike paths or "rail trails" was really fun. Let's be clear...not riding the same trail over and over again...that's boring as hell...but now I constantly try to find different bike paths in different areas and cities to ride. Most of these bike paths have been built to highlight the uniqueness of the area and are a great way to experience the different towns, their histories, and their own slice of America. Since October of 2020, I've thoroughly utilized these bike paths...most of the time solo, often with my wife, and on occasion a few of the guys that are in my biking circle. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I'm having a blast and it is an awesome way to compliment my mountain biking.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><h3 style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.yorkcountytrails.org/trails/heritage-rail-trail-county-park/" target="_blank">YORK COUNTY HERITAGE RAIL TRAIL</a> // <a href="http://www.ncrtrailsnails.com/ncr_trail.html" target="_blank">NORTHCENTRAL RAILROAD TRAIL</a></h3><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaaO7hE_eFjP_B4lZT1WmhwnDaqFZFPy89cEs2fP37cLKICDCHZXBay_MDX9c4QgpQJzS87dA5RGSt4OVU8_VE7hk2kAT9gI1Lslj05H5PXfdTlBzUn5JSQzRhqaePGfQXJq-gm3NccjlQdssxb0Tbi1kygjaOEUozLvPc1R4EHrGxPK9UVjL3o-_CPg/s3238/08.03.22%20YORK%20COUNTY%20HERITAGE%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20NORTH%20CENTRAL%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20(SOLO%20AND%20UNSUPPORTE%20(11).jpg" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; white-space: normal;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1458" data-original-width="3238" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaaO7hE_eFjP_B4lZT1WmhwnDaqFZFPy89cEs2fP37cLKICDCHZXBay_MDX9c4QgpQJzS87dA5RGSt4OVU8_VE7hk2kAT9gI1Lslj05H5PXfdTlBzUn5JSQzRhqaePGfQXJq-gm3NccjlQdssxb0Tbi1kygjaOEUozLvPc1R4EHrGxPK9UVjL3o-_CPg/w640-h288/08.03.22%20YORK%20COUNTY%20HERITAGE%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20NORTH%20CENTRAL%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20(SOLO%20AND%20UNSUPPORTE%20(11).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The meeting of the York County Heritage Trail and the Northern Central Railroad Trail at the Mason/Dixon Line. My bike is pointed north into York County, Pennsylvania. -- August 3, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I put both of these trails together simply because they are extensions of each other and, when ridden together in their entirety (from one end and back), you can earn that coveted 100 mile (century) ride. York County, Pennsylvania's part of the trail meanders through the historic town of York, Pennsylvania, through the rolling farm fields of South Central Pennsylvania, past Hanover Junction (where Abraham Lincoln passed on his way to Gettysburg in November of 1863), through the small towns of Seven Valleys, Glen Rock, and New Freedom...ending at the Mason/Dixon Line. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Maryland's NCR Trail picks up where the York County Heritage Trail ends. Ridden north to South, the NCR Trail has a significant downward slope as it approaches the Hunt Valley area north of Baltimore. There are no major towns to experience, but the path winds through scenic <a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/gunpowder.aspx" target="_blank">Gunpowder Falls State Park</a>.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQcKAg0KxTtBiBcYQmzs3gAezxnG1TTZAdzEnrF71J7Ixda8VZww0Yv7GAm0LrtVC0zozhChnIg6MjuHaJVvKyvoyY-sx7qH6q3EfYIZYLaxdgwSHV7UuFQLMd6_cI8EYPiDx7HjTCSFkwdOoSDysMNJGGt_ozKUyO8T6nnZW6qqLtd8LzZMD1G5TG2w/s3110/08.03.22%20YORK%20COUNTY%20HERITAGE%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20NORTH%20CENTRAL%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20(SOLO%20AND%20UNSUPPORTE%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1401" data-original-width="3110" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQcKAg0KxTtBiBcYQmzs3gAezxnG1TTZAdzEnrF71J7Ixda8VZww0Yv7GAm0LrtVC0zozhChnIg6MjuHaJVvKyvoyY-sx7qH6q3EfYIZYLaxdgwSHV7UuFQLMd6_cI8EYPiDx7HjTCSFkwdOoSDysMNJGGt_ozKUyO8T6nnZW6qqLtd8LzZMD1G5TG2w/w640-h288/08.03.22%20YORK%20COUNTY%20HERITAGE%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20NORTH%20CENTRAL%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20(SOLO%20AND%20UNSUPPORTE%20(3).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mile 0 of the Northern Central Railroad Trail near Hunt Valley, Maryland. -- August 3, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl0cwDYv-PEKaVg0Ep8ryaMKWyiCqTMen5lDpvo1NFwsmtBRyzC6WDgAgXkpmZyp-_KN9oVlW4uM5OEtlhNUMk2XG47BrXHZyEzGmTSNRcncHyGk_BLCmLm4MGgdN0hLfzkdchAkWqQgbfkDknSFr_uafzDgovhrIWfju5rii_Z7_YaX7vR4bt511zlw/s2609/08.03.22%20YORK%20COUNTY%20HERITAGE%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20NORTH%20CENTRAL%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20(SOLO%20AND%20UNSUPPORTE%20(8).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1303" data-original-width="2609" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl0cwDYv-PEKaVg0Ep8ryaMKWyiCqTMen5lDpvo1NFwsmtBRyzC6WDgAgXkpmZyp-_KN9oVlW4uM5OEtlhNUMk2XG47BrXHZyEzGmTSNRcncHyGk_BLCmLm4MGgdN0hLfzkdchAkWqQgbfkDknSFr_uafzDgovhrIWfju5rii_Z7_YaX7vR4bt511zlw/w640-h320/08.03.22%20YORK%20COUNTY%20HERITAGE%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20NORTH%20CENTRAL%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20(SOLO%20AND%20UNSUPPORTE%20(8).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Locals near the NCR Trail provide snacks for riders on the trail. -- August 3, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHr2bwabeswVY_kGB020xy61eimDENcg7DJqPt5fCHT8u0l2Kcnj_7-EPol4ioAD1-a1J6KrHu-eTZp_361BBSSl6OC0RRsvVaAwzvNzBHjnSjr8HvFFUm7YYRU7Ux7p250sZdY2g_U4kTPmGqrR0IijC3J8qtrkUcu3TuXBeN1dswPGo5wVNv7MI0KQ/s3726/08.14.22%20YORK%20COUNTY%20HERITAGE%20RAILTRAIL%20RT%2030%20TO%20HANOVER%20JUNCTION%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1678" data-original-width="3726" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHr2bwabeswVY_kGB020xy61eimDENcg7DJqPt5fCHT8u0l2Kcnj_7-EPol4ioAD1-a1J6KrHu-eTZp_361BBSSl6OC0RRsvVaAwzvNzBHjnSjr8HvFFUm7YYRU7Ux7p250sZdY2g_U4kTPmGqrR0IijC3J8qtrkUcu3TuXBeN1dswPGo5wVNv7MI0KQ/w640-h288/08.14.22%20YORK%20COUNTY%20HERITAGE%20RAILTRAIL%20RT%2030%20TO%20HANOVER%20JUNCTION%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hanover Junction -- August 14, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAVVBo36SMnIsxu-ephpO7cmPd4qcbZ-qPG_F2y4WXRq3bDopKlBp87TlUuE-JDtwwLuppIYuQt-0TzvBluSpSUUFG5itYqxAKtk5PPiGKdftJRxqFqEf3C3V0WQV2o_B3yxlf8KC9TjetvQf0yihOVaGv1Lhq2X6cZg3UsZtU4-DIwKeUW9oqGnvr2Q/s4032/20211120_135305.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAVVBo36SMnIsxu-ephpO7cmPd4qcbZ-qPG_F2y4WXRq3bDopKlBp87TlUuE-JDtwwLuppIYuQt-0TzvBluSpSUUFG5itYqxAKtk5PPiGKdftJRxqFqEf3C3V0WQV2o_B3yxlf8KC9TjetvQf0yihOVaGv1Lhq2X6cZg3UsZtU4-DIwKeUW9oqGnvr2Q/w640-h288/20211120_135305.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The York County Heritage Rail Trail passes the <a href="https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/" target="_blank">York Colonial Complex</a>. In the background you see the York County Colonial Courthouse. -- November 20, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVPlAO1OdAxyN3fHL9LEGs7CyovWDz3Tpfwgl-9L1zaKLavKf9DCa1cONonVmHysqNtkq_zxC3Lu88gRPz7DwXwJ4Kp06yL5IJy40IkTjuBvG3-rO4r6ibRiXq-dSyALljGClb0NA8qsAqgTU4_doRK40-Y4RnfiQtrj0XJLHNKweroHUvCyXEwb1OOw/s4032/20211120_140437.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVPlAO1OdAxyN3fHL9LEGs7CyovWDz3Tpfwgl-9L1zaKLavKf9DCa1cONonVmHysqNtkq_zxC3Lu88gRPz7DwXwJ4Kp06yL5IJy40IkTjuBvG3-rO4r6ibRiXq-dSyALljGClb0NA8qsAqgTU4_doRK40-Y4RnfiQtrj0XJLHNKweroHUvCyXEwb1OOw/w640-h288/20211120_140437.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding the north section of the York County Heritage Rail Trail (headed south towards York, PA. The trail follows the Codorus Creek for a long stretch. -- November 20, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://caga.org/the-trail/" target="_blank">THE CAPITAL AREA GREENBELT</a></span></h3><div><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigLf_8ShX_1OtKNuBqINpPpsMq1cocgv0EskpCUyoNVoNej6ca1jovA5_ek1_Uaw9qJ5SYKNP2IwZNmNdBEVFNmA4J25vAmANCKEeEUDvKEPG1YuEEbItLPE3xdiRO74LomI50urYgZ06TuQjAe2F7mntOKkrM-ZDALmtSK3lYoeIWhUZmk3AMOPgS0A/s3574/06.04.22%20SATURDAY%20ON%20THE%20GREENBELT%20(13).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1610" data-original-width="3574" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigLf_8ShX_1OtKNuBqINpPpsMq1cocgv0EskpCUyoNVoNej6ca1jovA5_ek1_Uaw9qJ5SYKNP2IwZNmNdBEVFNmA4J25vAmANCKEeEUDvKEPG1YuEEbItLPE3xdiRO74LomI50urYgZ06TuQjAe2F7mntOKkrM-ZDALmtSK3lYoeIWhUZmk3AMOPgS0A/w640-h288/06.04.22%20SATURDAY%20ON%20THE%20GREENBELT%20(13).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Capital Area Greenbelt passes near the Pennsylvania State Capitol building. -- June 4, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Capital Area Greenbelt, a designated bike path the circles Pennsylvania's capital city, is a really fun option for me. Only 20 minutes up the road from my house, this is a really fun (and not very flat) 24ish mile bike ride. The trail moves through Harrisburg's River Front Park, over the hills of <a href="https://explorewildwoodpark.org/" target="_blank">Wildwood Park</a>, past sections of the old Pennsylvania Canal, near the Capitol Building, and, if you choose, around City Island. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1r47KFKOE-KnQvfIuXie4oOfm2mrnGf_Q1-gB7sDkQ1Q_uWkQxj9ezyKjYrVDXc18jfZYlv3j66alCRRakHCU4T4uj73KOQBSEjDsAi0RjzgVxX9x2CKGhRibdWOxWgkXmsi0UCb40vyR_QBMTxo0XXZ_bSLCi81fpMZ8JGViPmV248PDfzL32G4M4g/s2852/10.24.20%20HARRISBURG'S%20GREENBELT%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(24).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2139" data-original-width="2852" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1r47KFKOE-KnQvfIuXie4oOfm2mrnGf_Q1-gB7sDkQ1Q_uWkQxj9ezyKjYrVDXc18jfZYlv3j66alCRRakHCU4T4uj73KOQBSEjDsAi0RjzgVxX9x2CKGhRibdWOxWgkXmsi0UCb40vyR_QBMTxo0XXZ_bSLCi81fpMZ8JGViPmV248PDfzL32G4M4g/w640-h480/10.24.20%20HARRISBURG'S%20GREENBELT%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(24).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding the Capital Area Greenbelt along the Susquehanna River with my wife, Robin. -- October 24, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6AMmNj0X7ufHF-imEtUY8_0CghAx7__kFX4QUf7AQfYMgstoNuDZy7cOIcu6B-tC4XE2HdbfyA7NtlG2RCj2O9JKkxCYhwp-DcMcb2J7jLW1nEH_vBLiyv0OCLIEhGss-qyjrQhNg_JViAf12KAtICs96Wcpb-EnBXT-CRtGTBHkI_dy430hrsLRPQ/s1440/01.23.22%20FROZEN%20RIVER%20RIDE%20IN%20HARRISBURG%20%20(26).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="754" data-original-width="1440" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6AMmNj0X7ufHF-imEtUY8_0CghAx7__kFX4QUf7AQfYMgstoNuDZy7cOIcu6B-tC4XE2HdbfyA7NtlG2RCj2O9JKkxCYhwp-DcMcb2J7jLW1nEH_vBLiyv0OCLIEhGss-qyjrQhNg_JViAf12KAtICs96Wcpb-EnBXT-CRtGTBHkI_dy430hrsLRPQ/w640-h336/01.23.22%20FROZEN%20RIVER%20RIDE%20IN%20HARRISBURG%20%20(26).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The frozen Susquehanna was in credibly beautiful during this frozen ride on the Capital Area Greenbelt -- January 23, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9aam8qtjKE6ycHz8mqEk6_1EkUfPVxzQ1dAfuV17-8edzVITDCqMckcPVyjaFMhSPvvM6h6vgjOQQPtHbafCHEdO_Bm8rSelUbhzb3bpoIJNoBnlSS_Rw9LZZBrLBxMyJUT_c4Evv69nZlt31-fEqCeklmrTIACI20k5VtoKtKzRmPaUYPSgbUyytXA/s1774/11.14.20.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1330" data-original-width="1774" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9aam8qtjKE6ycHz8mqEk6_1EkUfPVxzQ1dAfuV17-8edzVITDCqMckcPVyjaFMhSPvvM6h6vgjOQQPtHbafCHEdO_Bm8rSelUbhzb3bpoIJNoBnlSS_Rw9LZZBrLBxMyJUT_c4Evv69nZlt31-fEqCeklmrTIACI20k5VtoKtKzRmPaUYPSgbUyytXA/w640-h480/11.14.20.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favorite view of Pennsylvania's Capital city, Harrisburg from City Island. The pedestrian bridge linking the island to the city leads directly to the Capital Area Greenbelt -- November 14, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzrtf_EueqsbAMCgGsPjqACCZsKBhcJck6RghEPCM3VCPJ5wx75o_ic-pUhz_2NSgYazAZdhxVpdzXr-Ha6-BHLNuJpZ_vZMa9CZ3EjQT92WBOyWx9NxabOB02k1FRugPINHrOTr4Jye7DjvdLaoDN7vS3sTSTWw3WFPRL1R6unQh83hjoyzv2XWlEg/s2918/08.05.22%20CAPITAL%20AREA%20GREENBELT%20WITH%20BEN%20AND%20CLARK.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1314" data-original-width="2918" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzrtf_EueqsbAMCgGsPjqACCZsKBhcJck6RghEPCM3VCPJ5wx75o_ic-pUhz_2NSgYazAZdhxVpdzXr-Ha6-BHLNuJpZ_vZMa9CZ3EjQT92WBOyWx9NxabOB02k1FRugPINHrOTr4Jye7DjvdLaoDN7vS3sTSTWw3WFPRL1R6unQh83hjoyzv2XWlEg/w640-h288/08.05.22%20CAPITAL%20AREA%20GREENBELT%20WITH%20BEN%20AND%20CLARK.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Friends on the Capital Area Greenbelt (Ben Kelly, Dave Raymond & Clark Evanitus) -- August 5, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><h3 style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://co.lancaster.pa.us/1119/Northwest-Lancaster-County-River-Trail" target="_blank">NORTHWEST LANCASTER COUNTY RIVER TRAIL</a></span></span></h3><div><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmbECvHSY-rWBk5kyZNETP1MGO9ooeld8-8iiISyvX1cy490VEirTRjVRVRGURkkdVbV0nQ7ZgCWAVw6m22l8Vc5HQJbHN4X-TVKQ9Q5V0BSy62ix6EPoGj_c0R5b6BkyjwrPKAq-vYVlEYO73bcrzjekxZf_52Oyb7SRQeiV7o2k1E709vuXpwY0xog/s4032/11.25.20%20NORTHWEST%20LANCASTER%20COUNTY%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmbECvHSY-rWBk5kyZNETP1MGO9ooeld8-8iiISyvX1cy490VEirTRjVRVRGURkkdVbV0nQ7ZgCWAVw6m22l8Vc5HQJbHN4X-TVKQ9Q5V0BSy62ix6EPoGj_c0R5b6BkyjwrPKAq-vYVlEYO73bcrzjekxZf_52Oyb7SRQeiV7o2k1E709vuXpwY0xog/w640-h480/11.25.20%20NORTHWEST%20LANCASTER%20COUNTY%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking west across the Susquehanna River towards Wrightsville, PA. -- November 25, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The old Memorial Bridge connects Wrightsville, Pennsylvania (York County) and Columbia, Pennsylvania (Lancaster County). It's my favorite way to access the Northwest Lancaster River Trail which traces the Susquehanna River from Columbia to Falmouth. The 14.2 mile trail passes through a lot of Lancaster County history and beauty. It's a linear trail, but has many twists and turns which make it unique and fun to ride. And if you ride the entire trail, in both directions...and if you do as I do, and park on the York side of the river and access the trail from the bridge, you can easily get in a 30+ mile ride.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFma8E-XPVMV3vSVwCRwPQ19JxBC1kHoYaduUL4HV--0kJBSyep8zilQpgnOoT9SRKDhnnDCV2ktnIQFmlx__SbhCf_r3eqhPFfUeaOc0AVR0uEaCrVYKX79U4_rIaZu0U4oNSzSLuB-Gv8d0lvMROjioJdxgFazaB7O8Kf4yM5Yg3Vf-tSezfaN99Iw/s1215/11.25.20%20NORTHWEST%20LANCASTER%20COUNTY%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20%20(18).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1215" data-original-width="911" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFma8E-XPVMV3vSVwCRwPQ19JxBC1kHoYaduUL4HV--0kJBSyep8zilQpgnOoT9SRKDhnnDCV2ktnIQFmlx__SbhCf_r3eqhPFfUeaOc0AVR0uEaCrVYKX79U4_rIaZu0U4oNSzSLuB-Gv8d0lvMROjioJdxgFazaB7O8Kf4yM5Yg3Vf-tSezfaN99Iw/w480-h640/11.25.20%20NORTHWEST%20LANCASTER%20COUNTY%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20%20(18).jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Checking out the interior of an old iron furnace alongside the Northwester Lancaster River Trail -- November 25, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWdCp0HtV2E9nEsQQDoRN_XxFWxBmUaWfDpIDDxb4xJWHhob64nxBfLjj4JLfVuXIiPZ93dIvjonYUDNg2PerHVmKhtw8JCJRYfWAPePRbFkjAmeKbjLJ4-jpkIaG9hy9Lans7I2UX0jkKjZfi2cIj6egZP9CYcTVqdRmIaCRWfSOkMoHewNfX8Eokw/s3355/11.26.20%20THANKSGIVING%20DAY%20ON%20NW%20LANCASTER%20COUNTY%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(16).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2517" data-original-width="3355" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWdCp0HtV2E9nEsQQDoRN_XxFWxBmUaWfDpIDDxb4xJWHhob64nxBfLjj4JLfVuXIiPZ93dIvjonYUDNg2PerHVmKhtw8JCJRYfWAPePRbFkjAmeKbjLJ4-jpkIaG9hy9Lans7I2UX0jkKjZfi2cIj6egZP9CYcTVqdRmIaCRWfSOkMoHewNfX8Eokw/w640-h480/11.26.20%20THANKSGIVING%20DAY%20ON%20NW%20LANCASTER%20COUNTY%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(16).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the most unique features along the Northwest Lancaster River Trail is an area known as the <a href="https://uncoveringpa.com/visiting-the-white-cliffs-of-conoy" target="_blank">White Cliffs of Conoy</a>. It's not a natural formation...rather the result of a nearby quarry. Basically, it's an industrial waste tourist attraction...but it is really beautiful and offers an amazing view of the river. -- November 26, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKYhTWRvhGZiaxpXPwDLVVF7uKh0tLa-EUm6ho50cTWk2EFoQI3M2KNwjQN69InYT-CKjbfNh95QszmDF8Fl2YuNT9zW_PqkzqNuzsR2a3VQLhxx0De5GKceUkn-XJyqH1B7tr94RdflZAWrRMJsTG2lfChKnzJ7I0uxlG9552D2k-g-VHrb4IAds2Zg/s2356/04.05.21%20NW%20LANCASTER%20COUNTY%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20%20(5).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1767" data-original-width="2356" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKYhTWRvhGZiaxpXPwDLVVF7uKh0tLa-EUm6ho50cTWk2EFoQI3M2KNwjQN69InYT-CKjbfNh95QszmDF8Fl2YuNT9zW_PqkzqNuzsR2a3VQLhxx0De5GKceUkn-XJyqH1B7tr94RdflZAWrRMJsTG2lfChKnzJ7I0uxlG9552D2k-g-VHrb4IAds2Zg/w640-h480/04.05.21%20NW%20LANCASTER%20COUNTY%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20%20(5).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying the view of the Susquehanna from Lancaster's "industrial waste tourist attraction," the White Cliffs of Conoy. -- April 5, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKd-BoWozX0G1mlr6Z_7jTBtqrkTaofeClQipz1IqekjE3jPCHZb7qxeFDXdfZTNC6Kb8mrpIFYFGwyQjE-kb9KgMTJzuBq7tZc1q1GKc9KyVE9UVhoNSOkkrTooXZp4gIB-CAbsthtgXUGISBFCWO7_z1bEkPMIEVYO6By-1v6SnXO1v2t3AVU6_JZg/s3015/07.16.22%20NORTHWEST%20LANCASTER%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20WITH%20ROBIN,%20MIA,%20KEVIN,%20AND%20SCARLETT%20%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1358" data-original-width="3015" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKd-BoWozX0G1mlr6Z_7jTBtqrkTaofeClQipz1IqekjE3jPCHZb7qxeFDXdfZTNC6Kb8mrpIFYFGwyQjE-kb9KgMTJzuBq7tZc1q1GKc9KyVE9UVhoNSOkkrTooXZp4gIB-CAbsthtgXUGISBFCWO7_z1bEkPMIEVYO6By-1v6SnXO1v2t3AVU6_JZg/w640-h288/07.16.22%20NORTHWEST%20LANCASTER%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20WITH%20ROBIN,%20MIA,%20KEVIN,%20AND%20SCARLETT%20%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A family bike ride on the Northwest Lancaster River Trail. My wife, Robin, is in the lead pulling our granddaughter, Scarlett. -- July 16, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span></div><p></p><h3 style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.enolalowgradetrail.com/" target="_blank">ENOLA LOW GRADE TRAIL</a></span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgInUAOnuYd8bJbgHiemD5yrAHnVo5YvsMbcvlpQShCZPzLYUvx-J7iDvhp_vjJr3cUhtWXwoHqDGgfxBIOANR5ZMFXhi--ZM-wgRR8TIUJxbWIVKVbEWS7jNGPlt1Bsqi2QDc7hvykkLrRdnHiyhpii1PQOiv8tKsZJEsCwu9-rHUA69KGCnaCEOGdEg/s3892/08.24.22%20ENOLA%20LOW%20GRADE%20%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1753" data-original-width="3892" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgInUAOnuYd8bJbgHiemD5yrAHnVo5YvsMbcvlpQShCZPzLYUvx-J7iDvhp_vjJr3cUhtWXwoHqDGgfxBIOANR5ZMFXhi--ZM-wgRR8TIUJxbWIVKVbEWS7jNGPlt1Bsqi2QDc7hvykkLrRdnHiyhpii1PQOiv8tKsZJEsCwu9-rHUA69KGCnaCEOGdEg/w640-h288/08.24.22%20ENOLA%20LOW%20GRADE%20%20(7).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Checking out a building that is a remnant of Lancaster County's railroad industry along the Enola Low Grade Trail -- August 24, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you don't mind riding a heavily trafficked road (with no shoulder) you can connected the Enola Low Grade Trail to the Northwest Lancaster River Trail. I did that once...and I'm not interested in doing again. Too many trucks and not a lot of room. The main trailhead or the Enola Low Grade is at the <a href="https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/preserves/turkey-hill/" target="_blank">Turkey Hill Nature Preserve</a>. There is plenty of parking and restrooms. This trail, made of crushed and packed gravel, provides incredibly scenic views of the Susquehanna River and the Safe Harbor Damn. If you are lucky you'll see plenty of Bald Eagles flying overhead. As of the time of this writing, the Enola Low Grade Trail is currently under construction and ends short of Quarryville. Ridden out and back you will accumulate just short of 20 miles...but it is really pretty.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqeKKBuPubTwfa5Roxa7FwVmNAKT4lnfbA2SQ01GbiL9jkYXDBLjOfUSr4cKtuVPrq3biuKnT62M7CjNb2Tlip8AsDpjw3NZgL02ILGGyNW060-z_4YQRN3REyA-oqEl41tn3zg_g443GZ9YOwNkaz8RTUER57cLLqwG_Zuo7gyAPU0onB6Zqwui83oA/s4032/05.25.21%20WRIGHTSVILLE%20-%20COLUMBIA%20-%20ENOLA%20LOW%20GRADE%20TRAIL%20-%20SAFE%20HARBOR%20DAM%20%20(5).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqeKKBuPubTwfa5Roxa7FwVmNAKT4lnfbA2SQ01GbiL9jkYXDBLjOfUSr4cKtuVPrq3biuKnT62M7CjNb2Tlip8AsDpjw3NZgL02ILGGyNW060-z_4YQRN3REyA-oqEl41tn3zg_g443GZ9YOwNkaz8RTUER57cLLqwG_Zuo7gyAPU0onB6Zqwui83oA/w640-h480/05.25.21%20WRIGHTSVILLE%20-%20COLUMBIA%20-%20ENOLA%20LOW%20GRADE%20TRAIL%20-%20SAFE%20HARBOR%20DAM%20%20(5).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The entrance to the Enola Low Grade trail located at the Turkey Hill Nature Preserve -- May 25, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMsLNIJEGseJaLTKqae4zgZ0dfonvTj7LQTk5XwZfAcoUQypNusMTUbkZCIjpDa4oYwN5jZXDJTFurBN5wcoNp8FLc_CSRTIkMICfCezTfGOX_zgzElHxjIZB4XPlPaa3Lr_cMNBqA_LG728JZs60350hUmK387gfxjFb25fGQgJSmdMuRBc2ta2xoQ/s3809/20220725_105343~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1716" data-original-width="3809" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMsLNIJEGseJaLTKqae4zgZ0dfonvTj7LQTk5XwZfAcoUQypNusMTUbkZCIjpDa4oYwN5jZXDJTFurBN5wcoNp8FLc_CSRTIkMICfCezTfGOX_zgzElHxjIZB4XPlPaa3Lr_cMNBqA_LG728JZs60350hUmK387gfxjFb25fGQgJSmdMuRBc2ta2xoQ/w640-h288/20220725_105343~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A spectacular view of the Susquehanna River from the Enola Low Grade Trail -- July 25, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2UAvwilKDooOXr84OkSydW1pvDmSY1cNP7w0QIolkfGdF04pXnezlH45g5gyZiLGJGdqG16pVi1SF7QwRSKRG4ZNeMXI9bb1Aoq4sqSQFGgdmbILBtFXfn05HXpuKSKIaI7iJHXcPz00LtF6SayUr0EVZqr2XCTHxOc39Pip4acsN2knDSNI_FcOJHg/w640-h288/04.30.22%20D&L%20TRAIL%20%20(21).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">D&L Trail -- April 30, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jim Thorpe is one of the coolest towns in Pennsylvania and it is where I chose to start my adventure on the D&L Trail. The trail follows the Lehigh River and the train tracks north (and up) to the town of White Haven. This is one of those trails that offer train rides from Jim Thorpe up to White Haven for you and your bike so that you can experience a fun 25 mile "downhill" ride. I just chose to ride up to White Haven and then back down for a super cool 50-miler. Along the way I was able to explore waterfalls, remnants of canal locks, wave at passing trains, and experience the natural beauty of Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL700pax9D3OJw4nsMzXQOffofrytejrROUGMIIpd_D3cbwpP9ec1fTDbQ6mQJOII6Hs5uINGHL6MN9q7CetmCf_70GjV8_2n1xTEHtJIkbxonisQ1j4HchmTKDJBPZ_VNi6L_y8Zrigsg3muJQ54TfTuIRjaWB3Y-1tM0A8YntT0kcPsFW9rPw_DE2g/s2875/04.30.22%20D&L%20TRAIL%20%20(18).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1295" data-original-width="2875" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL700pax9D3OJw4nsMzXQOffofrytejrROUGMIIpd_D3cbwpP9ec1fTDbQ6mQJOII6Hs5uINGHL6MN9q7CetmCf_70GjV8_2n1xTEHtJIkbxonisQ1j4HchmTKDJBPZ_VNi6L_y8Zrigsg3muJQ54TfTuIRjaWB3Y-1tM0A8YntT0kcPsFW9rPw_DE2g/w640-h288/04.30.22%20D&L%20TRAIL%20%20(18).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">D&L Trail on the right and the Lehigh River on the left -- April 30, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDtVocO48iub3w-A98aKeHmX8MEb99KFV1kJVafzFGF-9yv40BSF1nHHvpONq4n7HvpJuF6Agi-MjCQEdNh4JVF7z5Rna30wG4q8yYWnCnGjlaVmzwoynJ4aS_zihq6GQHk7qw44st6X-NZLHKrjql4eHwrD_ieyYn5bMELmPGzLiwO0ynzsWT2teBtg/s4032/04.30.22%20D&L%20TRAIL%20%20(28).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDtVocO48iub3w-A98aKeHmX8MEb99KFV1kJVafzFGF-9yv40BSF1nHHvpONq4n7HvpJuF6Agi-MjCQEdNh4JVF7z5Rna30wG4q8yYWnCnGjlaVmzwoynJ4aS_zihq6GQHk7qw44st6X-NZLHKrjql4eHwrD_ieyYn5bMELmPGzLiwO0ynzsWT2teBtg/w640-h288/04.30.22%20D&L%20TRAIL%20%20(28).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crossing the Lehigh River on the D&L Trail -- April 30, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2T8O4Z4ubJ-0od8TCion3aq4UueObZ5H8Br23JfUdIFjSvFSWEO4Do6MNYX3pTy5NWXnPEPh2VWnD9Aoa0IwJ6gQX_RyX6MfRCVOzHUFtorLiJd0VWxi7HKmT0kCYhFfHxz4wQGj_Xzrs1g4NAxdfgR0pC2JVIS0_iEW4lL-FGsEMdpknkzlVIo6aQ/s4032/04.30.22%20D&L%20TRAIL%20%20(53).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2T8O4Z4ubJ-0od8TCion3aq4UueObZ5H8Br23JfUdIFjSvFSWEO4Do6MNYX3pTy5NWXnPEPh2VWnD9Aoa0IwJ6gQX_RyX6MfRCVOzHUFtorLiJd0VWxi7HKmT0kCYhFfHxz4wQGj_Xzrs1g4NAxdfgR0pC2JVIS0_iEW4lL-FGsEMdpknkzlVIo6aQ/w640-h288/04.30.22%20D&L%20TRAIL%20%20(53).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Passing a train on my way up the D&L Trail -- April 30, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdOSurqedKB0LEfZarOHV2m3jOGzxMXTGu9_lVvEH5xKmpjxjUTIq2lXnknkmTAHbJGdidMlM2Fb5Q3v7igqTG-8oB8fUi5F0wKrdAvcrQch5NpCc35Z6v-_v9a5zNCeTC_ZvWzAaIYfTS6F_SpiETZ4wWTcN99NqwucPfEUMx3RBuOl_A7pEm187lQ/s3558/04.30.22%20D&L%20TRAIL%20%20(54).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1602" data-original-width="3558" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdOSurqedKB0LEfZarOHV2m3jOGzxMXTGu9_lVvEH5xKmpjxjUTIq2lXnknkmTAHbJGdidMlM2Fb5Q3v7igqTG-8oB8fUi5F0wKrdAvcrQch5NpCc35Z6v-_v9a5zNCeTC_ZvWzAaIYfTS6F_SpiETZ4wWTcN99NqwucPfEUMx3RBuOl_A7pEm187lQ/w640-h288/04.30.22%20D&L%20TRAIL%20%20(54).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exploring an old canal lock along the D&L Trail -- April 30, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><h3 style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://uncoveringpa.com/abandoned-pa-turnpike" target="_blank">PENNSYLVANIA'S ABANDONED TURNPIKE</a></span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlwfsrwcnAm4sK4P6d-zEqbsWpkfCJ7vJCk6jmFp1zAV1OVI_DFqrAm_PSHn0e8q-xgNg5SzIczvAs1JjwYgrUf5rRtT_oReyfv1OU0fqs7pImpWu7kzDpchYIiE1JFJ-JZOgjxo6jgL9c3z1wGgVz_FOj02NAPlEZuclGUbTcmspowCzcent6iQYQLg/s2433/11.06.21%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20RIDE%20(14).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1096" data-original-width="2433" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlwfsrwcnAm4sK4P6d-zEqbsWpkfCJ7vJCk6jmFp1zAV1OVI_DFqrAm_PSHn0e8q-xgNg5SzIczvAs1JjwYgrUf5rRtT_oReyfv1OU0fqs7pImpWu7kzDpchYIiE1JFJ-JZOgjxo6jgL9c3z1wGgVz_FOj02NAPlEZuclGUbTcmspowCzcent6iQYQLg/w640-h288/11.06.21%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20RIDE%20(14).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pennsylvania's Abandoned Turnpike -- November 6, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Creepy and Post-Apocalyptic are two adjectives that could be used to describe the stretch of Pennsylvania's Abandoned Turnpike in Bedford and Fulton Counties. I just think it is freaking cool. The forgotten stretch of highway stretches from Breezewood to Waterfall, Pennsylvania. The Turnpike Commission chose to reroute the road in in 1968 in order to increase traffic flow in increase usage of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Since that time, this old stretch of America's first "superhighway" has been left to the elements and seemingly millions of teenagers armed with spray paint. Over the years, it has been used for military training and was even featured in the 2009 move, <i><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0898367/" target="_blank">THE ROAD</a></i>. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some caution needs to be taken before embarking on this unique adventure. The tunnels are dark. I mean really dark. The ambient light at each end of both tunnels (yes, you get to ride through two abandoned tunnels) will end within 100 feet of the entrance. Make sure that you are equipped with proper lights. The road itself has not been maintained in over 60 years and the old paved surface is cracked and very uneven. Finally, if you are easily offended by phallic graffiti, this is not the ride for you. You can expect to see spray painted dick and balls about every few feet. With all that being said, this is one of my favorite rides. And if you aren't into cycling, this is easily hiked and the first tunnel is only 1.5 miles from the trailhead in Breezewood. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Enjoy!</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIyj3OmiaKfKQuh9o6IFa7VEnslsl1rdkVb8wWrURMQHk4bHgSnucGR52YoK0ogToe8a1ScgyZma_aLCufRiDtwXkgljYoFCkfBwsByAhWUUS_qFfxfdlz2utbo9WOfUtWQmmYDZE4yswCcTozST5ix3V8Nqk9qlyclMjEhnJxktLOFKLqlkWd0R1guw/s3701/06.06.22%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20AND%20A%20CCC%20CAMP%20(17).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1667" data-original-width="3701" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIyj3OmiaKfKQuh9o6IFa7VEnslsl1rdkVb8wWrURMQHk4bHgSnucGR52YoK0ogToe8a1ScgyZma_aLCufRiDtwXkgljYoFCkfBwsByAhWUUS_qFfxfdlz2utbo9WOfUtWQmmYDZE4yswCcTozST5ix3V8Nqk9qlyclMjEhnJxktLOFKLqlkWd0R1guw/w640-h288/06.06.22%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20AND%20A%20CCC%20CAMP%20(17).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gates and cement barricades prevent motorized vehicles from traveling on the Abandoned Turnpike. It is open for cyclist and hikers...at your own risk. -- June 6. 2022 </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHMGk73Ve4bWDd389dqrjRKvt_UiTq0d8jSFXc8nyRh-pas4EUMoSU7BeSNm7g74qWX5OYQ8MN5cu-7mmWOXo20J-sY-BM82WAWW6PV5ttkfrsrB5PlX4ON7vqxbOF_j01bBq8lJvSPs2_ifZ-rl8WKa4WtJDWpbuTeYYW_qxaekxErEmui7PsBr_6A/s3602/06.06.22%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20AND%20A%20CCC%20CAMP%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1622" data-original-width="3602" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHMGk73Ve4bWDd389dqrjRKvt_UiTq0d8jSFXc8nyRh-pas4EUMoSU7BeSNm7g74qWX5OYQ8MN5cu-7mmWOXo20J-sY-BM82WAWW6PV5ttkfrsrB5PlX4ON7vqxbOF_j01bBq8lJvSPs2_ifZ-rl8WKa4WtJDWpbuTeYYW_qxaekxErEmui7PsBr_6A/w640-h288/06.06.22%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20AND%20A%20CCC%20CAMP%20(4).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enter the Pennsylvania Abandoned Turnpike...if you dare! -- June 6, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLrvbGLanfFJfrkKRApVeyyhTonoQuCkAYsMguvVg-zWp6lVXitoSl5VDJcvuHvm5JLHake2fcJST8y32ZpphtdGlLT-wrfQLQ1nasgFfA6CmpTd3QtyiVHap8C-GNEDYvnAmpRuCNbycomn_8OzQkVVMbZO78ZXDb13vcqLp4gz1ItkGKN0msgTGN_Q/s4032/11.06.21%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20RIDE%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLrvbGLanfFJfrkKRApVeyyhTonoQuCkAYsMguvVg-zWp6lVXitoSl5VDJcvuHvm5JLHake2fcJST8y32ZpphtdGlLT-wrfQLQ1nasgFfA6CmpTd3QtyiVHap8C-GNEDYvnAmpRuCNbycomn_8OzQkVVMbZO78ZXDb13vcqLp4gz1ItkGKN0msgTGN_Q/w640-h288/11.06.21%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20RIDE%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The light at the end of the tunnel. Literally. -- November 6, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0x28kYKKXLxtdRx1irbbKzK7nhlx18jqYepbny7lRgskVQgSeqH17fWALb5mhDjjrHv-MOkIGlGbVJbUru9BpYvAXnqvoPVTUQUX5Kh7RC301LiELaQC3nTHnfDURUvTHSNAp21EEDKXbzxAg74tsYWpN1wL0u7RahJlx0K1vIxbWHnsV8lFWieBYNA/s4032/11.06.21%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20RIDE%20(17).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0x28kYKKXLxtdRx1irbbKzK7nhlx18jqYepbny7lRgskVQgSeqH17fWALb5mhDjjrHv-MOkIGlGbVJbUru9BpYvAXnqvoPVTUQUX5Kh7RC301LiELaQC3nTHnfDURUvTHSNAp21EEDKXbzxAg74tsYWpN1wL0u7RahJlx0K1vIxbWHnsV8lFWieBYNA/w640-h288/11.06.21%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20RIDE%20(17).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tunnel graffiti -- November 6, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvmRW6Qu2pr48FmG-u864U5jochSj7PJvo8jCy2TBLg-LOq0QAOR20cCi-nAo9RMgU_11G9wsDjGA9c6J_oXHDsFoN7dUKS7mx7KMvbU_Q3UMVPQfZyZ7vJqfKAUr41P8aYT3ljvs38hl-XUqkKLZkQjEggGodnVpj_3FjMAXA_maarAxsHbdoNmHtew/s4032/11.06.21%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20RIDE%20(24).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvmRW6Qu2pr48FmG-u864U5jochSj7PJvo8jCy2TBLg-LOq0QAOR20cCi-nAo9RMgU_11G9wsDjGA9c6J_oXHDsFoN7dUKS7mx7KMvbU_Q3UMVPQfZyZ7vJqfKAUr41P8aYT3ljvs38hl-XUqkKLZkQjEggGodnVpj_3FjMAXA_maarAxsHbdoNmHtew/w640-h288/11.06.21%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20RIDE%20(24).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The uneven, cracked, and broken pavement that make up the Abandoned Turnpike. -- November 6, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div><span><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTeYDbilBPnCZx2M_Zc4aiqQXu5-EHSC0rGB8PeBbHcCdi6U2fpcLH9GC8vWuRSWsCpv3FMtvZPmJQTlIaonc5LDX3CtCLhhyoY4g6Dk7pT2k8R5JUHrayKr_YnHU1wKBnt8nKbQfTVitnO3FdtKyPe7rDEs_QaKx05Y_muPgulUq9chxObMLtB2T8w/s4032/11.06.21%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20RIDE%20(20).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTeYDbilBPnCZx2M_Zc4aiqQXu5-EHSC0rGB8PeBbHcCdi6U2fpcLH9GC8vWuRSWsCpv3FMtvZPmJQTlIaonc5LDX3CtCLhhyoY4g6Dk7pT2k8R5JUHrayKr_YnHU1wKBnt8nKbQfTVitnO3FdtKyPe7rDEs_QaKx05Y_muPgulUq9chxObMLtB2T8w/w640-h288/11.06.21%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20RIDE%20(20).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More tunnel graffiti. The small speck in the distance is the light at the other end of the tunnel. -- November 6, 2021<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11Wz8pTPVuGg-0iSF1GxHrU346NCD8E6PmKJD5iV3RWL0uVlZLm1QmlZ8LPGSs571jXR8t255ooTija6ovsDLkCtayBAXT4issv--cR3F3DSkV64clHEZgs0-nz-LVbRf5EEs9vkYCgCk6ttjr-mtH4lH-avFJdfJ1kLTRi3eB7TcU42pT4y0qzS-Bg/s3806/06.06.22%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20AND%20A%20CCC%20CAMP%20(15).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1714" data-original-width="3806" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11Wz8pTPVuGg-0iSF1GxHrU346NCD8E6PmKJD5iV3RWL0uVlZLm1QmlZ8LPGSs571jXR8t255ooTija6ovsDLkCtayBAXT4issv--cR3F3DSkV64clHEZgs0-nz-LVbRf5EEs9vkYCgCk6ttjr-mtH4lH-avFJdfJ1kLTRi3eB7TcU42pT4y0qzS-Bg/w640-h288/06.06.22%20ABANDONED%20PA%20TURNPIKE%20TUNNELS%20AND%20A%20CCC%20CAMP%20(15).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of dicks and balls -- June 6, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lvrailtrail.com/" target="_blank">LEBANON VALLEY RAIL TRAIL</a></h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimqC_yyar5jzt3m63lnVpa6DAXg6urY8Jn3SbWRURMpqHGRzIyO-QomFPmyXPbn8NP8v8U6_W_pfwrCLm65Q-w31wbVdwhIsZ8eQjE-4kxah6W-LrtwMV9D0skChImE9L5xJABuxSq-R8TVMEVNqbe5g72C34KURX3QWtCJM0HEEOjTybjqWe-Mq3VQg/s4032/08.20.22%20LEBANON%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(8).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimqC_yyar5jzt3m63lnVpa6DAXg6urY8Jn3SbWRURMpqHGRzIyO-QomFPmyXPbn8NP8v8U6_W_pfwrCLm65Q-w31wbVdwhIsZ8eQjE-4kxah6W-LrtwMV9D0skChImE9L5xJABuxSq-R8TVMEVNqbe5g72C34KURX3QWtCJM0HEEOjTybjqWe-Mq3VQg/w640-h288/08.20.22%20LEBANON%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(8).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lebanon Valley Rail Trail -- August 20, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania is a super unique town located in Lebanon County. It is one of the towns that the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail passes near. This crushed gravel trail is only about 14 miles (28 ridden in both directions) but is very scenic...passing through wooded areas and farm fields.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6rbk-wxH6iY_ZH_gI6k5yhDPNlbZzCpxI9YRptLwrnxWBCCLgIQCGT4tu2BMNBaVO2xthiMG7sYnTuB0uCMZ3vsoja5icCybivzR7ZHahnMkn0m28SGO_9h1ohZVemfbLHlxsMb_ysNZfSsZcVOXYO4oDdj1-ERrKZPb6XAOH6FgQ6Q9oIUTj0bz6w/s4032/08.20.22%20LEBANON%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(6).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6rbk-wxH6iY_ZH_gI6k5yhDPNlbZzCpxI9YRptLwrnxWBCCLgIQCGT4tu2BMNBaVO2xthiMG7sYnTuB0uCMZ3vsoja5icCybivzR7ZHahnMkn0m28SGO_9h1ohZVemfbLHlxsMb_ysNZfSsZcVOXYO4oDdj1-ERrKZPb6XAOH6FgQ6Q9oIUTj0bz6w/w640-h288/08.20.22%20LEBANON%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(6).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunflowers along the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail. -- August 20, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6qVHBFTGMweJa13k66NZun7YcmNoRgcrZaxxZAxf5ItZe8GnpCWNIq7E8-QScaU_X9-oUKn37EdqRIpAWCBHO6JNzZ2Nay_w0OpmFBPIdxOHp8oOrgAO_GmOWUEyVqKUuGzVVf8utzzSvF2t-WQL3HA5hra3mXtIggI9HaddQRGr-dZ3oxjFt94iOQ/s3389/08.20.22%20LEBANON%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1526" data-original-width="3389" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6qVHBFTGMweJa13k66NZun7YcmNoRgcrZaxxZAxf5ItZe8GnpCWNIq7E8-QScaU_X9-oUKn37EdqRIpAWCBHO6JNzZ2Nay_w0OpmFBPIdxOHp8oOrgAO_GmOWUEyVqKUuGzVVf8utzzSvF2t-WQL3HA5hra3mXtIggI9HaddQRGr-dZ3oxjFt94iOQ/w640-h288/08.20.22%20LEBANON%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(4).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.lebtown.com/2022/05/04/join-the-lvrt-on-may-7-to-celebrate-the-root-beer-barrels-2022-season-opening/" target="_blank">The Root Beer Barrel</a> is a great place to stop for a snack along the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail. -- August 20, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.stonyvalley.com/coldspring.html" target="_blank">STONY VALLEY RAILROAD TRAIL</a></span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrzomXc_9ZHW9FSeblHpZZB9OMo5eiJZoIjh6ETPnV4ESK_V58PJgDPmD_mx6DR9ZgTm2fna82YNgFUChat8dU8cHDY-zRYWvGEKkbig2hWgWd0zwn0VNVdfgpbG9dKl7ALYWWZ09YQDqhk9w20ElgLtV5Z-RB6mLtDGH2sOi8f3eS-r1ZsKB2cLATEw/s3663/07.05.22%20STONY%20VALLEY%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="3663" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrzomXc_9ZHW9FSeblHpZZB9OMo5eiJZoIjh6ETPnV4ESK_V58PJgDPmD_mx6DR9ZgTm2fna82YNgFUChat8dU8cHDY-zRYWvGEKkbig2hWgWd0zwn0VNVdfgpbG9dKl7ALYWWZ09YQDqhk9w20ElgLtV5Z-RB6mLtDGH2sOi8f3eS-r1ZsKB2cLATEw/w640-h288/07.05.22%20STONY%20VALLEY%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stony Valley Rail Trail -- July 5, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is scenic, rustic, visually stimulating, and completely off the grid. Don't expect any cell service and don't expect to see many people on the Stony Valley Railroad Trail. It's also <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ellendale+Trailhead+for+Stony+Valley+Rail+Trail/@40.4391592,-76.7239695,12.52z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c8c833d85e58e5:0x107b581e584704be!8m2!3d40.4059941!4d-76.8184243?hl=en&authuser=0" target="_blank">not the easiest place to find</a>. Located in State Game Lands northeast of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania...the dirt road that leads to the trailhead is barely wide enough for two vehicles to pass each other. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;">What you will find here is dense forests, endless beauty, and a lot of peace and quiet. If you know where to look, you can explore the remains of a 19th century resort, Cold Springs, which was once a destination for the elites of Harrisburg. The Appalachian Trail also passes through the area and use a small section of the Stony Valley Rail Trail. About 15 miles into the trail you will see a sign indicating the history of the town of Rauch Gap...a coal mining town that existed from 1828 to 1910.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixyWdznU4RoDS_A2dgx8yow4L2YIWiE0wdegsjTNmwjIzYNUnPjlhdMhx9dph1-5LiRyrqo8-myPHTmAwSPQ2rEk_KeGzZDhhaiTY1PAa-HE9_br4CFMMM9QW3-3V318qlpXrYrXaQXZXqMcCqaOBAj6Bd0E_1p7qDNvssqyVsZPnzYg4-sgPYPuTYCw/s2476/06.05.22%20STONY%20VALLEY%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1115" data-original-width="2476" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixyWdznU4RoDS_A2dgx8yow4L2YIWiE0wdegsjTNmwjIzYNUnPjlhdMhx9dph1-5LiRyrqo8-myPHTmAwSPQ2rEk_KeGzZDhhaiTY1PAa-HE9_br4CFMMM9QW3-3V318qlpXrYrXaQXZXqMcCqaOBAj6Bd0E_1p7qDNvssqyVsZPnzYg4-sgPYPuTYCw/w640-h288/06.05.22%20STONY%20VALLEY%20WITH%20ROBIN%20%20(3).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding with Stony Valley Railroad Trail with my wife, Robin. -- June 5, 2022<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8FUEWqFCEgulURaqWUlU1J4z160UbwcsrfYMoQRfKKyt85idpLsrZbV8acpe2eMNSYVR_IX6IxL42xCmUO8fLDj4Fjnv8WllmN81G8FWy-pXLm8n-oJDPKIu9YcRinTuOkpqoW4P7cFliTiGitLmrosCjPxpvAaqj0LJU5yZxW6FNNQtC97k_YJZUPw/s4032/06-05-17%20stony%20valley%20rr%20trail%20with%20mark%20(19).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8FUEWqFCEgulURaqWUlU1J4z160UbwcsrfYMoQRfKKyt85idpLsrZbV8acpe2eMNSYVR_IX6IxL42xCmUO8fLDj4Fjnv8WllmN81G8FWy-pXLm8n-oJDPKIu9YcRinTuOkpqoW4P7cFliTiGitLmrosCjPxpvAaqj0LJU5yZxW6FNNQtC97k_YJZUPw/w640-h480/06-05-17%20stony%20valley%20rr%20trail%20with%20mark%20(19).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remnants of Cold Springs Resort near the Stony Valley Railroad Trail. -- June 5, 2017<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz9JNQdbh3uP2GghTqe9hcF0Sja08joNJ9rTO4qSZHuJb2mhp0EC4lSFnN5clx7XJv24-svt0K_gd0PCebSpclXcRIDa5idoSf6IRvglirceejaAKqnTnn20cSf6bpu9R_ZVoJZQowIhlEkUaWd1ra0HHR_IXD-lA4qTXiFksuc3dMh-QtMzM3L6_r0g/s3405/07.05.22%20STONY%20VALLEY%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1534" data-original-width="3405" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz9JNQdbh3uP2GghTqe9hcF0Sja08joNJ9rTO4qSZHuJb2mhp0EC4lSFnN5clx7XJv24-svt0K_gd0PCebSpclXcRIDa5idoSf6IRvglirceejaAKqnTnn20cSf6bpu9R_ZVoJZQowIhlEkUaWd1ra0HHR_IXD-lA4qTXiFksuc3dMh-QtMzM3L6_r0g/w640-h288/07.05.22%20STONY%20VALLEY%20(4).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hanging out where Rauch Gap once existed. -- July 5, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://trails.dcnr.pa.gov/trails/trail/trailview?trailkey=137" target="_blank">CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAIL TRAIL</a></span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxsQ1LkxuSujSH968aZDauzYZPs_TVHu53M48tBG8E73me8BBrNuzgiXAtazELBSj0Oa-RIDe_7NXpi6yM4nUIw4p6Wu2FCfEqk0s6pfmxiQ0z5jGMfwopDu5WAK5UPlOr1Hkz-12rdh1ielIU5yHt4n5_7XB7VNZoy0YY4rWAW523HXulpC7T2JW2eg/s4912/08.25.22%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2028" data-original-width="4912" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxsQ1LkxuSujSH968aZDauzYZPs_TVHu53M48tBG8E73me8BBrNuzgiXAtazELBSj0Oa-RIDe_7NXpi6yM4nUIw4p6Wu2FCfEqk0s6pfmxiQ0z5jGMfwopDu5WAK5UPlOr1Hkz-12rdh1ielIU5yHt4n5_7XB7VNZoy0YY4rWAW523HXulpC7T2JW2eg/w640-h264/08.25.22%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Cumberland Valley Rail Trail -- August 25, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;">Traversing the valley between two huge mountain ranges in south-central Pennsylvania, and stretching from Newville to Shippensburg, the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail was a surprisingly fun ride. Along the way, you have spectacular views of the Appalachian Mountains, vast farm fields, and plenty of newly placed historical signs promoting the history of the Cumberland Valley. As I approached the college town of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, the trail was lined with bicycle and industrial themed art. Very unexpected, very cool, and very fun.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikhfkBcYpTN-tsMsWhfXujv8qep4dHvuA7GQltGw46W-Hku0f0fbEMwvsxoZ08Sb-_Nzt9CeELkvtuRYAEW6Yh2RItolAzqpDfjEmD7PDBaKrb5xDl_cHLYecHP0iY0EE7nPfg8arh_KOLvOOsass_-ynXGxkGSP453wTBWFtywIgqRzH_WKF9rZpgKg/s4032/08.25.22%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(13).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikhfkBcYpTN-tsMsWhfXujv8qep4dHvuA7GQltGw46W-Hku0f0fbEMwvsxoZ08Sb-_Nzt9CeELkvtuRYAEW6Yh2RItolAzqpDfjEmD7PDBaKrb5xDl_cHLYecHP0iY0EE7nPfg8arh_KOLvOOsass_-ynXGxkGSP453wTBWFtywIgqRzH_WKF9rZpgKg/w640-h288/08.25.22%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(13).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Cumberland Valley Rail Trail -- August 25, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2t8ZWKbP-BvXLSfF1msoet6snBhNoEhecs3lao8vLQYae0IrYDAgqvq0V8hn4t5Ok1AJp0MTArcbgj9T3cWLSQfMCf9xFqz1GBIbRt-YKUYKfG2vUTJ9eoIbo_4jibQybjM6oP-cEW0L4eCXqvj-gW_joWtCEAdbS5MBezSZe8H7iV6NyLQsLlJ8VAg/s3116/08.25.22%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(5).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3116" data-original-width="1744" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2t8ZWKbP-BvXLSfF1msoet6snBhNoEhecs3lao8vLQYae0IrYDAgqvq0V8hn4t5Ok1AJp0MTArcbgj9T3cWLSQfMCf9xFqz1GBIbRt-YKUYKfG2vUTJ9eoIbo_4jibQybjM6oP-cEW0L4eCXqvj-gW_joWtCEAdbS5MBezSZe8H7iV6NyLQsLlJ8VAg/w358-h640/08.25.22%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(5).jpg" width="358" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A sample of the art lining the the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail near Shippensburg University. -- August 25, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXUbtJ31OATcJn1z3TNHr0nkGlWbQHwJki4r66otBSCnRvWK3cUz9M7galxc3Y4Eft6ROSKVsofVv6IZQEEXyKnwZLTeg24JEMZU9TVAetOnMyhBSu-gZQvCrcsXxf2N_peDq124Y35ElbfVRqRy_rYtaxiXoszgjWRwa5Wbhh0LmQ2ubJi16qRc2g_w/s3745/08.25.22%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(11).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1687" data-original-width="3745" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXUbtJ31OATcJn1z3TNHr0nkGlWbQHwJki4r66otBSCnRvWK3cUz9M7galxc3Y4Eft6ROSKVsofVv6IZQEEXyKnwZLTeg24JEMZU9TVAetOnMyhBSu-gZQvCrcsXxf2N_peDq124Y35ElbfVRqRy_rYtaxiXoszgjWRwa5Wbhh0LmQ2ubJi16qRc2g_w/w640-h288/08.25.22%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(11).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shippensburg University -- August 25, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV9iIP0dQ4wJyuPyMjoXyX-8hkU6GaG_wtOeaGZiK89ZFTkx7OTJvabHPzuXIziOKV3u9NoFqOLptUiamLFmjxBDabhKFpfbFTT_lXXYGQeoJIwYLNu4mjJwOpV229j5Gx97r8xVecnYt5cXGaM-klHqNRedkK156DKBHkXuQn9gCjHBZY714a5Co48A/s3655/08.25.22%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(17).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1646" data-original-width="3655" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV9iIP0dQ4wJyuPyMjoXyX-8hkU6GaG_wtOeaGZiK89ZFTkx7OTJvabHPzuXIziOKV3u9NoFqOLptUiamLFmjxBDabhKFpfbFTT_lXXYGQeoJIwYLNu4mjJwOpV229j5Gx97r8xVecnYt5cXGaM-klHqNRedkK156DKBHkXuQn9gCjHBZY714a5Co48A/w640-h288/08.25.22%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(17).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Cumberland Valley Rail Trail ends just northeast of Newville, PA. According to the sign, there are plans to extend it further. -- August 25, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis2WBg2OBqddx46Twcx_dEB-iWGm1MLIuaWDNQs0-6w2IuCp68dWBsv8gVteP263myGDXcT0wQmoI2-v-EwhtdA2Wwy4vFYjHKS7Lv1ok-xLfWf-szO2gdMVctSJOy6eM8yFBX6yOYKk9AOkaAlJFlBrZPTqS0cEu8hmaGl6Zqk8PFmgJLRVuWqa4r2A/s4032/08.25.22%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(23).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis2WBg2OBqddx46Twcx_dEB-iWGm1MLIuaWDNQs0-6w2IuCp68dWBsv8gVteP263myGDXcT0wQmoI2-v-EwhtdA2Wwy4vFYjHKS7Lv1ok-xLfWf-szO2gdMVctSJOy6eM8yFBX6yOYKk9AOkaAlJFlBrZPTqS0cEu8hmaGl6Zqk8PFmgJLRVuWqa4r2A/w640-h288/08.25.22%20CUMBERLAND%20VALLEY%20RAIL%20TRAIL%20%20(23).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.restaurantji.com/pa/carlisle/pbs-kitchen-with-southern-smoke-/" target="_blank">PJ's Kitchen</a> provided an absolutely amazing lunch after riding the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail. I will definitely be returning! -- August 25, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.aacounty.org/departments/recreation-parks/parks/trails/banda-trail/" target="_blank">BALTIMORE - ANNAPOLIS RAIL TRAIL</a></span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dqBe51HCSgdpRsHRkoxRADmV2GCdRJmNFGDOOmY-YeqfdywSAkVMV1DcoXCyW-9tm96rsajvR05fVWeBo1zzzmSn861JvU_VhCnd8m4gs1FlxK8jJQEVG-p9rnhgFM-yAWfNdP9NVmQU_DMQvD2noG4m0gPYdwMwIh29gei4Flphd4C3e_cjh9SzTg/s4032/08.29.22%20Baltimore%20-%20Annapolis%20%20Rail%20Trail%20%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dqBe51HCSgdpRsHRkoxRADmV2GCdRJmNFGDOOmY-YeqfdywSAkVMV1DcoXCyW-9tm96rsajvR05fVWeBo1zzzmSn861JvU_VhCnd8m4gs1FlxK8jJQEVG-p9rnhgFM-yAWfNdP9NVmQU_DMQvD2noG4m0gPYdwMwIh29gei4Flphd4C3e_cjh9SzTg/w640-h288/08.29.22%20Baltimore%20-%20Annapolis%20%20Rail%20Trail%20%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mile 0 of the Baltimore - Annapolis Rail Trail -- August 29, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Baltimore-Annapolis Rail Trail links Glen Burnie, Maryland to Annapolis, Maryland. The entire trail is paved, heavily used by joggers, walkers, and cyclists, and very easy to ride. I was honestly a little disappointed that the Annapolis end of the trail ended at the highway and not in Annapolis itself. It is, quite possibly, that I just didn't find the correct way to easily get there. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA2hMpFMSKbeVmT1F5T9FzR-_VbsvWK6m7-FG8slYlAF_uCu-aOHWLM268Ihd7VGRnCKObrEaQ327TlSw0_ahhAzzb4ELYucSaYryin2GGxTXU-thexSSDPCs5dACUzNkvVUbamxf0HmE7exdY7G2xUSAZEPkP9IZcExUNmYdSoNUXO0mQYhRwn4znMA/s4032/08.29.22%20Baltimore%20-%20Annapolis%20%20Rail%20Trail%20%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA2hMpFMSKbeVmT1F5T9FzR-_VbsvWK6m7-FG8slYlAF_uCu-aOHWLM268Ihd7VGRnCKObrEaQ327TlSw0_ahhAzzb4ELYucSaYryin2GGxTXU-thexSSDPCs5dACUzNkvVUbamxf0HmE7exdY7G2xUSAZEPkP9IZcExUNmYdSoNUXO0mQYhRwn4znMA/w640-h288/08.29.22%20Baltimore%20-%20Annapolis%20%20Rail%20Trail%20%20(3).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Baltimore - Annapolis Rail Trail -- August 25, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWE7xNwP--mvu-CvqYaN01r-STzWT9lo6tYPz7UDZWEA-ew1LQvGqTtSAhXqPauWaTMcHg8CXUH3Vfxfy3J1Efpe8iId8n090wEIJrJWgUKoswFq0j9whTODrAay5dwwBzbUQvdmZwmdsHuFU9f-HeCYXp3ZkJoC9-OySlAR3j0o0vo7gKug--0PQGDw/s3863/08.29.22%20Baltimore%20-%20Annapolis%20%20Rail%20Trail%20%20(6).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1740" data-original-width="3863" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWE7xNwP--mvu-CvqYaN01r-STzWT9lo6tYPz7UDZWEA-ew1LQvGqTtSAhXqPauWaTMcHg8CXUH3Vfxfy3J1Efpe8iId8n090wEIJrJWgUKoswFq0j9whTODrAay5dwwBzbUQvdmZwmdsHuFU9f-HeCYXp3ZkJoC9-OySlAR3j0o0vo7gKug--0PQGDw/w640-h288/08.29.22%20Baltimore%20-%20Annapolis%20%20Rail%20Trail%20%20(6).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crossing over the interstate on the Baltimore - Annapolis Rail Trail -- August 29, 2022<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZsDYvHUMpA7tHiH7-7x5OvO2vXmKQcdW8bFQCh0bTyxabGcy_8WFeeNc8ZQU1ZcnScpn8WvLmP4nxr58EInVFlhKvXXJxos6Wl1efB2sd4oyVU1THoZABOAj3sKBmMmky4l87fZz33LOQQJmye4F9O9_Z7XLMA4YKBNKafL_cnELpneWlh1O3QcxV_g/s3206/08.29.22%20Baltimore%20-%20Annapolis%20%20Rail%20Trail%20%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3206" data-original-width="1752" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZsDYvHUMpA7tHiH7-7x5OvO2vXmKQcdW8bFQCh0bTyxabGcy_8WFeeNc8ZQU1ZcnScpn8WvLmP4nxr58EInVFlhKvXXJxos6Wl1efB2sd4oyVU1THoZABOAj3sKBmMmky4l87fZz33LOQQJmye4F9O9_Z7XLMA4YKBNKafL_cnELpneWlh1O3QcxV_g/w350-h640/08.29.22%20Baltimore%20-%20Annapolis%20%20Rail%20Trail%20%20(7).jpg" width="350" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Masonic Lodge in Glen Burnie, Maryland -- August 29, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://bikewashington.org/routes/bwi/" target="_blank">BWI BIKE TRAIL</a></span></h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNGgkIoqj7OKlffP9u54ZRSagVCIfBS3L_pWGdSzS5qjGJ1nXs-5-6pWEeobE0fkcYrEFp3M81Btx4jsAQOSjgZuwbDhCuk_iVMujVXtWcLvgpgn5pcGWwWOlgcDQCwCztXlMlYKX9IjwPG7RbLxfUtakZ8Du0UCDNw0QLDb1s_5o3Rihukt8y8SiMdA/s2547/08.31.22%20BWI%20TRAIL%20(last%20ride%20before%20surgery)%20(14).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1147" data-original-width="2547" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNGgkIoqj7OKlffP9u54ZRSagVCIfBS3L_pWGdSzS5qjGJ1nXs-5-6pWEeobE0fkcYrEFp3M81Btx4jsAQOSjgZuwbDhCuk_iVMujVXtWcLvgpgn5pcGWwWOlgcDQCwCztXlMlYKX9IjwPG7RbLxfUtakZ8Du0UCDNw0QLDb1s_5o3Rihukt8y8SiMdA/w640-h288/08.31.22%20BWI%20TRAIL%20(last%20ride%20before%20surgery)%20(14).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watching airplanes land while riding the BWI Trail. -- August 31, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This was a totally cool and unexpected bike ride. I've been to Thurgood Marshall-BWI Airport countless times...and until two weeks ago I had no clue that there was a bike that the traces the circumference of the airport grounds. The trail is only 11-ish miles so I rode around the airport in one direction and then turned around and circled back. Even though the trail is in a heavily trafficked and densely populated area, is very well marked, and completely safe. The trail also connects directly to the Baltimore-Annapolis Trail. I parked at the Thomas A. Dixon, Jr. Aircraft Observation Area which allowed me to watch numerous planes land. Super cool.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGB8yFcTy4f-C9KeoubONJyDCL-3mpG98dzwTd9knywy0lGIWiOZAjwWqjFNfCRMPnSa4hzb4juPxjQ8PQ6QCH-YSdFcGeGUWJXawYJtj4OlX2NaXonIak5YhC8bxZU4hZwXLOITYRIOA5c3ZxfEiRUFHC7J4JxZIeqD0s7s20Cwp4eC-s8r0RoIh3gQ/s2475/08.31.22%20BWI%20TRAIL%20(last%20ride%20before%20surgery)%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2475" data-original-width="1403" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGB8yFcTy4f-C9KeoubONJyDCL-3mpG98dzwTd9knywy0lGIWiOZAjwWqjFNfCRMPnSa4hzb4juPxjQ8PQ6QCH-YSdFcGeGUWJXawYJtj4OlX2NaXonIak5YhC8bxZU4hZwXLOITYRIOA5c3ZxfEiRUFHC7J4JxZIeqD0s7s20Cwp4eC-s8r0RoIh3gQ/w362-h640/08.31.22%20BWI%20TRAIL%20(last%20ride%20before%20surgery)%20(1).jpg" width="362" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The BWI Trail is very well marked. -- August 31, 2022<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7rdP4DPeQQVZ1ahct93fJhQHcVg6jVygWLOF6FqvF_p1NPFbzWPPv4S4PLxV_zrcKzVQkTwEUPZM6EL9v9_W2gdS78zdMvfMo6tkfm1OYgiq8q5Y9c02Vep755bh8rS5Ym_odj3TA4piqvb32pQp3U0VXK__nugnpy0aJSel3FtIUoKwedqucnHMr8Q/s2654/08.31.22%20BWI%20TRAIL%20(last%20ride%20before%20surgery)%20(5).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1195" data-original-width="2654" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7rdP4DPeQQVZ1ahct93fJhQHcVg6jVygWLOF6FqvF_p1NPFbzWPPv4S4PLxV_zrcKzVQkTwEUPZM6EL9v9_W2gdS78zdMvfMo6tkfm1OYgiq8q5Y9c02Vep755bh8rS5Ym_odj3TA4piqvb32pQp3U0VXK__nugnpy0aJSel3FtIUoKwedqucnHMr8Q/w640-h288/08.31.22%20BWI%20TRAIL%20(last%20ride%20before%20surgery)%20(5).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding the BWI Trail with the airport in the distance. -- August 31, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.dot.ri.gov/travel/bikeri/eastbay.php" target="_blank">EAST BAY BIKE PATH</a></span></span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicKDThERDfWGPzVkoxlILJKwrKxaDn8daXpksTfwZ2bRjTEGrejVE_l9PV2mub5YJet_bu_Xf3pZj2fUezPDiWSw9hYnsUlyaaHfO7y-QNhjknxAPmLBzTRlEokhwfvz_XNr1zmfK2GOJrAoH-YTd-BNZN-NriuFYsDZoKDdFEYJanVp-aladEX7mbFw/s2857/07.19.22%20East%20Bay%20Bike%20Path%20with%20Robin.%20%20Providence%20to%20Bristo,%20Rhode%20Island%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1287" data-original-width="2857" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicKDThERDfWGPzVkoxlILJKwrKxaDn8daXpksTfwZ2bRjTEGrejVE_l9PV2mub5YJet_bu_Xf3pZj2fUezPDiWSw9hYnsUlyaaHfO7y-QNhjknxAPmLBzTRlEokhwfvz_XNr1zmfK2GOJrAoH-YTd-BNZN-NriuFYsDZoKDdFEYJanVp-aladEX7mbFw/w640-h288/07.19.22%20East%20Bay%20Bike%20Path%20with%20Robin.%20%20Providence%20to%20Bristo,%20Rhode%20Island%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The East Bay Bike Path in Providence, Rhode Island. -- July 19, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I had always wanted to visit Rhode Island...and this past summer, for our anniversary, my wife and I did just that. With gas sky high, we put our bikes on the roof of the Chevy Cruze (instead the the Silverado) and headed to Providence, Rhode Island for a week. We saw a lot of cool stuff. Really cool stuff like <a href="https://www.newportmansions.org/explore/the-breakers" target="_blank">The Breakers</a> (the summer "cottage" of the Vanderbilt family)...ocean waves crashing on rock cliffs...Rhode Island's historic Capitol Building...and ate in the oldest tavern in the United States, the <a href="https://whitehorsenewport.com/" target="_blank">White Horse Tavern</a>. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Robin and I also took what is, to date, Robin's longest bike ride on Rhode Island's East Bay Bike Path. The path stretches 15 miles from Providence to Bristol, Rhode Island. The trail traces the shoreline of Narragansett Bay offering amazing views of the lighthouses and natural formations in the area. We rode the path from Providence to Bristol (and back). It was so much fun and I was so glad to share the experience with my wife.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7zDphQj7N_cZyA8qoWoptxHFqTDGlenXqs7E7-6EyuFJRerJ8kBV6OqseS2DqPqY1LCQMxheiBLJQ4YKT33gLEpyJht4sZOWjnHzcK3v58k-qCDBm5r1niXz0MUxExHbu_kU57j6hUAQAdXKChCYXbu0hIyv9feyKG1P097kFl7wgxRM5HnU7t8Y78w/s4032/07.19.22%20East%20Bay%20Bike%20Path%20with%20Robin.%20%20Providence%20to%20Bristo,%20Rhode%20Island%20(16).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7zDphQj7N_cZyA8qoWoptxHFqTDGlenXqs7E7-6EyuFJRerJ8kBV6OqseS2DqPqY1LCQMxheiBLJQ4YKT33gLEpyJht4sZOWjnHzcK3v58k-qCDBm5r1niXz0MUxExHbu_kU57j6hUAQAdXKChCYXbu0hIyv9feyKG1P097kFl7wgxRM5HnU7t8Y78w/w640-h288/07.19.22%20East%20Bay%20Bike%20Path%20with%20Robin.%20%20Providence%20to%20Bristo,%20Rhode%20Island%20(16).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding alongside the Narragansett Bay on the East Bay Bike Path with Robin -- July 19, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBR2Z77dksQ-uz-yb70oxUiIUCBywMDcq4fK_lBleHttNEcZgmWUsRVdOWjv17f3NW4AqhWo7CdnUgNJdMLqKxkaTS24fy0Yq1BkoaAKmP9ipqZSW0H5aHZYo2ilSU1kCNBY2UyyPWsg0pmNR1B5NQJOn7yutdwpub2ZIKUEqLvaH8UF5kDyMhKHNWdA/s3857/07.19.22%20East%20Bay%20Bike%20Path%20with%20Robin.%20%20Providence%20to%20Bristo,%20Rhode%20Island%20(15).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1737" data-original-width="3857" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBR2Z77dksQ-uz-yb70oxUiIUCBywMDcq4fK_lBleHttNEcZgmWUsRVdOWjv17f3NW4AqhWo7CdnUgNJdMLqKxkaTS24fy0Yq1BkoaAKmP9ipqZSW0H5aHZYo2ilSU1kCNBY2UyyPWsg0pmNR1B5NQJOn7yutdwpub2ZIKUEqLvaH8UF5kDyMhKHNWdA/w640-h288/07.19.22%20East%20Bay%20Bike%20Path%20with%20Robin.%20%20Providence%20to%20Bristo,%20Rhode%20Island%20(15).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bristol, Rhode Island -- July 19, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7SNPMCpLijdArs4-3j0-Fku0sRZ0wbeizC3BvpbI0Gw73x5zEOd2hH5T4YcoMlfFwinjwx_H-g7cA57IbvwlzACxCkQ0jzaGNzbm7NsB8cKIKU1YTzbdHhkzNZ808opndUobblFBGfEa2FtxFziL6Uj4dEE0LqozKESudXI2q4ArG9r-TF4Ee_KmAqw/s3000/07.19.22%20East%20Bay%20Bike%20Path%20with%20Robin.%20%20Providence%20to%20Bristo,%20Rhode%20Island%20(30).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1351" data-original-width="3000" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7SNPMCpLijdArs4-3j0-Fku0sRZ0wbeizC3BvpbI0Gw73x5zEOd2hH5T4YcoMlfFwinjwx_H-g7cA57IbvwlzACxCkQ0jzaGNzbm7NsB8cKIKU1YTzbdHhkzNZ808opndUobblFBGfEa2FtxFziL6Uj4dEE0LqozKESudXI2q4ArG9r-TF4Ee_KmAqw/w640-h288/07.19.22%20East%20Bay%20Bike%20Path%20with%20Robin.%20%20Providence%20to%20Bristo,%20Rhode%20Island%20(30).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A lighthouse in the Narragansetts Bay. -- July 19, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBs1eh6m9Od8_6JDpoD8cYiNaWft0WneJcgvrL0CCqfggKftni8_cwDqGatcEO_OO6vAD0k9W7tglCLgtPjrS8QA0AcQUoDkVxA3DP4o6MISm6BpNolHHxLTdvDl0Xu3tEA_9ByTbCA0_wuTDUkrQariE8D2tCQjpYCP5b5qFM2j9nBHePkwW-plffKA/s3924/07.19.22%20East%20Bay%20Bike%20Path%20with%20Robin.%20%20Providence%20to%20Bristo,%20Rhode%20Island%20(19).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2183" data-original-width="3924" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBs1eh6m9Od8_6JDpoD8cYiNaWft0WneJcgvrL0CCqfggKftni8_cwDqGatcEO_OO6vAD0k9W7tglCLgtPjrS8QA0AcQUoDkVxA3DP4o6MISm6BpNolHHxLTdvDl0Xu3tEA_9ByTbCA0_wuTDUkrQariE8D2tCQjpYCP5b5qFM2j9nBHePkwW-plffKA/w640-h356/07.19.22%20East%20Bay%20Bike%20Path%20with%20Robin.%20%20Providence%20to%20Bristo,%20Rhode%20Island%20(19).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying the East Bay Bike Path in Rhode Island. -- July 19, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://schuylkillriver.org/schuylkill-river-trail/" target="_blank">SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL</a></span></span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5bHFazj8LIl2LOOmcEGv-HlvO79TNb9PCYjjTYLfy7q0UEV-VEr436qtyAfo674FjvakIrY5ErmBCheRupQ9u2wJNtwKi6bkPEfhvxevi3mvO1B6muRyPpTTkX09WGgLC_YJeLXMIa3vPT7xnIS2GDQ6zwEPCe4kB8HtgEMggUiyTofBz6JiZhoaGsA/s1800/08.01.22%20SCHUYKILL%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(Valley%20Forge%20to%20Independence%20Hall...and%20back)%20(28).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5bHFazj8LIl2LOOmcEGv-HlvO79TNb9PCYjjTYLfy7q0UEV-VEr436qtyAfo674FjvakIrY5ErmBCheRupQ9u2wJNtwKi6bkPEfhvxevi3mvO1B6muRyPpTTkX09WGgLC_YJeLXMIa3vPT7xnIS2GDQ6zwEPCe4kB8HtgEMggUiyTofBz6JiZhoaGsA/w512-h640/08.01.22%20SCHUYKILL%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(Valley%20Forge%20to%20Independence%20Hall...and%20back)%20(28).jpg" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Schuylkill River Trail -- August 1, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Schuylkill River Trail is pretty amazing. It stretches 120 miles from Frackville to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It passes through rural, urban, agricultural, and industrial landscapes. And there is history, too. A ton of it. I chose to ride the section between Valley Forge, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. I thought it would be a super cool (and nerdy) ride from the birthplace of the American Army to the birthplace of our democracy. The trail didn't disappoint and led directly to the steps of the Art Museum in Philadelphia. From there, I was only a few miles from Old Philadelphia and Independence Hall...so I followed the incredibly well marked bike paths on the streets of Philadelphia to get there. It was an incredibly fun and rewarding bike ride.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEgX0pEcdPBLrNP-yU-qo8iSvQ9goIfbmYUNnMfTrl8HtMHJAl5s3d5hkqJVlFkoEO0nwpTKp-1obFXJXouo5fIoe9ENux9s-IaPlc1EMAPntedrdJOwzEWb0a3G9NMs9QpyWen13wU3McXrvnfnHwOUKCV2lZSdMBNaMQIJPjlXSoXIADyAMPft5tpA/s3675/08.01.22%20SCHUYKILL%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(Valley%20Forge%20to%20Independence%20Hall...and%20back)%20(27).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1655" data-original-width="3675" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEgX0pEcdPBLrNP-yU-qo8iSvQ9goIfbmYUNnMfTrl8HtMHJAl5s3d5hkqJVlFkoEO0nwpTKp-1obFXJXouo5fIoe9ENux9s-IaPlc1EMAPntedrdJOwzEWb0a3G9NMs9QpyWen13wU3McXrvnfnHwOUKCV2lZSdMBNaMQIJPjlXSoXIADyAMPft5tpA/w640-h288/08.01.22%20SCHUYKILL%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(Valley%20Forge%20to%20Independence%20Hall...and%20back)%20(27).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My starting point for this ride was <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZPCSLRXA8Y&t=39s" target="_blank">Valley Forge National Historical Park</a> - August 1, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2ZPCSLRXA8Y" width="555" youtube-src-id="2ZPCSLRXA8Y"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-U3x2l5bSgT9FJ9t6qEe4IMJEddl4nDdyrzRlad5GDYjzkcceQK4ty_OJqQgyv5n_CPvdxS-MB60aZDMmXJz95DTcQf6bjD0n0D-VM0Lq3ZminMIUPDtjb-sNiEWT-AUB7vFn4n2d90ypCLKqzjotcpXKvyZ_kwZERuph3fEXB_LebPXYEHJuJy0NMg/s2596/08.01.22%20SCHUYKILL%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(Valley%20Forge%20to%20Independence%20Hall...and%20back)%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1169" data-original-width="2596" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-U3x2l5bSgT9FJ9t6qEe4IMJEddl4nDdyrzRlad5GDYjzkcceQK4ty_OJqQgyv5n_CPvdxS-MB60aZDMmXJz95DTcQf6bjD0n0D-VM0Lq3ZminMIUPDtjb-sNiEWT-AUB7vFn4n2d90ypCLKqzjotcpXKvyZ_kwZERuph3fEXB_LebPXYEHJuJy0NMg/w640-h288/08.01.22%20SCHUYKILL%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(Valley%20Forge%20to%20Independence%20Hall...and%20back)%20(4).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A passing train on the Schuylkill River Trail -- August 1, 2022<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMpea4RQFiz0CORGdlKkUztKrSnDxCSS9Kvbk10oYLQzolgga7OWInW3qXA-VyIb3yiCijeM9Y-_YZdNtTP6GoDzTpaDZFgTZohFpDQ0MTOy2jIDglQM0XT2k7PGcE0PpqaxcE8tIaiKzg4mCPPD2DvcgqMmahdZpfPkynmfT7fb6AD1Br7lnyRmN8w/s4032/08.01.22%20SCHUYKILL%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(Valley%20Forge%20to%20Independence%20Hall...and%20back)%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMpea4RQFiz0CORGdlKkUztKrSnDxCSS9Kvbk10oYLQzolgga7OWInW3qXA-VyIb3yiCijeM9Y-_YZdNtTP6GoDzTpaDZFgTZohFpDQ0MTOy2jIDglQM0XT2k7PGcE0PpqaxcE8tIaiKzg4mCPPD2DvcgqMmahdZpfPkynmfT7fb6AD1Br7lnyRmN8w/w640-h288/08.01.22%20SCHUYKILL%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(Valley%20Forge%20to%20Independence%20Hall...and%20back)%20(7).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nearing the city of Philadelphia. -- August 1, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOt53bxWKx6H98YZtK514tW5FMVyvz5yQJ13RTdXO6v-8qaC21E-PR_DzFNSFSdBEwyxr933B_bREJ7ug3HdZL8WtLwtl4dNpc0excbq6bbNJ2r0MoWBmcm6MgunPvRn1Q3FTJsRoQPeaVS4z8scvLmLhbyIQI1szcSRXHBAn62RFTOpFt-xXPtFHczQ/s2246/08.01.22%20SCHUYKILL%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(Valley%20Forge%20to%20Independence%20Hall...and%20back)%20(11).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="1159" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOt53bxWKx6H98YZtK514tW5FMVyvz5yQJ13RTdXO6v-8qaC21E-PR_DzFNSFSdBEwyxr933B_bREJ7ug3HdZL8WtLwtl4dNpc0excbq6bbNJ2r0MoWBmcm6MgunPvRn1Q3FTJsRoQPeaVS4z8scvLmLhbyIQI1szcSRXHBAn62RFTOpFt-xXPtFHczQ/w330-h640/08.01.22%20SCHUYKILL%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(Valley%20Forge%20to%20Independence%20Hall...and%20back)%20(11).jpg" width="330" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The famous steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. -- August 1, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGuymaXzJK0lS8pi9FFHXtaM5XBDDgjchfcO9RdKrnj-UEjkrLhmpWXgcQmoZIdDo0nBT0V9cnTUuLfGDOZ22JvFnhC5q570TKn4ZOz7VJPBoxhCp8vA5mRHkwXG4j-a8Kj28egpHmFsRcDZ3sG0aJkhkx9nZhwgptxv6GGX5zaN8r_wpIUG_EyLM41w/s2820/08.01.22%20SCHUYKILL%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(Valley%20Forge%20to%20Independence%20Hall...and%20back)%20(9).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2820" data-original-width="1491" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGuymaXzJK0lS8pi9FFHXtaM5XBDDgjchfcO9RdKrnj-UEjkrLhmpWXgcQmoZIdDo0nBT0V9cnTUuLfGDOZ22JvFnhC5q570TKn4ZOz7VJPBoxhCp8vA5mRHkwXG4j-a8Kj28egpHmFsRcDZ3sG0aJkhkx9nZhwgptxv6GGX5zaN8r_wpIUG_EyLM41w/w338-h640/08.01.22%20SCHUYKILL%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(Valley%20Forge%20to%20Independence%20Hall...and%20back)%20(9).jpg" width="338" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My mandatory photo with the Rocky Balboa statue. -- August 1, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIqIOEX5n9M12jHOcSVrzt5Y0Cy89h0hKVhJ_17AxEQ4fDzXeoIm2AD5139BRN0Ks3MjIsfc2oIccI7qa8HVeQEcV-KrOOisn5YIzF3p1a6dmZmM7xBzAvzN-slIGXZQnaOJidRajEL69XuItccMIEjBNTO_c69v39RIJjINltXEj8q86ee1MqJaKnqQ/s3335/08.01.22%20SCHUYKILL%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(Valley%20Forge%20to%20Independence%20Hall...and%20back)%20(16).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="3335" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIqIOEX5n9M12jHOcSVrzt5Y0Cy89h0hKVhJ_17AxEQ4fDzXeoIm2AD5139BRN0Ks3MjIsfc2oIccI7qa8HVeQEcV-KrOOisn5YIzF3p1a6dmZmM7xBzAvzN-slIGXZQnaOJidRajEL69XuItccMIEjBNTO_c69v39RIJjINltXEj8q86ee1MqJaKnqQ/w640-h288/08.01.22%20SCHUYKILL%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(Valley%20Forge%20to%20Independence%20Hall...and%20back)%20(16).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pedaling towards Center City Philadelphia and City Hall on my way to Independence Hall. -- August 1, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCu-X5sTFKpytebWQKfhTFpGdpDSS5CVnfIo10js9qVgREzjrQGqAzEQeKGx-WrzYLjAmhQ5Y6LuP7OA3Ae3JPTmI45jpA07QxsKzdNBKIPPwjn_eXv3CdcF_31JgDaVPmlBWvipkyZZQZRCk6tsgeLav5Da5rLUP5ejD713fML1AESnQ5s1qsX8xRvg/s3426/08.01.22%20SCHUYKILL%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(Valley%20Forge%20to%20Independence%20Hall...and%20back)%20(20).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1543" data-original-width="3426" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCu-X5sTFKpytebWQKfhTFpGdpDSS5CVnfIo10js9qVgREzjrQGqAzEQeKGx-WrzYLjAmhQ5Y6LuP7OA3Ae3JPTmI45jpA07QxsKzdNBKIPPwjn_eXv3CdcF_31JgDaVPmlBWvipkyZZQZRCk6tsgeLav5Da5rLUP5ejD713fML1AESnQ5s1qsX8xRvg/w640-h288/08.01.22%20SCHUYKILL%20RIVER%20TRAIL%20(Valley%20Forge%20to%20Independence%20Hall...and%20back)%20(20).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- August 1, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://gaptrail.org/" target="_blank">GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE</a></span></span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHf2Cy-_No8ybHx2klRFMT4WBS7A9vZQNV1cyRUkTfYGmEyPsQD5DBAgjxptHq2Ydj5An3XR1iTMz3eMxFEzXFHMWQ3Kdtq3fMkiF46aKlFSLb3mssuOTCk7HF3o-75QGM7b_HWXSy3lgPGgJ7ASz0LowlZKOzy4ydwRWqjK0Cqm7-8nqX4mg7hNfWsQ/s2604/08.13.21%20POINT%20STATE%20PARK%20TO%20GAP%20MILE%2044%20(ROCKWOOD)%20(6).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1172" data-original-width="2604" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHf2Cy-_No8ybHx2klRFMT4WBS7A9vZQNV1cyRUkTfYGmEyPsQD5DBAgjxptHq2Ydj5An3XR1iTMz3eMxFEzXFHMWQ3Kdtq3fMkiF46aKlFSLb3mssuOTCk7HF3o-75QGM7b_HWXSy3lgPGgJ7ASz0LowlZKOzy4ydwRWqjK0Cqm7-8nqX4mg7hNfWsQ/w640-h288/08.13.21%20POINT%20STATE%20PARK%20TO%20GAP%20MILE%2044%20(ROCKWOOD)%20(6).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Point State Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania marks the beginning of the Great Allegheny Passage. -- August 13, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Great Allegheny Passage is nothing short of epic. Last summer, over a period of four day, I rode the 360ish miles from <a href="https://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/2021/08/from-forks-of-ohio-to-mount-vernon.html" target="_blank">Pittsburgh to George Washington's Mount Vernon</a> via the Great Allegheny Passage, the C&0 Canal Towpath, and the Mount Vernon Trail. I wrote about that journey in a <a href="https://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/2021/08/from-forks-of-ohio-to-mount-vernon.html" target="_blank">previous post</a>, so let's just focus on each of these trails individually.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRPLBrdDlXji5L5Xk1ssP1_eyeADXf2GNet3rz29afT4VkbxyF3pvI_4gx8nakxo80bx2g8ge2oiR2k_szs1LPpOP8GZJ-0ZBBSXqxE6B-ce5KBmlU8DB0RnjBOAPLAIF-hoKj6B2FvxAT6x90upbjPv4lynReCublJCTLZWblf2ScvyCnFIt626wvA/s3216/06.17.22%20GREAT%20ALLEGHENY%20PASSAGE%20--%20OHIOPYLE%20to%20CONFLUENCE%20%20(10).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1448" data-original-width="3216" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRPLBrdDlXji5L5Xk1ssP1_eyeADXf2GNet3rz29afT4VkbxyF3pvI_4gx8nakxo80bx2g8ge2oiR2k_szs1LPpOP8GZJ-0ZBBSXqxE6B-ce5KBmlU8DB0RnjBOAPLAIF-hoKj6B2FvxAT6x90upbjPv4lynReCublJCTLZWblf2ScvyCnFIt626wvA/w640-h288/06.17.22%20GREAT%20ALLEGHENY%20PASSAGE%20--%20OHIOPYLE%20to%20CONFLUENCE%20%20(10).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crossing the Great Gorge in Ohiopyle State Park on the Great Allegheny Passage. -- June 17, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Great Allegheny Passage stretches approximately 150 miles from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Cumberland, Maryland. Ridden in that direction, the first 120 miles are an uphill grade to the Eastern Continental Divide. The last 25 mile descent into Cumberland, Maryland feels pretty darn good after that. Leaving the city of Pittsburgh, the GAP makes it's way alongside the Monongahela River passing through multiple steel mill towns before turning and following the Youghiogheny River. The nice thing about the first 70ish miles of the GAP is that you pass through one of these towns every 10-15 miles which provides plenty of opportunity to pick up a drink or a snack. Once past Ohiopyle, these stop-overs become more sparse. Reaching the Eastern Continental Divide is a rewarding experience (after all, you've just pedaled uphill for 120 miles). The descent from Savage Mountain into Cumberland, Maryland is incredibly beautiful. The Great Allegheny Passage ends where the C&O Canal Towpath begins at Canal Place in Cumberland.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt0bV8YVBRjj1ou3_rCIOg5hvA_m-QRiwkkOeTBpesLFqywVG6qZpGw4qyTgzfwj616ysdE01T6d6TR6H8YFQJ2mQ22q_czhenmgYzyQi-J7SVNStXq-7YBvGGYHIGCW6P1XiHKo9sd50S3yN2mGv4xT1BDGGhIRXjB1S_0qDeYd4kvACl2_1rT3EaRQ/s4032/08.13.21%20POINT%20STATE%20PARK%20TO%20GAP%20MILE%2044%20(ROCKWOOD)%20(14).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt0bV8YVBRjj1ou3_rCIOg5hvA_m-QRiwkkOeTBpesLFqywVG6qZpGw4qyTgzfwj616ysdE01T6d6TR6H8YFQJ2mQ22q_czhenmgYzyQi-J7SVNStXq-7YBvGGYHIGCW6P1XiHKo9sd50S3yN2mGv4xT1BDGGhIRXjB1S_0qDeYd4kvACl2_1rT3EaRQ/w640-h288/08.13.21%20POINT%20STATE%20PARK%20TO%20GAP%20MILE%2044%20(ROCKWOOD)%20(14).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crossing the railroad tracks on the Great Allegheny Passage. In the distance, on the left, you see McKeesport, Pennsylvania. -- August 13, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZmzd9Qy9jd_Dj9TNtjAVqcYWtIPUn4HjVgr8usWwzOestWDEkBL-sE9LNccUIHIDQ5gdhtyVqf5MfYyK5TxShY8oQpFPO7P4kij7PfYbx05EmIHmbJ2MnmIvgfLLdhxu4-cXs88CvX8KfjfO9GMJYexC6IRFGfexbM7wydae-EgG0HAspiWO2soHCw/s4032/08.13.21%20POINT%20STATE%20PARK%20TO%20GAP%20MILE%2044%20(ROCKWOOD)%20(26).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZmzd9Qy9jd_Dj9TNtjAVqcYWtIPUn4HjVgr8usWwzOestWDEkBL-sE9LNccUIHIDQ5gdhtyVqf5MfYyK5TxShY8oQpFPO7P4kij7PfYbx05EmIHmbJ2MnmIvgfLLdhxu4-cXs88CvX8KfjfO9GMJYexC6IRFGfexbM7wydae-EgG0HAspiWO2soHCw/w640-h288/08.13.21%20POINT%20STATE%20PARK%20TO%20GAP%20MILE%2044%20(ROCKWOOD)%20(26).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Passing the headquarters of British general Edward Braddock on the Great Allegheny Passage. -- August 13, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWFzoWUNzX3dCX-sJ07ayKme6ANFNFKr8_4f8W94RNVJPhrF2gzYtp2qYkMNPw5d73HpkogcRFFBIMxF-6JKuMi_BZYtZvKISm2agqjrTOO-FxQhuuo6LVv8oC0VQJt7l_AjyEFTA1yb_3pXZNh7e49f8UrNdkaTWV_-KOsMpoAudoy42a5ejyN_bzVw/s3229/08.13.21%20POINT%20STATE%20PARK%20TO%20GAP%20MILE%2044%20(ROCKWOOD)%20(31).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="3229" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWFzoWUNzX3dCX-sJ07ayKme6ANFNFKr8_4f8W94RNVJPhrF2gzYtp2qYkMNPw5d73HpkogcRFFBIMxF-6JKuMi_BZYtZvKISm2agqjrTOO-FxQhuuo6LVv8oC0VQJt7l_AjyEFTA1yb_3pXZNh7e49f8UrNdkaTWV_-KOsMpoAudoy42a5ejyN_bzVw/w640-h360/08.13.21%20POINT%20STATE%20PARK%20TO%20GAP%20MILE%2044%20(ROCKWOOD)%20(31).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania -- August 13, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnOGQG1ORnpmZlcSr0mt-2h8ZhSVMiE-EY_Dyo2tfcycLk9SJCrwOs9esn11-bM6Ke6m_w7nZxI65xIwZWcyy91VvjeCHAly69P4pXWgdtuDw7y7UN3NqzPnlkPdIBHD6Nreo441dDsCxJZ2wbjH0WYtBYiRYnz1Nntevymh7vD7Vi15d2MleDD0BQXg/s3791/06.17.22%20GREAT%20ALLEGHENY%20PASSAGE%20--%20OHIOPYLE%20to%20CONFLUENCE%20%20(6).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1708" data-original-width="3791" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnOGQG1ORnpmZlcSr0mt-2h8ZhSVMiE-EY_Dyo2tfcycLk9SJCrwOs9esn11-bM6Ke6m_w7nZxI65xIwZWcyy91VvjeCHAly69P4pXWgdtuDw7y7UN3NqzPnlkPdIBHD6Nreo441dDsCxJZ2wbjH0WYtBYiRYnz1Nntevymh7vD7Vi15d2MleDD0BQXg/w640-h288/06.17.22%20GREAT%20ALLEGHENY%20PASSAGE%20--%20OHIOPYLE%20to%20CONFLUENCE%20%20(6).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old stone walls built by 19th century settlers along the Youghiogheny River are still visible from certain areas of the GAP. -- June 17, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5J0-Q-98TQ2MBfCyabUv0n1NCrgHu368HuIx3KifVfdPPik4U5Oj89phUiCZO0H4FZJMv643Ai9iR0mDRuRALDM_3312-O9vvrJYoaJq65MhiDJwBA-Uw1OwiRIdyWdSlCkHB-pCWuhrQ8Yr2agZmZUpRrXmzcULKv-hSJyfnTv5zi17OxjKA2OQmxA/s2833/08.12.22%20GREAT%20ALLEGHENY%20PASSAGE%20(Cumberland,%20%20Md%20to%20Eastern%20Continental%20Divide...and%20back)%20(%20(31).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1276" data-original-width="2833" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5J0-Q-98TQ2MBfCyabUv0n1NCrgHu368HuIx3KifVfdPPik4U5Oj89phUiCZO0H4FZJMv643Ai9iR0mDRuRALDM_3312-O9vvrJYoaJq65MhiDJwBA-Uw1OwiRIdyWdSlCkHB-pCWuhrQ8Yr2agZmZUpRrXmzcULKv-hSJyfnTv5zi17OxjKA2OQmxA/w640-h288/08.12.22%20GREAT%20ALLEGHENY%20PASSAGE%20(Cumberland,%20%20Md%20to%20Eastern%20Continental%20Divide...and%20back)%20(%20(31).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Eastern Continental Divide -- August 12, 2022<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxYWxdLIaAr0chXzmXPD-wNFY1SqlMUEebIOkaK2w8KpQFISmvOqRAcHDJBVFdlMttahzyNd3YmS8tZXGAzJjNyiASkYF-MZM9Sj5XbmVjJaPpSFqb03QWXdwSW3Jct4WbiBjEr-Qf-UabazQIFTUbn62PmiwFfhYi4f9H96W6yBEzKwQbwnXLHOIsgQ/s2871/08.12.22%20GREAT%20ALLEGHENY%20PASSAGE%20(Cumberland,%20%20Md%20to%20Eastern%20Continental%20Divide...and%20back)%20(%20(28).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1293" data-original-width="2871" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxYWxdLIaAr0chXzmXPD-wNFY1SqlMUEebIOkaK2w8KpQFISmvOqRAcHDJBVFdlMttahzyNd3YmS8tZXGAzJjNyiASkYF-MZM9Sj5XbmVjJaPpSFqb03QWXdwSW3Jct4WbiBjEr-Qf-UabazQIFTUbn62PmiwFfhYi4f9H96W6yBEzKwQbwnXLHOIsgQ/w640-h288/08.12.22%20GREAT%20ALLEGHENY%20PASSAGE%20(Cumberland,%20%20Md%20to%20Eastern%20Continental%20Divide...and%20back)%20(%20(28).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Straddling the Eastern Continental Divide. The map behind me shows the elevation map of the Great Allegheny Passage. -- August 12, 2022<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyaaxjfPVFkjn9Am5W2dS_ACQ7A2pZeJbllzqxj9UdgXBkf4DtW0Qd1RewlK7ja-XcVosOF-ixyT_xKGbb26ejx20EEHdkLR8gCHlSpkTyuzmraoEEOeU5f6p-qFmfyTIje5lSir5yVpFRIeD0ANCqW4CPGMVEarwKTHPltneu8ZCSBFd00U7uFsb9Ag/s4032/08.12.22%20GREAT%20ALLEGHENY%20PASSAGE%20(Cumberland,%20%20Md%20to%20Eastern%20Continental%20Divide...and%20back)%20(%20(21).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyaaxjfPVFkjn9Am5W2dS_ACQ7A2pZeJbllzqxj9UdgXBkf4DtW0Qd1RewlK7ja-XcVosOF-ixyT_xKGbb26ejx20EEHdkLR8gCHlSpkTyuzmraoEEOeU5f6p-qFmfyTIje5lSir5yVpFRIeD0ANCqW4CPGMVEarwKTHPltneu8ZCSBFd00U7uFsb9Ag/w640-h288/08.12.22%20GREAT%20ALLEGHENY%20PASSAGE%20(Cumberland,%20%20Md%20to%20Eastern%20Continental%20Divide...and%20back)%20(%20(21).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The stunning view from Savage Mountain before descending 25 miles into Cumberland, Maryland -- August 12, 2022<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='468' height='263' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxUd1mEs7r2Cg8faTSLTNyGsOQt66zIymS0oH6I34svcThko8jX4iVKZE-iOa5zPlGNAWoAhmCE9Rq_BXqdJw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-kPcDUnr-T_cIB9AaG7Yy3O4py4GKlyB7tUjAl-49gV8bgN3lp8H1xcO0C0AxUvBOF_U7JE7QXelCZDB3CGI58Xwbj6F-CGun35MQbpmmHBGmwoKVj7BY4Zpq9vjkOBDlUwmAgylc-Zid11vKO8Cw2h1hoCDf1CNyw5irOT_GpsD0dSedj16C5VVhlg/s2573/08.14.21%20GAP%2044-0%20&%20C&O%20CANAL%20184.5-124.4%20(ROCKWOOD%20TO%20HANCOCK)%20(23).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2573" data-original-width="1447" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-kPcDUnr-T_cIB9AaG7Yy3O4py4GKlyB7tUjAl-49gV8bgN3lp8H1xcO0C0AxUvBOF_U7JE7QXelCZDB3CGI58Xwbj6F-CGun35MQbpmmHBGmwoKVj7BY4Zpq9vjkOBDlUwmAgylc-Zid11vKO8Cw2h1hoCDf1CNyw5irOT_GpsD0dSedj16C5VVhlg/w360-h640/08.14.21%20GAP%2044-0%20&%20C&O%20CANAL%20184.5-124.4%20(ROCKWOOD%20TO%20HANCOCK)%20(23).jpg" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canal Place in Cumberland, Maryland. Mile 0 of the Great Allegheny Passage and the northern most point on the C&0 Canal Towpath. -- August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.canaltrust.org/plan/co-canal-towpath/" target="_blank">C&O CANAL TOWPATH</a></span></span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6v8MtJc1juEp6euITyONR2_EnD86LzmL9EIobYtoQqBja0sohJjC36zd8fwshiRqv2BbhM_dyU3aKyHEC0hYI7hhdPlP7g1RfsFLHxyLBVbzg5sW83h3gM0kT3rqjGAR7Lu2-cs4GPY3_DY00-bWrD_j5mNkPIL6zFsnGcU8xJZNkSucjNL02SGTlw/s4032/08.15.21%20WESTERN%20MARYLAND%20RAIL%20TRAIL%2010.5-0--C&O%20CANAL%20TRAIL%20125%20(1%20(14).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6v8MtJc1juEp6euITyONR2_EnD86LzmL9EIobYtoQqBja0sohJjC36zd8fwshiRqv2BbhM_dyU3aKyHEC0hYI7hhdPlP7g1RfsFLHxyLBVbzg5sW83h3gM0kT3rqjGAR7Lu2-cs4GPY3_DY00-bWrD_j5mNkPIL6zFsnGcU8xJZNkSucjNL02SGTlw/w640-h288/08.15.21%20WESTERN%20MARYLAND%20RAIL%20TRAIL%2010.5-0--C&O%20CANAL%20TRAIL%20125%20(1%20(14).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The C&O Canal Towpath -- August 15, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The C&O Towpath is a 184.5 dirt/stone path that stretches from Georgetown to Cumberland, Maryland. Riding from Cumberland to Georgetown, the path is flat and has a ever so slight downhill grade. That doesn't make it an easy ride. Parts of the Towpath near Harper's Ferry, Brunswick, and Georgetown are maintained well. Other parts, especially passing through Maryland's Green Ridge State Forest look more like mountain bike single track. Regardless, you can't ignore the amazing history of the area. The old canal is still there...filled with stagnant water. Maryland and Virginia historical markers indicate the Civil War history that is abundant in the area. Unlike the Great Allegheny Passage, don't expect many places to stop and refuel. At least, not until you reach Hancock, Maryland. The closer you are to the Georgetown end of the trail the more towns you will see. You will pass dozens of old canal locks, canal houses, and aqueducts. The C&O Towpath also passes through Paw Paw Tunnel....quite the experience and a lot of history.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcG-H6HjgKid-YI9B16fhFQkAe8yw-kudMaD_wixdGxPqvCGiAQ1NXVH4VsOQStcGuBqvM79yM62lx7CaD0I9i9TkDRkLO5a7NXLe_GOLzR5VeON0j1i2nEdhbfkKQTGv83mSBh75ke9FM8LPruVvmJ2hmr6R1tfHezM4th4WHwX5lzYny6Yd8wREK1Q/s3891/08.14.21%20GAP%2044-0%20&%20C&O%20CANAL%20184.5-124.4%20(ROCKWOOD%20TO%20HANCOCK)%20(26).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1752" data-original-width="3891" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcG-H6HjgKid-YI9B16fhFQkAe8yw-kudMaD_wixdGxPqvCGiAQ1NXVH4VsOQStcGuBqvM79yM62lx7CaD0I9i9TkDRkLO5a7NXLe_GOLzR5VeON0j1i2nEdhbfkKQTGv83mSBh75ke9FM8LPruVvmJ2hmr6R1tfHezM4th4WHwX5lzYny6Yd8wREK1Q/w640-h288/08.14.21%20GAP%2044-0%20&%20C&O%20CANAL%20184.5-124.4%20(ROCKWOOD%20TO%20HANCOCK)%20(26).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leaving Cumberland, Maryland (my birth city) on the C&O Towpath -- August 14, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzUT3CnyciExcslOAuzFDY2YYd0FaWw5LJNjiI_whWbbTJGWE04nTJpo-MmrYjaUsew13rb6nSLJ04kMsC_Z13HS9KRbscl-QT2zZAu0owp034MzTsCORsnEj6Gl1mnEpmJWaT4tSZO8x78d_jwnYIfTKtUCXYim9Ob2rfogrA8zMumAKu-3k21U9qug/s4032/08.14.21%20GAP%2044-0%20&%20C&O%20CANAL%20184.5-124.4%20(ROCKWOOD%20TO%20HANCOCK)%20(28).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzUT3CnyciExcslOAuzFDY2YYd0FaWw5LJNjiI_whWbbTJGWE04nTJpo-MmrYjaUsew13rb6nSLJ04kMsC_Z13HS9KRbscl-QT2zZAu0owp034MzTsCORsnEj6Gl1mnEpmJWaT4tSZO8x78d_jwnYIfTKtUCXYim9Ob2rfogrA8zMumAKu-3k21U9qug/w640-h288/08.14.21%20GAP%2044-0%20&%20C&O%20CANAL%20184.5-124.4%20(ROCKWOOD%20TO%20HANCOCK)%20(28).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of dozens of Canal locks on the C&O Towpath. -- August 14, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOlBwzeI0kBQpcIa3Vl8TJtsWoN0urf_Qa4vH6SeFympDL4l35TMxo65prYDhr8rh7ZTIaZScqiyhMyjgdulNkpFy0ztFVr6cDUIbaG97lTgS0pDAUdbfmnsGvBURM9YU7tznCvCcdQRos_8bUW6zYA0a2fxcOSs1KdbsNQkxYAPn6jrczGf-b93UZbQ/s4032/08.14.21%20GAP%2044-0%20&%20C&O%20CANAL%20184.5-124.4%20(ROCKWOOD%20TO%20HANCOCK)%20(27).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOlBwzeI0kBQpcIa3Vl8TJtsWoN0urf_Qa4vH6SeFympDL4l35TMxo65prYDhr8rh7ZTIaZScqiyhMyjgdulNkpFy0ztFVr6cDUIbaG97lTgS0pDAUdbfmnsGvBURM9YU7tznCvCcdQRos_8bUW6zYA0a2fxcOSs1KdbsNQkxYAPn6jrczGf-b93UZbQ/w640-h288/08.14.21%20GAP%2044-0%20&%20C&O%20CANAL%20184.5-124.4%20(ROCKWOOD%20TO%20HANCOCK)%20(27).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My mountain bike would have been more appropriate for this section of the C&O Towpath passing through Green Ridge State Forest. -- August 14, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi43ybCVAsyrQFrRt1XRpXt42uGsKlz_lCtTX4SsTlDofZqDXLVkYBo5xsepVGVhSbaXymeaFsZUwHaY-nGMq2Exgxs6-BZiL-ekuozXQsIjaIhxD4bw85IxR8ZBhM1YxI8G15i9fSLryhcbycs_utqvhLeusF40gi4Kp_AcpIAbaX7SvEEUENTac0HUA/s3239/08.14.21%20GAP%2044-0%20&%20C&O%20CANAL%20184.5-124.4%20(ROCKWOOD%20TO%20HANCOCK)%20(35).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="3239" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi43ybCVAsyrQFrRt1XRpXt42uGsKlz_lCtTX4SsTlDofZqDXLVkYBo5xsepVGVhSbaXymeaFsZUwHaY-nGMq2Exgxs6-BZiL-ekuozXQsIjaIhxD4bw85IxR8ZBhM1YxI8G15i9fSLryhcbycs_utqvhLeusF40gi4Kp_AcpIAbaX7SvEEUENTac0HUA/w640-h358/08.14.21%20GAP%2044-0%20&%20C&O%20CANAL%20184.5-124.4%20(ROCKWOOD%20TO%20HANCOCK)%20(35).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">About to enter Paw Paw Tunnel. -- August 14, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh95tpb2tWgCjJD7mKgZN2c3xFSR9Ly4413Vqxm7YzusHl4N43_iAni07-o_1h_zzt1TMuRTUPQRm5TKd_7ht021ai41bkcS0Ao_xGqTTWu4zByIhJ5dCnW_YoqNZuApQ6uaamq_LrjOoPff6T9p3oURMEGPkR5HRNVU142y_44Kyvxoe36W5Cdyn14lA/s4032/08.14.21%20GAP%2044-0%20&%20C&O%20CANAL%20184.5-124.4%20(ROCKWOOD%20TO%20HANCOCK)%20(36).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh95tpb2tWgCjJD7mKgZN2c3xFSR9Ly4413Vqxm7YzusHl4N43_iAni07-o_1h_zzt1TMuRTUPQRm5TKd_7ht021ai41bkcS0Ao_xGqTTWu4zByIhJ5dCnW_YoqNZuApQ6uaamq_LrjOoPff6T9p3oURMEGPkR5HRNVU142y_44Kyvxoe36W5Cdyn14lA/w640-h288/08.14.21%20GAP%2044-0%20&%20C&O%20CANAL%20184.5-124.4%20(ROCKWOOD%20TO%20HANCOCK)%20(36).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I tried to ride though Paw Paw Tunnel...but after a few feet I got nervous and just walked the rest of it. -- August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2j3Nf4Z1R8y58CQp-S_fkUlYXvdAfkcvsQZ7tLGy2FUs0CqFu6yrdshh6nMMG5FnlskY7rJkVDgE-n3eZ9Z5YWXcLvYTeQNGRqBiu0RgDrj2vZm8aFfVxRe6_lINW1cMmZRxTeWi7R-y9WDcb_ZMufIyUuCxiq3qzahUdPNkxcclWTY8VnsOXoCW7FQ/s4032/08.15.21%20WESTERN%20MARYLAND%20RAIL%20TRAIL%2010.5-0--C&O%20CANAL%20TRAIL%20125%20(1%20(19).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2j3Nf4Z1R8y58CQp-S_fkUlYXvdAfkcvsQZ7tLGy2FUs0CqFu6yrdshh6nMMG5FnlskY7rJkVDgE-n3eZ9Z5YWXcLvYTeQNGRqBiu0RgDrj2vZm8aFfVxRe6_lINW1cMmZRxTeWi7R-y9WDcb_ZMufIyUuCxiq3qzahUdPNkxcclWTY8VnsOXoCW7FQ/w640-h288/08.15.21%20WESTERN%20MARYLAND%20RAIL%20TRAIL%2010.5-0--C&O%20CANAL%20TRAIL%20125%20(1%20(19).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The mid-point of the Towpath. -- August 15, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLdATP9ZU2lk8tHD8hspwTqEjeIvs74rQIVhHEid8BROA-jPEmJ-IRQ4x6ANjHDivQJgmFiNzpqquTyLIpBtf2GMzc1yk6RwwScX71XxXUgl8axfMmVe1Kj1F9qOfph95HFbP2J8aApCD5OdPJt8vK5FuU5npGej8PyhPpH3bErmnnKrOIZX_gCnVJtw/s4032/08.15.21%20WESTERN%20MARYLAND%20RAIL%20TRAIL%2010.5-0--C&O%20CANAL%20TRAIL%20125%20(1%20(22).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLdATP9ZU2lk8tHD8hspwTqEjeIvs74rQIVhHEid8BROA-jPEmJ-IRQ4x6ANjHDivQJgmFiNzpqquTyLIpBtf2GMzc1yk6RwwScX71XxXUgl8axfMmVe1Kj1F9qOfph95HFbP2J8aApCD5OdPJt8vK5FuU5npGej8PyhPpH3bErmnnKrOIZX_gCnVJtw/w640-h288/08.15.21%20WESTERN%20MARYLAND%20RAIL%20TRAIL%2010.5-0--C&O%20CANAL%20TRAIL%20125%20(1%20(22).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hands down, my favorite section of the C&O Towpath -- August 15, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN49kSBP5AMiCThSyNEIKnt02x9ajJxIvpQ2bl0BPjtCyKqHBYAysAw_K-NgciayKmWUXNRMiO5CDTWVWBk_3FLmCsE6JfQ1Cicg4NWSdYBy6KjDgVdhtV7z6ZCxbsJ1r-PMrgjT6qq5VL1lTU667lrM_0AAN3uNDWDhPIzHIaOKrx5EhnY_mjJQBJOg/s3421/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(16).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1541" data-original-width="3421" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN49kSBP5AMiCThSyNEIKnt02x9ajJxIvpQ2bl0BPjtCyKqHBYAysAw_K-NgciayKmWUXNRMiO5CDTWVWBk_3FLmCsE6JfQ1Cicg4NWSdYBy6KjDgVdhtV7z6ZCxbsJ1r-PMrgjT6qq5VL1lTU667lrM_0AAN3uNDWDhPIzHIaOKrx5EhnY_mjJQBJOg/w640-h288/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(16).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">C&O Canal wildlife -- August 16, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBmZSbGx8Qo_cvHe1d96eOd8Owl57u-W0K3mKTb3VNjGL_WFIRfmis42PmouF24hVEsOY5_DO2lWi-5gQ4glbpv5yAtOyKyWWM26vVvqKP6PzvC0DsbvI1gnMjyftqjx2xP5EhwmxcSBo982g-6MMonBi4NzfLzTOdy9b33P39sUpzefD8cERfRn5IQ/s4032/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(20).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBmZSbGx8Qo_cvHe1d96eOd8Owl57u-W0K3mKTb3VNjGL_WFIRfmis42PmouF24hVEsOY5_DO2lWi-5gQ4glbpv5yAtOyKyWWM26vVvqKP6PzvC0DsbvI1gnMjyftqjx2xP5EhwmxcSBo982g-6MMonBi4NzfLzTOdy9b33P39sUpzefD8cERfRn5IQ/w640-h288/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(20).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A canal boat replica near the Towpath -- August 16, 2021<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-sFRY8061O5I8HJJsnoaDUfPkQY32N2BufRTnN9LEGTNejzIo9za2cTycxzX-ku03Q6-lcq51Bo0Z2aq--VN_SQDJKwpzC1cX0Kqfyqrw3Mq8llavJ2Pe0qKbupT0ZgbXCTieUReblT9EuMwlAxawxx21i_SvbVWxSM5NdUkTKOvsXagQ59CR8Irgg/s4032/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(9).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-sFRY8061O5I8HJJsnoaDUfPkQY32N2BufRTnN9LEGTNejzIo9za2cTycxzX-ku03Q6-lcq51Bo0Z2aq--VN_SQDJKwpzC1cX0Kqfyqrw3Mq8llavJ2Pe0qKbupT0ZgbXCTieUReblT9EuMwlAxawxx21i_SvbVWxSM5NdUkTKOvsXagQ59CR8Irgg/w640-h288/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(9).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding a section of the C&O Towpath with my friend Lynn Nichols -- August 16, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span id="docs-internal-guid-28aa8f23-7fff-6d3a-2825-abe641dd9071"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3AXE-n6TXl_XulBYqHlwa4HLHDivb7ACbwTy703lUajB33XwFCaGZXW_rk8m79cJE_vBG4d_VbZiN6WJRxAyBQcObcW6Asc6LpZzUfe_3WYqKDIa-etwSdbYFq-a3g4hG4wiVdEL90jIJVlPOoWyJWzTHWYpY5oFGXOANiAN7qAF6KBa49ZrHakQkmw/s4032/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(21).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3AXE-n6TXl_XulBYqHlwa4HLHDivb7ACbwTy703lUajB33XwFCaGZXW_rk8m79cJE_vBG4d_VbZiN6WJRxAyBQcObcW6Asc6LpZzUfe_3WYqKDIa-etwSdbYFq-a3g4hG4wiVdEL90jIJVlPOoWyJWzTHWYpY5oFGXOANiAN7qAF6KBa49ZrHakQkmw/w640-h288/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(21).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nearing Georgetown and passing near Great Falls. -- August 16, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJfX_HX6e2uwx_Y8PM76tZceUJZhrv6eD9TMPfKUimXdaSCEyU5PcGWhW2XPTlefkI1GZd6mHb1SSOxevQmaF5v9yP7x2BtXEpPri7VZZc0_7LwT_RHRd2NNiH_0S5elGLcWH_IUzMOlHMq5IG_ezELgWLU3CyaH6s9VdQYcwvy8QBnKMdiipZ-1eI-Q/s4032/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(31).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJfX_HX6e2uwx_Y8PM76tZceUJZhrv6eD9TMPfKUimXdaSCEyU5PcGWhW2XPTlefkI1GZd6mHb1SSOxevQmaF5v9yP7x2BtXEpPri7VZZc0_7LwT_RHRd2NNiH_0S5elGLcWH_IUzMOlHMq5IG_ezELgWLU3CyaH6s9VdQYcwvy8QBnKMdiipZ-1eI-Q/w640-h288/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(31).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entering Georgetown on the C&O Towpath and nearing mile 0! -- August 16, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/mtvernontrail.htm" target="_blank">MOUNT VERNON TRAIL</a></span></span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_yxSqrdRpgy2RlUiFFNkpZ406SRWxBrkcxJx7oExNkV8xds9GCw-hdCJIbdHsGAlHS4mPfB4tjxM371jWLaZoKIKBFLmJmOXmYVo1BsjRDFtLwhZcLzD20M7Vj5urVtTTJQ6x9a_R7xZYlobvTqkMaGEhGZV6Ujqr4sqUI40GHNbd_rxyPvWlmE9nvw/s4032/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(37).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_yxSqrdRpgy2RlUiFFNkpZ406SRWxBrkcxJx7oExNkV8xds9GCw-hdCJIbdHsGAlHS4mPfB4tjxM371jWLaZoKIKBFLmJmOXmYVo1BsjRDFtLwhZcLzD20M7Vj5urVtTTJQ6x9a_R7xZYlobvTqkMaGEhGZV6Ujqr4sqUI40GHNbd_rxyPvWlmE9nvw/w640-h288/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(37).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Welcome to Washington, D.C.! This sign, on the Virginia side of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, marked the beginning of the Mount Vernon Trail. -- August 16, 2021<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Mount Vernon Trail is an 18 mile trail connecting Georgetown to Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington. The trail twists and turns along the Potomac River providing views of the Lincoln Memorial and other national landmarks. The Mount Vernon Trail also utilizes the streets of Old Town Alexandria. The closer you get to George Washington's Mount Vernon, the more difficult the trail becomes moving up and down hills. For me, the payoff was worth it...arriving at the home of our first President.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEzge_-fkTxf-zeyCdWHfGG_1rk-lNV-jF864kTiFt3_rVQsExHNH57Djb1dLsY-K4SqxG2u3D4-knqFuvA4gThuLV8_k-sF7EC27LHB70v9lc2VnvuGDEAe267gx4m1oHk6xk_Tzl5Wk_j-WTk4JRCtRqK94sFlDXUMRz9xQLkq3V6ffAOpHivNDJw/s4032/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(38).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEzge_-fkTxf-zeyCdWHfGG_1rk-lNV-jF864kTiFt3_rVQsExHNH57Djb1dLsY-K4SqxG2u3D4-knqFuvA4gThuLV8_k-sF7EC27LHB70v9lc2VnvuGDEAe267gx4m1oHk6xk_Tzl5Wk_j-WTk4JRCtRqK94sFlDXUMRz9xQLkq3V6ffAOpHivNDJw/w640-h288/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(38).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A view of the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument from the Mount Vernon Trail -- August 16, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTimQpx-pdQt_OLRc1c66hWZFCQ6ZQOAXYCeIjlXQjhsjqybv3MBi_-DKGR1tLQvizGxWA29Bp3AF1c18UgJMMBbmiJPYH387685IXeUgraXOC30kGeJntvBnmDYzFNYwnlZHYyE0WMglMHmxED1txqLohpy4_C5sxJ5eN01ZPGAHLAxtZz1lOb51COg/s4032/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(48).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTimQpx-pdQt_OLRc1c66hWZFCQ6ZQOAXYCeIjlXQjhsjqybv3MBi_-DKGR1tLQvizGxWA29Bp3AF1c18UgJMMBbmiJPYH387685IXeUgraXOC30kGeJntvBnmDYzFNYwnlZHYyE0WMglMHmxED1txqLohpy4_C5sxJ5eN01ZPGAHLAxtZz1lOb51COg/w640-h288/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(48).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A tunnel leading out of Old Town Alexandria makes up part of the Mount Vernon Trail. -- August 26. 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigm045BXxn4sNq0oshCeWyz6go5KHg2VmMiua7WyQvtz-5kcYaNUNY57IV8Ye5tbJ6RH9bekugkR1j_aXRWy2ap_fcDJ4A_NqmNzhAd_teidgbueI1u1DsNg_ZvMIEeVftdf-xG9Xi7z76P-eQCPbBLLXDN5Ivw_w6JiIg53hv7QCuNvQN4iegP4oSdg/s4032/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(44).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigm045BXxn4sNq0oshCeWyz6go5KHg2VmMiua7WyQvtz-5kcYaNUNY57IV8Ye5tbJ6RH9bekugkR1j_aXRWy2ap_fcDJ4A_NqmNzhAd_teidgbueI1u1DsNg_ZvMIEeVftdf-xG9Xi7z76P-eQCPbBLLXDN5Ivw_w6JiIg53hv7QCuNvQN4iegP4oSdg/w640-h288/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(44).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parts of the Mount Vernon Trail cross over the swampy areas near the Potomac River. -- August 16, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4uBzbe0Jvh00zlnp3iKBm0iMzN2PQqVV8eNC0KIt4ugCV-_eFJRfZH6pQ2uWtUN9-SKebvFezBTj8hKPzwV2sA0z53UWfKGsV1SoSnQNK1ytdrocYDFWi6jeaaLa2ZDyjAGC40CVg53G6WoU5fyfguz6Nk-eHHieTC3_2AaZMcPq6Tmm_Egta7EUjvA/s3220/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(53).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1450" data-original-width="3220" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4uBzbe0Jvh00zlnp3iKBm0iMzN2PQqVV8eNC0KIt4ugCV-_eFJRfZH6pQ2uWtUN9-SKebvFezBTj8hKPzwV2sA0z53UWfKGsV1SoSnQNK1ytdrocYDFWi6jeaaLa2ZDyjAGC40CVg53G6WoU5fyfguz6Nk-eHHieTC3_2AaZMcPq6Tmm_Egta7EUjvA/w640-h288/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(53).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arriving at George Washington's Mount Vernon. -- August 16, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghe7jSKnk_btiQtexje7QDLK7AbUyIT1-dXp1ajHq98KyfC9-XPUteJivpXgIYLM9ugq3Ql1N0X02o2SyAUyGTMwfwdDeUS4W7dh0duQcH6FpBlNnS_3qoHYsiNy39Us0BtJL75TjLmOkxYgvNHRiUHvBsJLNnN_dNomXPFTC4c8G7ZGRyocjPSvvIaA/s3648/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(58).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghe7jSKnk_btiQtexje7QDLK7AbUyIT1-dXp1ajHq98KyfC9-XPUteJivpXgIYLM9ugq3Ql1N0X02o2SyAUyGTMwfwdDeUS4W7dh0duQcH6FpBlNnS_3qoHYsiNy39Us0BtJL75TjLmOkxYgvNHRiUHvBsJLNnN_dNomXPFTC4c8G7ZGRyocjPSvvIaA/w640-h480/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(58).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My friend, Matt Briney, allowed me and my bike (both incredibly muddy) onto the grounds of Mount Vernon. -- August 16, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV38rU8JKI0FA6ozHQW1GzdTisOahhpbAfPc8dmsFXJbFMyrYMco6mOErQprYC81H9NGS38yWSL7aD_p8SwCXUroY8JjTXetvCK12NsRhr4gpoCm2-U_byxTiVwtgm4e-uZ5BITGp6hd2OnQZssBa3CSy9FUfRj_Duy8gILTAK7XUzXQ9RfcgLMd0CDQ/s4032/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(54).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV38rU8JKI0FA6ozHQW1GzdTisOahhpbAfPc8dmsFXJbFMyrYMco6mOErQprYC81H9NGS38yWSL7aD_p8SwCXUroY8JjTXetvCK12NsRhr4gpoCm2-U_byxTiVwtgm4e-uZ5BITGp6hd2OnQZssBa3CSy9FUfRj_Duy8gILTAK7XUzXQ9RfcgLMd0CDQ/w640-h288/08.16.21%20C&O%20TOWPATH%2048.5-0--MOUNT%20VERNON%20TRAIL%2018-0--POINT%20OF%20ROCKS%20TO%20MOUNT%20VERNON%20(54).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My huge payoff at the end of the Mount Vernon Trail. Thank you, Matt! -- August 16, 2021<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LIFE IS A JOURNEY NOT A DESTINATION...</span></span></h2><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>David A. Raymond -- September 9, 2022</b></span></span></h4><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpgFaB-idUf162YJGfdRCTvujmlJq4Kz6-DnIq-ZHJfvNh_QGw0gCKbVXvGMbyE7vbbB3Y1AO73u-l3Etp_-9dlHENi7j53XAlb9V6TrL_7a138pZKnX8n81aDFC5wdMmpuxodPgF3I5DNg215DjE39wLOGaUpksWYlND5QKZKHPUi3yBaQ49gK0_uw/s2567/08.14.21%20GAP%2044-0%20&%20C&O%20CANAL%20184.5-124.4%20(ROCKWOOD%20TO%20HANCOCK)%20(24).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1156" data-original-width="2567" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpgFaB-idUf162YJGfdRCTvujmlJq4Kz6-DnIq-ZHJfvNh_QGw0gCKbVXvGMbyE7vbbB3Y1AO73u-l3Etp_-9dlHENi7j53XAlb9V6TrL_7a138pZKnX8n81aDFC5wdMmpuxodPgF3I5DNg215DjE39wLOGaUpksWYlND5QKZKHPUi3yBaQ49gK0_uw/w640-h288/08.14.21%20GAP%2044-0%20&%20C&O%20CANAL%20184.5-124.4%20(ROCKWOOD%20TO%20HANCOCK)%20(24).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying some ice cream at Canal Place in Cumberland, Maryland after completing my ride on the GAP and before continuing on the C&O Towpath. -- August 14, 2021<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;">Feel free to follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/mountnbiker73" target="_blank">TWITTER</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mountnbiker73/?hl=en" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;">@mountnbiker73</span></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>I would also appreciate if you took time to look at my other projects on YouTube.<br /></b></span></span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join me, and two of my colleagues, at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBQRLOXujIaNc1_fCpDGFg" target="_blank">BOBBLEHEAD GEORGE</a> </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;">for all of our nerdy history fun! 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http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/mjgH</div>DAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.com0Manchester, PA 17345, USA40.0631514 -76.718300511.752917563821157 -111.8745505 68.373385236178848 -41.5620505tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-70529269307826254382022-06-26T17:37:00.004-04:002022-06-27T19:24:04.489-04:00LEADER OF THE PACK<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFyl87ipex86OnVnXvOUeADbGvD6QsJlmtHTyeKjc_efKpEYBJMCHLiJYyGwy0Z1Pd0kSZPW1uwb9DjGzCUyhRJuQ6Epj-m1NqDtiLJ3WYtZ8zlWQ4gkfYh8dZAnjuGFBbBUU9iVe-wKACQRCwaOU7ddIdHDUC16MnWpYToTI3rvZSg_Gt74PI0UK-Ng/s4032/06.21.22%20MICHAUX%20RIDE%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20TIM%20%20(47).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFyl87ipex86OnVnXvOUeADbGvD6QsJlmtHTyeKjc_efKpEYBJMCHLiJYyGwy0Z1Pd0kSZPW1uwb9DjGzCUyhRJuQ6Epj-m1NqDtiLJ3WYtZ8zlWQ4gkfYh8dZAnjuGFBbBUU9iVe-wKACQRCwaOU7ddIdHDUC16MnWpYToTI3rvZSg_Gt74PI0UK-Ng/w640-h288/06.21.22%20MICHAUX%20RIDE%20WITH%20MATT%20&%20TIM%20%20(47).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leading Matt and Tim on a crisscross ridge adventure in Michaux State Forest -- June 21, 2022<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"> Mountain biking with your friends is great group therapy. There is nothing like hitting the trails and heading off into the woods to lose your mind and find your soul. There are conversations to be had, stories to be told, laugher to be shared, and trails to be shred. There's not a care in the world...unless you are the ride leader. You know, the guy who ultimately knows where you are, where you've been, where you are going, how you are going to get there, how long it will take you to get there, and (at any given moment) can point and say "our vehicles are parked over there." It's a lot of added responsibility.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiz6LzQ81UxELsIu4g-P-DY-7W9sLpp394zIAwxZBmeC4eyvIJAiOrCG1HqiFRr5EsgnmE6Yv-Rl9r8lCl_HDDYk0AmKu8YS259eUSyvY_Tr6K96SDhtiF56nmX-FYTQQIbfxy_mbg9IVcXSfjCSbimzt8QL1ZDLv4e8-5L1LHtCC6V4ix-lC5Vpt5Hg/s4032/12.28.21%20PATAPSCO%20STATE%20PARK%20WITH%20MATT%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiz6LzQ81UxELsIu4g-P-DY-7W9sLpp394zIAwxZBmeC4eyvIJAiOrCG1HqiFRr5EsgnmE6Yv-Rl9r8lCl_HDDYk0AmKu8YS259eUSyvY_Tr6K96SDhtiF56nmX-FYTQQIbfxy_mbg9IVcXSfjCSbimzt8QL1ZDLv4e8-5L1LHtCC6V4ix-lC5Vpt5Hg/w640-h288/12.28.21%20PATAPSCO%20STATE%20PARK%20WITH%20MATT%20(7).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leading the way in Patapsco Valley State Park. -- December 28, 2021<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwpNCaO9jwIimTV9jDJE8CGG2TEhwJzq2Bp-W9AVvxtUuaW2-jwUJ4iGVR-tQmnLri8U8n8TkZ83dv35-rJV47DFVWdY0ZYujWcMFAMW2IZJdvvgyoShxExPYfeDUI2OmIpml3o3TKlwQw6aWhUCKa3269cec-UrGQKbqDRnVQhS7P8YK3EIj3PqgFww/s3968/12.11.21%204TH%20ANNUAL%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20IN%20HERSHEY%20%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="3968" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwpNCaO9jwIimTV9jDJE8CGG2TEhwJzq2Bp-W9AVvxtUuaW2-jwUJ4iGVR-tQmnLri8U8n8TkZ83dv35-rJV47DFVWdY0ZYujWcMFAMW2IZJdvvgyoShxExPYfeDUI2OmIpml3o3TKlwQw6aWhUCKa3269cec-UrGQKbqDRnVQhS7P8YK3EIj3PqgFww/w640-h288/12.11.21%204TH%20ANNUAL%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20IN%20HERSHEY%20%20(3).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking the lead for our annual ugly sweater ride in Hershey. Left to right: Matt L, Dave R, Ben K, Matt W -- December 11, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;">I've been that guy for the past few years and I kind of enjoy it. I learned how to do it effectively from a guy I use to ride with years ago. He taught me a lot and for that, I'm appreciative. The ultimate goal is for everyone in the group to have a good time and I'm constantly asking, sometimes without even realizing it, "Is everyone still having fun?" As a ride leader, I'm constantly trying to maximize the fun in a number of ways. For every ride I plan, I try to make sure that we do some minor exploration of "new to us" trails...or at least revisit trails that we've not been on in a long time. There also have to be those moments in the ride where there are options for the group. "<i>Okay, guys...if we take this trail it will be approximately this long and this many miles...or...we can go this way and...</i>" You get the point. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXDHdQ9uTrEETE5iV5wBWyfkP6BNY0uA0xUXr7WX-aLx89oK4pUieOYHrE35S9cjqgKpWGxuQu-4--j-MpTykmqzaWQqc1M6fqDHisKAnEcbV7nKYETg6QZQCDqHopsfNzwwNePA9RqPaN33mYLOFZdX6HteSdgi8fMh8PkTFc46bnQ9xtZq7fG0-hCw/s4032/06.24.22%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXDHdQ9uTrEETE5iV5wBWyfkP6BNY0uA0xUXr7WX-aLx89oK4pUieOYHrE35S9cjqgKpWGxuQu-4--j-MpTykmqzaWQqc1M6fqDHisKAnEcbV7nKYETg6QZQCDqHopsfNzwwNePA9RqPaN33mYLOFZdX6HteSdgi8fMh8PkTFc46bnQ9xtZq7fG0-hCw/w640-h288/06.24.22%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20%20(4).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt leading the way in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania -- June 23, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMo3zvgOWBliJRn89mXliyVGiTLcDUy68howlAw00MkTV3kfv3DduxUy38KjtJgDCadvM44njIqtBwBO5IKS3gq6O6NbM5CylcaZjmYYUWN3w6ZxSMaQcDjhxbvEbq1TE-B-ZwHq2ikQtSLpgespkDaoJXWumIQOZtwvJzCQESfcs1AmvR8S3c73G5ZQ/s3458/06.24.22%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20%20(9).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1558" data-original-width="3458" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMo3zvgOWBliJRn89mXliyVGiTLcDUy68howlAw00MkTV3kfv3DduxUy38KjtJgDCadvM44njIqtBwBO5IKS3gq6O6NbM5CylcaZjmYYUWN3w6ZxSMaQcDjhxbvEbq1TE-B-ZwHq2ikQtSLpgespkDaoJXWumIQOZtwvJzCQESfcs1AmvR8S3c73G5ZQ/w640-h288/06.24.22%20MOUNT%20CARMEL%20WITH%20MATT%20%20(9).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt checking the trail map and planning our next move in Mount Carmel. -- June 24, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6U4xxXR6mFqBtdr8CXSli0B6WAYDl-bqSkPt7X0w6DzQmpIFRhLeY27Tm5-G4-Nhn31ITBBZbklNKAkI7c_OcjYF2MHUOMHLDmWOndQQaAVA6mSFKJ6UTe32bfJjfBrmTQfJbem3yA07kKF75eeNC3pNYGA8Yup0l7TAGBu6jA4JTf0Rmp05JsBVavQ/s3004/10.23.21%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20BRENT,%20MATT,%20&%20TIM%20(8).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1671" data-original-width="3004" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6U4xxXR6mFqBtdr8CXSli0B6WAYDl-bqSkPt7X0w6DzQmpIFRhLeY27Tm5-G4-Nhn31ITBBZbklNKAkI7c_OcjYF2MHUOMHLDmWOndQQaAVA6mSFKJ6UTe32bfJjfBrmTQfJbem3yA07kKF75eeNC3pNYGA8Yup0l7TAGBu6jA4JTf0Rmp05JsBVavQ/w640-h356/10.23.21%20MICHAUX%20WITH%20BRENT,%20MATT,%20&%20TIM%20(8).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A group ride that Matt led last October....showing us a super cool trail named "Glory Hole" in Michaux State Forest. Matt L, Brent S, Tim S, Dave R, and Matt W -- October 23, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Recently, my good friend, Matt, has become a really good the ride leader. He's quite the charismatic guy...organizing group rides, introducing more people to mountain biking, and making sure that all involved are having fun. During the past year, or so, he and I have taken turns showing each other new places and trails to ride. Just last week, Matt planned an amazing fun ride for the two of us in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania...a place that neither of us have ever been to. That's a sure sign of a good ride leader...and one that I don't mind following.</p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><p style="font-size: medium;"><br /></p></h2><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Life is a journey...not a destination.</h2><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGcUXVhpKJzM_yGU_7tATdBrbQ5GItdSgk1GwokTtJzeOIarr7BH3tWX1Kh95QypRvKxDCcktRFTVH_LFUvfeoBi7k1s8auZC1yBCXIHx9kDMXCuoCq-Sq2j_5ViLkES_kWyRagCXjPZLjfVG2hUcMJ_nWLozTXSZWgEwLPog9MDzdgvUPgc9HfCeewA/s1821/Screenshot_20220623-113415_Message+.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1821" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGcUXVhpKJzM_yGU_7tATdBrbQ5GItdSgk1GwokTtJzeOIarr7BH3tWX1Kh95QypRvKxDCcktRFTVH_LFUvfeoBi7k1s8auZC1yBCXIHx9kDMXCuoCq-Sq2j_5ViLkES_kWyRagCXjPZLjfVG2hUcMJ_nWLozTXSZWgEwLPog9MDzdgvUPgc9HfCeewA/w380-h640/Screenshot_20220623-113415_Message+.jpg" width="380" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><p>Matt's message (and my response) the day before our first ride ever in Mount Carmel...a ride that Matt organized and led. It was epic! -- June 23, 2022</p></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">David A. Raymond -- June 26, 2022</span></b></p><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX1YWnhtPrYfIaS4mg9sWWJUqcfkPIBLQkf3qi3V6CTs7SPuA3RxB-TNLqnHjtk9eb6oKKbn1nedFb8D75IcJGPl20xu8f0IH8hygu88n_5DfgZH4NbFVHdheBnVutagGv7SU5C9ujD_jCLlSRiAVt93GeYUpSJs1WmPe88P2MCbYqhA6V57iLg8rJAA/s3310/12.11.21%204TH%20ANNUAL%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20IN%20HERSHEY%20%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1491" data-original-width="3310" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX1YWnhtPrYfIaS4mg9sWWJUqcfkPIBLQkf3qi3V6CTs7SPuA3RxB-TNLqnHjtk9eb6oKKbn1nedFb8D75IcJGPl20xu8f0IH8hygu88n_5DfgZH4NbFVHdheBnVutagGv7SU5C9ujD_jCLlSRiAVt93GeYUpSJs1WmPe88P2MCbYqhA6V57iLg8rJAA/w640-h288/12.11.21%204TH%20ANNUAL%20UGLY%20SWEATER%20RIDE%20IN%20HERSHEY%20%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hands down, the largest group I've led in a while...a total of 13 mountain bikers (of all ages and skill levels) turned out for our annual Ugly Sweater ride in Hershey! -- December 11, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><p style="font-size: medium;">Feel Free to follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/mountnbiker73" target="_blank">TWITTER</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mountnbiker73/?hl=en" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM<br /></a></p><p style="font-size: medium;">@mountnbiker73</p></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">All of my posts are available at </span><a href="http://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/" style="font-size: medium;" target="_blank">ALL TRAILS LEAD TO ICE CREAM</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> and, if you get the chance, be sure to visit the good folks at </span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.gunghobikes.com/" style="font-size: medium;" target="_blank">GUNG HO BIKES</a></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBQRLOXujIaNc1_fCpDGFg" target="_blank">BOBBLEHEAD GEORGE</a></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://yourtruenature.com/" style="font-size: medium;" target="_blank">YOUR TRUE NATURE</a></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx" style="font-size: medium;" target="_blank">PENNSYLVANIA DCNR</a></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://wwaraft.com/" style="font-size: medium;" target="_blank">WHITE WATER ADVENTURES<br /></a><span style="font-size: medium;">and</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://paparksandforests.org/" style="font-size: medium;" target="_blank">PA PARKS and FORESTS FOUNDATION</a></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><i style="font-size: medium;">"Write something work reading or do something worth writing..." 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http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/mjgH</div>DAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-83098664817714942672021-12-28T17:25:00.004-05:002021-12-28T18:41:06.956-05:00BACTRACKING 2021<p style="text-align: center;"> 2021 was a good year on my bike, a good year to be submerged in nature, and a great year with those closest to me. In the past twelve months, I've ridden my bike or hiked in four States, the District of Columbia, no less than eight State Parks, three State Forests, and four National Parks. I've had the privilege to have ridden or hiked with (please forgive me if I accidently leave you out) Robin, Alex, Jackie, Sophie, Mike, Matt, Ben, Tim, Lynne, Josh, and Chris. Looking back on the year, there have been so many good outings with many special people. I tried to narrow it down, in no specific order, to what I thought were the best dozen rides and hikes of the past year. The 13th activity listed is the exception. It was, and still is, probably the most fun ride I've ever completed.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I wish you all a happy new year and I hope to cross paths with you in 2022. Let's backtrack 2021. Enjoy!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgA7N7pi3kJLbnviTl8BA-xG5F0V-4emexPFKIcu_LkOht1ZaPE-DtkreOkX3nyRxiXfDgoOuwaLTpCnqkqAOC1sQx4055_n3Y1HAOhXWhqTclNx7bs5WURaEtcIQ1xBkKkCSSUaXAGWcxn8f0C_3j4NwlwdG_F34YOM2mEO-ZO-COZdbZ2PLNa61hq5A=s2876" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2157" data-original-width="2876" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgA7N7pi3kJLbnviTl8BA-xG5F0V-4emexPFKIcu_LkOht1ZaPE-DtkreOkX3nyRxiXfDgoOuwaLTpCnqkqAOC1sQx4055_n3Y1HAOhXWhqTclNx7bs5WURaEtcIQ1xBkKkCSSUaXAGWcxn8f0C_3j4NwlwdG_F34YOM2mEO-ZO-COZdbZ2PLNa61hq5A=w640-h480" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Mason-Dixon Line -- April 25, 2021" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking a break and appreciating it all. -- April 25, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6192966262" target="_blank">HIKING KING'S GAP -- JANUARY 30, 2021</a></h2><p style="text-align: center;">I first stumbled upon King's Gap in 2017 after taking a wrong turn while mountain biking in Michaux State Forest. This pristine, seemingly touched area of the forest, near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, is an absolutely beautiful place to hike and explore. King's Gap, part of Pennsylvania's State Park system, has over 2,500 acres of forest and more than 25 miles of trail to explore and is specifically set aside, and dedicated to, providing environmental education to the citizens of Pennsylvania. It was the perfect place for a cold, crisp, January hike with Robin.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjt3eNq63_8qPp1n6uRcLT9OXHvnKChf--osKG-UYcHiguihm4aYfU2OKk9LJiGp-anWqf9v0erQ2E6rUj68G4FojxUdoRu2ZS85_gxYpxNy_OVyop3PILA3eS17Zw-76bAs5lS0Baaz03UGT47BVUQhAFdohOb7uvYUl2VemBpRjnkVmGyLLk1MUqezw=s3614" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2712" data-original-width="3614" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjt3eNq63_8qPp1n6uRcLT9OXHvnKChf--osKG-UYcHiguihm4aYfU2OKk9LJiGp-anWqf9v0erQ2E6rUj68G4FojxUdoRu2ZS85_gxYpxNy_OVyop3PILA3eS17Zw-76bAs5lS0Baaz03UGT47BVUQhAFdohOb7uvYUl2VemBpRjnkVmGyLLk1MUqezw=w640-h480" title="King's Gap -- January 30, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiking <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/KingsGapEnvironmentalEducationCenter/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">King's Gap Environmental Education Center</a> -- January 30, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6vcnOI_VYY8Bqe_XSecahX-QFNRcUcYoXnulEch56B3F21rT2UKu0whYCKcm7-DbSAOTg4to6xfEjd5-oPnpPk4ZCCr30iJ5MLYTQP_eZx7yyEQmFsE8vn38j5SQyiK4djOzYUqSLKh0tfXMd5C2Zu2HaN7wfGhCj7O5UIRv09tcQi_oznN1A_af7iA=s3106" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2330" data-original-width="3106" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6vcnOI_VYY8Bqe_XSecahX-QFNRcUcYoXnulEch56B3F21rT2UKu0whYCKcm7-DbSAOTg4to6xfEjd5-oPnpPk4ZCCr30iJ5MLYTQP_eZx7yyEQmFsE8vn38j5SQyiK4djOzYUqSLKh0tfXMd5C2Zu2HaN7wfGhCj7O5UIRv09tcQi_oznN1A_af7iA=w640-h480" title="King's Gap -- January 30, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiking in King's Gap with Robin. -- January 30, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/7019856046" target="_blank">MOUNTAIN BIKING OHIOPYLE STATE PARK--JUNE 25, 2021</a></h2><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Ohiopyle State Park</a> may be known for it's white water rafting, but there is some pretty amazing and intense mountain biking there, too! This particular ride (which linked together McClune, Canyon Edge, Sugar Loaf , Baughman, and Tom Faucet trails) had a little bit of everything...large boulders, fast and flowy single track, and a nearly 1,000 foot descent! The cherry and whipped cream on top was the cream filled cookies from the <a href="https://www.ohiopylebakery.com/menu.html" target="_blank">Ohiopyle Bakery</a> and the amazing Baughman Burger at the <a href="http://ohiopylehousecafe.com/" target="_blank">Ohiopyle House Cafe</a>.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQrw2tRaJisISOq_L1usdOlPO1FMnBXsD_68ySntfTgBDotlTJbdztz6ExuqcK1jReitrIwM-yXp-foE7EDNEAJ5rlou9uLhEkfHGMU73-iQ6ccpyh5IQHO_p6_Ys5JEjd6UReZA5a2wMa28zLV4ok4bOXUajBxBU4Xo88jNpCQkTMHookEs6nU71-TA=s2944" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2208" data-original-width="2944" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQrw2tRaJisISOq_L1usdOlPO1FMnBXsD_68ySntfTgBDotlTJbdztz6ExuqcK1jReitrIwM-yXp-foE7EDNEAJ5rlou9uLhEkfHGMU73-iQ6ccpyh5IQHO_p6_Ys5JEjd6UReZA5a2wMa28zLV4ok4bOXUajBxBU4Xo88jNpCQkTMHookEs6nU71-TA=w640-h480" title="Ohiopyle State Park -- June 25, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mountain biking on Canyon Edge Trail in Ohiopyle State Park. -- June 25, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiauTzDkacQ_04iWeUdhZqx5fRjyq3G1cDslJv3r6VBM9Cg6tuAkKL7sQ6TJ5DjqJ68Juc00sk1r-oMyrfe3t0jkbRs0qCaH34wuL620ZADu3nP8Aec3HmjtS33TB9vqU6e5Cl6GDYLA8oKEGVUvIMbiZEP-QXcMaaCL37ZeLmAH5uISW3dNFViSCm4Sg=s1639" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1639" data-original-width="1229" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiauTzDkacQ_04iWeUdhZqx5fRjyq3G1cDslJv3r6VBM9Cg6tuAkKL7sQ6TJ5DjqJ68Juc00sk1r-oMyrfe3t0jkbRs0qCaH34wuL620ZADu3nP8Aec3HmjtS33TB9vqU6e5Cl6GDYLA8oKEGVUvIMbiZEP-QXcMaaCL37ZeLmAH5uISW3dNFViSCm4Sg=w480-h640" title="Ohiopyle State Park -- June 25, 2021" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Descending Baughman Trail in Ohiopyle State Park. -- June 25, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVTQqsSQY8D7kYT9uFuyje5Y-OsE-VckASzADB4EnwnoEGK63ASiZc5WV6o2Ir_tCjzORwefQROm70xUnYGK8omDHqFkaUSjtbuBJIC_n41H4IYO9zz2oc7LYtqOumS-9U84oce3AktAHmSbXZq-UA6upx1Zy09mvrYswjyOOXeb6lg8GECS6sDhuDwQ=s3022" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3022" data-original-width="2266" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVTQqsSQY8D7kYT9uFuyje5Y-OsE-VckASzADB4EnwnoEGK63ASiZc5WV6o2Ir_tCjzORwefQROm70xUnYGK8omDHqFkaUSjtbuBJIC_n41H4IYO9zz2oc7LYtqOumS-9U84oce3AktAHmSbXZq-UA6upx1Zy09mvrYswjyOOXeb6lg8GECS6sDhuDwQ=w480-h640" title="Ohiopyle Bakery -- June 25, 2021" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ohiopylebakery.com/menu.html" target="_blank">The Ohiopyle Bakery</a>. -- June 25, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVPSYpSfqg2-NpzzcWQZSDt_-6iPgteTgSV7LFoEyyNvG4Bkp5SC42mUmoZGiqz8UCP6mIj4raysT5mbfic08zbGPtF1CzCHal_V-7iyE0XNas_Qf4nya852fxYE3uWcoKij1ckuq-ZNE3QXlePC90cgkAfHRmGxFW9VFGkF2_gy81xu7x4V5BdPgQog=s2264" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2264" data-original-width="1698" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVPSYpSfqg2-NpzzcWQZSDt_-6iPgteTgSV7LFoEyyNvG4Bkp5SC42mUmoZGiqz8UCP6mIj4raysT5mbfic08zbGPtF1CzCHal_V-7iyE0XNas_Qf4nya852fxYE3uWcoKij1ckuq-ZNE3QXlePC90cgkAfHRmGxFW9VFGkF2_gy81xu7x4V5BdPgQog=w480-h640" title="Ohiopyle House Cafe -- June 25, 2021" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Celebrating my Baughman Trail descent with a Baughman Burger at the <a href="http://ohiopylehousecafe.com/" target="_blank">Ohiopyle House Cafe</a>. -- June 25, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6660088323" target="_blank">SETTLING A SCORE WITH CANADA HOLLOW--APRIL 23, 2021</a></h2><p style="text-align: center;">In August of 2020, Canada Hollow (in Michaux State Forest) destroyed my rear derailleur. I was forced to turn my Stumpjumper into a single speed just so I could ride back to the truck. I, accompanied with Matt "Red Beard" Linnane, got my revenge during a rare Spring time, Friday evening ride in Michaux. Immediately after school let out, I drove straight to Big Flat and met Matt for an epic ride that included Three Pine, Fegley, Astrology, and (of course) Canada Hollow trails. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxgVA2iZj5z_ID2aZ9f4TAhdp5nmmqCm5l-AYDFvUq1F8cVeXE0x_yvl8RtGF-ukcLaPDdLIZgkxKqQg-nyLKpd2I90lIWKSxUM-FHbGJhpek92QFV2vPYW_LbgxwCKQmsygX7CWcLpNJzjDpDF7U7DqjNNG3Aq754kW9MZ9P_6e6q8ezNpiJnct1ZRw=s1440" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxgVA2iZj5z_ID2aZ9f4TAhdp5nmmqCm5l-AYDFvUq1F8cVeXE0x_yvl8RtGF-ukcLaPDdLIZgkxKqQg-nyLKpd2I90lIWKSxUM-FHbGJhpek92QFV2vPYW_LbgxwCKQmsygX7CWcLpNJzjDpDF7U7DqjNNG3Aq754kW9MZ9P_6e6q8ezNpiJnct1ZRw=w640-h640" title="Michaux State Forest -- April 23, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding in Michaux State Forest with Matt Linnane -- April 23, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2-xUuz14NEeIZzFL8oyRQjoRSpTamriT7ZL4oZ_QEFZClVefFU1oobkpEQDh4lxmJRWpDHzy5OOu4Ud2Vtudef46dkmafXsCyhYN7tGtQIdVsoJfLXeeoBy_eWQHZuXO8q9QcS3g5eqxuvFqayX9WDztA056Juwgr3s0jvsozPojs_TS6Oiz8nTAfeg=s1440" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2-xUuz14NEeIZzFL8oyRQjoRSpTamriT7ZL4oZ_QEFZClVefFU1oobkpEQDh4lxmJRWpDHzy5OOu4Ud2Vtudef46dkmafXsCyhYN7tGtQIdVsoJfLXeeoBy_eWQHZuXO8q9QcS3g5eqxuvFqayX9WDztA056Juwgr3s0jvsozPojs_TS6Oiz8nTAfeg=w640-h640" title="Michaux State Forest -- April 23, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Settling a score in Canada Hollow! -- April 23, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/7778129802" target="_blank">PENNSYLVANIA'S ABANDONED TURNPIKE TUNNELS--NOVEMBER 6, 2021</a></h2><p style="text-align: center;">I've lived in Pennsylvania all of my life, but it wasn't until I read a book called <a href="http://www.weirdus.com/states/pennsylvania/index.php" target="_blank">Weird Pennsylvania</a> that I realized that there is a section of <a href="https://uncoveringpa.com/abandoned-pa-turnpike" target="_blank">abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike tunnels</a> that can be explored, hiked, and biked. The ironic thing is, these hidden gems are located in Bedford County where I grew up. To access the old section of highway I parked near Breezewood's Gateway Rest Stop (where, for many years, my father worked). The 14ish mile, round trip ride, included a lot of graffiti and two abandoned tunnels. I didn't realized, until after I finished the ride and looked at my Garmin map, that within yards of one of the tunnels is the old <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Civilian+Conservation+Corps+Sideling+Hill+Camp/@40.0496292,-78.1513966,16.47z/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x89cbcd1f758d31fb:0x561813c5f8445150!2sAbandoned+PA+Turnpike!8m2!3d40.0182496!4d-78.2042819!3m4!1s0x89cbcd9587da7503:0xbe60e2167f616ebb!8m2!3d40.0506448!4d-78.1491372?hl=en&authuser=0" target="_blank">Sidling Hill Civilian Conservation Corps camp</a>. I guess I need to go back and explore some more!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhb6zBUTxxw3dPHvLmA6qsg_Lnb7IdIIrmYdDNrGMN3KDNFprCIobEvS0LFouhwLF9A9PaGmfz4ZsjvZZJcA5CuM3jg8JdpCzhWzwnSb1qZB6Cj69uH9XrXbI5UBQdayyWCMAO7ttb2_Mie5cYGKLPT37EHG05kJd5BSE0R6Q-Oi0j9CryVSIAohh4Niw=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhb6zBUTxxw3dPHvLmA6qsg_Lnb7IdIIrmYdDNrGMN3KDNFprCIobEvS0LFouhwLF9A9PaGmfz4ZsjvZZJcA5CuM3jg8JdpCzhWzwnSb1qZB6Cj69uH9XrXbI5UBQdayyWCMAO7ttb2_Mie5cYGKLPT37EHG05kJd5BSE0R6Q-Oi0j9CryVSIAohh4Niw=w640-h288" title="Abandoned PA Turnpike Tunnels -- November 6, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pedaling through one of Pennsylvania's abandoned Turnpike tunnels. -- November 6, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYdyQWzbHW9q2CN3dHBJNNuWMbaMORV19N_PUG4vfrTSv9fNtcxlR80qkxSpiId0gpRvQ1A5duBruxC-td-R1SzDKeOgw2UkrOsjgFzLOYNXVZuWpY9QHDycVVqUX-vvJm006jNoC60__IGEJ1xsHfs2GWsGF_ZAPg6lgbd9VBFEfWyz9v-Y7khl421A=s2851" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2138" data-original-width="2851" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYdyQWzbHW9q2CN3dHBJNNuWMbaMORV19N_PUG4vfrTSv9fNtcxlR80qkxSpiId0gpRvQ1A5duBruxC-td-R1SzDKeOgw2UkrOsjgFzLOYNXVZuWpY9QHDycVVqUX-vvJm006jNoC60__IGEJ1xsHfs2GWsGF_ZAPg6lgbd9VBFEfWyz9v-Y7khl421A=w640-h480" title="Abandoned PA Turnpike Tunnels -- November 6, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Abandoned tunnel ride! -- November 6, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEyvz0QO68q6R5cnHyXE58UH9pXBfGX2rraIAmzJQwARVV9KXtoVXwRI4yk4rUPwKIqcqGvIGKzur7oO1RmJFoGY5xAQ5SWavwjpWD74LHD236GyJr4u8-RdNw_etT7SIUg26CaKeWha8F6Nd2u8voX_GBlmYC8ZvzLwsT4pWCZOUBcnrmoPlBo8hSEA=s2433" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1096" data-original-width="2433" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEyvz0QO68q6R5cnHyXE58UH9pXBfGX2rraIAmzJQwARVV9KXtoVXwRI4yk4rUPwKIqcqGvIGKzur7oO1RmJFoGY5xAQ5SWavwjpWD74LHD236GyJr4u8-RdNw_etT7SIUg26CaKeWha8F6Nd2u8voX_GBlmYC8ZvzLwsT4pWCZOUBcnrmoPlBo8hSEA=w640-h288" title="Abandoned PA Turnpike Tunnels -- November 6, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pennsylvania's abandoned Turnpike. -- November 6, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/7946254154" target="_blank">UGLY SWEATER RIDE--DECEMBER 11, 2021</a></h2><p style="text-align: center;">Four years ago, Matt suggested that we do an Ugly Sweater Ride in Hershey. We've continued the tradition ever since. Decked out in our ugliest Christmas attire, we all enjoyed a 10 mile single track adventure in on <a href="https://sambabiker.com/" target="_blank">SAMBA</a>'s Hershey Trail System. This year, the ride included me, Matt, Ben Kelly, and a huge group that Matt knows from other circles. Hey...it's Christmas time! The more, the merrier!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdC9yd83sO4Stv5wIJHWWeVO5YNa3ImetmlTE5gTsqwo15H6z_f_r3ouqPXTvlwcdmGEBnHeE97xbvx1IPj75kBMO01uURXd9eDQqYXeDIbG0wTxCp8jVmhNlYuXM_QirZJ928yBMPJ4QJ3DRBQSCRKYiOxBfFrRWtLI7qDbW4UVRa0jMR0VntRAkAnA=s3310" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1491" data-original-width="3310" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdC9yd83sO4Stv5wIJHWWeVO5YNa3ImetmlTE5gTsqwo15H6z_f_r3ouqPXTvlwcdmGEBnHeE97xbvx1IPj75kBMO01uURXd9eDQqYXeDIbG0wTxCp8jVmhNlYuXM_QirZJ928yBMPJ4QJ3DRBQSCRKYiOxBfFrRWtLI7qDbW4UVRa0jMR0VntRAkAnA=w640-h288" title="Hershey Trail System -- December 11, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quite the amazing crew for the 4th annual Ugly Sweater mountain bike ride in Hershey, PA! -- December 11, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRVkZOOqHT0UMDPC4L1a0Sgqr-xkoxdqm8mQ8S0dVe8VFmJ92YkN0AZVG_V7cx1x-VNMdHMVXObpEKHPGjwFHgcDkJS6AMbTIl7pmzUZX4Rw1Bt-mih8Tpg6ZthwIAScJ5o7pPgKGyUIQ86RIlTIKZH996fILFxvKfS5XizyMJqVFj47FulFUWjybzHw=s1350" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRVkZOOqHT0UMDPC4L1a0Sgqr-xkoxdqm8mQ8S0dVe8VFmJ92YkN0AZVG_V7cx1x-VNMdHMVXObpEKHPGjwFHgcDkJS6AMbTIl7pmzUZX4Rw1Bt-mih8Tpg6ZthwIAScJ5o7pPgKGyUIQ86RIlTIKZH996fILFxvKfS5XizyMJqVFj47FulFUWjybzHw=w512-h640" title="Hershey Trail System -- December 11, 2021" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ugly Sweater ride in Hershey. -- December 11, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQmiCeeUcCpIQ3EpOTi1vcSlif5J0yOQIrhMKkdM79pK-MH4-HOr50R4YNK8-R3W3lwePgd-ar5IXL2w-d7OQ_fFpW7zi9V_pr89BRcGagbap41GwhWnRR6MxZ3PsxxDeagif3Ho5ysTHh-R2NTrWapp1m1vTogl6B95DOKJL9sCB8LjMVdyaiHeZqpA=s1800" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQmiCeeUcCpIQ3EpOTi1vcSlif5J0yOQIrhMKkdM79pK-MH4-HOr50R4YNK8-R3W3lwePgd-ar5IXL2w-d7OQ_fFpW7zi9V_pr89BRcGagbap41GwhWnRR6MxZ3PsxxDeagif3Ho5ysTHh-R2NTrWapp1m1vTogl6B95DOKJL9sCB8LjMVdyaiHeZqpA=w512-h640" title="Hershey Trail System -- December 11, 2021" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gray Beard and Red Beard posing after the Ugly Sweater Ride in Hershey. -- December 11, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgE-lLHasJe9HrT2Ry1AsZmzWyzBGC0nJaz9BSdwB1ZqQ2nOvB_FCJf6qsh0vDWaBsKd5VjEutDWmXekahk9csmT5LAZ2LEmr0VVQxHfXlXERi12w6TfObhOvxOcQrV9yxuxUoxIMfe6GutpxzXUH-nAeFmjAaqTSQZCRyqB640IVd25JiO5t83dQ1wtA=s1395" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1395" data-original-width="1116" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgE-lLHasJe9HrT2Ry1AsZmzWyzBGC0nJaz9BSdwB1ZqQ2nOvB_FCJf6qsh0vDWaBsKd5VjEutDWmXekahk9csmT5LAZ2LEmr0VVQxHfXlXERi12w6TfObhOvxOcQrV9yxuxUoxIMfe6GutpxzXUH-nAeFmjAaqTSQZCRyqB640IVd25JiO5t83dQ1wtA=w512-h640" title="Hershey Trail System -- December 11, 2021" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.gunghobikes.com/" target="_blank">Bike shop guys</a> (Ben Kelly and Dave Raymond) in Hershey! -- December 11, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/7257134018" target="_blank">HIKING CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN--AUGUST 6, 2021</a></h2><p style="text-align: center;">Catoctin Mountain, part of the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/cato/planyourvisit/hiking.htm" target="_blank">National Park System</a>, is located in northern Maryland, just south of Gettysburg, PA. It's the same mountain range that, just a few miles north, makes up Michaux State Forest. There are dozens of miles of trail to choose from. On a hot and humid August day, I was joined by my son, Alex, my niece, Jackie, and my best bud, Mike. We hiked a four mile loop that included the scenic Chimney Rock and an ultra cool rock outcropping known as Wolf Rock. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr2Tq630wPjd2LafIWoqIdDfh3S0V-6zPgnwqmTb3D0Y9BbNt56yRZyXC0bIuHcb5SL1mPgob1oi4HOqbioSF7bl2CSf9gPG5XlB4k2Uivb5-iE4wJghBEKDc0tw9VqOeh7qRNJ1aUzYjF_CAYI1xSd-66PLDhVSJ2olVhGqbd2IouiaOA8gv-N_97XQ=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr2Tq630wPjd2LafIWoqIdDfh3S0V-6zPgnwqmTb3D0Y9BbNt56yRZyXC0bIuHcb5SL1mPgob1oi4HOqbioSF7bl2CSf9gPG5XlB4k2Uivb5-iE4wJghBEKDc0tw9VqOeh7qRNJ1aUzYjF_CAYI1xSd-66PLDhVSJ2olVhGqbd2IouiaOA8gv-N_97XQ=w640-h288" title="Catoctin Mountain -- August 6, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Standing on Chimney Rock. Catoctin Mountain in Maryland. -- August 6, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAUIyFiSA_pK6AQ9hkCWVQRsF6nOQ54-y0wOfZb-gmNqWP8kYXop1agNDw7xofU6Sf_V0OACd97dVbpkRmqKekgXZQtX1D_SFoCOiPy5zF0T_QVTXBNj9jgHNhyYOyy49J2oilrvkFhYIGN70QHnQ442o2MCrBgqiuHjPxBAOcqoU4y1tLZX3lpFPH-A=s3648" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAUIyFiSA_pK6AQ9hkCWVQRsF6nOQ54-y0wOfZb-gmNqWP8kYXop1agNDw7xofU6Sf_V0OACd97dVbpkRmqKekgXZQtX1D_SFoCOiPy5zF0T_QVTXBNj9jgHNhyYOyy49J2oilrvkFhYIGN70QHnQ442o2MCrBgqiuHjPxBAOcqoU4y1tLZX3lpFPH-A=w640-h480" title="Wolf Rock -- August 6, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiking across Wolf Rock with Jackie and Alex. -- August 6, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKHstRMHPWvl2YAZbyDfZJdJTG28L5K6ZSPD-zejWlUgNIa3Xll42Lom0XKgvRZaHB3kBPNoLQP_YETip3R49cQUHM7Q-gHqzVt5snTbIr8ROA-di3BZIVlnn4dPhmrqz9yyHJqj5xPAgdt9a5BtTp7LPNwr5v-U3aHS0e6beAsEsGQSNgveilk4T_tw=s1419" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="1419" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKHstRMHPWvl2YAZbyDfZJdJTG28L5K6ZSPD-zejWlUgNIa3Xll42Lom0XKgvRZaHB3kBPNoLQP_YETip3R49cQUHM7Q-gHqzVt5snTbIr8ROA-di3BZIVlnn4dPhmrqz9yyHJqj5xPAgdt9a5BtTp7LPNwr5v-U3aHS0e6beAsEsGQSNgveilk4T_tw=w640-h360" title="Catoctin Mountain -- August 6, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiking Catoctin Mountain. Left to right: Alex Raymond, Jackie Raymond, Dave Raymond, and Mike Graham. -- August 6, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHqnvgp0d56UVWzafAilycb_m-ZNHA_IZtjVTnCTmw0aYnMCd-vN2V0E_35N7_vqS6hm3ZGOiIKl69RwDnHLQ8y7GvOFmr7_6RSZstMwuCfMIcDEu4KgX_4B-dA81-551mqVE9GH84LsxEy5TV3qHWMajEWglASZ8687N6h7cZOYRZlp1YOGbtzo9zJg=s3229" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="3229" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHqnvgp0d56UVWzafAilycb_m-ZNHA_IZtjVTnCTmw0aYnMCd-vN2V0E_35N7_vqS6hm3ZGOiIKl69RwDnHLQ8y7GvOFmr7_6RSZstMwuCfMIcDEu4KgX_4B-dA81-551mqVE9GH84LsxEy5TV3qHWMajEWglASZ8687N6h7cZOYRZlp1YOGbtzo9zJg=w640-h360" title="Wolf Rock -- August 6, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiking on Wolf Rock, part of the Catoctin Mountain trail, with Mike Graham. -- August 6, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6785502781" target="_blank">C&O TOWPATH, HARPERS FERRY, & ANTIETAM NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD--MAY 15, 2021</a></h2><p style="text-align: center;">If it wasn't for the epic ride that you will read about at the end of this post, this probably would have ranked as my favorite ride of the year. This half-century ride started in Brunswick, Maryland. The C&O Canal Trail was my main conduit for the day...deviating from the trail to visit Harpers Ferry, West Virginia and <a href="https://www.nps.gov/anti/index.htm" target="_blank">Antietam National Battlefield</a>. Along the way I was able to check out the spot of John Brown's raid, Burnside Bridge, and the Bloody Lane. For a history nerd, this ride did not disappoint!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLbE6fnODI--NnpMCEqPmTjCF85DyJ4vaTWZovDNT42Oap1M8JE-7lo9gbHjHaczTbmWaCow0t4fBQCZmFqnqmYCJrnDI_6VUK32cPcBWHsmAWItn1Nm_L_UP1b-wE4_wqcpof5-Fzbjy8g5nMjaOXpxo1IB3OdeKZ9iFrErOVSUqAEphxpa2xjArvJw=s2852" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2140" data-original-width="2852" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLbE6fnODI--NnpMCEqPmTjCF85DyJ4vaTWZovDNT42Oap1M8JE-7lo9gbHjHaczTbmWaCow0t4fBQCZmFqnqmYCJrnDI_6VUK32cPcBWHsmAWItn1Nm_L_UP1b-wE4_wqcpof5-Fzbjy8g5nMjaOXpxo1IB3OdeKZ9iFrErOVSUqAEphxpa2xjArvJw=w640-h480" title="Antietam National Battlefield -- May 15, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Antietam National Battlefield -- May 15, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidpx2lckjxhMORyiHtQyNPoiGkTVSHGkUiWX2nDV4-R2eQugj41EveB9DKqmZzEYC7q6qQOnsQ8O1S_OQPo3FcYd4JMcbNY2ky2uWcAU8YCjoyw0WWvUlLCqvxJeNOX-OlIHczyeBqo69IbwyH1ZzGo3nT_fJwq_xsnV9PR4vt2l6p4w8oIqFFJHFyBQ=s2452" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1840" data-original-width="2452" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidpx2lckjxhMORyiHtQyNPoiGkTVSHGkUiWX2nDV4-R2eQugj41EveB9DKqmZzEYC7q6qQOnsQ8O1S_OQPo3FcYd4JMcbNY2ky2uWcAU8YCjoyw0WWvUlLCqvxJeNOX-OlIHczyeBqo69IbwyH1ZzGo3nT_fJwq_xsnV9PR4vt2l6p4w8oIqFFJHFyBQ=w640-h480" title="Bloody Lane at Antietam National Battlefield -- May 15, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Bloody Lane at Antietam. -- May 15, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgj1Awme368KpAju_mji3_0ovMSPf78SLvVX1S-edCd0C23SWYAdN8GIMRj9CsFwrSIGVyCVQkTKqJkpMvVEAabUrCg1bJ-_M1fTC4QR2anX6VyH9HJcRJAiUpe85wxdewap2XfvZQpmsNWbXo0iYw_ZIaGJ0lViirscCuhVofRexw2i2rn2YBMoU885A=s2774" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2080" data-original-width="2774" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgj1Awme368KpAju_mji3_0ovMSPf78SLvVX1S-edCd0C23SWYAdN8GIMRj9CsFwrSIGVyCVQkTKqJkpMvVEAabUrCg1bJ-_M1fTC4QR2anX6VyH9HJcRJAiUpe85wxdewap2XfvZQpmsNWbXo0iYw_ZIaGJ0lViirscCuhVofRexw2i2rn2YBMoU885A=w640-h480" title="Burnside Bridge -- May 15, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burnside Bridge at Antietam National Battlefield. -- May 15, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4tEefovxQG7nmpQQBxPhs1l3cgkp-dYFLWAAmGUtEVNKLk3DPlIHIqcYHHCuA58ot-9Jucj6KUxGWv9ZrETZocu-cGW8vHs89BZm-g2wuqr2TORXSTL4_d-M1JBZhCtfRhdjPn8YkBpu3_vBtP2blcV0ID8xUBuTXvTuxR1SnlZ4BGoDF2_lHLlfWaw=s3417" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2563" data-original-width="3417" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4tEefovxQG7nmpQQBxPhs1l3cgkp-dYFLWAAmGUtEVNKLk3DPlIHIqcYHHCuA58ot-9Jucj6KUxGWv9ZrETZocu-cGW8vHs89BZm-g2wuqr2TORXSTL4_d-M1JBZhCtfRhdjPn8YkBpu3_vBtP2blcV0ID8xUBuTXvTuxR1SnlZ4BGoDF2_lHLlfWaw=w640-h480" title="Harpers Ferry, West Virginia -- May 15, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harpers Ferry, West Virginia -- May 15, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLiaZ4coWCK-KpmouPsl3teZINJdH7b0dfsobrhn9jtR7Hqt5ezpBAMJuuYPESPwoCHymiGyRlxoCE1-zb8eAweu7In39EwW2Pxg8nNGUCBB1ptVh3jM1FZv6AVlIqC0_chZ0O2SjTfVyWAzDeTlY7cF6_g0XvB3MFXjrtY7_7TrbJkDVf2ahkxAGq_g=s2934" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2200" data-original-width="2934" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLiaZ4coWCK-KpmouPsl3teZINJdH7b0dfsobrhn9jtR7Hqt5ezpBAMJuuYPESPwoCHymiGyRlxoCE1-zb8eAweu7In39EwW2Pxg8nNGUCBB1ptVh3jM1FZv6AVlIqC0_chZ0O2SjTfVyWAzDeTlY7cF6_g0XvB3MFXjrtY7_7TrbJkDVf2ahkxAGq_g=w640-h480" title="C & O Towpath near Brunswick, Md. -- May 15, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">C & O Canal Trail near Brunswick, Maryland. Later in the summer, while passing the same location, this super cool graffiti was painted over. -- May 15, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/7148102414" target="_blank">BIKE TOUR OF FREDERICK, MARYLAND--JULY 18, 2021</a></h2><p style="text-align: center;">For our anniversary, Robin and I stayed in an old stone mansion Bed and Breakfast near Frederick, Maryland. Even though Frederick is only about an hour from where we live, I had never been there. What a super cool town full of great shops, restaurants, museums, and so much history. One of the days we were there, Robin and I took a 10-ish mile bike tour of the city. It was so much fun and a highlight of the summer!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1u0LfTbDptHYL7wGdLD7w0XxS5AjOo0jW3Q15P5y6PnltmyPmU4-TaZA1ZXme5zyiPXUUallPURl8bwN5JiOQv0JYF0Xetz8RwPRQ8o9EklvJzecx2rq41nM__7mCVRfne6ZhRd711RUhexbcDGzxwNNtH0l0E6KZFtL2gZC5H5bVz35Enn0OHWQ0dw=s2672" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2004" data-original-width="2672" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1u0LfTbDptHYL7wGdLD7w0XxS5AjOo0jW3Q15P5y6PnltmyPmU4-TaZA1ZXme5zyiPXUUallPURl8bwN5JiOQv0JYF0Xetz8RwPRQ8o9EklvJzecx2rq41nM__7mCVRfne6ZhRd711RUhexbcDGzxwNNtH0l0E6KZFtL2gZC5H5bVz35Enn0OHWQ0dw=w640-h480" title="Frederick, Maryland -- July 18, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding the city streets of Frederick, Maryland with Robin. -- July 18, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOzebg59RWnaNIeh5UXLNqU1qZHVgVgIisk3ZbNHef7qoZPdOF2fp_YtrKst_1nu_o6TNMWbO0X6e7-ceb3Wm9LZUFkY8xCYppbmLLosl_Cz3l4zQ7Rh8xEzA1kGvU3OkFhumtogrDf5vtHuYfS3AwWw6DT03T_PCi0Tmo317acwHOS7avNCTEDzEsyQ=s2857" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2142" data-original-width="2857" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOzebg59RWnaNIeh5UXLNqU1qZHVgVgIisk3ZbNHef7qoZPdOF2fp_YtrKst_1nu_o6TNMWbO0X6e7-ceb3Wm9LZUFkY8xCYppbmLLosl_Cz3l4zQ7Rh8xEzA1kGvU3OkFhumtogrDf5vtHuYfS3AwWw6DT03T_PCi0Tmo317acwHOS7avNCTEDzEsyQ=w640-h480" title="Frederick, Maryland -- July 18, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Frederick, Maryland with Robin! -- July 18, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/7041642527" target="_blank">MICHAUX STATE FOREST SHUTTLE RIDE--JUNE 29, 2021</a></h2><p style="text-align: center;">Matt, Tim, and I did a lot of shuttle rides in Michaux this summer with the goal of maximizing our fun and putting together rides that would, otherwise, be extremely long. The best of the summer, in my opinion, was a late June ride that started at Big Flat parking lot and ended up at Camp Michaux. Along the way, Matt, Tim, Ben, and I pieced together Ridge Road, Three Pine Trail, Fegley Trail, Three Mile Trail, and Rattlesnake Ridge. Good times!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxm9ybcFeB1SBYpC97VmKozQT3E5NDPBU4DFuj_5U2ztucGR3NX5oxUWsFVsyEkpOZ_wYr5GwB3lutQfZBlWN60rBnHrdJ_12oUH_98phzQ-us8A3T61oFT6Wo94Nv_2nvpdAMje17YN5QtIXmNXyOhJS7xGA5y3FTKB7aj9OOBY8mNBjhme-U7HzP7A=s1799" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1799" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxm9ybcFeB1SBYpC97VmKozQT3E5NDPBU4DFuj_5U2ztucGR3NX5oxUWsFVsyEkpOZ_wYr5GwB3lutQfZBlWN60rBnHrdJ_12oUH_98phzQ-us8A3T61oFT6Wo94Nv_2nvpdAMje17YN5QtIXmNXyOhJS7xGA5y3FTKB7aj9OOBY8mNBjhme-U7HzP7A=w512-h640" title="Michaux State Forest -- June 29, 2021" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shuttle ride (Big Flat to Camp Michaux) in Michaux State Forest. Left to right: Dave Raymond, Ben Kelly, Matt Linnane, and Tim Sindlinger. -- June 29, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6261797170" target="_blank">WINTER HIKE IN OHIOPYLE--FEBRUARY 12, 2021</a></h2><p style="text-align: center;">I've visited Ohiopyle dozens (if not hundreds) of times in my 48 years...but never in the Winter. Last February, I had an odd Friday off from school and Robin and I drove the three and a half hours from York to Ohiopyle State Park to experience the park's natural beauty in the winter. We hiked along Ferncliff Peninsula and and down to Cucumber Falls. What we experienced was nothing short of amazing. We hiked on the fresh snowpack , through the the mountain laurel, along side of cold mountain rivers and streams, and under frozen waterfalls. What a total sensory experience. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLDet2i7xidgSWx4eISZ0n7yP7qdDJhP9qpwEe-BNzbqAoXZVl0o3zMheP4PDjs3DgmYZlu3nYBDBG-TTrEHiJprD99C2H_TKcSQQ2O1-b2seFdNb--vlOXZl_tiCwS98JyRUfzMh1bCto5Bo-dUeIOBd0yJ-RU2diBNsveQvQVB4K1PTA7-WozvQrXw=s2640" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1980" data-original-width="2640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLDet2i7xidgSWx4eISZ0n7yP7qdDJhP9qpwEe-BNzbqAoXZVl0o3zMheP4PDjs3DgmYZlu3nYBDBG-TTrEHiJprD99C2H_TKcSQQ2O1-b2seFdNb--vlOXZl_tiCwS98JyRUfzMh1bCto5Bo-dUeIOBd0yJ-RU2diBNsveQvQVB4K1PTA7-WozvQrXw=w640-h480" title="Ohiopyle State Park -- February 12, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiking with Robin in Ohiopyle State Park. -- February 12, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiivyKLeV2X_SePcT5oEEeIHYFbsf1Zk7ZgM1S9TOYF2QqdOUiRDgAfmq2OZmES4-7sEuu_vuegXEcmuSyUa5G4FerLsD-QBvCg-ZHr7rugehGdS5FOLhTDwBa_2QBmgWEL_QIYPt4g4hZEIxHr02J-Z1ysBLpER5v8gR6SJ_Iok8_pO5RoYos34_WVyw=s2853" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2139" data-original-width="2853" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiivyKLeV2X_SePcT5oEEeIHYFbsf1Zk7ZgM1S9TOYF2QqdOUiRDgAfmq2OZmES4-7sEuu_vuegXEcmuSyUa5G4FerLsD-QBvCg-ZHr7rugehGdS5FOLhTDwBa_2QBmgWEL_QIYPt4g4hZEIxHr02J-Z1ysBLpER5v8gR6SJ_Iok8_pO5RoYos34_WVyw=w640-h480" title="Ohiopyle State Park -- February 12, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ohiopyle State Park. -- February 12, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjH1iNJTHrSvQDYryHVgiKfkRksHoNWGZbvK5RczGaJSNcqUZ6qiJ35ZT16FET-E9A5Zic2I0dn77w5pD55jfOdydAuy2YBiyRysFB_p9-CrRJoNEPtJVhrCTB48kCtX2_qjK1DXOGuIfwgennHCUEtuSlCd9A9Q_Lgo8LA2qOJ__bJcMm8Orga8fy0fA=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjH1iNJTHrSvQDYryHVgiKfkRksHoNWGZbvK5RczGaJSNcqUZ6qiJ35ZT16FET-E9A5Zic2I0dn77w5pD55jfOdydAuy2YBiyRysFB_p9-CrRJoNEPtJVhrCTB48kCtX2_qjK1DXOGuIfwgennHCUEtuSlCd9A9Q_Lgo8LA2qOJ__bJcMm8Orga8fy0fA=w640-h480" title="Ohiopyle State Park -- February 12, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ohiopyle State Park. -- February 12, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxNI0xfd1dwUyzAFaxZn-KtmE6VyeoAeYNWl715D49DMrPHvCii2fBR0HcdcFgt5WvuB-dDPR-XIdRPtzNKO8iSC57sWiFm_HZRqdcpJoNjhCjvEWKbO2cJCam7OCgWY9rbsF3Yg_F58Wgia1cPo_65-ZUa1Pmz0e81c7gSXleRdZa_g6vQlrQZ2B0Qg=s490" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="368" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxNI0xfd1dwUyzAFaxZn-KtmE6VyeoAeYNWl715D49DMrPHvCii2fBR0HcdcFgt5WvuB-dDPR-XIdRPtzNKO8iSC57sWiFm_HZRqdcpJoNjhCjvEWKbO2cJCam7OCgWY9rbsF3Yg_F58Wgia1cPo_65-ZUa1Pmz0e81c7gSXleRdZa_g6vQlrQZ2B0Qg=w480-h640" title="Ohiopyle State Park -- February 12, 2021" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cucumber Falls in Ohiopyle State Park. -- February 12, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitRxR0FTCyiAGKtJ98iukH8n_iVoe_kEt9xrswnU9jVDJG2Hq3DIiBLqTWq3aMHcxUxKQK2-g9zAqamdKAZiDteovHYdG2khTo_50nAKolA7vyC7DdwGfWAG_rOvuUDVgofAzlHqntas6dojsoXJ1ZJJdZC5shG9AaR5vFP9ODr4a2bMPH4vJ6YiQXig=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitRxR0FTCyiAGKtJ98iukH8n_iVoe_kEt9xrswnU9jVDJG2Hq3DIiBLqTWq3aMHcxUxKQK2-g9zAqamdKAZiDteovHYdG2khTo_50nAKolA7vyC7DdwGfWAG_rOvuUDVgofAzlHqntas6dojsoXJ1ZJJdZC5shG9AaR5vFP9ODr4a2bMPH4vJ6YiQXig=w640-h480" title="Ohiopyle State Park -- February 12, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exploring Cucumber Falls in Ohiopyle State Park. -- February 12, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3cY1opITwVJ0pU9BGHK4cNvkctyb7IQs6Cu1YaAdSxcAcqVdGod_T3UWozOCuaQZqpiDW2WXtn5lhMFR-hRkTC5GcDeOBmiM_kntyU41TiLpL8R90Gar1x59QkuB7lOCryD_BY1WJUbWh2du7uM-mJ1Ft58hC2HhKtf5jOc3V1HoWj5JgDJ2JK8KE_g=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3cY1opITwVJ0pU9BGHK4cNvkctyb7IQs6Cu1YaAdSxcAcqVdGod_T3UWozOCuaQZqpiDW2WXtn5lhMFR-hRkTC5GcDeOBmiM_kntyU41TiLpL8R90Gar1x59QkuB7lOCryD_BY1WJUbWh2du7uM-mJ1Ft58hC2HhKtf5jOc3V1HoWj5JgDJ2JK8KE_g=w640-h480" title="Ohiopyle State Park -- February 12, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exploring Cucumber Falls in Ohiopyle State Park. -- February 12, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/7199236705" target="_blank">A WRONG TURN IN MICHAUX STATE FOREST--JULY 27, 2021</a></h2><p style="text-align: center;">Sometimes the best of rides happen by accident...and this is one such ride. Matt, Tim, and I met for our weekly Tuesday Michaux ride with a plan in mind. One accidental wrong turn (which was completely my fault) led us down a series of trails that I didn't know were there. Matt, then took over and led us back to the vehicles...pedaling trails completely new to me. It amazes me that I've been riding in Michaux for over 15 years and there is still so much of the forest that I haven't explored. This wrong turn ride was one of the best of the year.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiy5kEAHQWH2B7dgxoQvZgtCtSAQgcCB_J4-MZUUpZUdkw2G7brPMLY481fK1rALSt785vfG6e0o_-Snb2YdSB0Ce0WR4mANUm-kAJqqlGXQRblYu1p_pO-eKWPZtWHZjr9whZcwd7C2j1yNred4IpcU5BrDT7e6MpeB2Kt1WyKazCtIKfLqwBT3RK7dw=s3229" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="3229" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiy5kEAHQWH2B7dgxoQvZgtCtSAQgcCB_J4-MZUUpZUdkw2G7brPMLY481fK1rALSt785vfG6e0o_-Snb2YdSB0Ce0WR4mANUm-kAJqqlGXQRblYu1p_pO-eKWPZtWHZjr9whZcwd7C2j1yNred4IpcU5BrDT7e6MpeB2Kt1WyKazCtIKfLqwBT3RK7dw=w640-h360" title="Michaux State Forest -- July 27, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michaux State Forest. -- July 27, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5IJsR3JmaBmRybEBeZUcm4uYygayWMN2ZjXGX0c2wFZWtxSKznNyDnIltaDa2r2iqkCc6tfgiT4ns06hxxSjfqLHDOw3rXU479LufWQUJ6pmj5iUvkAE35aBNmUuI9ouL5bwDnvMRK8RTBvhIQxEQp14yu9oBFipBH2OVKsYf6ADuTkf0d7_HS8bfpA=s3228" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1815" data-original-width="3228" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5IJsR3JmaBmRybEBeZUcm4uYygayWMN2ZjXGX0c2wFZWtxSKznNyDnIltaDa2r2iqkCc6tfgiT4ns06hxxSjfqLHDOw3rXU479LufWQUJ6pmj5iUvkAE35aBNmUuI9ouL5bwDnvMRK8RTBvhIQxEQp14yu9oBFipBH2OVKsYf6ADuTkf0d7_HS8bfpA=w640-h360" title="Michaux State Forest -- July 27, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond, Tim Sindlinger, and Matt Linnane in Michaux State Forest. -- July 27, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/8022715489" target="_blank">PATAPSCO STATE PARK--DECEMBER 28, 2021</a></h2><p style="text-align: center;">Patapsco State Park near Baltimore, Maryland has always been a fun place to ride...but once REI got it's hands on it and added even more trails...the place is nothing short of epic. Matt and I enjoyed a post-Christmas ride in Patapsco...highlighted by the new descent from Buzzard Rock and great single track such as Captain John Smith Trail. This is definitely a place we need to come back to next summer to explore in its entirety.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTcQ4EmyNnPKJzLYNNVV6PyJMx5Qjt7B9O-bjC49ZGUlDvpF2SSjyiBEdWNFoBstZi8pBC-0I81HpctwRDgWW4iLMWkWabcdSbiw59TtTxbKsU2l7qzskmb2Yi0Xc0_IONWMTMsjindKWzNwXZwyoLywuPf1Lb2hQRau7kr7XTzJIRhZfvcMmSmjT9jA=s1816" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1816" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTcQ4EmyNnPKJzLYNNVV6PyJMx5Qjt7B9O-bjC49ZGUlDvpF2SSjyiBEdWNFoBstZi8pBC-0I81HpctwRDgWW4iLMWkWabcdSbiw59TtTxbKsU2l7qzskmb2Yi0Xc0_IONWMTMsjindKWzNwXZwyoLywuPf1Lb2hQRau7kr7XTzJIRhZfvcMmSmjT9jA=w640-h470" title="Patapsco State Park -- December 28, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond and Matt Linnane on Captain John Smith Trail in Patapsco. -- December 28, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEr82qE1p6aIYUZtoXnsa4DVYeI0USoeYq1iDCUTj6TzgJAaH_FVsfYm1F-Qrspov8Y0x0h6nZTrPMgUZI1sJWu6Ph38wJqaL0c2u376nGOGmHqgtzbMQKB2hhwovEIvTwgphvCElJ6JvvyNeC0TPel-pU9_GiN66FNr544QE30JImw_4oCo9waQh2Ow=s1726" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="777" data-original-width="1726" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEr82qE1p6aIYUZtoXnsa4DVYeI0USoeYq1iDCUTj6TzgJAaH_FVsfYm1F-Qrspov8Y0x0h6nZTrPMgUZI1sJWu6Ph38wJqaL0c2u376nGOGmHqgtzbMQKB2hhwovEIvTwgphvCElJ6JvvyNeC0TPel-pU9_GiN66FNr544QE30JImw_4oCo9waQh2Ow=w640-h288" title="Patapsco State Park -- December 28, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flowy and smooth single track in Patapsco State Park. -- December 28, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;">FROM "THE FORKS OF THE OHIO" TO MOUNT VERNON--AUGUST 13, 14, 15, & 16, 2021</h2><p style="text-align: center;">Without a doubt, the most epic ride I've embarked on spanned four days, three States, the District of Columbia, and 350+ miles from Point State Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to George Washington's Mount Vernon in Virginia. The ride utilized, in their entirety, the Great Alleghany Passage, the C & O Canal Trail, and the Mount Vernon Trail. For the first time in my life I rode back-to-back century rides. The first 125 miles, from Pittsburgh to the Eastern Continental Divide, were literally uphill the entire time. I loved every single minute of this adventure...none of which would have been possible with the support and assistance of my wife, Robin, who rode the few miles of days 2 and 3 with me and picked me up at my ending point each day. Here is how each day went...</p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/7299748620" target="_blank">AUGUST 13, 2021--Pittsburgh, PA to Rockwood, PA</a></h3><p style="text-align: center;">The thing that worried me the most about Day 1 was making my way out of Pittsburgh. Honestly, it was the part of the ride that I researched the most (which turned out to be a mistake). Day one, from Pittsburgh to Rockwood was uphill the entire way. Granted...it was bike path, so nothing was steep...but uphill is uphill. Along the way I passed by Kennywood Park and through Ohiopyle State Park climbing over 1,800 feet and covering over 108 miles...the longest single ride I have ever done. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglTmHNy38aKLXUv2YIrVRJ6sojuN5D50q2zl8FbycpjvtpHG89m05nzLUuvTcZo3IJLvFQtAbH-OLzhn_D87shnIP-09uX6Y7awgxn_up3ATWzdQq9pCGcEOv47P7EsvE-LdRhzUO1OgE5h1IBxnAcrBHiqMBYQxbnBkxpVBGSt_JwkaRuCTuYm0dYEg=s2604" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1172" data-original-width="2604" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglTmHNy38aKLXUv2YIrVRJ6sojuN5D50q2zl8FbycpjvtpHG89m05nzLUuvTcZo3IJLvFQtAbH-OLzhn_D87shnIP-09uX6Y7awgxn_up3ATWzdQq9pCGcEOv47P7EsvE-LdRhzUO1OgE5h1IBxnAcrBHiqMBYQxbnBkxpVBGSt_JwkaRuCTuYm0dYEg=w640-h288" title="Great Allegheny Passage -- August 13, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My starting point...Point State Park (the site of Fort Duquesne) in Pittsburgh, PA. -- August 13, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgv7gebO_TuFU_5jSFf4nmQv60MSKlx8n1EoIKCUOBm8nVE3uktV1fWKSss5nKux8FtiDBivnTWUuFswKDXbqHiZc9Lc0Zd5TNHSE3RUMchE7guwYyQeHsgrIKRSdI2kcApftd02gmhdNvk9KspZn0JtjFlCrPVgqO42f1PPOlAw4Ere76J4h_ArcydWQ=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgv7gebO_TuFU_5jSFf4nmQv60MSKlx8n1EoIKCUOBm8nVE3uktV1fWKSss5nKux8FtiDBivnTWUuFswKDXbqHiZc9Lc0Zd5TNHSE3RUMchE7guwYyQeHsgrIKRSdI2kcApftd02gmhdNvk9KspZn0JtjFlCrPVgqO42f1PPOlAw4Ere76J4h_ArcydWQ=w640-h288" title="Great Allegheny Passage -- August 13, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leaving Pittsburgh on the Great Allegheny Passage. -- August 13, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggUoWwKqO-kURcktl2AtN9Eqb87CEDwI2o7GF8ra9ZoDqF5j22ieRP9qNVH4Wq2eDh2lnLYU1vm0FX0b1d7XzYH1X5eqGSwA4vEWRwkUCgsI28z8oPV3iYZUqKQ6kE5TA8qqw56sNrBRKv-j4DWULfF1zgMBXGXiqesC3695R5RCFsLPOAFDAug2z25A=s3244" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="3244" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggUoWwKqO-kURcktl2AtN9Eqb87CEDwI2o7GF8ra9ZoDqF5j22ieRP9qNVH4Wq2eDh2lnLYU1vm0FX0b1d7XzYH1X5eqGSwA4vEWRwkUCgsI28z8oPV3iYZUqKQ6kE5TA8qqw56sNrBRKv-j4DWULfF1zgMBXGXiqesC3695R5RCFsLPOAFDAug2z25A=w640-h358" title="Ohioyle, Pennsylvania -- August 13, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Passing through familiar territory! -- August 13, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRZcY29IxY5Bl5QJpWGTz13cJsC_Rkupuqrxjq0-dMWYz3bKbWrIkYfY__dUGiUd78npQsBPe5Bh4TWYF5-vZCpUNELVfq_6DN8Lnyidx1YdhuZchmYH1kQqpgrPxpegPEuhNjfIZYMR_49Nv3Hlz12eo6AGnYiVZI2IbVegDeeTfXvEwPeFXXgdNYWg=s2922" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2922" data-original-width="1644" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRZcY29IxY5Bl5QJpWGTz13cJsC_Rkupuqrxjq0-dMWYz3bKbWrIkYfY__dUGiUd78npQsBPe5Bh4TWYF5-vZCpUNELVfq_6DN8Lnyidx1YdhuZchmYH1kQqpgrPxpegPEuhNjfIZYMR_49Nv3Hlz12eo6AGnYiVZI2IbVegDeeTfXvEwPeFXXgdNYWg=w360-h640" title="Great Allegheny Passage in Rockwood, PA -- August 13, 2021" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My ending point on Day 1...Rockwood, Pennsylvania. -- August 13, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><h3 style="text-align: center;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/7305624453" target="_blank">AUGUST 14, 2021--Rockwood, PA to Hancock, MD</a></h3><p style="text-align: center;">Day two started the same way that day one ended...uphill. Robin was able to join me for the first few miles before I took off on my own. I had a real sense of accomplishment when I reached the Eastern Continental Divide and began cruising down the mountain into Cumberland, Maryland that eventually gave way to a feeling of concern. In Cumberland the I reached the end of the Great Allegheny Passage and the hopped onto the C & O Canal Trail...which isn't nearly as modern of a trail as the GAP. This is the part I should have done my homework on...not realizing that I would be riding for 35 miles (dodging thunderstorms) in Green Ridge State Forest without any cell reception. Nothing went...but they could have. In hindsight, I could have been a little more prepared. By time I met Robin in Hancock, Maryland I had completed my second century ride in as many days...covering 105 miles.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBTDuH7P5fkzRS_WL4F-S9-9Qkj57AIfbhBlC4V_LUCtzynyFHyrRIuTyW8DLq3rPLLX6z8zHgLoHma9dCNfyjOXn8zCO2F4y7ce9gRAsePzgGTJ9qQFAm1iMgJPMiSJ3YRcMVyw1D5SMHesBNYv6AevSxLujT-5aC1Xii4pkW_8GMS1UrxOaAIwWZBQ=s3648" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBTDuH7P5fkzRS_WL4F-S9-9Qkj57AIfbhBlC4V_LUCtzynyFHyrRIuTyW8DLq3rPLLX6z8zHgLoHma9dCNfyjOXn8zCO2F4y7ce9gRAsePzgGTJ9qQFAm1iMgJPMiSJ3YRcMVyw1D5SMHesBNYv6AevSxLujT-5aC1Xii4pkW_8GMS1UrxOaAIwWZBQ=w640-h480" title="Great Allegheny Passage -- August 14, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robin rode the first few miles of Day 2 with me. -- August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgos-YUkei2Nj7v-6UIaZ5AlL90E7VJw5DUDKk91Gb4cwl0Jj_-uDggv7i1eVXgd8WJMm4G8dCB0Mu95jrxlE-wjfmxBPo8pPUd4m-Hzo0oAVLktVExWVxQHVuHiWPV5s_TZ7htHPak87oRSgkW-ZqYDdmctWSjh8Gdas3uy_-nDIBdEmomnOyrC8yALw=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgos-YUkei2Nj7v-6UIaZ5AlL90E7VJw5DUDKk91Gb4cwl0Jj_-uDggv7i1eVXgd8WJMm4G8dCB0Mu95jrxlE-wjfmxBPo8pPUd4m-Hzo0oAVLktVExWVxQHVuHiWPV5s_TZ7htHPak87oRSgkW-ZqYDdmctWSjh8Gdas3uy_-nDIBdEmomnOyrC8yALw=w640-h288" title="Great Allegheny Passage -- August 14, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Salisbury Viaduct on the Great Allegheny Passage. -- August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQnWW5VUcW26Xc1PAyE_yb3YdUZf440uwgoweqSMGADGq6iRkt20k8b1diTjD70P9rhND-s2tQPoVSs2U-HbQwdKbj4zVIFDeVfWjs43qg8YxeaGRMr9wmQWefonhhG4PITwbXOSXd_fsALbWiQpbLWl3SnAy_u7AzkVu8yWE718Q5LVCyzr-hqPV80w=s3496" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1575" data-original-width="3496" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQnWW5VUcW26Xc1PAyE_yb3YdUZf440uwgoweqSMGADGq6iRkt20k8b1diTjD70P9rhND-s2tQPoVSs2U-HbQwdKbj4zVIFDeVfWjs43qg8YxeaGRMr9wmQWefonhhG4PITwbXOSXd_fsALbWiQpbLWl3SnAy_u7AzkVu8yWE718Q5LVCyzr-hqPV80w=w640-h288" title="Great Allegheny Passage -- August 14, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reaching the Eastern Continental Divide on the Great Allegheny Passage. -- August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPU9KAyxFbNWra2I6YFC7vzYSnOVthwFpW-tvAskpvV5B6FjDW17T12pnP4sXf8T53agZhxVxousaJ3VjW3X0qXijOLrjnlx0MVxnRGQbZ-7Fjm8Syxn5w4Kc8tl2QaNCN5H69Fu3O0tDbhhyMRLvhA0M8XcHSutdVu0BnFB4Ff6A8E7oKmQRcIeYpPA=s2573" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2573" data-original-width="1447" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPU9KAyxFbNWra2I6YFC7vzYSnOVthwFpW-tvAskpvV5B6FjDW17T12pnP4sXf8T53agZhxVxousaJ3VjW3X0qXijOLrjnlx0MVxnRGQbZ-7Fjm8Syxn5w4Kc8tl2QaNCN5H69Fu3O0tDbhhyMRLvhA0M8XcHSutdVu0BnFB4Ff6A8E7oKmQRcIeYpPA=w360-h640" title="C & O Canal Trail -- August 14, 2021" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mile 0 of the Great Allegheny Passage and the start of the C & O Canal Trail. -- August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZkRBjcJasunlER6JdJHq4jzw6PQ5zmE4pt3Mx6jBrq2MYXygqixjZumGn76NGcj1NSFRfuAX-dhbIhGhoTGeSGyJbGEAtNKZ5xcElEbz29nZpZeRrzWBSTODBeNCi1ZdSF9fYZXXXkRIj5fbRSyQu18sjIjAEl1scIIjWPry5gzuNiylxhCNuv2PhqQ=s3891" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1752" data-original-width="3891" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZkRBjcJasunlER6JdJHq4jzw6PQ5zmE4pt3Mx6jBrq2MYXygqixjZumGn76NGcj1NSFRfuAX-dhbIhGhoTGeSGyJbGEAtNKZ5xcElEbz29nZpZeRrzWBSTODBeNCi1ZdSF9fYZXXXkRIj5fbRSyQu18sjIjAEl1scIIjWPry5gzuNiylxhCNuv2PhqQ=w640-h288" title="Cumberland, Maryland -- August 14, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cumberland, Maryland -- August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibCsm_pTg88pFGjXI-8hzWq-E0xygOjEfH32akEN3NBMK-RbmVljSCpu19yD34fgLJaOpGmRxdVzpxZEjm0YK53CO_XRMzektJg9aFvlxO8VO9Z9RCnlYJhhQx-EL5XMuK04_66XTY-z4PkMJa9GHQhp1ZSdPXnzrX9sNLZ3ufKanp1VgUPQmcPHoVAQ=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibCsm_pTg88pFGjXI-8hzWq-E0xygOjEfH32akEN3NBMK-RbmVljSCpu19yD34fgLJaOpGmRxdVzpxZEjm0YK53CO_XRMzektJg9aFvlxO8VO9Z9RCnlYJhhQx-EL5XMuK04_66XTY-z4PkMJa9GHQhp1ZSdPXnzrX9sNLZ3ufKanp1VgUPQmcPHoVAQ=w640-h288" title="Paw Paw Tunnel on the C & O Canal Trail -- August 14, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paw Paw Tunnel on the C & O Canal Trail. -- August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Day 3 of my journey was the easiest. The storms had passed, the humidity had dropped, the sun was out, and my ride from Hancock, Maryland to Brunswick, Maryland was flat the entire way. Robin rode the first 10 miles with me before she turned back. My ride along the Potomac River was absolutely scenic. After two consecutive 100+ mile days, the 70 miles on Day 3 seemed rather easy!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhF1kasmcf1-WuIfI2AJBmy1gPhVmmhfVORq29CuwgLwifZzF84a383gHyCfhB69gOODz-3ksIheItqOtyY6_XNUVZAQ1SEachpTRdreOWcUCU1sDDwoMWXyESS2hv_2AfgtLmFWQWhjxZROuN_pOYDK0EXSSuMB-YOPp33gjJZywp_sSkLP_rjQaDpow=s3017" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3017" data-original-width="1629" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhF1kasmcf1-WuIfI2AJBmy1gPhVmmhfVORq29CuwgLwifZzF84a383gHyCfhB69gOODz-3ksIheItqOtyY6_XNUVZAQ1SEachpTRdreOWcUCU1sDDwoMWXyESS2hv_2AfgtLmFWQWhjxZROuN_pOYDK0EXSSuMB-YOPp33gjJZywp_sSkLP_rjQaDpow=w346-h640" title="C & O Canal Trail -- August 15, 2021" width="346" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Day 3 starting point on the C & O Canal Trail. -- August 15, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEharyGpxS9ptmxsnLSgLBz0_GWOYZZhP60QZNZ-5RJNEelTFuC_1A6xvUdSYTRmIF2pKEvUL_een24FXn1MISi5Mww5YNaELihN7Irks6w5WtdpGmSjzCof_Oyzo8YfADpR9DB_NnYRLJL5O6Vq4tCMgQ3kXtrkg0PrMLAP8jZRtknvMZbx7QBRCV3fEA=s3420" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1540" data-original-width="3420" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEharyGpxS9ptmxsnLSgLBz0_GWOYZZhP60QZNZ-5RJNEelTFuC_1A6xvUdSYTRmIF2pKEvUL_een24FXn1MISi5Mww5YNaELihN7Irks6w5WtdpGmSjzCof_Oyzo8YfADpR9DB_NnYRLJL5O6Vq4tCMgQ3kXtrkg0PrMLAP8jZRtknvMZbx7QBRCV3fEA=w640-h288" title="C & O Canal Trail -- August 15, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Passing through Fort Frederick State Park on the C & O Canal Trail. -- August 15, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMVYFWmTkUT0hjv7XnXl-Z1b5lstdGin28CA8eObL221ArBkDKhyn6If0Ztf23CNneexscvoCbaTpBLFQ43QSlEXxSEMwLLV9c_Cht2aC024rzqfHlVFyIddOruH75Q3dVvo-f7UXo0gV1k6_yp_3oSoP_DC3AJyoAgYW7sJbgZ6f8tw6AjM5Xkr6Mpg=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMVYFWmTkUT0hjv7XnXl-Z1b5lstdGin28CA8eObL221ArBkDKhyn6If0Ztf23CNneexscvoCbaTpBLFQ43QSlEXxSEMwLLV9c_Cht2aC024rzqfHlVFyIddOruH75Q3dVvo-f7UXo0gV1k6_yp_3oSoP_DC3AJyoAgYW7sJbgZ6f8tw6AjM5Xkr6Mpg=w640-h288" title="C & O Canal Trail -- August 15, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">C & O Canal Trail. -- August 15, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZPzrsMv1sbu4XJ_eMMIuM7O0Kgvq40VzvS77HqszB6fUc_Uw9HdeAiK3jRUe7OoUMpKgN2UdAfmpd-tXKDarny-y4xd55MVfYo5zLmibyTK8hwUPGek0REvLHNns4mPKyWzWIoCIT-sbOBylHQt6M1Ee306BUC9Lsmgy5BKVHFiBzBq_ORYESDpTaOA=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZPzrsMv1sbu4XJ_eMMIuM7O0Kgvq40VzvS77HqszB6fUc_Uw9HdeAiK3jRUe7OoUMpKgN2UdAfmpd-tXKDarny-y4xd55MVfYo5zLmibyTK8hwUPGek0REvLHNns4mPKyWzWIoCIT-sbOBylHQt6M1Ee306BUC9Lsmgy5BKVHFiBzBq_ORYESDpTaOA=w640-h288" title="C & O Canal Trail -- August 15, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The mid-point of the C & O Canal Trail. -- August 15, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKFFkeebu30pv15QugoW08K_SuP1xm92TtGfho3eh-Wem4MyDIpFRtNbtxchOzc2zV7NMASfbeQsRf9cY2W1fg87kr21t8xVEWDPMDEuTVoJVlwXxD3KBI24BVoOs_mhx7j-T6gZaX8ngmwQNaTHIb8mZwStDVPFcgtDilRC0_AHO-39gBSY-8JXAl7A=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKFFkeebu30pv15QugoW08K_SuP1xm92TtGfho3eh-Wem4MyDIpFRtNbtxchOzc2zV7NMASfbeQsRf9cY2W1fg87kr21t8xVEWDPMDEuTVoJVlwXxD3KBI24BVoOs_mhx7j-T6gZaX8ngmwQNaTHIb8mZwStDVPFcgtDilRC0_AHO-39gBSY-8JXAl7A=w640-h288" title="C & O Canal Trail -- August 15, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding along the Potomac River on the C & O Canal Trail. -- August 15, 2021<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_UfLRLcpzYG9KpLuEFNU4QLb1Ao_CBjzy2o3I6MEBdzUSSSZPZEN3PvxDXU80wtWGpRZTZxa5eFd_JoayxsLvnPFymtD8lzqOlux0NYY9-c_Rw3guHXAYodxMfIO-dxp2ZgbjpjMYIoT1K5vn65Ra1kdP2qFKJt0NjUxapiIcxe80OHnQJzK5uBMY3w=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_UfLRLcpzYG9KpLuEFNU4QLb1Ao_CBjzy2o3I6MEBdzUSSSZPZEN3PvxDXU80wtWGpRZTZxa5eFd_JoayxsLvnPFymtD8lzqOlux0NYY9-c_Rw3guHXAYodxMfIO-dxp2ZgbjpjMYIoT1K5vn65Ra1kdP2qFKJt0NjUxapiIcxe80OHnQJzK5uBMY3w=w640-h288" title="C & O Canal Trail -- August 15, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brunswick, Maryland was my Day 3 ending point. -- August 15, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/7316858973" target="_blank">AUGUST 16, 2021--Point of Rocks, MD to George Washington's Mount Vernon</a></h3><p style="text-align: center;">When I started my ride on the final day of my journey, I only had 71 more miles to go. My friend, Lynn Nicoles, joined me for the first 12 miles. Lynn, a cancer survivor, was participating in a the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/5957643037609520/10221247552966961/" target="_blank">Great Cycling Challenge</a> to help fight childhood cancer. I was honored to have her join me and allow me to be part of her continuing effort. After we parted ways, and with a little more than 50 miles until my final destination, I was plagued with not one, not two, but three flat tires in a 30 mile stretch. Thankfully, I didn't have a fourth...or my ride would have been over.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The C & O Canal trail ended very unceremoniously in Georgetown. I then crossed the Francis Scott Key Bridge into Virginia and hooked onto the Mount Vernon Trail for the last 18 miles of my journey. By the time I had reached the gates of the home of our first president, George Washington, I had covered more than 352 miles. Waiting for me, at the gate, was my friend, Matt Briney, who escorted me (and my bike) to the front door of <a href="https://www.mountvernon.org/" target="_blank">George Washington's Mount Vernon</a> for a very satisfying end to the best bike ride of my life. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8cst_otjhCscbb72gzj5NuDD1Rohdpl23vmpon0KTmstCUH8PNZLU4FxVA0vYJxP0LO3dS8C60zHiX46RI33u_3PRSnfAn1SqqO_j3aF2jC3okF4YoLwx_tMLP8RbeVwHOmg091cYwdAtRp_PNK0KT67wxjBYh99joMtAhHCY7wqJDeXFG1AgBAvvgA=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8cst_otjhCscbb72gzj5NuDD1Rohdpl23vmpon0KTmstCUH8PNZLU4FxVA0vYJxP0LO3dS8C60zHiX46RI33u_3PRSnfAn1SqqO_j3aF2jC3okF4YoLwx_tMLP8RbeVwHOmg091cYwdAtRp_PNK0KT67wxjBYh99joMtAhHCY7wqJDeXFG1AgBAvvgA=w640-h288" title="C & O Canal Trail -- August 16, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was joined by Lynn Nichols for the first 10 miles of the last leg of my journey! -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhme7I6w9mYCia2N0wZnuftrbR5CfPSb_SpGeaV13SjZ4vK35F6TNtS8H7otPZdXn2a5sx9nQnI24KPVDY2hfgkWG0RpUPBItvVzp2MRTaBantLacvEvzg42ShJe2HX7CLhUJTbQhmlkt858reD4bGLZkbluzl3eKbW1-9IegBkgUEyounU9VKRADvcxg=s3229" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3229" data-original-width="1816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhme7I6w9mYCia2N0wZnuftrbR5CfPSb_SpGeaV13SjZ4vK35F6TNtS8H7otPZdXn2a5sx9nQnI24KPVDY2hfgkWG0RpUPBItvVzp2MRTaBantLacvEvzg42ShJe2HX7CLhUJTbQhmlkt858reD4bGLZkbluzl3eKbW1-9IegBkgUEyounU9VKRADvcxg=w360-h640" title="C & O Canal Trail -- August 16, 2021" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The first of three flat tires that plagued me on the last day of my journey. -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2Rv2qTyeCl6T5oFS27aarZcMwwYvzbvHEvZHRO-X_fwzWqZL3JvzpW4fL5QEx6FPt5nQ2pN9hgHukERkL_qGGamdjZ-KwSGNovoHFQPs2evVg8rB-J873JeouqK-NqepnDN-cWJFOWnRZJtM8RO5z1L5NWJJpgULpyIsj6Kw5k_rmnyxa4O9nhWnUWw=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2Rv2qTyeCl6T5oFS27aarZcMwwYvzbvHEvZHRO-X_fwzWqZL3JvzpW4fL5QEx6FPt5nQ2pN9hgHukERkL_qGGamdjZ-KwSGNovoHFQPs2evVg8rB-J873JeouqK-NqepnDN-cWJFOWnRZJtM8RO5z1L5NWJJpgULpyIsj6Kw5k_rmnyxa4O9nhWnUWw=w640-h288" title="C & O Canal Trail -- August 16, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding into Georgetown and approaching mile 0 on the C & O Canal Trail. -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMzOOzhKjEElli5CQNnLt24yMYC8NqvWYMZ2pbWScFmqHA6dyt5TJFbRql0L18zwMgQo75hhUyjKj3n3szLFsiLSPXcAUp4owOh2c5t787lxj-f9biNJbpzvewmsju217XyVWtP0deSjdDUIzYx-iT5QC9TnTzafahmI2zooCt8D-LjfySV7dFBxOCww=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMzOOzhKjEElli5CQNnLt24yMYC8NqvWYMZ2pbWScFmqHA6dyt5TJFbRql0L18zwMgQo75hhUyjKj3n3szLFsiLSPXcAUp4owOh2c5t787lxj-f9biNJbpzvewmsju217XyVWtP0deSjdDUIzYx-iT5QC9TnTzafahmI2zooCt8D-LjfySV7dFBxOCww=w640-h288" title="Mount Vernon Trail -- August 16, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Welcome to Washington, D.C."! only 18 more miles to Mount Vernon! -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgluohkcYecrmHGdJRVIESQE3FMiX4fWiGE-hCeZ9XtT8IU52Tcg33LqsBhE6WXt4xRsN9rqg-2gvko_1NxnwLhqbGMFLLA_uGiQqVX4LDK7AJoRDHifDtLHEg5GrQMrObIv_RI_SVDOmsTImNMsWrRSUWa8dbYXiQY4HD0uk900jNVqRyj5WVcMUOyQQ=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgluohkcYecrmHGdJRVIESQE3FMiX4fWiGE-hCeZ9XtT8IU52Tcg33LqsBhE6WXt4xRsN9rqg-2gvko_1NxnwLhqbGMFLLA_uGiQqVX4LDK7AJoRDHifDtLHEg5GrQMrObIv_RI_SVDOmsTImNMsWrRSUWa8dbYXiQY4HD0uk900jNVqRyj5WVcMUOyQQ=w640-h288" title="Mount Vernon Trail -- August 16, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Passing through (and under) old town Alexandria on the Mount Vernon Trail. -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdFY5C1bXM6AUKUBjZ9IZwV5I4l-0n6M9VjxC57c0s4l-W4u3pm3cd7NJW5MSVcUn7HfsJn4vYboBknECZEpiFritgUDM1tuCQ0-YYP6YKuKTG-qN0_2ZGx2aSENiX4GwTn9BSz6233-v3wLkTCuAXSAt5sHJ36JLbzJ24Jwi4kmjNF2Fz8P7zXd6JrQ=s3220" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1450" data-original-width="3220" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdFY5C1bXM6AUKUBjZ9IZwV5I4l-0n6M9VjxC57c0s4l-W4u3pm3cd7NJW5MSVcUn7HfsJn4vYboBknECZEpiFritgUDM1tuCQ0-YYP6YKuKTG-qN0_2ZGx2aSENiX4GwTn9BSz6233-v3wLkTCuAXSAt5sHJ36JLbzJ24Jwi4kmjNF2Fz8P7zXd6JrQ=w640-h288" title="George Washington's Mount Vernon -- August 16, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">George Washington's Mount Vernon! -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXOeeKt-sOj2TKivVurW2wYLe7Gzrsyjp-THVEH0SedZtD9l9V2adDK9KyGHm6TLhLyEJFNGVVT_NaQasXNUee_T40XKNV-rvKvpUaaYu3gFu-P_fUCQSudqyAuaVcNMmHT7Qz6ryCb1X2ZDxbvoYq6fQbuxPtSyqyUneUEh2rXBE23w63LcNq24Q1ug=s3648" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXOeeKt-sOj2TKivVurW2wYLe7Gzrsyjp-THVEH0SedZtD9l9V2adDK9KyGHm6TLhLyEJFNGVVT_NaQasXNUee_T40XKNV-rvKvpUaaYu3gFu-P_fUCQSudqyAuaVcNMmHT7Qz6ryCb1X2ZDxbvoYq6fQbuxPtSyqyUneUEh2rXBE23w63LcNq24Q1ug=w640-h480" title="George Washington's Mount Vernon -- August 16, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was so happy to be greeted at Mount Vernon by my friend, Matt Briney. -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0IgVMpYaMw9bZmuuoIKkqY13Q_0WLEFSPl4F-epScC1-_CnIkBFjbhgz5p5jxk6LNPsDzLqpadr1a07rl1NZQlGUWUorBN_qtUmLP66SpNI4V0_B7EjRxNmEST7vOb7NOUpsDlHYcnOiptjHjHnowOegIUZXNBgdyu99UQiyay9CD0HO7xqpfseOOiw=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0IgVMpYaMw9bZmuuoIKkqY13Q_0WLEFSPl4F-epScC1-_CnIkBFjbhgz5p5jxk6LNPsDzLqpadr1a07rl1NZQlGUWUorBN_qtUmLP66SpNI4V0_B7EjRxNmEST7vOb7NOUpsDlHYcnOiptjHjHnowOegIUZXNBgdyu99UQiyay9CD0HO7xqpfseOOiw=w640-h288" title="George Washington's Mount Vernon -- August 16, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I did a thing! 350+ miles from Pittsburgh to Mount Vernon! Photo by Matt Briney. -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Life is a journey...not a destination.</h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><b>David A. 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http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/mjgH</div>DAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-8713252842997761992021-08-22T17:56:00.006-04:002023-01-01T13:43:20.515-05:00FROM THE "FORKS OF THE OHIO" TO MOUNT VERNON (or...I DID A THING)<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In 1754, a young, ambitious, and hard-headed <a href="https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/fort-duquesne/" target="_blank">George Washington</a> made the first of three journeys to the "Forks of the Ohio." It was an epic journey to the strategic confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers (forming the Ohio River) that helped catapult the young Virginian onto the world stage. 267 years later, it is possible to trace that very same route using modern day bike trails....the Great Allegheny Passage, the C & O Towpath, and the Mount Vernon Trail. I began <a href="https://gaptrail.org/" target="_blank">planning my journey</a> months ago...picking stopping points along the 350+ mile route where my wife could easily meet me at the end of each day...where we could get a good meal...and easily find a hotel for a good night's rest. This whole nerdy adventure wouldn't have been possible without the encouragement and help from my wonderful wife, Robin. (Thank you, Honey!) I budgeted four days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday) to complete my ride. On the Thursday, prior, Robin and I packed my gear in the truck and headed to my starting point..."<a href="https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/explorers/sitec52.htm" target="_blank">The Forks of the Ohio</a>"...Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.</span> </span> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBsgD8OOiH2QBqaDKSzk-B-e-HP-5ymcFSnqYqyEFdhENURdARqaxMK5agFZPJ3G64Y8ghGHtPXUmHonEvx-9qt2p3RMDb1j8kmQYx6ct14_YVspjhUle_nhKlV3AomlDKJpCBSjuSRg5F/s2604/20210813_081920.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1172" data-original-width="2604" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBsgD8OOiH2QBqaDKSzk-B-e-HP-5ymcFSnqYqyEFdhENURdARqaxMK5agFZPJ3G64Y8ghGHtPXUmHonEvx-9qt2p3RMDb1j8kmQYx6ct14_YVspjhUle_nhKlV3AomlDKJpCBSjuSRg5F/w640-h288/20210813_081920.jpg" title="Point State Park - PA DCNRhttps://www.dcnr.pa.gov › PointStatePark › Pages" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Standing at the "Forks of the Ohio" where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers come together to form the Ohio River. -- August 13, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;">The French built Fort Duquesne at the "Forks of the Ohio" where the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers converge to form the Ohio River. This strategic piece of land was important to both the British and French empires in the mid-18th century. Whoever controlled this spot controlled access to the interior of the North American continent. Today, this location is <a href=" Point State Park - PA DCNRhttps://www.dcnr.pa.gov › PointStatePark › Pages" target="_blank">Point State Park</a> (one of Pennsylvania's 121 State Parks). One of the features within Point State Park is an outline of the exact location of Fort Duquesne. This was my chosen starting line...wanting to retrace the path George Washington would have taken back from the "Forks of the Ohio" to his home, Mount Vernon.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Z6FzVDBkjZdJD7Bxfv3RuX_5LLiYCaMQ338PiIVDWwe-hKkIvHx-keR8JZ0F0i2S45qh1iXACJZ-HOsmZsr2fkO7IYdE9bs_Aly53pagQ08CkwPjDl6i7CTTJDbQzm0SwxHxb1whapb6/s2048/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%25287%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Z6FzVDBkjZdJD7Bxfv3RuX_5LLiYCaMQ338PiIVDWwe-hKkIvHx-keR8JZ0F0i2S45qh1iXACJZ-HOsmZsr2fkO7IYdE9bs_Aly53pagQ08CkwPjDl6i7CTTJDbQzm0SwxHxb1whapb6/w360-h640/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%25287%2529.jpg" title="Fort Duquesne 08.13.21" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My official starting point was the site of Fort Duquesne located in Point State Park -- August 13, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">DAY 1</span></h1><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;">I was most nervous about getting out of the city of Pittsburgh...which actually proved to be quite easy. With the iconic fountain located at Point State Park now behind me I easily found the green bike trail that is the Great Allegheny Passage. Riding alongside (but not on!) the interstate I made my way to the Hot Metal Bridge and across the Monongahela River...catching my last view of the city of Pittsburgh. Leaving the city, the Great Allegheny Passage made its way along the Monongahela, and then Youghiogheny, Rivers...passing old steel mills and industrial towns like Braddock and McKeesport. I know that that, on this leg of my journey, I would be pedaling more than 100 miles...in 90+ degree heat. Fortunately, there was a town about every 15 or 20 miles for me to stop and grab a drink or something to eat. (I would have no such luck on day 2.) I also knew that I would be passing through one of my favorite spots in the world...Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania. After a brief stop for some ice cream at the Ohiopyle General Store I pedaled on...another thirty miles...to Rockwood, Pennsylvania where Robin was waiting for me. My total for day one...108 miles with no real problems or issues along the way.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjquLN22lKFwcP95pxbE0RcPlVT4eZ1zhyphenhyphen04_fSPg5fLXNazLSS1cKFeUQ2LPxJdzeW6LkBnOTPVpNGxXPPdMMoGj3ArIhGRpWeDCDKWmePcsJetCghEDVluhxCU-xmeKYprNOT_unvn-TU/s2642/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjquLN22lKFwcP95pxbE0RcPlVT4eZ1zhyphenhyphen04_fSPg5fLXNazLSS1cKFeUQ2LPxJdzeW6LkBnOTPVpNGxXPPdMMoGj3ArIhGRpWeDCDKWmePcsJetCghEDVluhxCU-xmeKYprNOT_unvn-TU/w640-h288/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%25283%2529.jpg" title="Point State Park - PA DCNRhttps://www.dcnr.pa.gov › PointStatePark › Pages" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Point State Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -- August 13, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5TBK6ENIDimjJkC73t3mnoui6JZUV4_PCnlBjEwexosUcQZn-hBFucK84OVIUyDL_dy8cXaD4vNy_pwQT-DoHqZWQoukUgo3ysdXCy4YRyE3EwMdaTMk-sYVFXmnVlmNPXBpqlOr_K1Et/s2642/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%25288%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5TBK6ENIDimjJkC73t3mnoui6JZUV4_PCnlBjEwexosUcQZn-hBFucK84OVIUyDL_dy8cXaD4vNy_pwQT-DoHqZWQoukUgo3ysdXCy4YRyE3EwMdaTMk-sYVFXmnVlmNPXBpqlOr_K1Et/w640-h288/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%25288%2529.jpg" title="Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 08.13.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great Allegheny Passage passing through downtown Pittsburgh. -- August 13, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9PEMquF5XgKWo8MAowpcZr-ilnMSV6-BSa45d57AXtIzuoWLzhbnm7KnNYn0ngxCadV52nLzF1CYmNZXGODqg-bU64zWJ8i35r-polecLcocaLtgXF0OfACP292Dy7cVeoZK85kzFAHP/s2642/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%252810%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9PEMquF5XgKWo8MAowpcZr-ilnMSV6-BSa45d57AXtIzuoWLzhbnm7KnNYn0ngxCadV52nLzF1CYmNZXGODqg-bU64zWJ8i35r-polecLcocaLtgXF0OfACP292Dy7cVeoZK85kzFAHP/w640-h288/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%252810%2529.jpg" title="Hot Metal Bridge 08.13.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crossing over the Monongahela River on Hot Iron Bridge I caught my last glimpse of Pittsburgh -- August 13, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguo7Yg4ASCJ9T2GizsY_Nx2ci_wWjYt0MMy4MT0GOl0DaT9RKTEJ55NFP8CX5xAcRLVzYQeux4-DZ1UTbOJ0ml6qvg8WPdRbg-BGatMzLDCAdRDkjgmCl27fuKrr3_HJ7CnQgaS7Juwwo7/s2642/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%252817%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguo7Yg4ASCJ9T2GizsY_Nx2ci_wWjYt0MMy4MT0GOl0DaT9RKTEJ55NFP8CX5xAcRLVzYQeux4-DZ1UTbOJ0ml6qvg8WPdRbg-BGatMzLDCAdRDkjgmCl27fuKrr3_HJ7CnQgaS7Juwwo7/w640-h288/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%252817%2529.jpg" title="Great Allegheny Passage 08.13.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heading away from Pittsburgh on the Great Allegheny Passage -- August 13, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3I9VV2qJoLcG7ID5gNxvSu-KwRVKnPmaL6JsSP2ImUAJzjtd6GAhE6A3jWesAXPHFeJE10xhAfOLTvnHtPHYzBEpL-m-_PRkVo2wNsRz0BVvP7QUDSvFCW9qHeJE4xNALYK34ZYCSSgt/s2642/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%252825%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3I9VV2qJoLcG7ID5gNxvSu-KwRVKnPmaL6JsSP2ImUAJzjtd6GAhE6A3jWesAXPHFeJE10xhAfOLTvnHtPHYzBEpL-m-_PRkVo2wNsRz0BVvP7QUDSvFCW9qHeJE4xNALYK34ZYCSSgt/w640-h288/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%252825%2529.jpg" title="Connellsville, PA 08.13.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Welcome to Connellsville, Pennsylvania -- August 13, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVDOZQC6MVu-OexLbo0_p4Th5AVPaIQ906w-Jhbg8uepvcqUU6pV1WR_fDc_DfocAXxQE2v4LBGZiNIAoOsdf8Zocrf6mZwVqR9VWVEVM3CI-_06BOsPtThXYHkssUb6pWdGu09HAqtARO/s2642/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%252826%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVDOZQC6MVu-OexLbo0_p4Th5AVPaIQ906w-Jhbg8uepvcqUU6pV1WR_fDc_DfocAXxQE2v4LBGZiNIAoOsdf8Zocrf6mZwVqR9VWVEVM3CI-_06BOsPtThXYHkssUb6pWdGu09HAqtARO/w640-h288/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%252826%2529.jpg" title="Braddock's 12th Camp 08.13.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Braddock's Twelfth Camp located along the Great Allegheny Passage in Connellsville, PA -- August 13, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-d4pGfHeuyUmnb5K_2IuNtMDPJaBHArJAbPPYw8AezOHnLBvgd49tenX10fTPPIwohbhABBwR5_cwjqottOKihMdqFP3AQ4zJPGYlzJmPdiCogN6Peo3lxZ8t_1Y774l82CUA-Ww4Os-o/s2048/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%252832%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1146" data-original-width="2048" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-d4pGfHeuyUmnb5K_2IuNtMDPJaBHArJAbPPYw8AezOHnLBvgd49tenX10fTPPIwohbhABBwR5_cwjqottOKihMdqFP3AQ4zJPGYlzJmPdiCogN6Peo3lxZ8t_1Y774l82CUA-Ww4Os-o/w640-h358/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%252832%2529.jpg" title="Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania 08.13.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Passing through one of my favorite places on Earth...Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania. -- August 13, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglmfUeMNtBRYkqr4fygQYwskpD1inWS8iitBSdPOuJGt9IZc_QMCpJpRFu2iLWafQ9707xwGWSXO54EQKHN00SREC7aZW5wCcUN3c0OBfSB3h0T_ePYHZd2TKvbSZbfW-pin3uiZmYCfjD/s2048/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%252835%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglmfUeMNtBRYkqr4fygQYwskpD1inWS8iitBSdPOuJGt9IZc_QMCpJpRFu2iLWafQ9707xwGWSXO54EQKHN00SREC7aZW5wCcUN3c0OBfSB3h0T_ePYHZd2TKvbSZbfW-pin3uiZmYCfjD/w360-h640/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%252835%2529.jpg" title="Rockwood, Pennsylvania 08.13.21" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wrapping up the first day of riding in Rockwood, Pennsylvania. -- August 13, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKG6jijEeJ7yUJ-p3bvC2SHCZGyglElFrPtaNFB3EZ7anQXqwarJJ-C99I4ri1KfcwAfHToHaXhWZq_ohZQ0tg6rY6akrm4LQs9R_RZ9jLzgwlOJS8VRRrvDs2mObEZVt1p8RRtgWM4rPr/s1080/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKG6jijEeJ7yUJ-p3bvC2SHCZGyglElFrPtaNFB3EZ7anQXqwarJJ-C99I4ri1KfcwAfHToHaXhWZq_ohZQ0tg6rY6akrm4LQs9R_RZ9jLzgwlOJS8VRRrvDs2mObEZVt1p8RRtgWM4rPr/w640-h640/08.13.21+POINT+STATE+PARK+TO+GAP+MILE+44+%2528ROCKWOOD%2529+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Pittsburgh to Mount Vernon -- Day 1 08.13.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 1...Pittsburgh, PA to Rockwood, PA (<a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/7299748620" target="_blank">108.63 miles</a>) -- August 13, 2021<br /><br /><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;">DAY 2</span></h1></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;">I began day 2 of my journey, with another 100+ mile day ahead of me, experiencing some of the worst chafing I've ever experienced from riding my bike. I expected to be sore, but this was next level chafing. Robin joined me for the first few miles of my ride before heading back to the hotel to check out and drive to my next destination, Hancock, Maryland. I didn't know it, but the next 104 miles would be the hardest bike ride I ever embarked upon. The Great Allegheny Passage picked up where I left it yesterday...with an uphill grade until reaching the Eastern Continental Divide. The 25 mile decent, past the Mason and Dixon Line, and into Cumberland, Maryland was quite fun...and quite rewarding after 125 miles of pedaling uphill. Once in Cumberland, I headed straight for a local bike shop for <a href="https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/training/chamois-cream-explained-139014" target="_blank">chamois butter</a> to help ease my sore rear end. I will never do another ride of this caliber with out it!<br />Cumberland, Maryland marked the end of the Great Allegheny Passage and the beginning of the C & O Towpath. This is where my ride became difficult. In my mind, I envisioned the C & O to be like the GAP. It was not. The trail, even with the slight downhill grade, was no where as refined as the Great Allegheny Passage. Parts were rocky and criss-crossed with roots. At times, this first part of the C & O Towpath became more of a single track than a bike path. Unlike, the Great Allegheny Passage, I went for dozens of miles, passing through Green Ridge State Forest, without seeing a town, without passing another person, and without cell reception. As challenging as it was, day two of my ride was also incredibly visually stimulating. I crossed over the Salisbury Viaduct, pedaled through Big Savage and Paw Paw Tunnels, and passed multiple locks on the old canal as I made my way to Hancock, Maryland through off and on rain showers. After 104 miles, I met Robin in Hancock...soaked and covered with mud (me...not her!)</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_I8DGkObPfzX1xwZamjBmt0BQSOtfTxhVhAMO7vKGXDPQkubdsE50iegMEJBaWvI-JsP8x3elQkbvNWlQS2AKKhzn_O6Yfds_V-4SGQsQd4_AsWBu2-5NRE1o8qtarfZLIPJ245uAQdz/s2048/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_I8DGkObPfzX1xwZamjBmt0BQSOtfTxhVhAMO7vKGXDPQkubdsE50iegMEJBaWvI-JsP8x3elQkbvNWlQS2AKKhzn_O6Yfds_V-4SGQsQd4_AsWBu2-5NRE1o8qtarfZLIPJ245uAQdz/w640-h480/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%25283%2529.jpg" title="David & Robin Raymond 08.14.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David and Robin Raymond --August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPW1F9qhB1tLjD2w92mxwTVIo_lHiKl19ihIpt5DybNIz4WNfXlaELaMO_PbKhQuMYNbi3C879TMjWJEjNbtQXAD-_TsG4Cl0vz7WA7InDtWu1FOd6DjDhr6BMG6IS7ltrGcK2S2oTZTNy/s2642/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%25286%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPW1F9qhB1tLjD2w92mxwTVIo_lHiKl19ihIpt5DybNIz4WNfXlaELaMO_PbKhQuMYNbi3C879TMjWJEjNbtQXAD-_TsG4Cl0vz7WA7InDtWu1FOd6DjDhr6BMG6IS7ltrGcK2S2oTZTNy/w640-h288/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%25286%2529.jpg" title="Great Allegheny Passage--Somerset County, Pennsylvania 08.14.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Salisbury Viaduct in Somerset County, Pennsylvania --August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfmW6lgl-Ausydq1h8lCjf7u6FCc8Xlq1HyY1J0dGiJmsYfQiyTPYytKk-dlvP-yoptn32i1HsNgvWc-xW7F1fbKCdk2elU0qw5vqjNyUdY10HpUG7lzdFZODPAJAAkhw0ttP6kTRmxw6D/s2642/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%25289%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfmW6lgl-Ausydq1h8lCjf7u6FCc8Xlq1HyY1J0dGiJmsYfQiyTPYytKk-dlvP-yoptn32i1HsNgvWc-xW7F1fbKCdk2elU0qw5vqjNyUdY10HpUG7lzdFZODPAJAAkhw0ttP6kTRmxw6D/w640-h288/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%25289%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Somerset County, Pennsylvania --August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH3DYePc_tlYDDhD29DnwUbFFW-5dP1TUMk8HhlMqDE-SpG3b57gIr93U9qUdAPv84kWxio7bt_bFD8rpDii_dQpF-dFdWYTjr1fax0Ki2GFa0LgjEmsf-8fo2KlYNPKM4wTJTHjXyIf-_/s2048/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252811%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1042" data-original-width="2048" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH3DYePc_tlYDDhD29DnwUbFFW-5dP1TUMk8HhlMqDE-SpG3b57gIr93U9qUdAPv84kWxio7bt_bFD8rpDii_dQpF-dFdWYTjr1fax0Ki2GFa0LgjEmsf-8fo2KlYNPKM4wTJTHjXyIf-_/w640-h326/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252811%2529.jpg" title="Eastern Continental Divide on the GAP 08.14.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reaching the Eastern Continental Divide on the Great Allegheny Passage. It's all down hill from here (in theory) --August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBkHA6yktH9avLW-YvKOq6tO2n2HGPp_AOlrtnhgqgr1pUw39WRVt21oG3tZKvLCwTUa5z1i5iEVOtwoegTf8Dm2hSDrh8B6kjy2Zy4jTsIMgZ37yW_CAXlNJv_Ta-urgeW34qMV7SGg1M/s2642/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252814%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBkHA6yktH9avLW-YvKOq6tO2n2HGPp_AOlrtnhgqgr1pUw39WRVt21oG3tZKvLCwTUa5z1i5iEVOtwoegTf8Dm2hSDrh8B6kjy2Zy4jTsIMgZ37yW_CAXlNJv_Ta-urgeW34qMV7SGg1M/w640-h288/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252814%2529.jpg" title="Elevation map of the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath 08.14.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elevation map of the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath. Eastern Continental Divide --August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ4A7fZclKh8kMcYqZfJbc5W33dN8ioUqxVwvWCAMvVQyt_ilZZqan0mT1gHZkdVvmm1cNpWBVNFdgtpNcy3h4ZDv9nt25SCfxCp5jduAllOfpeSIwvZv_YrgohOKd8rWtOjDBeuPeWYS6/s2048/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252818%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ4A7fZclKh8kMcYqZfJbc5W33dN8ioUqxVwvWCAMvVQyt_ilZZqan0mT1gHZkdVvmm1cNpWBVNFdgtpNcy3h4ZDv9nt25SCfxCp5jduAllOfpeSIwvZv_YrgohOKd8rWtOjDBeuPeWYS6/w360-h640/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252818%2529.jpg" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crossing the Mason & Dixon Line into Maryland --August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJKRJjXbBdO8HOo-gal7vZwDz5lkxrsA7MZSdMrGYaZ33IwRN3bgGLnRFISGE22mF9a71HHMZAiEXZKPcUUrpajXejx1i4k3hr55yp-glqmAms-Ii2G2lUSzaTVMruSDgc2q8BWHwIZ1Ue/s2642/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252821%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJKRJjXbBdO8HOo-gal7vZwDz5lkxrsA7MZSdMrGYaZ33IwRN3bgGLnRFISGE22mF9a71HHMZAiEXZKPcUUrpajXejx1i4k3hr55yp-glqmAms-Ii2G2lUSzaTVMruSDgc2q8BWHwIZ1Ue/w640-h288/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252821%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying my 25 mile decent into Cumberland, Maryland on the Great Allegheny Passage --August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4tirVPvAikvRgWS7KFvAYmCGfEm2Rezq8zivKCTlIKcblgMwYgm8OWDKlYyFdxSKpuh7kgjFhjmkXZ1Idxk5iizwrqVR48Dwsy4yfzuRSiMl5F2xsYRuReum6ZBOe04225B7IQ8A6UDER/s2048/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252823%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4tirVPvAikvRgWS7KFvAYmCGfEm2Rezq8zivKCTlIKcblgMwYgm8OWDKlYyFdxSKpuh7kgjFhjmkXZ1Idxk5iizwrqVR48Dwsy4yfzuRSiMl5F2xsYRuReum6ZBOe04225B7IQ8A6UDER/w360-h640/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252823%2529.jpg" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mile 0 of the Great Allegheny Passage // Mile 184.5 of the C & O Towpath. Cumberland, Maryland --August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4T8Vs0bd07_2C7TaLPbq6ZLj4PTk7c-INK7we84h_Zup8J389Q_vjUYNUApaCzCZ1nXJdPhZ0XJyhDWJJnLzGm3i28O4IE11LwZXKiRiFmRHe258pVRXnB6fFFzAHYpn0YemLNuxphPf3/s2643/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252826%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2643" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4T8Vs0bd07_2C7TaLPbq6ZLj4PTk7c-INK7we84h_Zup8J389Q_vjUYNUApaCzCZ1nXJdPhZ0XJyhDWJJnLzGm3i28O4IE11LwZXKiRiFmRHe258pVRXnB6fFFzAHYpn0YemLNuxphPf3/w640-h288/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252826%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My birth city...Cumberland, Maryland --August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbBdmdv9hD4Atp0DbU4JNyzFoNbJxho4LrQGY-U9S4DJghvmiYraiO2xsRhHLXgYdT2RkEguZLdVS1hFLYe0PiNhAMpUyLyXRGVpaQGYx-mi_T13jlp0eeZBupS-qewK8CJIYxRL9WSdSq/s2642/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252828%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbBdmdv9hD4Atp0DbU4JNyzFoNbJxho4LrQGY-U9S4DJghvmiYraiO2xsRhHLXgYdT2RkEguZLdVS1hFLYe0PiNhAMpUyLyXRGVpaQGYx-mi_T13jlp0eeZBupS-qewK8CJIYxRL9WSdSq/w640-h288/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252828%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lock 75 on the C & O Towpath just south of Cumberland, Maryland. --August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmF0UUVoHkO27EP91e9KaZpLdaPqUcD5UFqT2oGRowPyaisO605qPtm-btOQ0PTntD_azCuCZNoVS-xa11iXBOKM-oqJs3qpw2REHKLAV9fYqbwZb9MiqLGlgEhtEnq90OK96cLa-OleRv/s2642/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252827%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmF0UUVoHkO27EP91e9KaZpLdaPqUcD5UFqT2oGRowPyaisO605qPtm-btOQ0PTntD_azCuCZNoVS-xa11iXBOKM-oqJs3qpw2REHKLAV9fYqbwZb9MiqLGlgEhtEnq90OK96cLa-OleRv/w640-h288/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252827%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">C & O Towpath passing through Green Ridge State Forest in Maryland. --August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUtpYIUtZCZcstk5VI-2dfG85cnokIBKq_ZSY6HHYe7C8kL0cUtzd9LF7bJzEgB-KsNnJbFdcvTOR6H0fy7CQp2bGkQTsooiO0GTerKywN7R3f9zxmpu3Dk1324ReOKQa7Gk0uQKCca8xn/s2642/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252832%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUtpYIUtZCZcstk5VI-2dfG85cnokIBKq_ZSY6HHYe7C8kL0cUtzd9LF7bJzEgB-KsNnJbFdcvTOR6H0fy7CQp2bGkQTsooiO0GTerKywN7R3f9zxmpu3Dk1324ReOKQa7Gk0uQKCca8xn/w640-h288/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252832%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paw Paw Tunnel on the C & O Towpath. --August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9Q9HVAUEKCoAKAFkBbnQPZUCce-EVZR8ztwqQ5usll9JWxlwj7nkS1uEkgS2_OBdJxX5i5T0iV3mAblW_TEFTxRU8jraEomm-n4joJxin7m1jmkqraHynJ2HOGZiLMQ-I1wr0IxoZTFL/s2642/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252836%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9Q9HVAUEKCoAKAFkBbnQPZUCce-EVZR8ztwqQ5usll9JWxlwj7nkS1uEkgS2_OBdJxX5i5T0iV3mAblW_TEFTxRU8jraEomm-n4joJxin7m1jmkqraHynJ2HOGZiLMQ-I1wr0IxoZTFL/w640-h288/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%252836%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paw Paw Tunnel on the C & O Towpath. --August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-fLLobyoZcTKWauz0lXLW1RSDmnvKuL2-6IIJwAC1lf0u6OznRhHUarMzj2hvXIaAjY3XAcg2bT6MdHBXZK2MegZL1CHz4UAstLYqX2KKJrLdle1-_BFXY186hsJPlFPrlOvcWmwYlV9J/s873/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%25283%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="873" data-original-width="655" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-fLLobyoZcTKWauz0lXLW1RSDmnvKuL2-6IIJwAC1lf0u6OznRhHUarMzj2hvXIaAjY3XAcg2bT6MdHBXZK2MegZL1CHz4UAstLYqX2KKJrLdle1-_BFXY186hsJPlFPrlOvcWmwYlV9J/w480-h640/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%25283%2529.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wrapping up day 2 of my journey in Hancock, Maryland. --August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyM8MkwJov6BDZonjs2IVBnethXDWnnRqqVSMm2Ay9bT3peiXzYf28kUJathyQZOGhTwlZBR-jZW-2Vad8HfCcnwi8LNaauSuMPjL4CAsRxdw3O65B8dhpkBCA_4KuNo8sbRtWYFSJBLYF/s1173/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1173" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyM8MkwJov6BDZonjs2IVBnethXDWnnRqqVSMm2Ay9bT3peiXzYf28kUJathyQZOGhTwlZBR-jZW-2Vad8HfCcnwi8LNaauSuMPjL4CAsRxdw3O65B8dhpkBCA_4KuNo8sbRtWYFSJBLYF/w590-h640/08.14.21+GAP+44-0+%2526+C%2526O+CANAL+184.5-124.4+%2528ROCKWOOD+TO+HANCOCK%2529+%25281%2529.jpg" width="590" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 2...Rockwood, Pennsylvania to Hancock, Maryland (<a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/7305624453" target="_blank">104.81 miles</a>) --August 14, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">DAY 3</span></h1><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;">I was excited that Robin was able to ride the first ten miles with me on day three. We picked up the C & O Towpath in Hancock...right where I left of the previous day. The weather had completely turned...gone was the heat, the humidity, and the rain. With temperatures in low 70s and with very little humidity, day three turned out to be the easiest day of my journey. My seventy mile ride from Hancock to Brunswick seemed remarkably short after back-to-back century rides. Along the way I passed Fort Frederick State Park, dozens of historical locks and a few Civil War historical markers. As I made my way towards Brunswick, the trail which had become very primitive at times just a day ago, became much easier to ride. Pulling into Brunswick, I headed straight for Boxcar Burgers for a Raymond XL Burger. It was a great day on the bike.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Jhkny1guraXeRe7fhXlrAMFscx-i3Vi9S3xvdN-zdNtlUE4Gyd6sLojAwMmSfo8vA2OlIbWL8kMIA98xYp-H_6VMLJmf_T2jJGtGJSY9B9O95dC0mHGmW908qRmrbIRAgViHw66BsiEo/s2642/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1191" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Jhkny1guraXeRe7fhXlrAMFscx-i3Vi9S3xvdN-zdNtlUE4Gyd6sLojAwMmSfo8vA2OlIbWL8kMIA98xYp-H_6VMLJmf_T2jJGtGJSY9B9O95dC0mHGmW908qRmrbIRAgViHw66BsiEo/w640-h288/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%25284%2529.jpg" title="Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park--Hancock, Md." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My day three starting point. Hancock, Maryland. -- August 15, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3TNBKzgitxyR8sLywNoBcWNJRapGu6kij_FRGh7bND6ImiWJ30TQZzIQ_p2eEmtU4q0BQ6yq1lTYAvBW2hckLATl3C1F6DiQxtBxE9PV2Y658L8hvCsOIDnd1DG61e1aWxBLmxfEn8cP/s2048/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%25287%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3TNBKzgitxyR8sLywNoBcWNJRapGu6kij_FRGh7bND6ImiWJ30TQZzIQ_p2eEmtU4q0BQ6yq1lTYAvBW2hckLATl3C1F6DiQxtBxE9PV2Y658L8hvCsOIDnd1DG61e1aWxBLmxfEn8cP/w640-h480/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%25287%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My wife, Robin, rode the first 10 miles with me. It was a fantastic way to begin the day! -- August 15, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFBY8kYnS26858U055GeOfpaI_NnGp5grsP_5Qaw4bnj71r3qTMTf4z3rUSAyEsRTrcK7foHLBuz2Ldo22NAx0F1uIr5YV_cm5UWhvqi1Nk-UTNLDnBdZyKNdP_S8MQzPSY7j3-7prbVI2/s2643/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%25288%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2643" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFBY8kYnS26858U055GeOfpaI_NnGp5grsP_5Qaw4bnj71r3qTMTf4z3rUSAyEsRTrcK7foHLBuz2Ldo22NAx0F1uIr5YV_cm5UWhvqi1Nk-UTNLDnBdZyKNdP_S8MQzPSY7j3-7prbVI2/w640-h288/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%25288%2529.jpg" title="Fort Frederick State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My journey on day three took me through <a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/fortfrederick.aspx" target="_blank">Fort Frederick State Park</a>. -- August 15, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbLxQQs-N5IXfBhQp7rgfGoDoxb6d7wLX16rYb6NR1KkOTexfYmJroZDgCbV50Rtx86ahMND7IUwSWSKLfY1VTLvPCguOMZoFkJukDVsxb1ZEyBsbWq1cEBuO_wuRrvQ76TqhD_zM_OhaN/s2048/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%25289%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbLxQQs-N5IXfBhQp7rgfGoDoxb6d7wLX16rYb6NR1KkOTexfYmJroZDgCbV50Rtx86ahMND7IUwSWSKLfY1VTLvPCguOMZoFkJukDVsxb1ZEyBsbWq1cEBuO_wuRrvQ76TqhD_zM_OhaN/w640-h360/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%25289%2529.jpg" title="Fort Frederick -- 08.15.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/fortfrederick.aspx" target="_blank">Fort Frederick</a> was built by the colony of Maryland during the French and Indian War to protect the interior of the colony. -- August 15, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYA5twTo2wWM3iYvxxTm8_sD93EVfqXHUfXfQOQOOWQI_a4Uxn3Te626cjPPGpNRCTZe41rbDz7KCJ_P3EX7oKxccVyYmB7elTc4kLLc58VZjZv2NQN6-PViKZtZ2SqnKtJ9BQPu1CrSK8/s2642/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%252814%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYA5twTo2wWM3iYvxxTm8_sD93EVfqXHUfXfQOQOOWQI_a4Uxn3Te626cjPPGpNRCTZe41rbDz7KCJ_P3EX7oKxccVyYmB7elTc4kLLc58VZjZv2NQN6-PViKZtZ2SqnKtJ9BQPu1CrSK8/w640-h288/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%252814%2529.jpg" title="C & O Towpath 08.15.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">C & O Canal Towpath -- August 15, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMKqxUf4QYGIVU9eVQ-_Nc6ivwetGewRNCjkxtH9HTrAI-uufalEk9I8uw6IFaTccv6ebQ0RpQWIj1jEm_OJk_jt_IaK8pSrlsStueDdkYpZc9ytQwEPbeTvm74i0aIncSWuUKwMQVvvwY/s2642/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%252819%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMKqxUf4QYGIVU9eVQ-_Nc6ivwetGewRNCjkxtH9HTrAI-uufalEk9I8uw6IFaTccv6ebQ0RpQWIj1jEm_OJk_jt_IaK8pSrlsStueDdkYpZc9ytQwEPbeTvm74i0aIncSWuUKwMQVvvwY/w640-h288/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%252819%2529.jpg" title="Midpoint of the C & O Towpath -- 08.15.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mile 92.25 marks the exact midpoint of the C & O Towpath between Cumberland, Maryland and Georgetown. -- August 15, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyU9wshrFxiZcPBWW2PNC6JYKEgc-7xLyftZDpTgj-M7rP3GB-WEuLVLjdt4czDDjJnGKBGSBHEp3yVSkVxSUoBFPBbCZ0b75aeTab6gljsLBMTslN8h-YJyGMeBhrTg_7kJG7RPKMvleV/s2642/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%252822%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyU9wshrFxiZcPBWW2PNC6JYKEgc-7xLyftZDpTgj-M7rP3GB-WEuLVLjdt4czDDjJnGKBGSBHEp3yVSkVxSUoBFPBbCZ0b75aeTab6gljsLBMTslN8h-YJyGMeBhrTg_7kJG7RPKMvleV/w640-h288/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%252822%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding along the Potomac River on the C & O Towpath -- August 15, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhASq5RBWwMdw-qXNtAZpWazmJrdhsOfuda7k4oPtJEINt7Ttr_dS4urMTfil9Q1ean3LekK1zbSwsLil1FRViy46Y7ELkbZX6dqCS1MvEXIH_kUvJkG5IFM397_cmP64jmOpF0EJyhOKXe/s2048/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%252824%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhASq5RBWwMdw-qXNtAZpWazmJrdhsOfuda7k4oPtJEINt7Ttr_dS4urMTfil9Q1ean3LekK1zbSwsLil1FRViy46Y7ELkbZX6dqCS1MvEXIH_kUvJkG5IFM397_cmP64jmOpF0EJyhOKXe/w360-h640/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%252824%2529.jpg" title="Harpers Ferry, West Virginia -- 08.15.21" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nearing the end of my day three journey, I passed by Harpers Ferry, West Virginia for the 4th time this year! -- August 15, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpLNW3-VZ66talWUiFD4e7wKHbfOnnRPFJ7QgPU1QDW4xOG-IXfSrKxcPoGoeWrEXImFtTu046CAMkqGieGoKRHy8VVTgNqly94f9sYR_aArwRfJ7ix0r7q1gn85YXCyuNWvs0UbDeDBPp/s2642/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%252827%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpLNW3-VZ66talWUiFD4e7wKHbfOnnRPFJ7QgPU1QDW4xOG-IXfSrKxcPoGoeWrEXImFtTu046CAMkqGieGoKRHy8VVTgNqly94f9sYR_aArwRfJ7ix0r7q1gn85YXCyuNWvs0UbDeDBPp/w640-h288/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%252827%2529.jpg" title="Brunswick, Maryland -- 08.15.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brunswick, Maryland -- August 15, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpHzM1Fy99H6DSIvOfr4-NpL187smu4g2h8cmJygj6Ec1PAQrT_FpEyYeXPAzsyhynwxbE3hvUsszBD3qBzzpjlMn4p7Rqur0hGjDX0c8sIFzx6I5H4C1zV_jQ_RaH9_rcAaJeZ7nMPM5S/s2642/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%252825%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpHzM1Fy99H6DSIvOfr4-NpL187smu4g2h8cmJygj6Ec1PAQrT_FpEyYeXPAzsyhynwxbE3hvUsszBD3qBzzpjlMn4p7Rqur0hGjDX0c8sIFzx6I5H4C1zV_jQ_RaH9_rcAaJeZ7nMPM5S/w640-h288/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281+%252825%2529.jpg" title="Boxcar in Brunswick, Maryland -- 08.15.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.boxcarburgers.com/" target="_blank">Boxcar</a> was the perfect place for a post ride meal! -- August 15, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTTWLQZUVTdJe5z0YLR0GWT7aLsSNOkqIb2TFDDk3N5cXHHWBagPGLbFhTduz0eFK9xVib4OtITMl46B_WoRdaB-hXF-n3Kvt5kOK-PviB0Ts7_zaOnZid95BNMKsb3cDfQ2eXZuC14Fwb/s1080/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTTWLQZUVTdJe5z0YLR0GWT7aLsSNOkqIb2TFDDk3N5cXHHWBagPGLbFhTduz0eFK9xVib4OtITMl46B_WoRdaB-hXF-n3Kvt5kOK-PviB0Ts7_zaOnZid95BNMKsb3cDfQ2eXZuC14Fwb/w640-h640/08.15.21+WESTERN+MARYLAND+RAIL+TRAIL+10.5-0--C%2526O+CANAL+TRAIL+125+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Day 3 -- Hancock, Maryland to Brunswick, Maryland -- 08.15.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 3...Hancock, Maryland to Brunswick, Maryland (<a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/7311276630" target="_blank">70.37 miles</a>)-- August 15, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">DAY 4</h1><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;">I woke up on day four of my trip knowing that I only had 70 more miles to go. A friend of mine, Lynn Nichols, joined me for the first 10 miles of the last part of my journey. Lynn, a cancer survivor, is currently participating in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/5957643037609520/10221247552966961/" target="_blank">Great Cycling Challenge to raise money to fight childhood cancer</a>. I was so happy to have her join me for part of my ride. Shortly after Lynn turned back I experienced the first flat tire of my ride. Not to worry, though...each day I was carrying enough to fix my bike twice. Five miles later, my rear tire went flat again. I was now experiencing a little bit of anxiety...I had come all this way and now, if the tire went flat again...I wouldn't be able to fix it. With my fingers crossed, I continued on down the C & O Towpath passing Great Falls on the Potomac River and into Georgetown where the C & O Towpath ended very unceremoniously at mile 0. Actually, I had to use <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/yK3aZKFFr11EfndS6" target="_blank">Google Maps</a> to find mile 0. Once there, I paused and then headed out to cover the final 18 miles to Mount Vernon.<br />The Francis Scott Key bridge crosses the Potomac River connecting Georgetown and Virginia. On the Virginia side of the bridge I was able to easily access the Mount Vernon Trail. I covered these final 18 miles with a huge smile on my face with anticipation of completing my goal. From the trail I could see the Lincoln Memorial, U.S. Capitol Building, and Washington Monument on the other side of the river. The Mount Vernon Trail passed near the Pentagon, Reagan International Airport, and through Old Town Alexandria.<br />When I reached the gate at Mount Vernon, I was greeted by my friend, Matt Briney. He was kind enough to allow me (and my mud covered Diverge) onto the grounds so I could take a picture at the doorsteps of the home of George Washington. What an absolutely satisfying ending to and amazing journey. Non of this couldn't have happened with out the help and encouragement of so many people...first and foremost, my wife, Robin, who gave up four days and met me with a smile and a hug each day. I also need to thank my friend, Jim Seevers, the best bike mechanic on the planet, for dialing in my bike for me prior to my trip. Thank you, also goes to Lynn Nichols, for making the trip to be part of my journey. Thank you, Matt Briney, for your help and encouragement. And finally, thank you to my dad and Mary Jane for their constant text messages full of love and support.<br />All in all, I rode 352.92 miles from the "Forks of the Ohio" to Mount Vernon. I did a thing.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUONC5s8cL5SJysCC6Y1rAh5oGwMfhp2yLhCCc8WU6WuiarPhJYobh7FcTaT0Fq1UNJlncL8RD6z0k-sU542Ak2_xVezE3qCcz-PMq9nHC1tmbHz6tj0e6QsZ3pxRaxv6cJn6YZ7n8Yqd/s2642/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%25289%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUONC5s8cL5SJysCC6Y1rAh5oGwMfhp2yLhCCc8WU6WuiarPhJYobh7FcTaT0Fq1UNJlncL8RD6z0k-sU542Ak2_xVezE3qCcz-PMq9nHC1tmbHz6tj0e6QsZ3pxRaxv6cJn6YZ7n8Yqd/w640-h288/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%25289%2529.jpg" title="Chesapeake & Ohio National Historical Park -- 08.16.21 https://www.marylandhomesbylynn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1wl8MoC_S6Jz_OgE7tXbvgqlAJqDQ6VvsM8za5XNS9Q-jORT5T274OCJo" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was honored to have <a href="https://www.marylandhomesbylynn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1wl8MoC_S6Jz_OgE7tXbvgqlAJqDQ6VvsM8za5XNS9Q-jORT5T274OCJo" target="_blank">Lynn Nichols</a> join me for the first 10 miles of the last leg of my journey from Pittsburgh to Mount Vernon -- August 16, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgumqaMFpPP2bfeiNEOmS4Nm8G24tdKmEkeYtHOz9wVgEqCvsZ6SAOICEwo2RyZHqTyyE2fnERlLon9YqcggeHftwfzTUJ-IzapPuVIgURMa4wglgldN9Hgl5igojhOf5bgPdP1F7eJnijq/s2642/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252812%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgumqaMFpPP2bfeiNEOmS4Nm8G24tdKmEkeYtHOz9wVgEqCvsZ6SAOICEwo2RyZHqTyyE2fnERlLon9YqcggeHftwfzTUJ-IzapPuVIgURMa4wglgldN9Hgl5igojhOf5bgPdP1F7eJnijq/w640-h288/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252812%2529.jpg" title="Wildlife on the C& O Towpath -- 08.16.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wildlife on the C& O Towpath -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-Vwic5E3AgrN5RNW_1dyOGKbRFRJOSHPcg9GRbUALi35rSyuf18dTLT0ToVEdp6sPHDK5bzb-VK5l7q05k31A3uoFwPlNhqjFzBUElGOzMe3ozDZ80MnUcB_4bQGopbUfTYYtpchzt0X/s2048/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252817%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-Vwic5E3AgrN5RNW_1dyOGKbRFRJOSHPcg9GRbUALi35rSyuf18dTLT0ToVEdp6sPHDK5bzb-VK5l7q05k31A3uoFwPlNhqjFzBUElGOzMe3ozDZ80MnUcB_4bQGopbUfTYYtpchzt0X/w360-h640/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252817%2529.jpg" title="https://www.bicyclepro.org/" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the last day of my journey, I had, not one, but two flat tires. -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8j4eqC_2KBp2kbU6w8znXvZ5cussHWfPJGM1hoJ64qLFdCzEL1dyUWJIX8qbmNteRznJYddbT1imKG0mgfdIDUL6oHws879EjUJjOlpUK3fBzc3Oq79x1DmTvpXt_nA9K0wShIHkEzh69/s2642/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252820%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8j4eqC_2KBp2kbU6w8znXvZ5cussHWfPJGM1hoJ64qLFdCzEL1dyUWJIX8qbmNteRznJYddbT1imKG0mgfdIDUL6oHws879EjUJjOlpUK3fBzc3Oq79x1DmTvpXt_nA9K0wShIHkEzh69/w640-h288/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252820%2529.jpg" title="https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/greatfallstavernvisitorcenter.htm" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A canal boat located near the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/greatfallstavernvisitorcenter.htm" target="_blank">Great Falls Visitor Center.</a> -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS5bmqa7V2h_H85otFNA3srGvJDVFBYRvZWq0CONaAiaL8FrbKQHLX8uhgvSShrILCotBBGIzaxijTYNFa-xSlR5zb7Nr2B7jFnEuKTSLYxsp3ZK2u33pUwY9qBO5tK0YWTT7uIM2V2nEP/s2642/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252821%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS5bmqa7V2h_H85otFNA3srGvJDVFBYRvZWq0CONaAiaL8FrbKQHLX8uhgvSShrILCotBBGIzaxijTYNFa-xSlR5zb7Nr2B7jFnEuKTSLYxsp3ZK2u33pUwY9qBO5tK0YWTT7uIM2V2nEP/w640-h288/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252821%2529.jpg" title="Great Falls -- 08.16.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding near Great Falls on the C & O Canal Towpath -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgod5QpgvbPwETyjiPSLXgIVUuBQq6m3uPdcLxZYioJ1WPQNoTduqdtjc0ptW8VybvDE-1LCjHsfwa11GuT7EVCXeCZUzgpWm1CPbAz07U3Cn2WPl_8zszCnin3y290fTg5_OFEvblCwIQj/s2642/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252832%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgod5QpgvbPwETyjiPSLXgIVUuBQq6m3uPdcLxZYioJ1WPQNoTduqdtjc0ptW8VybvDE-1LCjHsfwa11GuT7EVCXeCZUzgpWm1CPbAz07U3Cn2WPl_8zszCnin3y290fTg5_OFEvblCwIQj/w640-h288/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252832%2529.jpg" title="Georgetown -- 08.16.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entering Georgetown and nearing mile 0 of the C & O Canal Towpath.-- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPdBvHBSK8CwkMvFrTNHI06vNpkDpr8_91ndurQwMVcxLNzycP1q3Ne6JFBbxdTUJ-K8NnhLHXniXWcTNLMLnIoRGFzaS2bsiHBJ95gBqkMBc9QF6O7KxW7XHch5-4_EOfGARbTNSftP2G/s2642/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252830%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPdBvHBSK8CwkMvFrTNHI06vNpkDpr8_91ndurQwMVcxLNzycP1q3Ne6JFBbxdTUJ-K8NnhLHXniXWcTNLMLnIoRGFzaS2bsiHBJ95gBqkMBc9QF6O7KxW7XHch5-4_EOfGARbTNSftP2G/w640-h288/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252830%2529.jpg" title="Mile 0 of the C & O Towpath -- 08.16.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mile 0 of the C & O Canal Towpath! I successfully completed all 148.5 miles of the Great Allegheny Passage and all 184.5 miles of the C & O Towpath. Only 18 more miles to Mount Vernon. -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_mQZ-wOchyvdJMJXuvZbONPjv1weDKSN9odcnjZTjDb5PnlISOJs8RR0GSXpoAbVzXnoy8WlW4ZhpTGRqjby6T6Tfw01whKcMlcE6WpnAQiLFBSaiZEiqbnrVU4BbpER2Dwjb-EM0T5s/s2642/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252836%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_mQZ-wOchyvdJMJXuvZbONPjv1weDKSN9odcnjZTjDb5PnlISOJs8RR0GSXpoAbVzXnoy8WlW4ZhpTGRqjby6T6Tfw01whKcMlcE6WpnAQiLFBSaiZEiqbnrVU4BbpER2Dwjb-EM0T5s/w640-h288/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252836%2529.jpg" title="Francis Scott Key Bridge -- 08.16.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crossing from Georgetown and into Virginia on the Francis Scott Key Bridge. In the distance you can see the Washington Monument. -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1VdcGTh0nUFFmpsuJ5Vk_vUIQQyTfyiqfP2v-a9EAyNvV4ZNT6lbPLouhTY79QLMuY4wIoeepyWdLpoTf9XaOX2gK9A02XFLdGGMtueKBG0U9gGgAAxQQdK7PHshapS0_O7x-3Yozfnox/s2642/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252837%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1VdcGTh0nUFFmpsuJ5Vk_vUIQQyTfyiqfP2v-a9EAyNvV4ZNT6lbPLouhTY79QLMuY4wIoeepyWdLpoTf9XaOX2gK9A02XFLdGGMtueKBG0U9gGgAAxQQdK7PHshapS0_O7x-3Yozfnox/w640-h288/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252837%2529.jpg" title="Welcome to Washington DC sign -- 08.16.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pausing at the Welcome to Washington DC sign just before accessing the Mount Vernon Trail. -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmo4Ly0d-L2ZUirFueCnpbFGqwEShg9t8TAOk-Yt9yAy_u4Y16y1dhbD-jQ1iAl3O5aILRKO3HEEF2ohZINhgWuszWZFPtp0SwARGhRMNWFT2busNc4PIamfvaULJFb0uGCJ2V3rfP7f1/s2642/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252838%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmo4Ly0d-L2ZUirFueCnpbFGqwEShg9t8TAOk-Yt9yAy_u4Y16y1dhbD-jQ1iAl3O5aILRKO3HEEF2ohZINhgWuszWZFPtp0SwARGhRMNWFT2busNc4PIamfvaULJFb0uGCJ2V3rfP7f1/w640-h288/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252838%2529.jpg" title="Mount Vernon Trail -- August 16, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A glimpse of the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial from the Mount Vernon Trail. -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWW0Xe0X0tThw4_YeAolmmplAqrIRXeyYuwqgTWGJ4TGxHzntoeZ5fIoaiFaRJCuC9M10mPL3H5eKB0OBKTfRBXkdYmUsv7OsvQ72dqgcqAd88Yf5Qdcp7XCJ-Vdk-EOGj6vbsN29CqOSP/s2642/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252844%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWW0Xe0X0tThw4_YeAolmmplAqrIRXeyYuwqgTWGJ4TGxHzntoeZ5fIoaiFaRJCuC9M10mPL3H5eKB0OBKTfRBXkdYmUsv7OsvQ72dqgcqAd88Yf5Qdcp7XCJ-Vdk-EOGj6vbsN29CqOSP/w640-h288/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252844%2529.jpg" title="Mount Vernon Trail -- August 16, 2021" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/mtvernontrail.htm" target="_blank">Mount Vernon Trail</a> -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMkZVaNhRGAHB-R02mAHI7G2n3lTQk6ZXjG-8xZ6GpwybhytTKI9St2DTWOjso1ImLZnAn-ju6d2JfzI_RshGixQhTO44Wfu5go75gODM0QhXNuH05KrPu0dcpWAL7JlXhdXhldiJtlGNG/s2643/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252853%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2643" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMkZVaNhRGAHB-R02mAHI7G2n3lTQk6ZXjG-8xZ6GpwybhytTKI9St2DTWOjso1ImLZnAn-ju6d2JfzI_RshGixQhTO44Wfu5go75gODM0QhXNuH05KrPu0dcpWAL7JlXhdXhldiJtlGNG/w640-h288/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252853%2529.jpg" title="https://www.mountvernon.org/" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arriving at the gates of George Washington's Mount Vernon. -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBMWjvDz75XZ23i7ojviSzGbNcz0RK4hQagSmL6eHra-VzY6RR8BKau30TEvq00-ef_Tnd6sgrFU54P4h65KdafYjIdUAJHaCk46zatIowIpoMT98uyYUAqQcaml4lqfEj0Ml36indhRE/s2048/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252858%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBMWjvDz75XZ23i7ojviSzGbNcz0RK4hQagSmL6eHra-VzY6RR8BKau30TEvq00-ef_Tnd6sgrFU54P4h65KdafYjIdUAJHaCk46zatIowIpoMT98uyYUAqQcaml4lqfEj0Ml36indhRE/w640-h480/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252858%2529.jpg" title="Dave Raymond and Matt Briney -- 08.16.21" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am so grateful to my friend, Matt Briney, for allowing me and my bike (both covered in mud) onto the grounds of Mount Vernon to complete my epic journey. Thank you! -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8JKS9n8iFScZlMTXgyUW2YGxc4qEpt2ZaTSZF23vmIY6Hhuvnif3zyPTyR7raPOQEDGAZhiOHYTuj7NMGpttTLwWYtptVC-BP2xAcvtDoKztmwkAoWWNp72nGaHzBo0gc0Ct7ItBQ4Xu/s1499/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252863%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1499" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8JKS9n8iFScZlMTXgyUW2YGxc4qEpt2ZaTSZF23vmIY6Hhuvnif3zyPTyR7raPOQEDGAZhiOHYTuj7NMGpttTLwWYtptVC-BP2xAcvtDoKztmwkAoWWNp72nGaHzBo0gc0Ct7ItBQ4Xu/w462-h640/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252863%2529.jpg" title="Day 4 -- 69.11 miles" width="462" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 4...Point of Rocks, Maryland to <a href="https://www.mountvernon.org/" target="_blank">George Washington's Mount Vernon</a> (<a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/7316858973" target="_blank">69.11 miles</a>)-- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLXSD4qprD_q8fOpFcr7S0hvyqRLKsilomVv1cMZxJdlWqRPSa2TaXoAsJ10dwCBQWKqiyeCxuytz1BqPvJUfcaB6-DxGy3pMLcqIneoNLuvyUyLoNzUfIuzNTnciCqBo3QsIFveD9Akrd/s2642/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252856%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLXSD4qprD_q8fOpFcr7S0hvyqRLKsilomVv1cMZxJdlWqRPSa2TaXoAsJ10dwCBQWKqiyeCxuytz1BqPvJUfcaB6-DxGy3pMLcqIneoNLuvyUyLoNzUfIuzNTnciCqBo3QsIFveD9Akrd/w640-h288/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252856%2529.jpg" title="https://www.mountvernon.org/" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I did a thing! Exactly 352.92 miles from the "Forks of the Ohio" to George Washington's Mount Vernon! -- August 16, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Life is a journey...not a destination.</h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">David A. Raymond -- August 22, 2021</span></b></p><div><b><br /></b></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_y08I8LPS3M2X5mZFd7c8MXdnCOA9soCPKj-EVM3qP7oIrSo19B5uS6WdT_FPH6lqfVGiu8OLwJqfwFH_har51DIwSZOi5xsPzPwT8WJyWJlo_9LJ3ao6YeTwdmOb1nm3OcTwjFpXsDKF/s2567/20210814_122123.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1156" data-original-width="2567" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_y08I8LPS3M2X5mZFd7c8MXdnCOA9soCPKj-EVM3qP7oIrSo19B5uS6WdT_FPH6lqfVGiu8OLwJqfwFH_har51DIwSZOi5xsPzPwT8WJyWJlo_9LJ3ao6YeTwdmOb1nm3OcTwjFpXsDKF/w640-h288/20210814_122123.jpg" title="All Trails Lead to Ice Cream" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Refueling with some rainbow sherbet in Cumberland, Maryland -- August 14, 2021<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQlMMkB9fsE1bjrXhX1GLkTNm2ib6DP9iD4yFcKBQ1rk_ecjGcXUmv5lyDpDha1MGilZFrAJx2yZUQ7hvwXXir6ZlrmNapaNmy4qKF71imRVLZbc5mn-av6zkZ_7bgSCwnivxYZcTS-1y/s2642/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252850%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2642" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQlMMkB9fsE1bjrXhX1GLkTNm2ib6DP9iD4yFcKBQ1rk_ecjGcXUmv5lyDpDha1MGilZFrAJx2yZUQ7hvwXXir6ZlrmNapaNmy4qKF71imRVLZbc5mn-av6zkZ_7bgSCwnivxYZcTS-1y/w640-h288/08.16.21+C%2526O+TOWPATH+48.5-0--MOUNT+VERNON+TRAIL+18-0--POINT+OF+ROCKS+TO+MOUNT+VERNON++%252850%2529.jpg" title="https://www.custardshack.com/" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With only six more miles left, I stopped for a celebratory root beer float at the <a href="https://www.custardshack.com/" target="_blank">Custard Shack</a> -- August 16, 2021<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div></h2><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;">Feel free to follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/mountnbiker73" target="_blank">TWITTER</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mountnbiker73/?hl=en" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;">@mountnbiker73</span></span></h4><div><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I would also appreciate if you took time to look at my other projects on YouTube.<br /></span></span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join me, and two of my colleagues, at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBQRLOXujIaNc1_fCpDGFg" target="_blank">BOBBLEHEAD GEORGE</a> </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;">for all of our nerdy history fun! 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http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/mjgH</div>DAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-78340427031836500552021-02-28T15:16:00.008-05:002021-08-22T08:38:26.680-04:00FROZEN <p style="text-align: center;"> I was five years old in 1978 when my mom and dad took my brother and I to see the movie <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUwxH4SM9Rg" target="_blank">SUPERMAN</a>. Two years later, in 1980, our family drove to Altoona, PA to see <a href="https://youtu.be/2F_RUyvPWhM" target="_blank">THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK</a>. Both of these pieces of pop-culture, one made me believe a man could fly and the other made me want to be a lightsaber wielding Jedi Knight, grabbed a hold of my imagination and defined my childhood. To this day, my favorite scenes in both of those movies involve icy, frozen landscapes. As a kid I was mesmerized by Superman's "Fortress of Solitude"....and ice covered structure that often served as the Man of Steel's headquarters. Then, in the opening minutes of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, I sat on the edge of my seat as Luke Skywalker, on the frozen planet of Hoth, rode on the back of a beast called a Tauntaun, battled snow creatures, and fought Imperial AT-ATs. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqVB40MvofJyeRV5wn3Mb9iS0usOy8Z3KqRZ4wBenVoTjvcZDz16ZZ73dlANxE_apRHr5ARmasIDoefi2CfSbLjuNP1qimaPG3wUaKyNQiWJ_vixcUSRb-JtJWy4attscWe42Lck19rrND/s2048/01.02.20+FIRST+MICHAUX+RIDE+OF+2021--SHUTTLE+RIDE+WITH+CHRIS+KELLER+%252814%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqVB40MvofJyeRV5wn3Mb9iS0usOy8Z3KqRZ4wBenVoTjvcZDz16ZZ73dlANxE_apRHr5ARmasIDoefi2CfSbLjuNP1qimaPG3wUaKyNQiWJ_vixcUSRb-JtJWy4attscWe42Lck19rrND/w640-h480/01.02.20+FIRST+MICHAUX+RIDE+OF+2021--SHUTTLE+RIDE+WITH+CHRIS+KELLER+%252814%2529.jpg" title="Vista Trail in Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The view of the valley in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Michaux/pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Michaux State Forest</a>. The cold air settled in the valley turning the second half of our ride into an icy adventure. -- January 2, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The irony of it all is that winter ranks last in my list of favorite seasons of the year. I'm not a fan of the cold, the wind, and the snow...especially after the township's plows make their way though the neighborhoods turning the pristine, frozen wonderland into a gravelly, muddy mess...but, ever since I was a child, winter has had the ability to capture my imagination and is, undoubtedly, one of the prettiest times of the year. The first two months of 2021 have pretty much been, if not snow covered, frozen. For someone like me, who really enjoys being outside, it can be easy to let winter get me down. Therefore, I try my best not to let the cold, snow, and limited daylight hours get the better of me. So, I bundle up and head out on my bike (or on foot) and enjoy and explore the frozen environment just like eight year old me would.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSKcyAqleLrQfBSGlV5jx5fVP8XnF1v8GLTq4KW5-KxiaR6FeTKDFdQ67pbVPuwt7KWpVjOBOamsPVZcd8lX2reCTtgblB37p-XR6PnsaWCQCTL0M2bKVT4R4mfvlPKztWV35sJhY4EAOk/s1861/01.02.20+FIRST+MICHAUX+RIDE+OF+2021--SHUTTLE+RIDE+WITH+CHRIS+KELLER+%252812%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1861" data-original-width="1407" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSKcyAqleLrQfBSGlV5jx5fVP8XnF1v8GLTq4KW5-KxiaR6FeTKDFdQ67pbVPuwt7KWpVjOBOamsPVZcd8lX2reCTtgblB37p-XR6PnsaWCQCTL0M2bKVT4R4mfvlPKztWV35sJhY4EAOk/w484-h640/01.02.20+FIRST+MICHAUX+RIDE+OF+2021--SHUTTLE+RIDE+WITH+CHRIS+KELLER+%252812%2529.jpg" title="Vista Trail in Michaux State Forest" width="484" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond and Chris Keller riding through an icy Michaux State Forest. The ride started dry, but as we descended into the valley the trees were encased in ice...making for an absolutely surreal experience. -- January 2, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmzJQVx64IZAY57zzAH10CVQWgcmu_aDjwZhtG5T87sHBFwcsNcQ-tJz4A3dXzlBjg_YklDlXazvFgYhaBR2WSia_AdXNKGzzBCfsUBAwEGLfVmoGX1569lvx5wpBNJ7KwG_epYz2d5y3/s2048/01.23.21+MICHAUX+HIKE+WITH+ROBIN+AT-CAMP+MICHAUX-SUNSET+ROCKS-AT+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmzJQVx64IZAY57zzAH10CVQWgcmu_aDjwZhtG5T87sHBFwcsNcQ-tJz4A3dXzlBjg_YklDlXazvFgYhaBR2WSia_AdXNKGzzBCfsUBAwEGLfVmoGX1569lvx5wpBNJ7KwG_epYz2d5y3/w640-h480/01.23.21+MICHAUX+HIKE+WITH+ROBIN+AT-CAMP+MICHAUX-SUNSET+ROCKS-AT+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Sunset Rocks Trail in Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No snow, but plenty of frozen wind blowing on Robin and I as we hiked Sunset Rocks Trail in Michaux State Forest. -- January 23, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8WvpVBT53t2o6dqQJ1DFhXlKf8dU4r_Fxbgi_JbRHDk2IDe2JB-LO8bS6DFghvTlN4_VFfifuZ49lpB9me3TQfN_YqCOoHeQxi6EMvJAUVENvUR6fNygsW1EKj-qWIdVdsoHUASxUIHM-/s1896/01.23.21+MICHAUX+HIKE+WITH+ROBIN+AT-CAMP+MICHAUX-SUNSET+ROCKS-AT+%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1896" data-original-width="1422" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8WvpVBT53t2o6dqQJ1DFhXlKf8dU4r_Fxbgi_JbRHDk2IDe2JB-LO8bS6DFghvTlN4_VFfifuZ49lpB9me3TQfN_YqCOoHeQxi6EMvJAUVENvUR6fNygsW1EKj-qWIdVdsoHUASxUIHM-/w480-h640/01.23.21+MICHAUX+HIKE+WITH+ROBIN+AT-CAMP+MICHAUX-SUNSET+ROCKS-AT+%25284%2529.jpg" title="Sunset Rocks Trail in Michaux State Forest" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Completely bundled up as I made my way up Sunset Rocks through the frozen January temperatures -- January 23, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN09cbWF_H4FtpE7arjf7ydpXX5Jd09EABZVq9QEaB5TfVyAL1_A_ylrMz0zOactmWHO1yaSO1KOfmwmPCnOrpDz63dInwRaDcHOpG68sKC0WdAWwc6glJ0amgl-N0g9puwwbTuFpp5y9x/s2780/01.31.21+WALKING+IN+THE+SNOW++%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2780" data-original-width="2086" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN09cbWF_H4FtpE7arjf7ydpXX5Jd09EABZVq9QEaB5TfVyAL1_A_ylrMz0zOactmWHO1yaSO1KOfmwmPCnOrpDz63dInwRaDcHOpG68sKC0WdAWwc6glJ0amgl-N0g9puwwbTuFpp5y9x/w480-h640/01.31.21+WALKING+IN+THE+SNOW++%25281%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heavy snow and wind forced me to leave my bike at home and lace up my hiking boots for some local outdoor exercise -- January 31, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvX_onsAY5qZqGGHw4QfoYEaOMcrqfDAwuKI-wpI2U24p5qj5eaVSKr75osFw9Q5J_n3qWZKtKYB1VDN6Gr8-CMIxyD1Lv5IdLAJ_vQHOGJoBQFRQglK4YizreNZbuaPDANEbZKqHz62H-/s2048/20210206_125622%257E2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvX_onsAY5qZqGGHw4QfoYEaOMcrqfDAwuKI-wpI2U24p5qj5eaVSKr75osFw9Q5J_n3qWZKtKYB1VDN6Gr8-CMIxyD1Lv5IdLAJ_vQHOGJoBQFRQglK4YizreNZbuaPDANEbZKqHz62H-/w480-h640/20210206_125622%257E2.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plowing my own path through the snow on my Diverge. -- February 6, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In early February, Winter (and yes, the Covid Pandemic), was really wearing me thin. I needed to do something, go somewhere, explore outside, and just be present in nature. Robin and I decided to make the nearly 4 hour drive, on a Friday morning, to Ohiopyle State Park. Ohiopyle has been a favorite place of mine ever since my childhood...but I had never...ever...seen it frozen. I just wanted to see the waterfalls and take a hike and experience it in a way that I never had before. The trip was just what I needed. The time spent that day with my wife would have been plenty...but what we found at Ohiopyle was nothing short of spectacular. The almost always crowded State Park was nearly empty and completely frozen. Robin and I spend the entire day visiting places that we frequent in the summer time... Baughman Rock, Meadow Runs, and Cucumber Falls....places of immense natural beauty. But on this particular day I think I may have found my "Fortress of Solitude" as we gazed over the Laurel Highlands from scenic overlooks, hiked through the mountain laurel in the Fern Cliff Nature Preserve area, and explored the immense cauldron of ice at the base of Cucumber Falls. The whole day was relaxing, exhilarating, refreshing, and rejuvenating all at once.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRqARZB8NQ4lh9ul2PEloAhNyVXC6vxoA81w63xnorlEmJ-kzjqazPjYEjrShXca5qqGKcoOBFnVdascGNZzM3siYuMCwP05spbsJbyZYuXOdsPzYZKvZ41c6GS31LA1x1rTtgLCd4YAcA/s2048/02.12.21+OHIOPYLE+STATE+PARK+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRqARZB8NQ4lh9ul2PEloAhNyVXC6vxoA81w63xnorlEmJ-kzjqazPjYEjrShXca5qqGKcoOBFnVdascGNZzM3siYuMCwP05spbsJbyZYuXOdsPzYZKvZ41c6GS31LA1x1rTtgLCd4YAcA/w640-h480/02.12.21+OHIOPYLE+STATE+PARK+%25281%2529.jpg" title="OHIOPYLE STATE PARK" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">OHIOPYLE STATE PARK</a> --February 12, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtT_u76jJkQP6NIY5vAJBeV8_IMUMQJX3KqeTvIWV-pS87iPFxgbYnSAn8ULpTxwQu5-_Rc9HHSFcAkgs1ljotxTdlv6GBThfWxJdhSPZUk-G9rirt3gS-w6nSYfSRJCWsvDhuF46LeNnt/s2048/02.21.21+BAUGHMAN+ROCK+OVERLOOK+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtT_u76jJkQP6NIY5vAJBeV8_IMUMQJX3KqeTvIWV-pS87iPFxgbYnSAn8ULpTxwQu5-_Rc9HHSFcAkgs1ljotxTdlv6GBThfWxJdhSPZUk-G9rirt3gS-w6nSYfSRJCWsvDhuF46LeNnt/w640-h480/02.21.21+BAUGHMAN+ROCK+OVERLOOK+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Baughman Rock Overlook" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robin and David Raymond taking in the view of Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands from Baughman Rock Overlook in Ohiopyle State Park. -- February 12, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja3KKpnD_wObDiNX2eGuDmBZgJRnwzzxcV0bKz6Xcc-O0oDJjxSimgFwvGq5ISQFSmAYQJJGfjDrMWoSdorBebRqug0fPPvpjoGfue_A8d88jEijsI_Ucy8l9UJJ1WmyTQT0UvUeDpFRh2/s2048/02.12.21+OHIOPYLE+STATE+PARK+%25286%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja3KKpnD_wObDiNX2eGuDmBZgJRnwzzxcV0bKz6Xcc-O0oDJjxSimgFwvGq5ISQFSmAYQJJGfjDrMWoSdorBebRqug0fPPvpjoGfue_A8d88jEijsI_Ucy8l9UJJ1WmyTQT0UvUeDpFRh2/w640-h480/02.12.21+OHIOPYLE+STATE+PARK+%25286%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The icy Youghiogheny River in Ohiopyle State Park -- February 12, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeFzSYAVTky1url24UV47OkgHTafKc2BF9V69STkCZIyAVPTDKQX6jEez4jtMwE2hDta6-G-FNC69zhKVqhZmlzjWxPWyY4dJDXjORk8FFeHi_XwAwgalk43I3rRsZD98pK0wKtPzdwT9t/s2048/02.12.21+HIKING+FERNCLIFF+PENINSULA+%252833%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeFzSYAVTky1url24UV47OkgHTafKc2BF9V69STkCZIyAVPTDKQX6jEez4jtMwE2hDta6-G-FNC69zhKVqhZmlzjWxPWyY4dJDXjORk8FFeHi_XwAwgalk43I3rRsZD98pK0wKtPzdwT9t/w640-h480/02.12.21+HIKING+FERNCLIFF+PENINSULA+%252833%2529.jpg" title="Ferncliff Nature Preserve -- Ohiopyle State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiking a snow covered<a href="https://ohiopyle.org/ferncliff-peninsula/" target="_blank"> Fern Cliff Nature Preserve</a> in Ohiopyle State Park with Robin -- February 12, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtC9EIBeCuYrGSHb8nBuSy3GvD1t2MH-xAyjk612yod4IRlw5Jnwad3-1o0Hkvd5mAAKpa6Jkbs9trQ0EHzGW6CT0Q2weYvAwzRIbryz4Z6_xS7V5cGTp86Z1rguxBfb5gMjTdl2Anvagj/s2048/02.12.21+HIKING+FERNCLIFF+PENINSULA+%25288%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtC9EIBeCuYrGSHb8nBuSy3GvD1t2MH-xAyjk612yod4IRlw5Jnwad3-1o0Hkvd5mAAKpa6Jkbs9trQ0EHzGW6CT0Q2weYvAwzRIbryz4Z6_xS7V5cGTp86Z1rguxBfb5gMjTdl2Anvagj/w640-h480/02.12.21+HIKING+FERNCLIFF+PENINSULA+%25288%2529.jpg" title="Ferncliff Nature Preserve -- Ohiopyle State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A great view of the main falls in Ohiopyle -- February 12, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj46AmMRepAvskOlnDiCsLBj6P3hhv69m5j9TnFHdVfuw0F8RumbGVLjtzG1kyXBAs_hXVqSiMadHdSAnwj-ih3jgvQs_TGO4wzw-9AVxhJ8Lgt0CxSXS3-HaYNfcTCHBLvRrMLF1AEB0mr/s2048/20210213_084051.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj46AmMRepAvskOlnDiCsLBj6P3hhv69m5j9TnFHdVfuw0F8RumbGVLjtzG1kyXBAs_hXVqSiMadHdSAnwj-ih3jgvQs_TGO4wzw-9AVxhJ8Lgt0CxSXS3-HaYNfcTCHBLvRrMLF1AEB0mr/w640-h480/20210213_084051.jpg" title="Meadow Run Natural Waterslide -- Ohiopyle State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meadow Run is also known as the "natural waterslide" at Ohiopyle State Park. On this particular day it was a place of frozen solitude. -- February 12, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknQ-o_KCnlJNCtYxN0UOcnPAThnnr6LWmMTzeHmcyYEw8Eo8RBa6quu_frn5w99nX_cjdAoqwSOva1k_SjcUblrVzbdb4nmTxy1sxmHEz65FhCu2jq_-QgPv6R-5hjvISPgkW6KpH8H17/s2048/02.12.21+CUCUMBERFALLS+%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknQ-o_KCnlJNCtYxN0UOcnPAThnnr6LWmMTzeHmcyYEw8Eo8RBa6quu_frn5w99nX_cjdAoqwSOva1k_SjcUblrVzbdb4nmTxy1sxmHEz65FhCu2jq_-QgPv6R-5hjvISPgkW6KpH8H17/w480-h640/02.12.21+CUCUMBERFALLS+%25285%2529.jpg" title="Cucumber Falls -- Ohiopyle State Park" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A spectacular frozen view of Cucumber Falls -- February 12, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixOwKjbZkaKo_E8Hy2iqoe9mZq7hyOqNyW6ra1uIrI_8-Gz3zoEAH9lLKiKEUgzt9UDIAiNxdukCBLu4FQnUVSdyQe-lQXO3FY7y4SktdOqgL00_5ROopKxB9AILdbqWG6HdZhyIexd8ua/s2048/02.12.21+CUCUMBER+FALLS+%252836%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixOwKjbZkaKo_E8Hy2iqoe9mZq7hyOqNyW6ra1uIrI_8-Gz3zoEAH9lLKiKEUgzt9UDIAiNxdukCBLu4FQnUVSdyQe-lQXO3FY7y4SktdOqgL00_5ROopKxB9AILdbqWG6HdZhyIexd8ua/w480-h640/02.12.21+CUCUMBER+FALLS+%252836%2529.jpg" title="Cucumber Falls -- Ohiopyle State Park" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David and Robin Raymond visiting Cucumber Falls -- February 12, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBDspU6dnvpi4FlaGyH7chKIlgOk6C5EknsW_WS5nzLTkS88wO6PyCb85CQZwWTlzo2iKXt0wgp3eQYQmW3dlEPZE_8ItLg2_RyfEQh06v11DJmLFevOnUw2tJsAT2J9L0t8tog2ct8xE/s2048/02.12.21+CUCUMBER+FALLS+%25288%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBDspU6dnvpi4FlaGyH7chKIlgOk6C5EknsW_WS5nzLTkS88wO6PyCb85CQZwWTlzo2iKXt0wgp3eQYQmW3dlEPZE_8ItLg2_RyfEQh06v11DJmLFevOnUw2tJsAT2J9L0t8tog2ct8xE/w640-h480/02.12.21+CUCUMBER+FALLS+%25288%2529.jpeg" title="Cucumber Falls -- Ohiopyle State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The inner child came out! I was completely mesmerized by the awesomeness of the frozen Cucumber Falls. -- February 12, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge3yIwwNTlaoGpcPMfz-Vha52pJj0KJvT14TOO_ALEICETFbsHVOrZzI8VNnQ67gXUjNF7o8jzM9U94iZafn6r8UqBvCg3QO6povAlkDwmMtuMgBmzJN_qflr1gYwSXfVRfOL_PDOK_L9q/s2048/02.12.21+CUCUMBER+FALLS+%252813%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge3yIwwNTlaoGpcPMfz-Vha52pJj0KJvT14TOO_ALEICETFbsHVOrZzI8VNnQ67gXUjNF7o8jzM9U94iZafn6r8UqBvCg3QO6povAlkDwmMtuMgBmzJN_qflr1gYwSXfVRfOL_PDOK_L9q/w480-h640/02.12.21+CUCUMBER+FALLS+%252813%2529.jpg" title="Cucumber Falls -- Ohiopyle State Park" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A view from behind a wintery Cucumber Falls. -- February 12, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1z7R3a-b7GjUE0zH2q3U-0XVDFESKl45m6ni_BvR-sR7tyFm1VdKxrIUTJmt5b_g-_56osTD1c8d1qSACnR-lmbd6XfwldvOWcgZ34suhCU0iBpsbTAHyxBVsOCsvX-O0yt6FTzDYjPUI/s2048/02.12.21+CUCUMBER+FALLS+%252817%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1z7R3a-b7GjUE0zH2q3U-0XVDFESKl45m6ni_BvR-sR7tyFm1VdKxrIUTJmt5b_g-_56osTD1c8d1qSACnR-lmbd6XfwldvOWcgZ34suhCU0iBpsbTAHyxBVsOCsvX-O0yt6FTzDYjPUI/w640-h480/02.12.21+CUCUMBER+FALLS+%252817%2529.jpeg" title="Cucumber Falls -- Ohiopyle State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hanging out in my "Fortress of Solitude" in Ohiopyle State Park. -- February 12, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1c8LEJ3iZStkmeGlZ8NU2ovP2EHAbQq7ETTp42E1DvaO_hsxltBBk5o8Uq8deduLAZxZPEpYLNv43DEo-WPaUWQLmFkLj_3k5slTT4E_LOi0BOh8IF8CHp8Vm0rXNtyUWD-j-pwQ-ZXFU/s2048/02.12.21+CUCUMBER+FALLS+%25286%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1c8LEJ3iZStkmeGlZ8NU2ovP2EHAbQq7ETTp42E1DvaO_hsxltBBk5o8Uq8deduLAZxZPEpYLNv43DEo-WPaUWQLmFkLj_3k5slTT4E_LOi0BOh8IF8CHp8Vm0rXNtyUWD-j-pwQ-ZXFU/w640-h480/02.12.21+CUCUMBER+FALLS+%25286%2529.jpg" title="Cucumber Falls -- Ohiopyle State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond sitting at the base of a cauldron of ice at Cucumber Falls in Ohiopyle State Park. -- February 12, 2021<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Adult me still doesn't love Winter. I am just not a fan of shoveling driveways and looking at the gravelly, muddy mess left behind from the snowplows. The warm weather lover in me really despises making up snow days on a beautiful 85 degree Tuesday in June. But yeah, that little boy who still lives within me...the one who gazed upon larger than life images of ice fortresses and frozen planets in the movie theater...still has an appreciation, and longing for, the pristine frozen imagery of winter. I have to admit, it was quite nice, during this time of unusual stress due to Covid and quarantines, to get to experience it. Just compare the smile and sense of joy on the face of the eight year old boy in the pictures below to the smile and sense of joy on the face of the forty-seven year old man exploring Ohiopyle with his wife. It's the same, exact smile! I guess you could say that it is frozen on my face.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdqri9E8FWFtBREfAMPSfvG2tLoeN5V1C2cAZJqVmAVGOT8728dqvExu4oxYfBDTel9g-mJ_D5yiCJkYrVkABdGKBcgVIXyFJ_-DFHzqeQIgJ7-nVSO1VrBvQTpGYWDXJP03GdyYq_ECT/s2048/20210220_174712.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdqri9E8FWFtBREfAMPSfvG2tLoeN5V1C2cAZJqVmAVGOT8728dqvExu4oxYfBDTel9g-mJ_D5yiCJkYrVkABdGKBcgVIXyFJ_-DFHzqeQIgJ7-nVSO1VrBvQTpGYWDXJP03GdyYq_ECT/w640-h640/20210220_174712.jpg" title="1981" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eight year old me sporting my Superman and Empire Strikes Back t-shirts! -- 1981</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Life is a journey...not a destination.</h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>David A. Raymond -- February 28, 2021</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmnzHDhMhS4E_GcFRiwoiMo9yeO9U0LbAOh2uG8slKGa5UG5DqUujIYVwK1SgZkJtK34m8TVm6sN5FQoVWThRmVkxLUQhYz1H76eWy7o8dJg8SyF_B2PD5mxSXZXAncgQuRYc2by_t7bA0/s2048/20210215_181048.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmnzHDhMhS4E_GcFRiwoiMo9yeO9U0LbAOh2uG8slKGa5UG5DqUujIYVwK1SgZkJtK34m8TVm6sN5FQoVWThRmVkxLUQhYz1H76eWy7o8dJg8SyF_B2PD5mxSXZXAncgQuRYc2by_t7bA0/w640-h640/20210215_181048.jpg" title="COOKING WITH LEWIS & CLARK, Season 5 -- HOE CAKES" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The frozen temperatures served as the backdrop for the filming of this years first episode of <a href="https://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/2020/05/cooking-with-lewis-and-clark.html" target="_blank">Cooking with Lewis & Clark</a>. Hoe Cakes were on the menu. Eric Gimbi, Dave Raymond, and Mike Graham -- February 15, 2021</td></tr></tbody></table><h2 style="text-align: center;"><p style="font-size: medium;"><br />Feel Free to follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/mountnbiker73" target="_blank">TWITTER</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mountnbiker73/?hl=en" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a></p><p style="font-size: medium;">@mountnbiker73</p><p style="font-size: medium;"><br /></p><p style="font-size: medium;">Here are the GARMIN maps and data from some of the adventures featured in this post.<br />#OptOutside</p></h2><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6042328721" target="_blank"><b>FROZEN MICHAUX RIDE -- JANUARY 2, 2021</b></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6156185782" target="_blank"><b>EXTREMELY COLD MICHAUX HIKE -- JANUARY 23, 2021</b></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6230703185" target="_blank"><b>SNOWY RIDE ON MY DIVERGE -- FEBRUARY 6, 2021</b></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6261797170" target="_blank">OHIOPYLE HIKE WITH ROBIN -- FEBRUARY 12, 2021</a></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">All of my posts are available at </span><a href="http://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/" style="font-size: medium;" target="_blank">ALL TRAILS LEAD TO ICE CREAM</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> and, if you get the chance, be sure to visit the good folks at</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="https://www.gunghobikes.com/" style="font-size: medium;" target="_blank">GUNG HO BIKES<br /></a><a href="http://yourtruenature.com/" style="font-size: medium;" target="_blank">YOUR TRUE NATURE<br /></a><a href="http://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx" style="font-size: medium;" target="_blank">PENNSYLVANIA DCNR<br /></a><a href="https://wwaraft.com/" style="font-size: medium;" target="_blank">WHITE WATER ADVENTURES<br /></a><span style="font-size: medium;">and</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="https://paparksandforests.org/" style="font-size: medium;" target="_blank">PA PARKS and FORESTS FOUNDATION</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><i style="font-size: medium;">"Write something work reading or do something worth writing..." 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http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/mjgH</div>DAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.com0Manchester, PA 17345, USA40.0631514 -76.718300511.752917563821157 -111.8745505 68.373385236178848 -41.5620505tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-51421156669531056412020-12-31T16:00:00.010-05:002020-12-31T17:50:33.239-05:00BACKTRACKING 2020, Part Three -- THE YEAR BEHIND BARS<p style="text-align: center;">The last day of 2020 is, currently, cold and dreary...but that didn't stop Matt an I from wrapping up the year on a high note with a super fun New Year's Eve ride in Michaux. I've spent a lot of time on my bikes this past year. Three hundred forty eight hours...to be exact...were dedicated to riding my bike in 2020. Translated to mileage...I pedaled over 3,500 miles in the last 365 days. Although I got to ride a lot with my friends...the Pandemic forced me to ride more solo miles than I had for quite some time. 2020 also saw a new bike added to my fleet...a 2021 Specialized Diverge. Yeah...now I own a gravel bike, too. As crappy as 2020 has been for so many people, I have been blessed with the time and ability to safely get out and enjoy nature on my bike. Looking back over the past year it was hard to pick my favorite rides. I was able to narrow it down to the following twelve rides. I want to thank my wife, Robin (who is part of this list) for encouraging my love of cycling. Also, these rides wouldn't be nearly as fun if it wasn't for my friends who joined me on my adventures....thank you, Matt, Tim, Todd, Chris, Brent, and Adam! So, here is my look back on my past year behind bars...handle bars, to be specific. Enjoy!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;">ATV TRAIL FUN IN MICHAUX -- AUGUST 11, 2020</h2><div style="text-align: center;">Any ride in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Michaux/pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Michaux State Forest</a> is tougher than average...but this particular ride was a challenge. Matt, Tim, and I set out to ride the ATV trails just southeast of Pine Grove Furnace State Park. These particular trials are rutted from ATV tracks and made up of loose rocks. For sure, this 17 mile ride isn't something that I would want to do all the time...but on this particular day the three of us were up for the challenge and it was really fun. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOiEUCShJMAJ3qCahwxgZLcfrXAQw0C5a7t4Ini8NFCB604rYK2jYUIcbVdsveyUV7s_mbY3t_ocLM-y0HnIkJPei3GxQ6h5e2ztyeay5gMaUaOOvzMyEY8vthXUPtfhct47qHS_DbiBrQ/s1440/08.11.20+MICHAUX+ATV+TRAIL+RIDE+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM+%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOiEUCShJMAJ3qCahwxgZLcfrXAQw0C5a7t4Ini8NFCB604rYK2jYUIcbVdsveyUV7s_mbY3t_ocLM-y0HnIkJPei3GxQ6h5e2ztyeay5gMaUaOOvzMyEY8vthXUPtfhct47qHS_DbiBrQ/w640-h640/08.11.20+MICHAUX+ATV+TRAIL+RIDE+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM+%25284%2529.jpg" title="MICHAUX STATE FOREST" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding the rocky ATV trails in Michaux State Forest. -- August 11, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgiJB8t8ja85PUsIdNZaHdk8KjSlTkY6Ri2Ea4ULaaQGnlxtJhYQDttfsAwN6NTzepU9Q8yaNkdgI9Gr2RUWf8jrW0mmcHLITTpCeMcvEU86a53I2jxdLIVHUaU9jCTUBQH1_puhjBVZq1/s2048/08.11.20+MICHAUX+ATV+TRAIL+RIDE+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgiJB8t8ja85PUsIdNZaHdk8KjSlTkY6Ri2Ea4ULaaQGnlxtJhYQDttfsAwN6NTzepU9Q8yaNkdgI9Gr2RUWf8jrW0mmcHLITTpCeMcvEU86a53I2jxdLIVHUaU9jCTUBQH1_puhjBVZq1/w640-h640/08.11.20+MICHAUX+ATV+TRAIL+RIDE+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM+%25282%2529.jpg" title="MICHAUX STATE FOREST" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'll be your Huckleberry! -- August 11, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiCFTkbKygLT8-KE61WmmkvZoyrwQSs56aIyMAZJ0Ro1x1fZuQcRDmLAnf0rmZ5wOXW0EM1XUyZf1KkzmXFdhht2DHW03cNsNCF-vyOQY99Gd4BLoWTG6Nz-x1mzbfLgZKzy4cuA7WRM1U/s2048/08.11.20+MICHAUX+ATV+TRAIL+RIDE+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM+%252836%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1556" data-original-width="2048" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiCFTkbKygLT8-KE61WmmkvZoyrwQSs56aIyMAZJ0Ro1x1fZuQcRDmLAnf0rmZ5wOXW0EM1XUyZf1KkzmXFdhht2DHW03cNsNCF-vyOQY99Gd4BLoWTG6Nz-x1mzbfLgZKzy4cuA7WRM1U/w640-h486/08.11.20+MICHAUX+ATV+TRAIL+RIDE+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM+%252836%2529.jpg" title="MICHAUX STATE FOREST" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond, Matt Linnane, and Tim Sindlinger-- August 11, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">INDUSTRIAL PARK EXPLORATION -- NOVEMBER 21, 2020</h2><div style="text-align: center;">Living in York County and in close proximity to Interstate 83, as I do, means industrial parks...everywhere! Looking for something unique to ride I decided to head out on a November, Sunday morning, to ride all of the empty industrial park parking lots that were within five miles from my house. I ended up with an awesome 22 mile ride that, when I pull it up on Garmin and Strava, looks unlike any other ride I've ever done!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD3L4oQPKNAXutk2RpuLwiSfc3vNfeuGL3mNK3hhG0PeSB4yMPpiefySdHK6x4ars1lisuhHZqhfaG-Mp3RuzqOJ8SdYDWIUSxSMsiBm99wdbuoU_cF_rZCMg_RDB7M9e-xVAzG-rqNCiv/s1440/11.21.20+INDUSTRIAL+PARK+TOUR++%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD3L4oQPKNAXutk2RpuLwiSfc3vNfeuGL3mNK3hhG0PeSB4yMPpiefySdHK6x4ars1lisuhHZqhfaG-Mp3RuzqOJ8SdYDWIUSxSMsiBm99wdbuoU_cF_rZCMg_RDB7M9e-xVAzG-rqNCiv/w640-h640/11.21.20+INDUSTRIAL+PARK+TOUR++%25281%2529.jpg" title="YORK BARBELL" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Posing next to the Bob Hoffman statue in front of the <a href="https://yorkbarbell.com/location/weightlifting-hall-of-fame/" target="_blank">National Weightlifting Hall of Fame</a>. -- November 21, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Iu5RXvrzoTQ9xaNnpvVhA2PRD2hBr52szv0PMtPob6pnDfy3jNgjBk5WyUhYQ9nTEAPp11FIIRsUoQhFl2RzIeS68WEfa3GqP0HpFWSOmNjd8NLFPRtZTzIu66CPDjgz74nw2W2axu90/s2048/11.21.20+INDUSTRIAL+PARK+TOUR++%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Iu5RXvrzoTQ9xaNnpvVhA2PRD2hBr52szv0PMtPob6pnDfy3jNgjBk5WyUhYQ9nTEAPp11FIIRsUoQhFl2RzIeS68WEfa3GqP0HpFWSOmNjd8NLFPRtZTzIu66CPDjgz74nw2W2axu90/w640-h480/11.21.20+INDUSTRIAL+PARK+TOUR++%25283%2529.jpg" title="YORK BARBELL" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pumped up riding past <a href="https://yorkbarbell.com/location/weightlifting-hall-of-fame/" target="_blank">York Barbell</a>. -- November 21, 2020<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFpamZn2VW-6kOsNhb9OO83b1liIbgzOd5gDcrsgeCW-612tIhXDDBzl2pIEnmxoDYaqNJXqo8YPyaf_JTa8rUDRxLrNco0nUxttE-npBVNrC21UROEb1FAjGXCLtiFNamfoCLRkPPwk3/s2048/11.21.20+INDUSTRIAL+PARK+TOUR++%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFpamZn2VW-6kOsNhb9OO83b1liIbgzOd5gDcrsgeCW-612tIhXDDBzl2pIEnmxoDYaqNJXqo8YPyaf_JTa8rUDRxLrNco0nUxttE-npBVNrC21UROEb1FAjGXCLtiFNamfoCLRkPPwk3/w640-h480/11.21.20+INDUSTRIAL+PARK+TOUR++%25284%2529.jpg" title="STARBUCKS COFFEE" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Nothing like the smell of the Starbucks plant near my house when they are roasting their dark roast. -- November 21, 2020</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 style="text-align: center;"><br />CODORUS STATE PARK -- SEPTEMBER 12, 2020</h2><div style="text-align: center;">This ride was just a blast. I had the honor of giving Chris and Todd a tour of the eight miles of twisty, turny, built-up single track that makes up the mountain biking section of <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/CodorusStatePark/Pages/default.aspx">Codorus State Park</a>. What a great way to spend a Saturday morning.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGDLGfy6ABB3MGl1gNNeD-z0KF3Xk4rPcMqLNSQWnib8vwFhzi-hUPnYdfsAqpKIDK4pv7Hq6FVE0iPuO2GUYea4hNQX1DUSdRb4Cm74uX5TetF59f_OsYzMD82PEJz0JA_ZblFf-csrsn/s1968/09.12.20+CODORUS+STATE+PARK+WITH+CHRIS+AND+TODD++%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1476" data-original-width="1968" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGDLGfy6ABB3MGl1gNNeD-z0KF3Xk4rPcMqLNSQWnib8vwFhzi-hUPnYdfsAqpKIDK4pv7Hq6FVE0iPuO2GUYea4hNQX1DUSdRb4Cm74uX5TetF59f_OsYzMD82PEJz0JA_ZblFf-csrsn/w640-h480/09.12.20+CODORUS+STATE+PARK+WITH+CHRIS+AND+TODD++%25281%2529.jpg" title="CODORUS STATE PARK" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond, Chris Keller, Todd Fisher. -- September 12, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7f6qRtrN7lkAm51C610DyxUlD94quHnnMdIwEeXOaaH5EH2G5_vpfsmwm7WsvxWxYRQWS7o8LnVov1sC5sJS0ujN9asjDnt6VbQi4cqx_KYecOJcRdOGIq9wbS0GODtJl2ZEi5OilhaaF/s1440/09.12.20+CODORUS+STATE+PARK+WITH+CHRIS+AND+TODD++%252816%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7f6qRtrN7lkAm51C610DyxUlD94quHnnMdIwEeXOaaH5EH2G5_vpfsmwm7WsvxWxYRQWS7o8LnVov1sC5sJS0ujN9asjDnt6VbQi4cqx_KYecOJcRdOGIq9wbS0GODtJl2ZEi5OilhaaF/w640-h640/09.12.20+CODORUS+STATE+PARK+WITH+CHRIS+AND+TODD++%252816%2529.jpg" title="CODORUS STATE PARK" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Todd Fissher shredding the trails in Codorus State Park. -- September 12, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsMVyRsOlCy5LmGiGxPcndjRfryF6JCs5fTU3qid6UEmlxubypTtfr9a2aOzThlyhUfXYrH6DiKcoGPxqDE9o-vS2W2znR2dbPI-lyM820MpRoN9cKWu6LncuLvWI7rFR0W7HySHTqD6tz/s2048/09.12.20+CODORUS+STATE+PARK+WITH+CHRIS+AND+TODD++%252825%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsMVyRsOlCy5LmGiGxPcndjRfryF6JCs5fTU3qid6UEmlxubypTtfr9a2aOzThlyhUfXYrH6DiKcoGPxqDE9o-vS2W2znR2dbPI-lyM820MpRoN9cKWu6LncuLvWI7rFR0W7HySHTqD6tz/w640-h480/09.12.20+CODORUS+STATE+PARK+WITH+CHRIS+AND+TODD++%252825%2529.jpg" title="CODORUS STATE PARK" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chris Keller, with no fear, taking off from one of the many build ups in Codorus State Park. -- September 12, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2eVG2pLKMak177GJ0gdKEF3gZaupJjSF46yfcxAdELkTT6iW8B8H1vgx1mm64Gq7hnMg9k3Q3-9ylrmuedC-xRwYRJaGYwybbGVFdAvdz9bN82VVfpnu8qOXm5ccRNTOsoA29HFqSuCo/s2048/09.12.20+CODORUS+STATE+PARK+WITH+CHRIS+AND+TODD++%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2eVG2pLKMak177GJ0gdKEF3gZaupJjSF46yfcxAdELkTT6iW8B8H1vgx1mm64Gq7hnMg9k3Q3-9ylrmuedC-xRwYRJaGYwybbGVFdAvdz9bN82VVfpnu8qOXm5ccRNTOsoA29HFqSuCo/w640-h480/09.12.20+CODORUS+STATE+PARK+WITH+CHRIS+AND+TODD++%25283%2529.jpg" title="CODORUS STATE PARK" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gung Ho shop guys in Codorus State Park. Todd Fisher and Dave Raymond. -- September 12, 2020<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 style="text-align: center;"><br />SWEET RIDE IN HERSHEY -- MAY 15</h2><div style="text-align: center;">In March, April, and May I had been laying low and riding solo...a lot...as this whole global pandemic was unraveling. By May, I had come out of my shell and had begun riding (safely) with other people again. Brent Shirk and I made our way up Interstate 83 to ride the <a href="http://sambabiker.com/samba/hmc-hershey-medical-center/" target="_blank">Hershey Trail System</a>. This ride will forever be remembered as the ride where I wiped out riding through this really cool "cauldron" formation in the landscaped because there was a snake directly in my line of sight. Turns out the little effer was already dead! Good times!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLKZ7HoHUJbKTi1gTIP20uF45yEb9Rc55aw_AZNgvHaG13fbXUqphhYEZbN2_ru0daXJ1dh4L1_MGlcLj7tQ40E5RoNAqXXWPkDOUwGVHJrbAaof999mstmhdZC2QnuNAGphXhOnksEdO2/s2048/05.16.20+HERSHEY+TRAILS+WITH+BRENT+%252827%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLKZ7HoHUJbKTi1gTIP20uF45yEb9Rc55aw_AZNgvHaG13fbXUqphhYEZbN2_ru0daXJ1dh4L1_MGlcLj7tQ40E5RoNAqXXWPkDOUwGVHJrbAaof999mstmhdZC2QnuNAGphXhOnksEdO2/w640-h480/05.16.20+HERSHEY+TRAILS+WITH+BRENT+%252827%2529.jpg" title="HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking a selfie with a random gnome along the Hershey trail system. -- May 15, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjwKRlion8WGiNxxErWD7edvpbcqH78atwdsgHuAulunnkP27NMTYzGpoApeASr1RCbXf18M-b8nI73ehKdARcCibtXKXQK549_IncUtfYIBiOsQcExWrAISu1qscU7ph19ML2p_K1AwKv/s1603/05.16.20+HERSHEY+TRAILS+WITH+BRENT+%252833%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1203" data-original-width="1603" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjwKRlion8WGiNxxErWD7edvpbcqH78atwdsgHuAulunnkP27NMTYzGpoApeASr1RCbXf18M-b8nI73ehKdARcCibtXKXQK549_IncUtfYIBiOsQcExWrAISu1qscU7ph19ML2p_K1AwKv/w640-h480/05.16.20+HERSHEY+TRAILS+WITH+BRENT+%252833%2529.jpg" title="HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond and Brent Shirk. -- May 15, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqkwpCqKnNoBbJBwDF4plgLS68e7uvJZScq1Qc-qG4Q3WRYfM5asEpsZBD-1xlQSloy0NOt0MZ50kNBqzbhvaA-uAs40kPrPy19woWxe4w5Y8JiDQYmDe1F4YVPAaVNQXpeklP2bY4vp-y/s972/05.16.20+HERSHEY+TRAILS+WITH+BRENT+%252837%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="972" data-original-width="972" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqkwpCqKnNoBbJBwDF4plgLS68e7uvJZScq1Qc-qG4Q3WRYfM5asEpsZBD-1xlQSloy0NOt0MZ50kNBqzbhvaA-uAs40kPrPy19woWxe4w5Y8JiDQYmDe1F4YVPAaVNQXpeklP2bY4vp-y/w640-h640/05.16.20+HERSHEY+TRAILS+WITH+BRENT+%252837%2529.jpg" title="HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fun stuff on the Hershey trail system. -- May 15, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu6lp_R5XIyxhBW3OTMCb1wR-KgN7f39frecgYETmJFbzWxUyi3ivMoT26e4OzvF76TsYimOLPPuwEEMNS1Cqv5phl-SVeOv9OdwY3m6-qFMPGG219X7_LZfSqYDh_NRjy86HlnoBzQcWz/s1392/20200517_085543.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1392" data-original-width="1054" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu6lp_R5XIyxhBW3OTMCb1wR-KgN7f39frecgYETmJFbzWxUyi3ivMoT26e4OzvF76TsYimOLPPuwEEMNS1Cqv5phl-SVeOv9OdwY3m6-qFMPGG219X7_LZfSqYDh_NRjy86HlnoBzQcWz/w484-h640/20200517_085543.jpg" title="HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA" width="484" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bailing out...or possibly just freaking out...at the sight of a snake in my direct line of sight while riding the Hershey trail system. -- May 15, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSMtXyYAddlJ5NSIaqP7dThwAYr88qAP2zjdf-NyiYyyUi5s9tHKnio1oJFgso7xkpzIrVJGH2biwNDncwhD7HUexCWnlVjbd9VWk89VsWkqe3ay9W9Z1Jrf7plxW2xcHjB_jxqtG-fh_u/s2048/05.16.20+HERSHEY+TRAILS+WITH+BRENT+%252829%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSMtXyYAddlJ5NSIaqP7dThwAYr88qAP2zjdf-NyiYyyUi5s9tHKnio1oJFgso7xkpzIrVJGH2biwNDncwhD7HUexCWnlVjbd9VWk89VsWkqe3ay9W9Z1Jrf7plxW2xcHjB_jxqtG-fh_u/w480-h640/05.16.20+HERSHEY+TRAILS+WITH+BRENT+%252829%2529.jpg" title="HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Turns out the damn thing was already dead! -- May 15, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">HALLOWEEN URBAN RIDING -- OCTOBER 31, 2020</h2><div style="text-align: center;">Harrisburg's <a href="http://sambabiker.com/samba/parkway-trails/" target="_blank">Parkway Trail System</a> contains about sixteen miles of single track hidden in the green area throughout Pennsylvania's Capital City. On Halloween, Tim, Adam, Matt, and I rode it all...plus a little extra extension using Harrisburg's Green Belt for a quick loop up and around the Capitol Complex.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJz8GckU8o1hodP7_LoNOi7F6fYkU46NteNsKn-fFlumjNUhcxY28GKFBIlvIuYry1vmUrzLPvOIsT-RiAoOkNaB8koJHWxd8WQn-w-gWEMZ1Ru4mY-Y4yUaKuK-fkcKMAxSvq3kZ6_2bi/s2048/10.31.20+URBAN+MOUNTAIN+BIKING+WITH+MATT%252C+TIM%252C+%2526+ADAM++%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJz8GckU8o1hodP7_LoNOi7F6fYkU46NteNsKn-fFlumjNUhcxY28GKFBIlvIuYry1vmUrzLPvOIsT-RiAoOkNaB8koJHWxd8WQn-w-gWEMZ1Ru4mY-Y4yUaKuK-fkcKMAxSvq3kZ6_2bi/w640-h480/10.31.20+URBAN+MOUNTAIN+BIKING+WITH+MATT%252C+TIM%252C+%2526+ADAM++%25282%2529.jpg" title="HARRISBURG'S PARKWAY TRAILS" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adam Zeigler, Matt Linnane, Dave Raymond, and Tim Sindlinger on the Parkway Trail System in Harrisburg. -- October 31, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ytfb06MjCanDavoMLZFIXhfIYPfII28HlAmKzgcm3TaYp1RnFOM5atIPuax8aU2VVBSwsGrq-xs2CdHO8yy1oKyI08VeB37jzMFb4s5trQt3HKQR7oAUNOJimAh6mqriYYBmsUQUSgTL/s544/10.31.20+URBAN+MOUNTAIN+BIKING+WITH+MATT%252C+TIM%252C+%2526+ADAM++%25287%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="408" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ytfb06MjCanDavoMLZFIXhfIYPfII28HlAmKzgcm3TaYp1RnFOM5atIPuax8aU2VVBSwsGrq-xs2CdHO8yy1oKyI08VeB37jzMFb4s5trQt3HKQR7oAUNOJimAh6mqriYYBmsUQUSgTL/w480-h640/10.31.20+URBAN+MOUNTAIN+BIKING+WITH+MATT%252C+TIM%252C+%2526+ADAM++%25287%2529.jpg" title="HARRISBURG'S PARKWAY TRAILS" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking a slight detour from the single track on to Harrisburg's River Walk. -- October 31, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrTBhQdVlBEaelRkzBwTPZ2jHJbZWbgih7ZwEmwI0eXD6d5371KsQcVQVPJ9b5G6pH_flp6G7PAoSzW4I-EaY6-6TeQPkM7NE6X8JTKdUkcHuNDYj0rgbE5SxKu7A0VRTzS-LWGc61Ta4V/s1416/10.31.20+URBAN+MOUNTAIN+BIKING+WITH+MATT%252C+TIM%252C+%2526+ADAM++%252814%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1416" data-original-width="1416" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrTBhQdVlBEaelRkzBwTPZ2jHJbZWbgih7ZwEmwI0eXD6d5371KsQcVQVPJ9b5G6pH_flp6G7PAoSzW4I-EaY6-6TeQPkM7NE6X8JTKdUkcHuNDYj0rgbE5SxKu7A0VRTzS-LWGc61Ta4V/w640-h640/10.31.20+URBAN+MOUNTAIN+BIKING+WITH+MATT%252C+TIM%252C+%2526+ADAM++%252814%2529.jpg" title="HARRISBURG'S PARKWAY TRAILS" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt Linnane and Dave Raymond enjoying a little urban mountain biking. -- October 31, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">OHIOPYLE STATE PARK -- JUNE 18, 2020</h2><div style="text-align: center;">I camp in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Ohiopyle State Park</a> every June...ergo, I mountain bike in Ohiopyle every June. It is one of the few places where I have someone (my son, Alex) drive me to the top of a mountain so that I can play around on it and then descend. On this particular ride I thoroughly enjoyed Canyon Edge trail (in both direction) before descending the final 800 feet in less than 2 miles on Baughman Trail. So intense...and so much fun!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtIA8DTHNXav03vb-Vr_mrKP1gJR9IUWqsJ_7RHSVJh3yN7pIZQ22xvLVAz0uILfVRQFQ8k_b8vXYZ0oyx9SZguL1OJ34TsHi-oiPgTHeY_KQfiZ9LZARyR-QtW3hifm6jOXhzeVHPHCf8/s2048/06.18.20+CANYON+EDGE%252C+BAUGHMAN%252C+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE%252C+JONATHAN+RUN%252C+KENTUCK+%252825%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtIA8DTHNXav03vb-Vr_mrKP1gJR9IUWqsJ_7RHSVJh3yN7pIZQ22xvLVAz0uILfVRQFQ8k_b8vXYZ0oyx9SZguL1OJ34TsHi-oiPgTHeY_KQfiZ9LZARyR-QtW3hifm6jOXhzeVHPHCf8/w640-h480/06.18.20+CANYON+EDGE%252C+BAUGHMAN%252C+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE%252C+JONATHAN+RUN%252C+KENTUCK+%252825%2529.jpg" title="OHIOPYLE STATE PARK" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canyon Edge Trail in Ohiopyle State Park -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtE78F7EnQJieQPKWknZLNonLHTjUGCC5zYJnh5zWQsOQrIfzIB3s6ctMPoUPDd-P4ti9NW2Lm3YUxZYBLoaX2p1VCuqKg6FNdZr0rOldX9cAAZEK00Td4yk_h7rUceG2G0eMh3xhEbEr_/s1264/06.18.20+CANYON+EDGE%252C+BAUGHMAN%252C+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE%252C+JONATHAN+RUN%252C+KENTUCK+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1263" data-original-width="1264" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtE78F7EnQJieQPKWknZLNonLHTjUGCC5zYJnh5zWQsOQrIfzIB3s6ctMPoUPDd-P4ti9NW2Lm3YUxZYBLoaX2p1VCuqKg6FNdZr0rOldX9cAAZEK00Td4yk_h7rUceG2G0eMh3xhEbEr_/w640-h640/06.18.20+CANYON+EDGE%252C+BAUGHMAN%252C+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE%252C+JONATHAN+RUN%252C+KENTUCK+%25281%2529.jpg" title="OHIOPYLE STATE PARK" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Post-ride relaxation in the Youghiogheny River. -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnZm44prYochRqVoBFxTCJjpxzP7Tuyuh3KvK7L2RQ5yyEGYP40SsQMJ5-zwx56ko-bZSPZ7_jO-XQWFF0-_qm8Riz0RhqzqR8IsEifKfdl-6tybsUSxls762ubnrF_CtiTfB0l_2ONjL2/s2048/06.18.20+CANYON+EDGE%252C+BAUGHMAN%252C+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE%252C+JONATHAN+RUN%252C+KENTUCK+%252828%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnZm44prYochRqVoBFxTCJjpxzP7Tuyuh3KvK7L2RQ5yyEGYP40SsQMJ5-zwx56ko-bZSPZ7_jO-XQWFF0-_qm8Riz0RhqzqR8IsEifKfdl-6tybsUSxls762ubnrF_CtiTfB0l_2ONjL2/w640-h480/06.18.20+CANYON+EDGE%252C+BAUGHMAN%252C+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE%252C+JONATHAN+RUN%252C+KENTUCK+%252828%2529.jpg" title="OHIOPYLE STATE PARK" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wrapping things up in Ohiopyle with an ice cream cone. -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">NORTHWEST LANCASTER RIVER TRAIL -- NOVEMBER 25/26, 2020</h2><div style="text-align: center;">The <a href="https://www.traillink.com/trail/northwest-lancaster-county-river-trail/" target="_blank">Northwest Lancaster County River Trail</a> traces the Susquehanna River from Columbia to Falmouth. Round trip, the ride is just about 30 miles in length. The River Trail has beautiful views of the Susquehanna River and is lined with the remnants of 18th, 19th, and early 20th century industrial sites that thrived along the rail tracks near the river. I has so much fun the first day that I rode that I needed to go back the next day to explore even more. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBLCpBbxwjB-H0y-38aBj5x4Hr6jnW263RwJP4KV2lTaz-CDaIPJwtipvhJjZIMwUp1WZHqr4gEb-KCGQQIe6sNQ8PszKj8pr86qA4Ti3o4hObdfoQTgEktwgcF1VY_SxXdkkrxMoBCngW/s2048/11.25.20+NORTHWEST+LANCASTER+COUNTY+RIVER+TRAIL++%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBLCpBbxwjB-H0y-38aBj5x4Hr6jnW263RwJP4KV2lTaz-CDaIPJwtipvhJjZIMwUp1WZHqr4gEb-KCGQQIe6sNQ8PszKj8pr86qA4Ti3o4hObdfoQTgEktwgcF1VY_SxXdkkrxMoBCngW/w640-h480/11.25.20+NORTHWEST+LANCASTER+COUNTY+RIVER+TRAIL++%25281%2529.jpg" title="NORTHWEST LANCASTER RIVER TRAIL" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking westward at the Veteran's Memorial Bridge which spans the Susquehanna River connecting Columbia and Wrightsville, Pennsylvania. -- November 25, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMS85HT2FSMUx-5itPjYYGMwoWGeCG4gWWLtkfHnCnWs9FTMC6qW48ffz2dcbU3Bv3z5hl3nnu7gfjWX_bMufW55JB6SWNlILyBFpvLXBwt3a9jDLWtDwIH-sX1iIrcSJhOUpOeP8-M2q/s1202/11.25.20+NORTHWEST+LANCASTER+COUNTY+RIVER+TRAIL++%252828%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1202" data-original-width="902" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMS85HT2FSMUx-5itPjYYGMwoWGeCG4gWWLtkfHnCnWs9FTMC6qW48ffz2dcbU3Bv3z5hl3nnu7gfjWX_bMufW55JB6SWNlILyBFpvLXBwt3a9jDLWtDwIH-sX1iIrcSJhOUpOeP8-M2q/w480-h640/11.25.20+NORTHWEST+LANCASTER+COUNTY+RIVER+TRAIL++%252828%2529.jpg" title="NORTHWEST LANCASTER RIVER TRAIL" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A small detour off of the River Trail allowed me to explore the interior of an 18th century iron furnace. -- November 25, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKEuMJNXAEVy9kuZguzcqghGGT64SYWHReesWdDJZxu5SAVsfBabJ-0oJfGH0aVnHHnkLm_uq0_gTZLE7lMuNEn-5wOHObTCglskjIm7mdIBhuxyLkxLxkXEFf97u-ukobd8jVasJo39y8/s1440/11.25.20+NORTHWEST+LANCASTER+COUNTY+RIVER+TRAIL++%252832%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKEuMJNXAEVy9kuZguzcqghGGT64SYWHReesWdDJZxu5SAVsfBabJ-0oJfGH0aVnHHnkLm_uq0_gTZLE7lMuNEn-5wOHObTCglskjIm7mdIBhuxyLkxLxkXEFf97u-ukobd8jVasJo39y8/w640-h640/11.25.20+NORTHWEST+LANCASTER+COUNTY+RIVER+TRAIL++%252832%2529.jpg" title="NORTHWEST LANCASTER RIVER TRAIL" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The White Cliffs of Conoy...an ultra cool limestone formation rising above the Susquehanna River...are accessible from the River Trail. -- November 25, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghuXbwulSjiw3TIw4bJps5tyOyFAR0w9C-byQjesbWV-d1PIV0BD_gX0MRa7zD2icw58qevmTtXa6EjemThdA290MCVav9I47utfsBQzaUmt7PyQ38KocX5Able2Uh_C02epiw-BIUH1RE/s1440/11.25.20+NORTHWEST+LANCASTER+COUNTY+RIVER+TRAIL++%252833%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghuXbwulSjiw3TIw4bJps5tyOyFAR0w9C-byQjesbWV-d1PIV0BD_gX0MRa7zD2icw58qevmTtXa6EjemThdA290MCVav9I47utfsBQzaUmt7PyQ38KocX5Able2Uh_C02epiw-BIUH1RE/w640-h640/11.25.20+NORTHWEST+LANCASTER+COUNTY+RIVER+TRAIL++%252833%2529.jpg" title="NORTHWEST LANCASTER RIVER TRAIL" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pausing on my ride along the River Trail to admire my brand new Specialized Diverge. -- November 25, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">C & O TOWPATH & GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE -- JULY 19//21, 2020</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Robin and I scaled back our annual anniversary trip and decided to keep things a little more low key by spending five days camping in <a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/rockygap.aspx" target="_blank">Rocky Gap State Park</a> in western Maryland. Cumberland, Maryland...just 10 miles from Rocky Gap...is where the <a href="https://gaptrail.org/" target="_blank">Great Allegheny Passage</a> meets the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/choh/index.htm" target="_blank">C & O Towpath</a>. Robin and I made two separate trips into Cumberland to ride on the trails and explore the surrounding areas.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Cq2NZ6EAdxxqO4OSuykzQkVjULpPFq_lDWILO5vN8mdMUiZKB4YGqbghFOWjsCMyW3y5yyEKRlxb_nz7hVUkhk28Qmz4eN7NTTmRus27qhQoectokbdDKoG-T30iDV4-12lSdlRvFzx1/s2022/MARYLAND%252C+WEST+VIRGINIA%252C+MARYLAND+WITH+ROBIN+%252822%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1516" data-original-width="2022" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Cq2NZ6EAdxxqO4OSuykzQkVjULpPFq_lDWILO5vN8mdMUiZKB4YGqbghFOWjsCMyW3y5yyEKRlxb_nz7hVUkhk28Qmz4eN7NTTmRus27qhQoectokbdDKoG-T30iDV4-12lSdlRvFzx1/w640-h480/MARYLAND%252C+WEST+VIRGINIA%252C+MARYLAND+WITH+ROBIN+%252822%2529.jpg" title="C & O TOWPATH" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David and Robin Raymond enjoying the C & O Towpath just south of Cumberland, Maryland. -- July 19, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpB6YeWypr3NM4crdneHgN8Qzo-Qz-aqTADh1zw1Zui8xLdCDf4UDtlTOz0AvlT5czIHe4qkkAVQhEi0iLz79tYCaIGSPdvRA12PxBrgu19yrokF-JZQaiW3wQZ0SB4xJJlE622GbT7-x_/s2048/MARYLAND%252C+WEST+VIRGINIA%252C+MARYLAND+WITH+ROBIN+%252845%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpB6YeWypr3NM4crdneHgN8Qzo-Qz-aqTADh1zw1Zui8xLdCDf4UDtlTOz0AvlT5czIHe4qkkAVQhEi0iLz79tYCaIGSPdvRA12PxBrgu19yrokF-JZQaiW3wQZ0SB4xJJlE622GbT7-x_/w640-h640/MARYLAND%252C+WEST+VIRGINIA%252C+MARYLAND+WITH+ROBIN+%252845%2529.jpg" title="C & O TOWPATH" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Checking out George Washington's French and Indian War headquarters in Cumberland, Maryland. -- July 19, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK4y1b89fFWRlAsoY9dQESKDvyH7jocF1q22bkZRt1CuEaPH_Q3vTRXHGXmnV4lfuCcykVJOEhWuBtQqfWLey9ZbGuBE1-P_kZx-tOoINCBupfWXfTchd3pIikZEhwPsQHkNQYANBwjVxg/s2048/07.21.20+C%2526O+TOWPATH%252C+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE%252C++AND+CUMBERLAND%252C+MD+WITH+ROBIN+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK4y1b89fFWRlAsoY9dQESKDvyH7jocF1q22bkZRt1CuEaPH_Q3vTRXHGXmnV4lfuCcykVJOEhWuBtQqfWLey9ZbGuBE1-P_kZx-tOoINCBupfWXfTchd3pIikZEhwPsQHkNQYANBwjVxg/w640-h480/07.21.20+C%2526O+TOWPATH%252C+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE%252C++AND+CUMBERLAND%252C+MD+WITH+ROBIN+%25282%2529.jpg" title="C & O TOWPATH" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An anniversary ride on the C & O Towpath with my beautiful wife, Robin. -- July 21, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwXsJKVKztE1chZEm9D3NsR6E-KJUzI0LmoU6Uv96IHORH_lZqyhIXimIrCD9NXTr6zoRv_H0OMayCvKqxtFv0rZ3rGpz8xTclSWWw0VbwmXmENxbqEbsKJ_GZp5nlvadpaaPK7f2nrjV7/s1059/07.21.20+C%2526O+TOWPATH%252C+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE%252C++AND+CUMBERLAND%252C+MD+WITH+ROBIN+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1059" data-original-width="990" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwXsJKVKztE1chZEm9D3NsR6E-KJUzI0LmoU6Uv96IHORH_lZqyhIXimIrCD9NXTr6zoRv_H0OMayCvKqxtFv0rZ3rGpz8xTclSWWw0VbwmXmENxbqEbsKJ_GZp5nlvadpaaPK7f2nrjV7/w598-h640/07.21.20+C%2526O+TOWPATH%252C+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE%252C++AND+CUMBERLAND%252C+MD+WITH+ROBIN+%25281%2529.jpg" title="C & O TOWPATH" width="598" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A tunnel to West Virginia? So cool! -- July 21, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">ROCKY GAP STATE PARK -- JULY 20, 2020</h2><div style="text-align: center;">This solo mountain bike ride...sandwiched between the two rides on the Great Allegheny Passage and C & O Towpath with Robin...was, no doubt, the my most difficult ride of the summer. With the July sun blazing and the temps rising over 95 degrees I pedaled out of my campsite for a 9 mile ride that would climb more than 1,300 feet to the top of Evitts Summit, past the Mason/Dixon Line, and into Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The climb to the top of Evitts Summit was difficult...but the view from the top was equally rewarding. And yes....the ride down was a blast!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdh-zBGlo4PnBW7bUMpdt1LzdPwjwu1OBJP87OLqpubRJ_fgeEViligurWrlQTPtgcAGMV01lGf8MYdpii1WU550DAxYMtUn7O-HUocGZHymEdd3s-K4hhEr82uEiKsaJyb0SrbA6l0qKB/s2048/07.20.20+EVITTS+MOUNTAIN%252C+MASON+DIXON+LINE%252C+ROCKY+GAP++%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdh-zBGlo4PnBW7bUMpdt1LzdPwjwu1OBJP87OLqpubRJ_fgeEViligurWrlQTPtgcAGMV01lGf8MYdpii1WU550DAxYMtUn7O-HUocGZHymEdd3s-K4hhEr82uEiKsaJyb0SrbA6l0qKB/w640-h480/07.20.20+EVITTS+MOUNTAIN%252C+MASON+DIXON+LINE%252C+ROCKY+GAP++%25283%2529.jpg" title="ROCKY GAP STATE PARK" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy to finally be to the top of Evitts Summit. -- July 20, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimee6KJ5JSukuEUN79uYRK6a3TbWIuf0ElfMEWJazsjB6tBTDzkpL5mmqSDy7JiEbiHfLtSc81O3sb5bAAxh2i_hVzbgfv3qpe7mOUrEk_eyOMDvktjr4d6X9HDTOU7Yn09dUy-lD07RtL/s2048/07.20.20+EVITTS+MOUNTAIN%252C+MASON+DIXON+LINE%252C+ROCKY+GAP++%252815%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimee6KJ5JSukuEUN79uYRK6a3TbWIuf0ElfMEWJazsjB6tBTDzkpL5mmqSDy7JiEbiHfLtSc81O3sb5bAAxh2i_hVzbgfv3qpe7mOUrEk_eyOMDvktjr4d6X9HDTOU7Yn09dUy-lD07RtL/w640-h480/07.20.20+EVITTS+MOUNTAIN%252C+MASON+DIXON+LINE%252C+ROCKY+GAP++%252815%2529.jpg" title="ROCKY GAP STATE PARK" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mason / Dixon marker on the top of Evitts Summit. -- July 20, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL84gKJKZf2LMxEJYkIOlbMnwxcmVutZLe9rfvxNHvB-SL5qChHmJuQ5_gcpKDMNR54bIJG8MphkDSe3MY7tu_2Uy2Q0ifCzKNgrOCM7m27SC8wiveO4CXz7VcOKtbY4V88E5otS3-2Q4Z/s1440/07.20.20+EVITTS+MOUNTAIN%252C+MASON+DIXON+LINE%252C+ROCKY+GAP++%252831%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL84gKJKZf2LMxEJYkIOlbMnwxcmVutZLe9rfvxNHvB-SL5qChHmJuQ5_gcpKDMNR54bIJG8MphkDSe3MY7tu_2Uy2Q0ifCzKNgrOCM7m27SC8wiveO4CXz7VcOKtbY4V88E5otS3-2Q4Z/w640-h640/07.20.20+EVITTS+MOUNTAIN%252C+MASON+DIXON+LINE%252C+ROCKY+GAP++%252831%2529.jpg" title="ROCKY GAP STATE PARK" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crossing out of Rocky Gap State Park and into my home county of Bedford, Pennsylvania. -- July 20, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyazRud5DBbItfVnzhcqlwqpW8xa4zdfLKfHYGaOcVn3EFYu8lpMcqABKuOTyigwUV8L3jdAHZ4-vENJAiMC0UrtGG_iV42HB8DzJO5Hg1tE8gWnGrnLqCYldHGrSgnOH2QPcA0P-Azc_a/s1066/07.20.20+EVITTS+MOUNTAIN%252C+MASON+DIXON+LINE%252C+ROCKY+GAP++%252830%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyazRud5DBbItfVnzhcqlwqpW8xa4zdfLKfHYGaOcVn3EFYu8lpMcqABKuOTyigwUV8L3jdAHZ4-vENJAiMC0UrtGG_iV42HB8DzJO5Hg1tE8gWnGrnLqCYldHGrSgnOH2QPcA0P-Azc_a/w640-h640/07.20.20+EVITTS+MOUNTAIN%252C+MASON+DIXON+LINE%252C+ROCKY+GAP++%252830%2529.jpg" title="ROCKY GAP STATE PARK" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Appreciating the view from the top of Evitts Summit...probably the most spectacular view I had all summer. -- July 20, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">CAPITAL AREA GREENBELT -- OCTOBER 24 and NOVEMBER 14, 2020</h2><div style="text-align: center;">In 2020 I discovered how extremely cool <a href="http://caga.org/the-trail/" target="_blank">Harrisburg's Capital Area Greenbelt</a> is. The trail does a super fun loop around Pennsylvania's Capital City. Robin and I explored half of it together in October....and then a few weeks later, I went back to complete the entire loop. Harrisburg's River Front, City Island, the Capitol Building, Governor's Mansion, Farm Show Complex, and Wildwood Park are all featured along the Greenbelt.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKZGygIPGBHl2qNW0v5Em_ygmDLODR9NIHZ4nq5-2alulYloEIPU35QHSzuk4O8aPrEStfFiKnAnKShzuFyzhYUonLV1-JS4r0NS2EgY7UI0008yYn-MmOgx8zLO8Qi7wpzbn2BdvuV2P/s2048/10.24.20+HARRISBURG%2527S+GREENBELT+WITH+ROBIN++%252813%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKZGygIPGBHl2qNW0v5Em_ygmDLODR9NIHZ4nq5-2alulYloEIPU35QHSzuk4O8aPrEStfFiKnAnKShzuFyzhYUonLV1-JS4r0NS2EgY7UI0008yYn-MmOgx8zLO8Qi7wpzbn2BdvuV2P/w640-h480/10.24.20+HARRISBURG%2527S+GREENBELT+WITH+ROBIN++%252813%2529.jpg" title="CAPITAL AREA GREENBELT" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Welcome to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania! -- October 24, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU4sJFcE9a7wxVYI2joY5Y5Sra63BvIUW5-adVZBZ4mpG91ZDFPuiCjHHbR6elspCK-FrKvkpJhGHqq_AwK_Yhyphenhyphennfjrn2E4iaVH0E4L1fHdGjGnJt5KH73rSSV5VrvuK7OfXPbkytaYuSf/s2048/10.24.20+HARRISBURG%2527S+GREENBELT+WITH+ROBIN++%252824%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU4sJFcE9a7wxVYI2joY5Y5Sra63BvIUW5-adVZBZ4mpG91ZDFPuiCjHHbR6elspCK-FrKvkpJhGHqq_AwK_Yhyphenhyphennfjrn2E4iaVH0E4L1fHdGjGnJt5KH73rSSV5VrvuK7OfXPbkytaYuSf/w640-h480/10.24.20+HARRISBURG%2527S+GREENBELT+WITH+ROBIN++%252824%2529.jpg" title="CAPITAL AREA GREENBELT" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David and Robin Raymond enjoying a Saturday afternoon on the Capital Area Greenbelt. -- October 24, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeomn5f9GdI4Eonpnjh_B5Trdt0HeMu8MaJRT0ezusf1XK7ttvJsM66Ki6sVZCFg9w2H2jpQQ5H4Y8cZunSbCAR0t5Rec0xpKundOEg9U4Q_5-Ncwh6pq_CWmT1OHH_7RHLyyC5osAwKbw/s2048/10.24.20+HARRISBURG%2527S+GREENBELT+WITH+ROBIN++%25288%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeomn5f9GdI4Eonpnjh_B5Trdt0HeMu8MaJRT0ezusf1XK7ttvJsM66Ki6sVZCFg9w2H2jpQQ5H4Y8cZunSbCAR0t5Rec0xpKundOEg9U4Q_5-Ncwh6pq_CWmT1OHH_7RHLyyC5osAwKbw/w480-h640/10.24.20+HARRISBURG%2527S+GREENBELT+WITH+ROBIN++%25288%2529.jpg" title="CAPITAL AREA GREENBELT" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Diverge and the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building. -- October 24, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtSys-L4heRiIL2f3qhELciNhB6NaumBlXxJ3i3K0iTQySEqiny2tUouunGE_6Fk3t01vumRmTUFcmltSDX2V-B8Dtw9kq4SwXo1q5HLom7SVDTYs5U2L7e8jn0a_meYa-1-apmXWKMVoK/s1440/10.24.20+HARRISBURG%2527S+GREENBELT+WITH+ROBIN++%252855%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtSys-L4heRiIL2f3qhELciNhB6NaumBlXxJ3i3K0iTQySEqiny2tUouunGE_6Fk3t01vumRmTUFcmltSDX2V-B8Dtw9kq4SwXo1q5HLom7SVDTYs5U2L7e8jn0a_meYa-1-apmXWKMVoK/w640-h640/10.24.20+HARRISBURG%2527S+GREENBELT+WITH+ROBIN++%252855%2529.jpg" title="CAPITAL AREA GREENBELT" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Late October Fall foliage and an old iron train bridge. -- October 24, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhceQRmmmfM0xJjbFvAugqu4n0migEuyi8pwh7xdMXMcAn-AQpygaJAN_MqJO33l6u_r62zNfBTqEnJypWjPUjbzkY5g6LnoF5wpdhK9wyJVAwJp4zaHrECh__QAIWBRfue99h_xTUjye8o/s2048/10.24.20+PHOENIX+PARK+%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1504" data-original-width="2048" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhceQRmmmfM0xJjbFvAugqu4n0migEuyi8pwh7xdMXMcAn-AQpygaJAN_MqJO33l6u_r62zNfBTqEnJypWjPUjbzkY5g6LnoF5wpdhK9wyJVAwJp4zaHrECh__QAIWBRfue99h_xTUjye8o/w640-h470/10.24.20+PHOENIX+PARK+%25283%2529.jpg" title="CAPITAL AREA GREENBELT" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding through Harrisburg's Phoenix Park. -- October 24, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPEFmxRd35sZzeNdyKCvjkgyxTHd9Cuz0Uc8lXmpnNDNbc5qloczs8wqJbAle2WXihwOjgFyLaorZ0ctO_ZPAPq_Zw9CSIYAS7md0-8TQtE0sfB2H991_7m_pmPuVKfyADdsJScKeBWYp/s2048/10.24.20+HARRISBURG%2527S+GREENBELT+WITH+ROBIN++%252850%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPEFmxRd35sZzeNdyKCvjkgyxTHd9Cuz0Uc8lXmpnNDNbc5qloczs8wqJbAle2WXihwOjgFyLaorZ0ctO_ZPAPq_Zw9CSIYAS7md0-8TQtE0sfB2H991_7m_pmPuVKfyADdsJScKeBWYp/w640-h480/10.24.20+HARRISBURG%2527S+GREENBELT+WITH+ROBIN++%252850%2529.jpg" title="CAPITAL AREA GREENBELT" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My evolution. -- October 24, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIdLr98AluWTdCGCieUw9YOmepJyg6eiDkvi03E0YOBqHc5QkruvI1wTz0ZcQKnTfihTeTbUPvrQHO3IWQ9ECQSaRA_7xs-ygnYePtg6Bqc34S38bpovc4fFg47vMUEF5JFdQiSXE6A7Ec/s1774/11.14.20.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1330" data-original-width="1774" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIdLr98AluWTdCGCieUw9YOmepJyg6eiDkvi03E0YOBqHc5QkruvI1wTz0ZcQKnTfihTeTbUPvrQHO3IWQ9ECQSaRA_7xs-ygnYePtg6Bqc34S38bpovc4fFg47vMUEF5JFdQiSXE6A7Ec/w640-h480/11.14.20.jpg" title="HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harrisburg, Pennsylvania -- November 14, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">EPIC MICHAUX RIDE -- JUNE 13, 2020</h2><div style="text-align: center;">I told Chris that I had a fun ride planned...and that it would probably be about 18 miles long. Well, the ride was fun...but when we finished we had pedaled over 25 miles of Michaux single track. This epic ride included fire road, rock gardens, super cool build ups, beautiful vistas, and mountain laurel that was in full bloom. This ride was the real deal!</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHX3wEnWx1CwN5fgegdxsHLhGGtcEgq2BlaDCI3KPr9KreAwan1MAFPoKNvjjus84pIhm16zJUeLPhAYg2__vwwzB-OmGZVkClR7nVzMPiXEKVInuqJhMqHnAOyXx9xuqtgT6WAksalYG/s2048/06.13.20+EPIC+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+%252811%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHX3wEnWx1CwN5fgegdxsHLhGGtcEgq2BlaDCI3KPr9KreAwan1MAFPoKNvjjus84pIhm16zJUeLPhAYg2__vwwzB-OmGZVkClR7nVzMPiXEKVInuqJhMqHnAOyXx9xuqtgT6WAksalYG/w640-h480/06.13.20+EPIC+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+%252811%2529.jpg" title="MICHAUX STATE FOREST" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Stumpjumper with the mountain laurel that lines the trails in Michaux State Forest. -- June 13, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHp0UN0pw-5zwkAFNsBGOPlXietPhRR9wEoXKV6QiDEcqZ0cXmaQ1mvjg8cCHIjNpJbhLQ3Dd6Eit_K6rFr6Qc9d28jrnQpIMRL-4giesSyazz0FtVfdyQ9urJ96apr74y1W1zDR4jvqI9/s1409/06.13.20++%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1409" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHp0UN0pw-5zwkAFNsBGOPlXietPhRR9wEoXKV6QiDEcqZ0cXmaQ1mvjg8cCHIjNpJbhLQ3Dd6Eit_K6rFr6Qc9d28jrnQpIMRL-4giesSyazz0FtVfdyQ9urJ96apr74y1W1zDR4jvqI9/w640-h480/06.13.20++%25283%2529.jpg" title="MICHAUX STATE FOREST" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chris Keller taking off! -- June 13, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUXdt519WheSmgtg2O2PiT_Eq7vw6vfpQuNHg8ApT7wk1C039w9jCeoJNEkkM-NsZDXZYgFKCe8Ft4dZrIyFNEoLxqS8JQ8r-6vJWeeqh4_TUubZCKNBoRbSSkaS2dAsFDRF2uTcG1U4CW/s1395/06.13.20+EPIC+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+%252818%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1046" data-original-width="1395" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUXdt519WheSmgtg2O2PiT_Eq7vw6vfpQuNHg8ApT7wk1C039w9jCeoJNEkkM-NsZDXZYgFKCe8Ft4dZrIyFNEoLxqS8JQ8r-6vJWeeqh4_TUubZCKNBoRbSSkaS2dAsFDRF2uTcG1U4CW/w640-h480/06.13.20+EPIC+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+%252818%2529.jpg" title="MICHAUX STATE FOREST" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I actually landed this one. Not bad for forty-seven year old me. -- June 13, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisRIWkkNuOSZpfEFmN0bRoL3De8iGjUeYPpz91X48G6wCFIVvPaB1H4-E0Aewh0yq445sAUOzwm75BLkEWrKy-22U-JCInu95b31Anarw0K2uSj8MwkEIdvDXPNRn_cCYBUFwmtje0eeoh/s892/06.13.20+EPIC+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="892" data-original-width="892" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisRIWkkNuOSZpfEFmN0bRoL3De8iGjUeYPpz91X48G6wCFIVvPaB1H4-E0Aewh0yq445sAUOzwm75BLkEWrKy-22U-JCInu95b31Anarw0K2uSj8MwkEIdvDXPNRn_cCYBUFwmtje0eeoh/w640-h640/06.13.20+EPIC+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+%25282%2529.jpg" title="MICHAUX STATE FOREST" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chis Keller and Dave Raymond in Michaux State Forest. -- June 13, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">SOLO AND UNSUPPORTED CENTURY RIDE -- SEPTEMBER 27, 2020</h2><div style="text-align: center;">I talked about doing if for a long time...but in 2020, I made it happen. I left my house in Manchester, Pennsylvania at 10 AM on a dreary and damp Sunday morning with a determination to ride 100 miles...my first "century ride"...on my own and completely unsupported. Here is what I learned on my nearly 7 hour, 102 mile journey on my Roubaix. First of all...the <a href="https://www.yorkcountytrails.org/trails/heritage-rail-trail-county-park/" target="_blank">York County Heritage Rail Trail</a> and the <a href="http://bikewashington.org/trails/ncr/ncr.htm" target="_blank">Northern Central Maryland Railroad Trail</a> are NOT flat. As a matter of fact I ended up climbing well over 2,000 feet on this ride. I also discovered that parts of the Maryland side of the trail were actually pretty narrow and rocky (as far as rail trails go.) Around mile sixty five, I made the mistake of beginning to think about the pizza I was going to order when I got home making the ride, for the first time that day, seem a little daunting. Fortunately I was wise enough to bring a little cash...which was well spent on some Italian Ice in New Freedom, Pennsylvania. That little sugar rush was just what I needed to make it the final thirty miles. Finally, I think I realized that the next time I do a century ride (and there will be a next time) I would like to have one of my riding buds with me. Anyone interested?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJc1vX9XVSJHnWFO1h_RVkjiQSiMQpeV2gyZiC37pLc7DtzFv98N_fWyK33OfSIjWxLX9rueoTZFcjG6fZm6p-rmdvSyVilwlxBPNVP8_0OK4yJ719glsT1XRT5i7D7ecUHJ9bPEmn8pE/s2048/09.27.20+SOLO+CENTURY+RIDE++%25287%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJc1vX9XVSJHnWFO1h_RVkjiQSiMQpeV2gyZiC37pLc7DtzFv98N_fWyK33OfSIjWxLX9rueoTZFcjG6fZm6p-rmdvSyVilwlxBPNVP8_0OK4yJ719glsT1XRT5i7D7ecUHJ9bPEmn8pE/w640-h480/09.27.20+SOLO+CENTURY+RIDE++%25287%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heading South and passing through Howard Tunnel on the York County Heritage Rail Trail. -- September 27, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFPfKijIy790GDyn9gN41wcIcfgBES2CXZajPNW2SeqvMMqWiN3jCeFnzWRqzdRR6nLnJGcdrC44eLKgXm5Gb_GK4OXJ6SxDVxFYR25tQdUq6uabddxw-3HdZtxbJBFeNWh61kZ5f_DPM/s2048/09.27.20+SOLO+CENTURY+RIDE++%25286%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFPfKijIy790GDyn9gN41wcIcfgBES2CXZajPNW2SeqvMMqWiN3jCeFnzWRqzdRR6nLnJGcdrC44eLKgXm5Gb_GK4OXJ6SxDVxFYR25tQdUq6uabddxw-3HdZtxbJBFeNWh61kZ5f_DPM/w640-h480/09.27.20+SOLO+CENTURY+RIDE++%25286%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crossing the Mason/Dixon line into Maryland. -- September 27, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaEL3pkPP4wy4ze-sey0LO-R9fSypZbeUBKMLnFRAL3tgeFKWa32nqpC0TNFg_7mqo7DzZhY_KK7celaW25Q82k9bq0LV_7XHRAM-naaz7_w_qL8aGLFnNrDKZHm5LcZ78hcMTXvCxhX2W/s2048/09.27.20+SOLO+CENTURY+RIDE++%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaEL3pkPP4wy4ze-sey0LO-R9fSypZbeUBKMLnFRAL3tgeFKWa32nqpC0TNFg_7mqo7DzZhY_KK7celaW25Q82k9bq0LV_7XHRAM-naaz7_w_qL8aGLFnNrDKZHm5LcZ78hcMTXvCxhX2W/w640-h480/09.27.20+SOLO+CENTURY+RIDE++%25284%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The halfway point of my century ride. -- September 27, 2020<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeEC2bqFnA2a4kPI8Yse522dqIenrBOTRxDLnXAHC-Dtn77Z8o-1oZSVpwAxt2yftPAl6z3SHSadkOmRIeb5brVyglflLXN0LsMLk60D0YgIKmMFlFDqZ6PwK31mJN9Q2YQlVxZX13g9c/s2048/20201230_140506.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeEC2bqFnA2a4kPI8Yse522dqIenrBOTRxDLnXAHC-Dtn77Z8o-1oZSVpwAxt2yftPAl6z3SHSadkOmRIeb5brVyglflLXN0LsMLk60D0YgIKmMFlFDqZ6PwK31mJN9Q2YQlVxZX13g9c/w640-h640/20201230_140506.jpg" title="GILL ICE IN NEW FREEDOM, PA" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stopped for some amazing Italian Ice at Gill Ice in New Freedom, PA. -- September 27, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkddiVlFig3F_ikvoyTqbIu1thv-KBdTDVk9LFXpNzooY8kUX7ClKuyOSqyXwV7lplYsq0AqJweybI_Ed70ZpqG6o6xBWCy6E7jHf4k2aCe1Rc3mXWVNndY3sdA7fhsYggfzUlpLMNBMqw/s2048/09.27.20+SOLO+CENTURY+RIDE++%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkddiVlFig3F_ikvoyTqbIu1thv-KBdTDVk9LFXpNzooY8kUX7ClKuyOSqyXwV7lplYsq0AqJweybI_Ed70ZpqG6o6xBWCy6E7jHf4k2aCe1Rc3mXWVNndY3sdA7fhsYggfzUlpLMNBMqw/w640-h480/09.27.20+SOLO+CENTURY+RIDE++%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I did it. My first century ride! -- September 27, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2 style="clear: both;">Life is a journey...not a destination.</h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>David A. Raymond -- December 31, 2020</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/2020/12/backtracking-2020-part-one-sightseeing.html" target="_blank">BACKTRACKING 2020, Part One -- SIGHTSEEING</a></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/2020/12/backtracking-2020-part-2-foot-traffic.html" target="_blank"><b>BACKTRACKING 2020, Part Two -- FOOT TRAFFIC</b></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4puGl7Eqy9TmtrbwDd6Q4Ydxy0PUETt5YZndV1EXihPZgIKyfCkkB3-RC2njUxHEq5_3V-ATIodE4CIec5qH6jjOsjjxOeG5PYCOIvvS6k48foXLS2-YoAUcgq2JzDj07_qwofoKsL8h/s2048/20201230_134605.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4puGl7Eqy9TmtrbwDd6Q4Ydxy0PUETt5YZndV1EXihPZgIKyfCkkB3-RC2njUxHEq5_3V-ATIodE4CIec5qH6jjOsjjxOeG5PYCOIvvS6k48foXLS2-YoAUcgq2JzDj07_qwofoKsL8h/w640-h640/20201230_134605.jpg" title="ALL TRAILS LEAD TO ICE CREAM" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I've had some pretty awesome treats this year too! Clockwise...my mammoth post-ride, birthday sundae at the <a href="https://bobcatcreamery.weebly.com/" target="_blank">Bobcat Creamery</a>, Butter Pecan at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thetigereyecoffee/" target="_blank">Tiger Eye</a> in Harrisburg following a ride on the Capital Area Greenbelt, and a waffle cone in Cumberland, Maryland following a ride on the C & O Towpath.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><p style="font-size: medium;">Feel Free to follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/mountnbiker73" target="_blank">TWITTER</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mountnbiker73/?hl=en" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM<br /></a></p><p style="font-size: medium;">@mountnbiker73<br />Here are the GARMIN maps and data from some of the adventures featured in this post.<br />#OptOutside</p><p style="font-size: medium;"><br /></p></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5370475685" target="_blank">ATV TRAIL FUN IN MICHAUX</a> -- AUGUST 11, 2020</h2><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5854642734" target="_blank">INDUSTRIAL PARK EXPLORATION </a>-- NOVEMBER 21, 2020</h2><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5526900312" target="_blank">CODORUS STATE PARK</a> -- SEPTEMBER 12, 2020</h2></div><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4941646927" target="_blank">SWEET RIDE IN HERSHEY</a> -- MAY 15</h2></div><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5754333322" target="_blank">HALLOWEEN URBAN RIDING</a> -- OCTOBER 31, 2020</h2></div><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5110090187" target="_blank">OHIOPYLE STATE PARK</a> -- JUNE 18, 2020</h2></div><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5873726200" target="_blank">NORTHWEST LANCASTER RIVER TRAIL</a> -- NOVEMBER 25, 2020</h2></div><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5877026080" target="_blank">NORTHWEST LANCASTER RIVER TRAIL</a> -- NOVEMBER 26, 2020</h2></div><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5262367608" target="_blank">C & O TOWPATH & GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE </a>-- JULY 19, 2020</h2></div><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5271850968" target="_blank">C & O TOWPATH & GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE</a> -- JULY 21, 2020</h2></div><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5267401227" target="_blank">ROCKY GAP STATE PARK</a> -- JULY 20, 2020</h2></div><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5722753043" target="_blank">CAPITAL AREA GREENBELT WITH ROBIN</a>-- OCTOBER 24, 2020</h2></div><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5821419333" target="_blank">EARNING MY GREENBELT</a> -- NOVEMBER 14, 2020</h2></div><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5084796309" target="_blank">EPIC MICHAUX RIDE</a> -- JUNE 13, 2020</h2></div><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5600891561" target="_blank">SOLO AND UNSUPPORTED CENTURY RIDE</a> -- SEPTEMBER 27, 2020</h2></div><div><br /></div></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">All of my posts are available at </span><a href="http://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/" style="font-size: medium;" target="_blank">ALL TRAILS LEAD TO ICE CREAM</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> and, if you get the chance, be sure to visit the good folks at</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="https://www.gunghobikes.com/" style="font-size: medium;" target="_blank">GUNG HO BIKES<br /></a><a href="http://yourtruenature.com/" style="font-size: medium;" target="_blank">YOUR TRUE NATURE<br /></a><a href="http://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx" style="font-size: medium;" target="_blank">PENNSYLVANIA DCNR<br /></a><a href="https://wwaraft.com/" style="font-size: medium;" target="_blank">WHITE WATER ADVENTURES<br /></a><span style="font-size: medium;">and</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="https://paparksandforests.org/" style="font-size: medium;" target="_blank">PA PARKS and FORESTS FOUNDATION</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><i style="font-size: medium;">"Write something work reading or do something worth writing..." 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http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/mjgH</div>DAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-84336468168393479862020-12-27T13:09:00.006-05:002020-12-31T16:09:51.341-05:00BACKTRACKING 2020, Part Two -- FOOT TRAFFIC<p style="text-align: center;"> Social distancing was introduced into the mainstream vocabulary over the past ten months...but concept has been actively pursued and enjoyed by people who love to hike for as long as there have been trails to explore. In 2020, my hiking boots traversed more trail than in any other year...just about 200 miles in total. Those hiking miles due, in one part, to a pandemic and the want (and need) to be out in nature and, in another part, a personal goal that I had set for myself. According to my Garmin stats, I have (up to this point in 2020) logged 40 hiking activities. Math isn't my strong point...but that averages about 5 miles per hike. I'm pretty proud of that. Looking back on the past year...I'm also pretty proud of these ten particular hikes. Thank you to my friends and family who accompanied me on these adventures. I hope that we continue to make some foot traffic together in the new year. Enjoy.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;">FAMILY AND FRIENDS HIKE IN MICHAUX -- MARCH 14, 2020</h2><div style="text-align: center;">Just prior to our state-wide Covid-19 quarantine the Raymond's (Alex, Robin, and I) enjoyed a family and friends hike in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Michaux/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Michaux State Forest</a> with the Graham family, Alex's girl friend, Emma, and our step-daughter, Blythe, and granddaughter, Freya. On this particular adventure we headed South on the Appalachian Trail and then circled back on Tom's Run Trail.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5spV0bjHqMbRFqg6oojJxA8t7uYMKl_HPbq2s_qHNBh2hNr0WeSp3cWlGCWcp9RNDS_5l1lhyVibmhi0Qi5JM7RlaHyXaI6-BrxhcRnQwhHwRsh1caAx1Z82If08jM97jJQYiGOqhxBi/s1194/03.14.20+MICHAUX+WITH+ROBIN%252C+ALEX%252C+EMMA%252C+BLYTHE%252C+FREYA%252C+AND+THE+GRAHAMS+%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="1194" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5spV0bjHqMbRFqg6oojJxA8t7uYMKl_HPbq2s_qHNBh2hNr0WeSp3cWlGCWcp9RNDS_5l1lhyVibmhi0Qi5JM7RlaHyXaI6-BrxhcRnQwhHwRsh1caAx1Z82If08jM97jJQYiGOqhxBi/w640-h640/03.14.20+MICHAUX+WITH+ROBIN%252C+ALEX%252C+EMMA%252C+BLYTHE%252C+FREYA%252C+AND+THE+GRAHAMS+%25283%2529.jpg" title="Appalachian Trail" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Graham, David Raymond, and Alex Raymond -- March 14, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEyMGMJheyNnhRO6YDaRwCVIAeBPb_3xUkTfBZeH6FuyAWU4nzEozwiRtQLRWkBwvNXF2GkJRzRDq7_qdtXXtYxNdx0I-eCYMOlWakJ3tPuY1G7_OV5LLNilr5ptMwITRSYm8cYpW4OKL2/s2048/03.14.20+MICHAUX+WITH+ROBIN%252C+ALEX%252C+EMMA%252C+BLYTHE%252C+FREYA%252C+AND+THE+GRAHAMS+%252835%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEyMGMJheyNnhRO6YDaRwCVIAeBPb_3xUkTfBZeH6FuyAWU4nzEozwiRtQLRWkBwvNXF2GkJRzRDq7_qdtXXtYxNdx0I-eCYMOlWakJ3tPuY1G7_OV5LLNilr5ptMwITRSYm8cYpW4OKL2/w640-h480/03.14.20+MICHAUX+WITH+ROBIN%252C+ALEX%252C+EMMA%252C+BLYTHE%252C+FREYA%252C+AND+THE+GRAHAMS+%252835%2529.jpg" title="Appalachian Trail near Halfway Spring." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kelly Graham, Robin Raymond, Mike Graham, Emma Sadowski, David Raymond, and Alex Raymond on the Appalachian Trail near Halfway Spring. -- March 14, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4GKNCsA_vi77uDpZV0KaJuinL_sNiLPRxzOErhg-gFhlkD_GbzbYFbjWM5qlyhCOb_IZ93znEF4v47XkqCUgVve-dY7FruVwJ9nKMMnSmoq8oU5WFBSV9fMfLXCbUoxHhWLHfsPY8xoM_/s1627/03.14.20+MICHAUX+WITH+ROBIN%252C+ALEX%252C+EMMA%252C+BLYTHE%252C+FREYA%252C+AND+THE+GRAHAMS+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1627" data-original-width="1627" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4GKNCsA_vi77uDpZV0KaJuinL_sNiLPRxzOErhg-gFhlkD_GbzbYFbjWM5qlyhCOb_IZ93znEF4v47XkqCUgVve-dY7FruVwJ9nKMMnSmoq8oU5WFBSV9fMfLXCbUoxHhWLHfsPY8xoM_/w640-h640/03.14.20+MICHAUX+WITH+ROBIN%252C+ALEX%252C+EMMA%252C+BLYTHE%252C+FREYA%252C+AND+THE+GRAHAMS+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Family and Friends in Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emma Sadowski, Alex Raymond, David Raymond, Robin Raymond, Kelly Graham, Mike Graham, Blythe Arnold-Scott, and Freya. -- March 14, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">BELLAIRE WOODS -- MARCH 7, 2020</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In early March, Robin located a new place for us to explore. In the weeks before we had any idea that the world would be altered due to a global pandemic, we traveled across the river to Lancaster County for a nice brunch in Elizabeth town and then a hike in Lancaster County's <a href="https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/news/event-location/bellaire-woods-nature-preserve/" target="_blank">Bellaire Woods Nature Preserve</a>. What we found was about 3 miles of pristine and visually stimulating trail.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZ73WWizfQvj-QIoMNIjMxiJHi0ZUljKBkvOLsRkABo3UC2HizcGdssie057K99fjAD6E8HP_VoLJzWUsVstzgdtHLB-KqHNZhsmAoqOf0Y5rTw8B0TnpU1OgbWlBJjrosO1wDi_B8in_/s1440/03.07.20+BELLAIRE+WOODS+NATURE+PRESERVE+WITH+ROBIN+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZ73WWizfQvj-QIoMNIjMxiJHi0ZUljKBkvOLsRkABo3UC2HizcGdssie057K99fjAD6E8HP_VoLJzWUsVstzgdtHLB-KqHNZhsmAoqOf0Y5rTw8B0TnpU1OgbWlBJjrosO1wDi_B8in_/w640-h640/03.07.20+BELLAIRE+WOODS+NATURE+PRESERVE+WITH+ROBIN+%25282%2529.jpg" title="Bellaire Woods Nature Preserve" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bellaire Woods Nature Preserve -- March 7, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM98-9GN_G5oMNt8kptGyECwKjJgLY8Brh7pQzbkoHJf4s7OZRuqdvAbQVWbD5N_-ECoWrH-HJzooBMT2ypkx2pvfMsjk-UR6rD1CIQnx8N0MEVDlB4LWGqNJj7563H6gXsETVRRkrZ6AE/s2048/03.07.20+BELLAIRE+WOODS+NATURE+PRESERVE+WITH+ROBIN+%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM98-9GN_G5oMNt8kptGyECwKjJgLY8Brh7pQzbkoHJf4s7OZRuqdvAbQVWbD5N_-ECoWrH-HJzooBMT2ypkx2pvfMsjk-UR6rD1CIQnx8N0MEVDlB4LWGqNJj7563H6gXsETVRRkrZ6AE/w640-h480/03.07.20+BELLAIRE+WOODS+NATURE+PRESERVE+WITH+ROBIN+%25285%2529.jpg" title="Bellaire Woods Nature Preserve" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying Bellaire Woods with Robin -- March 7, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhccblJvjqnRhmkQNOQ5AsEv8_yK2ng-QXBVvLzoq4ffu8GjhZ77Q2CZfTMclZ15LfBss65PIk79k3Wl7oWxqsgMavp26I0YkmEB8-QIyp3EvJ_yVoVL8OqqH0kOMFhAJg-iVlyyLuKw6s4/s2048/03.07.20+BELLAIRE+WOODS+NATURE+PRESERVE+WITH+ROBIN+%252843%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhccblJvjqnRhmkQNOQ5AsEv8_yK2ng-QXBVvLzoq4ffu8GjhZ77Q2CZfTMclZ15LfBss65PIk79k3Wl7oWxqsgMavp26I0YkmEB8-QIyp3EvJ_yVoVL8OqqH0kOMFhAJg-iVlyyLuKw6s4/w640-h480/03.07.20+BELLAIRE+WOODS+NATURE+PRESERVE+WITH+ROBIN+%252843%2529.jpg" title="Bellaire Woods Nature Preserve" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robin and David Raymond // Bellaire Woods Nature Preserve -- March 7, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">CHICKIES ROCK -- JULY 2, 2020</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the highlights of every summer is the week that my nieces and nephew come visit. I try to find something, every day, for us to do. On this particular day we spend some time exploring <a href="https://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/262/Chickies-Rock-County-Park" target="_blank">Chickies Rock</a> in Columbia, PA. The short, kid friendly hike provided a great view of the Susquehanna River...while satisfying Jackie, Shalice, Sophie, and Isaac's desire for a "big kid" adventure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmBfzGjtXkyPw3T-hMzl42RGLxgD_GKMz8lae9zXmUwhTAbn5N2-xMkmwgaI6CpTz6VSOaCG6GqbT_eJDzRVctVFoom1ZUdGe_JAkMAukKx7fwPjTXYEBq2JQ_eyKOkOE-EebypdW2Ssj/s2048/07.02.20+CHICKIES+ROCK+WITH+JACKIE%252C+SHALICE%252C+SOPHIE%252C+%2526+ISAAC++%252812%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmBfzGjtXkyPw3T-hMzl42RGLxgD_GKMz8lae9zXmUwhTAbn5N2-xMkmwgaI6CpTz6VSOaCG6GqbT_eJDzRVctVFoom1ZUdGe_JAkMAukKx7fwPjTXYEBq2JQ_eyKOkOE-EebypdW2Ssj/w640-h480/07.02.20+CHICKIES+ROCK+WITH+JACKIE%252C+SHALICE%252C+SOPHIE%252C+%2526+ISAAC++%252812%2529.jpg" title="Chickies Rock in Lancaster, PA" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sophie, Isaac, Jackie, and David Raymond and Shalice Gull. -- July 2, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2KGs2mTg4vr4uPBKZRt6L5O1n-RVuWUQNOv-WqXjsr4pi2cAzHztz_x3tx6xl_T39foh9zwWA3mhjW-O-aqKTEmlaOvY_egUKMmot9JzAHQhVC0a20B0S4WcRI6EN-6P4fXd6XdCaFIUk/s1201/07.02.20+CHICKIES+ROCK+WITH+JACKIE%252C+SHALICE%252C+SOPHIE%252C+%2526+ISAAC++%252836%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="961" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2KGs2mTg4vr4uPBKZRt6L5O1n-RVuWUQNOv-WqXjsr4pi2cAzHztz_x3tx6xl_T39foh9zwWA3mhjW-O-aqKTEmlaOvY_egUKMmot9JzAHQhVC0a20B0S4WcRI6EN-6P4fXd6XdCaFIUk/w512-h640/07.02.20+CHICKIES+ROCK+WITH+JACKIE%252C+SHALICE%252C+SOPHIE%252C+%2526+ISAAC++%252836%2529.jpg" title="Chickies Rock in Lancaster, PA" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Raymond on Chickies Rock -- July 2, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;">ROCKS STATE PARK -- AUGUST 9, 2020</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/rocks.aspx" target="_blank">Rocks State Park</a> in Maryland is place that I don't visit nearly enough. The <a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/Rocks/King-Queen-Seats.aspx" target="_blank">King and Queen Seat</a>, a huge rock outcropping that hovers nearly 200 feet above Deer Creek, is the centerpiece of the park. The view from the edge is breathtakingly spectacular. Back in August, Robin and I made our first trip to Rocks since 2014. The three mile loop was fun and rewarding.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnI3h-LhIBWvjOCCynDslphh8PeQAkoNT2niImBra05jw979MAvV9KyqWKsGPga7sTNQNrL0dvpIRLwCG-2_iPiv_To2mPzmwH4Lt6-vz2ou-DId-L24uvGMwKYipgkZSGB28h5eFKzejP/s2048/08.09.20+ROCKS+STATE+PARK+WITH+ROBIN+%252810%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1584" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnI3h-LhIBWvjOCCynDslphh8PeQAkoNT2niImBra05jw979MAvV9KyqWKsGPga7sTNQNrL0dvpIRLwCG-2_iPiv_To2mPzmwH4Lt6-vz2ou-DId-L24uvGMwKYipgkZSGB28h5eFKzejP/w496-h640/08.09.20+ROCKS+STATE+PARK+WITH+ROBIN+%252810%2529.jpg" title="Rocks State Park, Maryland" width="496" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking in the view from the King and Queen Seat in Rocks State Park. -- August 9, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-_2CdXKvfMVWuapIY_x2vYIjuH2WN-KHFV9ly2v5hJJK8HUJXHAL2cz5jC3eE0zraA4gou0q92OBI-H8391yP4LjteAqj260zu_dhBICvz3c6OIUJlZckf3SRZj0TIOF6R0Z7rzuMz77/s2048/08.09.20+ROCKS+STATE+PARK+WITH+ROBIN+%252816%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-_2CdXKvfMVWuapIY_x2vYIjuH2WN-KHFV9ly2v5hJJK8HUJXHAL2cz5jC3eE0zraA4gou0q92OBI-H8391yP4LjteAqj260zu_dhBICvz3c6OIUJlZckf3SRZj0TIOF6R0Z7rzuMz77/w640-h480/08.09.20+ROCKS+STATE+PARK+WITH+ROBIN+%252816%2529.jpg" title="Rocks State Park, Maryland" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robin and David Raymond // Rocks State Park -- August 9, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqad-D-MqZ8JRmvlXqpYp3skbrmpTbKmidXluPXbo_jxtBYEX26bs5PXfKuZSrraTKnkpcUiTVnYGe3G7_ovDDdJogiLuCj2aToeTsAqbMDhSrxJYZy5vM2OdvbJHas0w0NOSqkDK8YKHZ/s2048/08.09.20+ROCKS+STATE+PARK+WITH+ROBIN+%252824%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqad-D-MqZ8JRmvlXqpYp3skbrmpTbKmidXluPXbo_jxtBYEX26bs5PXfKuZSrraTKnkpcUiTVnYGe3G7_ovDDdJogiLuCj2aToeTsAqbMDhSrxJYZy5vM2OdvbJHas0w0NOSqkDK8YKHZ/w640-h480/08.09.20+ROCKS+STATE+PARK+WITH+ROBIN+%252824%2529.jpg" title="Rocks State Park, Maryland" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The King and Queen can have their seats...I'll claim this one. Rocks State Park. -- August 9, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;">POLE STEEPLE -- JULY 1, 2020</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pole Steeple trail in Michaux State Forest is one of more popular destinations for hikers of all ages who want an Instagram worthy view of the mountain ranges making up south-central Pennsylvania. The trail, which is incredibly well marked, climbs 600 feet in three quarters of mile. On the journey up, hikers can choose a "moderate" trail or a steep trail. What the hike lacks in distance it makes up for with shear beauty. I had a great time escorting my nieces, Jackie and Sophie...and my nephew, Isaac...to the vista at the top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPxQyf1PeLyR2Qohn5KUmC3B7vagwQMxi1gomKlPwQpcLnf5BkOFxMzvP-kV6UXun_sWk8p5g_Cen_s91cUCWZMu5AKnGOWmDgNRRtXcnXK7hyLwLcMvV8NaxTnx26U2LrgWAR_zrADiYe/s1440/07.01.20+HIKING+POLE+STEEPLE+WITH+JACKIE%252C+SOPHIE%252C+AND+ISAAC++%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPxQyf1PeLyR2Qohn5KUmC3B7vagwQMxi1gomKlPwQpcLnf5BkOFxMzvP-kV6UXun_sWk8p5g_Cen_s91cUCWZMu5AKnGOWmDgNRRtXcnXK7hyLwLcMvV8NaxTnx26U2LrgWAR_zrADiYe/w640-h640/07.01.20+HIKING+POLE+STEEPLE+WITH+JACKIE%252C+SOPHIE%252C+AND+ISAAC++%25283%2529.jpg" title="Pole Steeple in Pine Grove Furnace State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sophie and Jackie Raymond relaxing at the top of Pole Steeple. -- July 1, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2apuipuZahynR6MSIrgcTIxqVGy1PTVIFjQwrON-5rka_7MCcDcgdq_NXb28WVzv_sVYHrVIJQhfAYx637HlK0M2iUaLE5DOsOG8x2ua5ljPTc2KvxlyZVivYN_wHQrBo5-MWlsma5yeK/s2048/07.01.20+HIKING+POLE+STEEPLE+WITH+JACKIE%252C+SOPHIE%252C+AND+ISAAC++%252843%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2apuipuZahynR6MSIrgcTIxqVGy1PTVIFjQwrON-5rka_7MCcDcgdq_NXb28WVzv_sVYHrVIJQhfAYx637HlK0M2iUaLE5DOsOG8x2ua5ljPTc2KvxlyZVivYN_wHQrBo5-MWlsma5yeK/w480-h640/07.01.20+HIKING+POLE+STEEPLE+WITH+JACKIE%252C+SOPHIE%252C+AND+ISAAC++%252843%2529.jpg" title="Pole Steeple in Pine Grove Furnace State Park" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Isaac opting for the "steep" option to the top of Pole Steeple. -- July 1, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGb55LSrSzoHubxdwIiRoXbEtNa-V7eG1IP9-W-Cd61Sw-b-AzSmIrv6HAMRskcz2rWU4dgFWxhcMAHV7kqcybm5xhcI9M-3eHIMORbXV5vOk3l1b_RM_2z-EbJ6TfbZN_Jn8Au3sId_Gw/s2048/07.01.20+HIKING+POLE+STEEPLE+WITH+JACKIE%252C+SOPHIE%252C+AND+ISAAC++%252857%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGb55LSrSzoHubxdwIiRoXbEtNa-V7eG1IP9-W-Cd61Sw-b-AzSmIrv6HAMRskcz2rWU4dgFWxhcMAHV7kqcybm5xhcI9M-3eHIMORbXV5vOk3l1b_RM_2z-EbJ6TfbZN_Jn8Au3sId_Gw/w640-h480/07.01.20+HIKING+POLE+STEEPLE+WITH+JACKIE%252C+SOPHIE%252C+AND+ISAAC++%252857%2529.jpg" title="Pole Steeple in Pine Grove Furnace State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Isaac and Sophie Raymond pausing for a break just before our final climb to the top of Pole Steeple. -- July 1, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVhQtA8-2KfivVoF_hHBNMYIE-COaQNYdHhbn0kNGdhBrWrIl7UJr6PTRd8hiskZ6Qt7UwwqcW6Ebs3C1x7ysaEjVSwvtdtxcdJq20Ko0RZOcrcLqVTA-pt1YaxcQnRY4dHd98W9gK_7jI/s2048/07.01.20+HIKING+POLE+STEEPLE+WITH+JACKIE%252C+SOPHIE%252C+AND+ISAAC++%252864%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1542" data-original-width="2048" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVhQtA8-2KfivVoF_hHBNMYIE-COaQNYdHhbn0kNGdhBrWrIl7UJr6PTRd8hiskZ6Qt7UwwqcW6Ebs3C1x7ysaEjVSwvtdtxcdJq20Ko0RZOcrcLqVTA-pt1YaxcQnRY4dHd98W9gK_7jI/w640-h482/07.01.20+HIKING+POLE+STEEPLE+WITH+JACKIE%252C+SOPHIE%252C+AND+ISAAC++%252864%2529.jpg" title="Pole Steeple in Pine Grove Furnace State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sophie took this picture of me on top of Pole Steeple. -- July 1, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsnQktKc5kop8rRmqjS3lK0-7OYMyo8-ntjdpVeesFA5WssgFTHMcEceUJCSU1Ef501vsRaHB556tjmCb-iDq2MVP2m7BYFQ2QhRZw4dahB43uXeJsafpcVPLLLNxF6EGhlJrey2hhc9-f/s2048/07.01.20+HIKING+POLE+STEEPLE+WITH+JACKIE%252C+SOPHIE%252C+AND+ISAAC++%252834%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsnQktKc5kop8rRmqjS3lK0-7OYMyo8-ntjdpVeesFA5WssgFTHMcEceUJCSU1Ef501vsRaHB556tjmCb-iDq2MVP2m7BYFQ2QhRZw4dahB43uXeJsafpcVPLLLNxF6EGhlJrey2hhc9-f/w640-h480/07.01.20+HIKING+POLE+STEEPLE+WITH+JACKIE%252C+SOPHIE%252C+AND+ISAAC++%252834%2529.jpg" title="Pole Steeple in Pine Grove Furnace State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wrapping up our hike up Pole Steeple with a State Park picnic/tailgating cookout at the trail head. -- July 1, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">MICHAUX WITH ROBIN AND ALEX -- MAY 23, 2020</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With our Memorial Day weekend plans scuttled because of Covid...with lunches packed, Alex, Robin, and I headed to Michaux for a family hike. We hiked a combination of the Appalachian, Dead Woman's Hollow, and Blueberry Trails. The three of us enjoyed our lunch from the vista at the top of Blueberry Trail.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhonFGtz9oVBS_X8-Xj8BnQ7M8tPkhwH9thL3O9ieOWRtTGzSkVBFmFoaWFiBZSVK7lavDcL3ePOhWSZWEyAAXldbxYwzN3c-y7I4UIwjcAHDbXK_uX1NRgUwZu0bgKHwvXhEz31dujytgo/s1315/05.23.20+MICHAUX+WITH+ROBIN+AND+ALEX+%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1315" data-original-width="1315" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhonFGtz9oVBS_X8-Xj8BnQ7M8tPkhwH9thL3O9ieOWRtTGzSkVBFmFoaWFiBZSVK7lavDcL3ePOhWSZWEyAAXldbxYwzN3c-y7I4UIwjcAHDbXK_uX1NRgUwZu0bgKHwvXhEz31dujytgo/w640-h640/05.23.20+MICHAUX+WITH+ROBIN+AND+ALEX+%25283%2529.jpg" title="Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alex, David, and Robin Raymond. Blueberry Trail. -- May 23, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRKNZzIkLeKbeACeVd5hlpqHNRm0lg_60MPtsCInO-Dd3BmGk_8svSvu_5WzByCMMK5PfW5-XTcxEWtqITKRgKEopvLKz7mUqDbkFY6N_ttkZzByJf7ZjRqTv80O1slMtRoU99-ElORpH4/s1440/05.23.20+MICHAUX+WITH+ROBIN+AND+ALEX+%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRKNZzIkLeKbeACeVd5hlpqHNRm0lg_60MPtsCInO-Dd3BmGk_8svSvu_5WzByCMMK5PfW5-XTcxEWtqITKRgKEopvLKz7mUqDbkFY6N_ttkZzByJf7ZjRqTv80O1slMtRoU99-ElORpH4/w640-h640/05.23.20+MICHAUX+WITH+ROBIN+AND+ALEX+%25284%2529.jpg" title="Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robin and David Raymond. -- May 23, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP_c7whyphenhyphen-o4vzUmUl6MfFCJDMOhDzKxCIa9LNpqzTrN59pnV9NJCnjkS3LsDQk3jyzsEfokB7YBLm1WjU3Muww2JL-eVA9AKdJj_E0HtLdDF4Hh3IaJX0og7GHH4w4adYMq-o3yDh9lyM5/s1440/05.23.20+MICHAUX+WITH+ROBIN+AND+ALEX+%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP_c7whyphenhyphen-o4vzUmUl6MfFCJDMOhDzKxCIa9LNpqzTrN59pnV9NJCnjkS3LsDQk3jyzsEfokB7YBLm1WjU3Muww2JL-eVA9AKdJj_E0HtLdDF4Hh3IaJX0og7GHH4w4adYMq-o3yDh9lyM5/w640-h640/05.23.20+MICHAUX+WITH+ROBIN+AND+ALEX+%25285%2529.jpg" title="Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eating lunch on Blueberry Trail. Alex, David, and Robin Raymond. -- May 23, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguYkBGfJYm1SpYJkQzlmqkz5H-CTgYXMIrO5ObnHh5m6An1cGbxvANY_XaBUY7R9qnWZq9undDFabNFprb9Rsxk8xWem940dCPEjB9ZQJOptJu0Gl8BhBc0hGOu9as3Wk9RF1FCvlUPBSG/s2048/05.23.20+MICHAUX+WITH+ROBIN+AND+ALEX+%252833%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguYkBGfJYm1SpYJkQzlmqkz5H-CTgYXMIrO5ObnHh5m6An1cGbxvANY_XaBUY7R9qnWZq9undDFabNFprb9Rsxk8xWem940dCPEjB9ZQJOptJu0Gl8BhBc0hGOu9as3Wk9RF1FCvlUPBSG/w480-h640/05.23.20+MICHAUX+WITH+ROBIN+AND+ALEX+%252833%2529.jpg" title="Michaux State Forest" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Near the halfway point on the Appalachian Trail, a hike will encounter the Covid Bear memorial. -- May 23, 2020 </td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;">CAMP MICHAUX AND SUNSET ROCKS -- MARCH 26, 2020</h2><div style="text-align: center;">With school closed down during the first week of the 2020 Pandemic, Mike Graham, Eric Gimbi, Alex and I made our way to Michaux for an incredibly nerdy hike on the Appalachian Trail and through Camp Michaux...a former CCC Camp and WWII Prisoner of War facility. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAhtLif3Mh9ABPwUuoFDdogArGebKOOj4WRjIe7DFt475MvZat02zWuPv0CniAsM9Kg-FQLJXcQWabCebCq32nscw_2hwt_7M5ukzEZn4WRsm7EgbngIqJoBI3xANTWNF7tEGfLomNYa7U/s2048/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%2528114%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1533" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAhtLif3Mh9ABPwUuoFDdogArGebKOOj4WRjIe7DFt475MvZat02zWuPv0CniAsM9Kg-FQLJXcQWabCebCq32nscw_2hwt_7M5ukzEZn4WRsm7EgbngIqJoBI3xANTWNF7tEGfLomNYa7U/w640-h480/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%2528114%2529.jpg" title="Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Graham, David Raymond, Alex Raymond, and Eric Gimbi. -- March 26, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXt9MTQYw_T4XtwO7O7gwaavtnvJ4dlo6XQK14aOzbizNtyv8xT7_d4zG9jFeK9F-A6STzCeliQah4g2qXxjc2ktdURNMFQ3vsz__KLpxgw4Oeb2W3kWre4_7Jdyi0_J6t-HSdKmIVY_0D/s2048/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%252824%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXt9MTQYw_T4XtwO7O7gwaavtnvJ4dlo6XQK14aOzbizNtyv8xT7_d4zG9jFeK9F-A6STzCeliQah4g2qXxjc2ktdURNMFQ3vsz__KLpxgw4Oeb2W3kWre4_7Jdyi0_J6t-HSdKmIVY_0D/w640-h480/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%252824%2529.jpg" title="Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Graham and David Raymond posing for a socially distant pic on Sunset Rocks in Michaux State Forest. -- March 26, 2020<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOox3-8GQjeOQZX-7576muNC671kNavYOpMKcq8CRA-SxLRALTgRSMu5pEZ3ohV81NjbzfDacPEJYwpVHbyq8s4QLysATip6-I04-r3pqM1PA9sz1zKh2IkoqEvyhYXylvnwj1jtt6apW/s2048/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%252876%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOox3-8GQjeOQZX-7576muNC671kNavYOpMKcq8CRA-SxLRALTgRSMu5pEZ3ohV81NjbzfDacPEJYwpVHbyq8s4QLysATip6-I04-r3pqM1PA9sz1zKh2IkoqEvyhYXylvnwj1jtt6apW/w640-h480/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%252876%2529.jpg" title="Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond and Eric Gimbi checking out Tom's Run in Michaux State Forest. -- March 26, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_fcOK-nCfKo81nJHJpQqeXZx0vTrgSYHkxqqexAzrgXC1uXYpjAxm2d4HDgk0sYmK7Nx3hhXWF2L0mRza9pNlFOV2Kmw7FG-D5AI4fyCBe7rBikvi6LvsaHTXEGeleSgd2LUGtudnBnpL/s2048/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%252833%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_fcOK-nCfKo81nJHJpQqeXZx0vTrgSYHkxqqexAzrgXC1uXYpjAxm2d4HDgk0sYmK7Nx3hhXWF2L0mRza9pNlFOV2Kmw7FG-D5AI4fyCBe7rBikvi6LvsaHTXEGeleSgd2LUGtudnBnpL/w640-h480/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%252833%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eric Gimbi navigating the trail. -- March 26, 2020<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5N4Oej084kmIiekVhGVkM4eXCdj_uS4rLMEd2ClauCPY12jl9qGWn8-TwoYBQI9OW1xUkkghuW31M_Sa5pfLN5s1V8-_ANDF1FZZPlQqyByU_9uuVsDtLFw-I9KQIW5UiaARw8UuJ_u1/s2048/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%252859%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5N4Oej084kmIiekVhGVkM4eXCdj_uS4rLMEd2ClauCPY12jl9qGWn8-TwoYBQI9OW1xUkkghuW31M_Sa5pfLN5s1V8-_ANDF1FZZPlQqyByU_9uuVsDtLFw-I9KQIW5UiaARw8UuJ_u1/w640-h480/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%252859%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At one point, Eric, Mike, and I found ourselves literally standing in a shit-hole (the remains of the septic area that makes up Camp Michaux. -- March 26, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEuYjAwg2XdVakCS3YY9jzLWl8x9gKvIh3YUhwEOkzT_Xrat53MkN1hy4sqllHtDeZ1hJVuAGBQwX_vrFQo_v8aLX5ZUAIexRF9jVkhdg3Qnz75zYZuR8EYBtfK9t9A-jhXI6iKhTtCA7/s2048/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%252885%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEuYjAwg2XdVakCS3YY9jzLWl8x9gKvIh3YUhwEOkzT_Xrat53MkN1hy4sqllHtDeZ1hJVuAGBQwX_vrFQo_v8aLX5ZUAIexRF9jVkhdg3Qnz75zYZuR8EYBtfK9t9A-jhXI6iKhTtCA7/w640-h480/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%252885%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alex and Eric checking out the remains of a swimming pool in Camp Michaux. -- March 26, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1TejsNECw8_ncTbAA6bNOGFNFFMESYHlm0OYs61DP-9e-U1s5YQrKNIsWt2qt_RkHyH2svuRaixpqFDvRb0Lt8WeKZtuQIKvzgCxFwWb7-__YCrWH0F32OPajXoEZ2lEaOvYIdjhd2vN/s1440/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%2528143%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1TejsNECw8_ncTbAA6bNOGFNFFMESYHlm0OYs61DP-9e-U1s5YQrKNIsWt2qt_RkHyH2svuRaixpqFDvRb0Lt8WeKZtuQIKvzgCxFwWb7-__YCrWH0F32OPajXoEZ2lEaOvYIdjhd2vN/w640-h640/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%2528143%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eating lunch on the remains of a dining hall which was, at one times, occupied by German POWs. -- March 26, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge3LTogkSa0hxa138rJ8FXqQIP0JUw8OEmCnFUjAfo290C8Q7JTEGDer-cXJnvtNcsk9Mg4EfAyGdmYKngq8GnS4NzJ1lQRDAH4vkJCMTqXS4Msh58yGcz6vK5lNzuwH0rFJtSfz5LkxGg/s2048/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+ALEX+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge3LTogkSa0hxa138rJ8FXqQIP0JUw8OEmCnFUjAfo290C8Q7JTEGDer-cXJnvtNcsk9Mg4EfAyGdmYKngq8GnS4NzJ1lQRDAH4vkJCMTqXS4Msh58yGcz6vK5lNzuwH0rFJtSfz5LkxGg/w640-h640/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+ALEX+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond, Mike Graham, and Eric Gimbi using the facilities of a WWII era latrine. -- March 26, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">OHIOPYLE STATE PARK -- JUNE 17</h2><div style="text-align: center;">Our annual week-long trip to Ohiopyle is always one of the highlights of the year. This year, during our trip Alex, Jackie, Devin, Mike G, and I took a fun and challenging 6 mile hike through the gorges and past the many waterfalls that make up the landscapes of <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Ohiopyle State Park</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxU_0cD9kk2MyOvjQHLekIPqDQiHWqiPfUD4G6XgfIqV_jlu8hK2uxBsqacNnQ6A21sX2aOJOqZrjjpYSzXwvJR6FnTVw-CsNmItwN1eDx-Xh2-k2yUayOUXH9H-XdnqhBQzzZMy73_A0T/s2048/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252890%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxU_0cD9kk2MyOvjQHLekIPqDQiHWqiPfUD4G6XgfIqV_jlu8hK2uxBsqacNnQ6A21sX2aOJOqZrjjpYSzXwvJR6FnTVw-CsNmItwN1eDx-Xh2-k2yUayOUXH9H-XdnqhBQzzZMy73_A0T/w640-h480/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252890%2529.jpg" title="Ohiopyle State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Raymond, Alex Raymond, Devin Seiger, Mike Graham, and Jackie Raymond -- June 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPzjIlvyjS6fJfebJ_AUiSlvbI069hQO9hJBW2Q8F_G6JmehKym8nckeDjPek1KzgebuZkpZkXlhtAP8wWxYsXOWtZFq5bXlXhNIkENSqrOrPwT2IGjns7_HEuWMtP6RyfgToYY-W773P/s2048/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPzjIlvyjS6fJfebJ_AUiSlvbI069hQO9hJBW2Q8F_G6JmehKym8nckeDjPek1KzgebuZkpZkXlhtAP8wWxYsXOWtZFq5bXlXhNIkENSqrOrPwT2IGjns7_HEuWMtP6RyfgToYY-W773P/w512-h640/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Ohiopyle State Park" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jonathan Run waterfall. -- June 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrj8NL_wJTnxu_0msN7PF0Dj5dd4KuolTPWvXgU5yT3k-2e3u70TiadTZJdBz6nOwdP3nDw5O2HWXM1TPfi5Iq-8hVhVaC2bMV4JNm1khGLJy-2oIrktpAw0MXfw5UOkNgxVwXp2au8ey5/s2048/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252819%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrj8NL_wJTnxu_0msN7PF0Dj5dd4KuolTPWvXgU5yT3k-2e3u70TiadTZJdBz6nOwdP3nDw5O2HWXM1TPfi5Iq-8hVhVaC2bMV4JNm1khGLJy-2oIrktpAw0MXfw5UOkNgxVwXp2au8ey5/w640-h480/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252819%2529.jpg" title="Ohiopyle State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond at Jonathan Run falls in Ohiopyle State Park. -- June 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigAeIKIxqGmnYtgJ4SgskcIS-RoqbQYXmoyXsKRSHyGlD6MHcjhFckzkzb40aOHtwcWGwmmkuO1os9KBgEFMhzld1jIoGXxaDeMFhhXDZEHpddFWMZb80jcF1B_feYt203RVR9aOoglkHC/s2048/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252832%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigAeIKIxqGmnYtgJ4SgskcIS-RoqbQYXmoyXsKRSHyGlD6MHcjhFckzkzb40aOHtwcWGwmmkuO1os9KBgEFMhzld1jIoGXxaDeMFhhXDZEHpddFWMZb80jcF1B_feYt203RVR9aOoglkHC/w640-h480/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252832%2529.jpg" title="Ohiopyle State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackie, Alex, and Mike climbing out of the Jonathan Run falls area. -- June 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgic00hL8JZMgNvHrG_0kVJuNhBvpEZkyhn0tKJlKnXrJiiQZTpOm81ihxwGsGyyMLIlJJu6QgSOfe3S5j3yzVrevd3_-cbPjQtPugTwSWmn69MkwecthFKQ-HAoer3tsZGUwFFtnbHRQoe/s2048/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252841%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgic00hL8JZMgNvHrG_0kVJuNhBvpEZkyhn0tKJlKnXrJiiQZTpOm81ihxwGsGyyMLIlJJu6QgSOfe3S5j3yzVrevd3_-cbPjQtPugTwSWmn69MkwecthFKQ-HAoer3tsZGUwFFtnbHRQoe/w640-h480/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252841%2529.jpg" title="Ohiopyle State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Graham enjoying the peaceful setting near Jonathan Run falls. --June 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDq8tXwzyHfJFURIoAXsUS7o3WGI3aZlPn-SPsPKEKjkP4utudxmpIgv7LEQrmcTYTW1-N1L6-M0c7hdYBWti72A6w1AZEI6knXUDno8svvqL5x5pnVM3qhqH9D-_Wxx8xsJ4bO-7wntgB/s2048/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252881%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDq8tXwzyHfJFURIoAXsUS7o3WGI3aZlPn-SPsPKEKjkP4utudxmpIgv7LEQrmcTYTW1-N1L6-M0c7hdYBWti72A6w1AZEI6knXUDno8svvqL5x5pnVM3qhqH9D-_Wxx8xsJ4bO-7wntgB/w640-h480/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252881%2529.jpg" title="Ohiopyle State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A great pic of the entire group. Alex, David, Devin, Jackie, and Mike. -- June 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiSaR1AnhISTpxtQCOgU1h6VLN_z66ArFbg1l-J1ULaeaL7PWlB8OUtes1kbXdFG0LWQTHr9lpH6wu79_7lSj6PEQf2N9ape30rW61JvjlfmV7OqOgcWm0e9rYdNjTFrkZAeiGfqtiO4R1/s2048/06.17.20+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiSaR1AnhISTpxtQCOgU1h6VLN_z66ArFbg1l-J1ULaeaL7PWlB8OUtes1kbXdFG0LWQTHr9lpH6wu79_7lSj6PEQf2N9ape30rW61JvjlfmV7OqOgcWm0e9rYdNjTFrkZAeiGfqtiO4R1/w640-h480/06.17.20+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+%25283%2529.jpg" title="Ohiopyle State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A bad-ass pic of me, Devin, Alex, and Jackie -- June 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDvZfl2EsJ8WQqRgT2YuTF21aUKhp6G1EVdTsXNZmFmrz04TST3m9tER4gS_dfHvChd-Ch9v2ip3JWLK67Jru64dYdp6CauZ_1w7Fvt7AAqgckNtr8dCycKc_EOQdQzICwa0OIsN3DMRM7/s1167/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%2528117%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1167" data-original-width="1167" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDvZfl2EsJ8WQqRgT2YuTF21aUKhp6G1EVdTsXNZmFmrz04TST3m9tER4gS_dfHvChd-Ch9v2ip3JWLK67Jru64dYdp6CauZ_1w7Fvt7AAqgckNtr8dCycKc_EOQdQzICwa0OIsN3DMRM7/w640-h640/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%2528117%2529.jpg" title="Ohiopyle State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Graham and Dave Raymond doing what teachers do during summer vacation. -- June 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;">APPALACHIAN TRAIL WITH ALEX AND DEVIN -- MARCH 19, 2020</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My longest hike of 2020 was an eight mile hike on a stretch of the Appalachian Trail and Sunset Rocks Trail. Alex and Devin were along for this fun afternoon in Michaux State Forest. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtExWupKbeBUiuLWptZSK6-_6D2CHR5D-BhRM7Rdm8m7OyybfgM1ySMq7_svWJY-qiiNfIQbMEiH2Mb2TJ8FRK_RIZc8brKlRee364CozpjUbKzCWhHG15GGm035KXHEn9c5ZWlDtd3pza/s2048/03.19.20+MICHAUX+HIKE+WITH+ALEX+AND+DEVIN+%25289%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtExWupKbeBUiuLWptZSK6-_6D2CHR5D-BhRM7Rdm8m7OyybfgM1ySMq7_svWJY-qiiNfIQbMEiH2Mb2TJ8FRK_RIZc8brKlRee364CozpjUbKzCWhHG15GGm035KXHEn9c5ZWlDtd3pza/w640-h480/03.19.20+MICHAUX+HIKE+WITH+ALEX+AND+DEVIN+%25289%2529.jpg" title="Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking in the surrounding beauty on Sunset Rocks Trail -- March 19, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8_V5jInqgPQsZy0LkDv-kmLLuegizA4RI2oFlmvv8QQGBuVHz276RXDhcC8uYbSDytE1rfCCcOQKxhsWN9vM8ICLRGjTuhTgIlZ3XaQGSjRX0BRlY4Vr4eNcHb4Jg_jl64nQvQtmmOT4/s2048/03.19.20+MICHAUX+HIKE+WITH+ALEX+AND+DEVIN+%252834%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8_V5jInqgPQsZy0LkDv-kmLLuegizA4RI2oFlmvv8QQGBuVHz276RXDhcC8uYbSDytE1rfCCcOQKxhsWN9vM8ICLRGjTuhTgIlZ3XaQGSjRX0BRlY4Vr4eNcHb4Jg_jl64nQvQtmmOT4/w480-h640/03.19.20+MICHAUX+HIKE+WITH+ALEX+AND+DEVIN+%252834%2529.jpg" title="Michaux State Forest" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiking on the AT. -- March 19, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3LkcNI_f_8ysbMtK0AOTOhux3JFgm4DduCntCCFhms850bIg4ZMtVmSIZP_b4sQtO_ZLH1wXs_IvpivdfyIkOfkB5LspFuOHJ66jY2PtF9gSgNAR2XcxpkUJrX3fa-KqTDUiM9HPVMOkM/s2048/03.19.20+MICHAUX+HIKE+WITH+ALEX+AND+DEVIN+%252863%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3LkcNI_f_8ysbMtK0AOTOhux3JFgm4DduCntCCFhms850bIg4ZMtVmSIZP_b4sQtO_ZLH1wXs_IvpivdfyIkOfkB5LspFuOHJ66jY2PtF9gSgNAR2XcxpkUJrX3fa-KqTDUiM9HPVMOkM/w480-h640/03.19.20+MICHAUX+HIKE+WITH+ALEX+AND+DEVIN+%252863%2529.jpg" title="Michaux State Forest" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Devin Seiger, Alex Raymond, and David Raymond. -- March 19, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;">RICKETTS GLEN WITH ROBIN -- OCTOBER 17, 2020</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you are looking for a waterfall bucket list hike...look no further than <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/RickettsGlenStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Ricketts Glen State Park</a>. Robin and I have been wanting to hike this trail for a long time now. We had our opportunity while on a late October camping trip to Ricketts Glen. The nearly 6 mile hike through the Glen Natural Area (a National Natural Landmark) is highlighted by 22 separate waterfalls. The peak Fall foliage made this hike even more spectacular.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRdbMh3N2vZYVzN83DpNlHyjWnijoMyUw5GJYKk50fp6JGTHF3Fu44WU0MDBUcoaAhEBjtlbs9myV4CYIYQOQMCBJyRQ7d8bwoGkDkjY_tKa899POAseVthwsbZZUJO0bm3XvVJGgShMEY/s2048/10.17.20+HIKING+IN+RICKETTS+GLEN+WITH+ROBIN++%252846%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRdbMh3N2vZYVzN83DpNlHyjWnijoMyUw5GJYKk50fp6JGTHF3Fu44WU0MDBUcoaAhEBjtlbs9myV4CYIYQOQMCBJyRQ7d8bwoGkDkjY_tKa899POAseVthwsbZZUJO0bm3XvVJGgShMEY/w640-h480/10.17.20+HIKING+IN+RICKETTS+GLEN+WITH+ROBIN++%252846%2529.jpg" title="Ricketts Glen State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pausing for lunch with Robin along the trail in Ricketts Glen. -- October 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgudrpBLeYQZunn2I5ien5crqUgaBdbE7D5HRfyK-OelyGAp_U33u7OrB_TPiGaY00Gy5oE3CA271r2J4GMFljtZhmJrE7JjU0DTjCHgkCvMzI9EE2S4DsmBuU9ixS72qlPw46MWe1oCDcG/s2048/10.17.20+HIKING+IN+RICKETTS+GLEN+WITH+ROBIN++%252895%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgudrpBLeYQZunn2I5ien5crqUgaBdbE7D5HRfyK-OelyGAp_U33u7OrB_TPiGaY00Gy5oE3CA271r2J4GMFljtZhmJrE7JjU0DTjCHgkCvMzI9EE2S4DsmBuU9ixS72qlPw46MWe1oCDcG/w480-h640/10.17.20+HIKING+IN+RICKETTS+GLEN+WITH+ROBIN++%252895%2529.jpg" title="Ricketts Glen State Park" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ricketts Glen State Park. -- October 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghRLbCQ_jqndyMFmo4pgSjqfOWUWaqVb-9PhhFs-HMltN5_ACPVjqJXu-t6QA92qq9cZo7Sn2K2MqBjG-1tMdlzVfF6qSiIYgMOwCt99isrOZK2OJ2Wu_Gj-d-RLAKSwhHzJr6ENEy6KUs/s2048/10.17.20+HIKING+IN+RICKETTS+GLEN+WITH+ROBIN++%2528119%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghRLbCQ_jqndyMFmo4pgSjqfOWUWaqVb-9PhhFs-HMltN5_ACPVjqJXu-t6QA92qq9cZo7Sn2K2MqBjG-1tMdlzVfF6qSiIYgMOwCt99isrOZK2OJ2Wu_Gj-d-RLAKSwhHzJr6ENEy6KUs/w640-h480/10.17.20+HIKING+IN+RICKETTS+GLEN+WITH+ROBIN++%2528119%2529.jpg" title="Ricketts Glen State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ricketts Glen State Park -- October 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkLnAkIW39vuecslq3nzvdhzrjOFe0DTWwfoTNusK0nOQrRPmnhqUcvt_WVA13P-8rd604V570_zLk8FueTivbST4vUPhii6zdJyFisMg9s7QGWLzsUW3jNjGy1Pdu03UPS_KxelH5oIe3/s2048/10.17.20+HIKING+IN+RICKETTS+GLEN+WITH+ROBIN++%2528162%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkLnAkIW39vuecslq3nzvdhzrjOFe0DTWwfoTNusK0nOQrRPmnhqUcvt_WVA13P-8rd604V570_zLk8FueTivbST4vUPhii6zdJyFisMg9s7QGWLzsUW3jNjGy1Pdu03UPS_KxelH5oIe3/w480-h640/10.17.20+HIKING+IN+RICKETTS+GLEN+WITH+ROBIN++%2528162%2529.jpg" title="Ricketts Glen State Park" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ricketts Glen State Park -- October 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2QK8c-a8SWGylFgkE1kIOKR3TbSJbWtLOOVqJYxu09tOCYxZJfmmfeRbl5nWjTMfpgeaYG-38NXlgDpGdqTod4KVKNqzU1h1ubsH3B2ysrsjz_so7xjDmxuLmVi_HsJkydjXwJK30wbo_/s2048/10.17.20+HIKING+IN+RICKETTS+GLEN+WITH+ROBIN++%2528129%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2QK8c-a8SWGylFgkE1kIOKR3TbSJbWtLOOVqJYxu09tOCYxZJfmmfeRbl5nWjTMfpgeaYG-38NXlgDpGdqTod4KVKNqzU1h1ubsH3B2ysrsjz_so7xjDmxuLmVi_HsJkydjXwJK30wbo_/w640-h480/10.17.20+HIKING+IN+RICKETTS+GLEN+WITH+ROBIN++%2528129%2529.jpg" title="Ricketts Glen State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David and Robin Raymond in Ricketts Glen State Park. -- October 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Life is a journey...not a destination.</h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>David A. Raymond -- December 27, 2020</div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/2020/12/backtracking-2020-part-one-sightseeing.html" target="_blank">BACKTRACKING 2020, Part One -- SIGHTSEEING</a></b></div><div><a href="https://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/2020/12/backtracking-2020-part-three-year.html" target="_blank"><b>BACKTRACKING 2020, Part Three -- THE YEAR BEHIND BARS</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-GRxJMW2xDgix8yUsW7NkLD8Qoi0TKdHtzOed58jM0NPiU6v1d4DkoYgkUzMRiwo8y1cuWGmNf2HVKmFVi4fhcIEeaPN8Z3HFDP0AEfTlB9lDpxOlCQrH1Svn4Fci1EPkckiOs1mGGtF4/s2048/07.01.20+HIKING+POLE+STEEPLE+WITH+JACKIE%252C+SOPHIE%252C+AND+ISAAC++%252862%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-GRxJMW2xDgix8yUsW7NkLD8Qoi0TKdHtzOed58jM0NPiU6v1d4DkoYgkUzMRiwo8y1cuWGmNf2HVKmFVi4fhcIEeaPN8Z3HFDP0AEfTlB9lDpxOlCQrH1Svn4Fci1EPkckiOs1mGGtF4/w480-h640/07.01.20+HIKING+POLE+STEEPLE+WITH+JACKIE%252C+SOPHIE%252C+AND+ISAAC++%252862%2529.jpg" title="Pine Grove Furnace State Park" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nothing like a post-hike cookout! Following our hike to the top of Pole Steeple I provided a tailgate style cookout for my nieces and nephew. -- July 1, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Feel Free to follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/mountnbiker73" target="_blank">TWITTER</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mountnbiker73/?hl=en" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM<br /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">@mountnbiker73<br />Here are the GARMIN maps and data from some of the adventures featured in this post.<br />#OptOutside</p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4656313078" target="_blank">FAMILY AND FRIENDS HIKE IN MICHAUX</a> -- MARCH 14, 2020</h2><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4630607349" target="_blank">BELLAIRE WOODS</a> -- MARCH 7, 2020</h2><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5177927303" target="_blank">CHICKIES ROCK</a> -- JULY 2, 2020</h2></div><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5361167691" target="_blank">ROCKS STATE PARK</a> -- AUGUST 9, 2020</h2></div><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5174182751" target="_blank">POLE STEEPLE</a> -- JULY 1, 2020</h2></div><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4978712765" target="_blank">MICHAUX WITH ROBIN AND ALEX</a> -- MAY 23, 2020</h2></div><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4700643756" target="_blank">CAMP MICHAUX AND SUNSET ROCKS</a> -- MARCH 26, 2020</h2></div><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5105056332" target="_blank">OHIOPYLE STATE PARK</a> -- JUNE 17</h2></div><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4673482564" target="_blank">APPALACHIAN TRAIL WITH ALEX AND DEVIN</a> -- MARCH 19, 2020</h2></div><div><h2><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5690628541" target="_blank">RICKETTS GLEN WITH ROBIN </a>-- OCTOBER 17, 2020</h2></div><div><br /></div></div><p style="text-align: center;">All of my posts are available at <a href="http://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/" target="_blank">ALL TRAILS LEAD TO ICE CREAM</a> and, if you get the chance, be sure to visit the good folks at<br /><a href="https://www.gunghobikes.com/" target="_blank">GUNG HO BIKES<br /></a><a href="http://yourtruenature.com/" target="_blank">YOUR TRUE NATURE<br /></a><a href="http://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">PENNSYLVANIA DCNR<br /></a><a href="https://wwaraft.com/" target="_blank">WHITE WATER ADVENTURES<br /></a>and<br /><a href="https://paparksandforests.org/" target="_blank">PA PARKS and FORESTS FOUNDATION</a><br /><i>"Write something work reading or do something worth writing..." 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http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/mjgH</div>DAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-8743884988030716542020-12-17T16:35:00.008-05:002020-12-31T16:10:44.759-05:00BACKTRACKING 2020, Part One -- SIGHTSEEING <p style="text-align: center;">Life is hectic and oftentimes overwhelming. But if 2020 has taught us anything....it's that sometimes we need to pause and appreciate the good that is all around us. As imperative as it is that we focus our attention on the trail or road in front of us...it is also just as beneficial to slow down and take in the natural world that surrounds us. With all of the challenges that every single one of us have faced this past year, taking a moment to appreciate all that is good on planet Earth can be quite rewarding...mentally, physically, and spiritually. To quote a famous movie..."Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around you might miss it." What follows is a series my favorite pictures that I captured in 2020....each taken at a moment of time when I paused and took time to look around do a little sightseeing. Enjoy!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio9u8qAkiOzdt2Q4XY4XYkmtPlBhgxVYQitxmnqcHnVMKBkZ_-8ftk6feGDFb2Wuy6pXRyYIBSOP2JIxxf2oCsPvovWc4KtSsuk60y8dzybtPOse6A3b1Q-Wr_RF9N9-mGcTIwLasmO7LI/s2048/07.28.20.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio9u8qAkiOzdt2Q4XY4XYkmtPlBhgxVYQitxmnqcHnVMKBkZ_-8ftk6feGDFb2Wuy6pXRyYIBSOP2JIxxf2oCsPvovWc4KtSsuk60y8dzybtPOse6A3b1Q-Wr_RF9N9-mGcTIwLasmO7LI/w640-h480/07.28.20.jpg" title="Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This spectacular view of <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Michaux/Pages/default.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michaux State Forest</a> can be found a few hundred yards from the where Blueberry Trail and Dead Woman's Hollow Trail intersect. -- July 28, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZJT7okTkSnD2fDuR5XfK2IUSuiMYVaXroariPSfx9OgiKVRHcRRzYH-SjHllXLI2raZ5KIRHuJFdtJiEbNoyLxeRUGm5XeKlZRzvtJoZsQ_MRpCNLPSgiglpsWNbj2N3LJs41W9uMgFgm/s1806/11.27.20.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1806" data-original-width="1354" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZJT7okTkSnD2fDuR5XfK2IUSuiMYVaXroariPSfx9OgiKVRHcRRzYH-SjHllXLI2raZ5KIRHuJFdtJiEbNoyLxeRUGm5XeKlZRzvtJoZsQ_MRpCNLPSgiglpsWNbj2N3LJs41W9uMgFgm/w480-h640/11.27.20.jpg" title="Swatara State Park" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Waterville Bridge is a lenticular truss bridge located near the Appalachian Trail in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/SwataraStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Swatara State Park</a>. The bridge was constructed in 1890 by the Berlin Iron Bridge Company. The bridge, originally located in Waterville, Pennsylvania was moved to Swatara State Park in 1985. -- November 27, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXecZxU7F3dOD-A9K6nP4HdvNQRaHIuC_5qgNHzjfFN823P3DUmLrf9I-lZdIrxF0m1tMCMLWx_vCIWQU1tUTdzfx0Sos_NTdR7zuEnLF6N3_qkrt2NkcQi_P3mqx_JFpS21hxY9ykf1L/s2048/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CUCUMBER+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252846%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXecZxU7F3dOD-A9K6nP4HdvNQRaHIuC_5qgNHzjfFN823P3DUmLrf9I-lZdIrxF0m1tMCMLWx_vCIWQU1tUTdzfx0Sos_NTdR7zuEnLF6N3_qkrt2NkcQi_P3mqx_JFpS21hxY9ykf1L/w480-h640/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CUCUMBER+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252846%2529.jpg" title="Ohiopyle State Park" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cucumber Falls, located in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Ohiopyle State Park</a>, is a must stop for all visitors. It is one of the most picture worthy spots in the park. -- June 16, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLcvl8Y1wxrwLa1VPHxmo6nDJPDR_13mYBZDjB-HAtAgl__jdpUCCoipvRlQLrDGvi2jWeVeQPO_zFsX52seBdvXw2Wlq3wRHQwd-7rATHYJDdC_njnfcwaXrhkVS2BlFOiMSaGoQ35FrD/s1774/11.14.20.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1330" data-original-width="1774" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLcvl8Y1wxrwLa1VPHxmo6nDJPDR_13mYBZDjB-HAtAgl__jdpUCCoipvRlQLrDGvi2jWeVeQPO_zFsX52seBdvXw2Wlq3wRHQwd-7rATHYJDdC_njnfcwaXrhkVS2BlFOiMSaGoQ35FrD/w640-h480/11.14.20.jpg" title="Harrisburg, Pennsylvania" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">While riding the <a href="http://caga.org/the-trail/" target="_blank">Capital Area Green Belt</a> in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania I took a detour across the Market Street Bridge to City Island. It was from City Island that I captured this super cool pic of the the skyline of Pennsylvania's capital city. -- November 14, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9DB8xCVcKb_JLObYjsBYhEzokAXfdDbH9TzBeAfZxMRqTfCqXFkArhiyxhcEjNVfM9mVcCYfPRxPCJ1YyqcuCvvc1t_IzNRRVXfQxcj31Z7yg3kIbNEbBMyYuIJjYpJmQCgQ5zStULYk/s2048/08.08.20+Gilda.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9DB8xCVcKb_JLObYjsBYhEzokAXfdDbH9TzBeAfZxMRqTfCqXFkArhiyxhcEjNVfM9mVcCYfPRxPCJ1YyqcuCvvc1t_IzNRRVXfQxcj31Z7yg3kIbNEbBMyYuIJjYpJmQCgQ5zStULYk/w640-h480/08.08.20+Gilda.jpg" title="Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is Gilda the Dog. Gilda took a trip to Michaux State Forest with her owner, Blythe Arnold-Scott (my step-daughter) back in August. Gilda really appreciated the coolness of Tom's Run creek. -- August 8, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUpL3SyiW65S323vvcQ5BSSwY5cfDK0rg2-k3LCE7s-uO9VDMqsw62y97brJmxDiEfXyFKs2VUHdhCYqIlWRew5MAef2odfUiVOxdVskT4-O9e4cQ9RfXuhU3qPbJwPDXUHXSMLLa9pCxc/s2048/05.01.20++%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUpL3SyiW65S323vvcQ5BSSwY5cfDK0rg2-k3LCE7s-uO9VDMqsw62y97brJmxDiEfXyFKs2VUHdhCYqIlWRew5MAef2odfUiVOxdVskT4-O9e4cQ9RfXuhU3qPbJwPDXUHXSMLLa9pCxc/w640-h480/05.01.20++%25284%2529.jpg" title="Conewago Creek -- York, PA" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Conewago Creek meanders through York County until it merges with the Susquehanna River in York Haven, Pennsylvania. I took this picture of the creek after a rain storm as I rode through York Haven. The previous night's rainfall made the creek look somewhat like chocolate milk. -- May 1, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdDcSUg8qt7xLtaegbVeEcJiIM6j-Jmo1nbkR2IAiZvH2AjhmBk4UNDomwlwY8lzRwX1sGuMvzbCWCZpXVz1HamUl_tWdMA_0Pv6p2FEn-kW_7Llol-jDGAdAMxDkDnk3XjFD0co9XmR3R/s2048/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+ALEX+%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdDcSUg8qt7xLtaegbVeEcJiIM6j-Jmo1nbkR2IAiZvH2AjhmBk4UNDomwlwY8lzRwX1sGuMvzbCWCZpXVz1HamUl_tWdMA_0Pv6p2FEn-kW_7Llol-jDGAdAMxDkDnk3XjFD0co9XmR3R/w640-h480/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+ALEX+%25284%2529.jpg" title="Camp Michaux in Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The remains of a structure used as a stable...built in the late 18th or early 18th century...can be found while taking a walking tour of <a href="https://www.visitcumberlandvalley.com/listing/camp-michaux-walking-tour/2534/" target="_blank">Camp Michaux</a> (a former CCC Camp and WWII Prisoner of War Interrogation Camp) in Michaux State Forest. -- March 26, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCtiynIa0qruezcvxQJJndpXtYktmhDkL2jNv_Mj1IUdauwKat_THT3syVSNWiEKy26rTTBXCdTFQR1dvB2ybrOvBB9yr0Cvd0Sgd_YYFKFOlJ6fhc3Hkbh-sLepkUOJbhmT7TzJPku-Mx/s2048/11.07.20+BRINGING+HOME+THE+BACON++%25287%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCtiynIa0qruezcvxQJJndpXtYktmhDkL2jNv_Mj1IUdauwKat_THT3syVSNWiEKy26rTTBXCdTFQR1dvB2ybrOvBB9yr0Cvd0Sgd_YYFKFOlJ6fhc3Hkbh-sLepkUOJbhmT7TzJPku-Mx/w640-h480/11.07.20+BRINGING+HOME+THE+BACON++%25287%2529.jpg" title="Codorus Creek in York, PA" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A large section of the <a href="https://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/heritage-rail-trail-parks.html" target="_blank">Heritage Rail Trail</a> in northern York County, Pennsylvania traces the path of the Codorus Creek. I took this picture of the Pennsylvania fall foliage reflecting in the creek as I rode the rail trail into York City to purchase bacon at York's Central Market. -- November 7, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDPElXgFoVF2XsVZ49i0YTvs86KOVmypBS80HmsEi2ekDrTfEnX7JFhLvbMb-MB44_BWNWM0Mzb4oecwsL3Hki4DX9sK9DqssPmf09T-gdyX6Ae2Zr-p6NyUWXRFG9-MFSaUINf4LZOnry/s2048/09.26.20.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDPElXgFoVF2XsVZ49i0YTvs86KOVmypBS80HmsEi2ekDrTfEnX7JFhLvbMb-MB44_BWNWM0Mzb4oecwsL3Hki4DX9sK9DqssPmf09T-gdyX6Ae2Zr-p6NyUWXRFG9-MFSaUINf4LZOnry/w640-h480/09.26.20.jpg" title="Pine Grove Furnace State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laurel Lake is one of the many features that makes <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/PineGroveFurnaceStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Pine Grove Furnace State Park</a> so beautiful. I love this pic of the early fall foliage reflecting in the peaceful lake. -- September 26, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_ZmA5sR4Bj9wCTQS1vZkHFRiLC6fwR3rgMCoafVoOLm6TzU_AFjp_Pai2Dri2vS-b9ifYo_lgpsybEvIvOd_bWb6Zn1hl2j8NQbr-eK1v5vVVcWymGE7djoYeGA9cdZ0nuzRb_6fbpwT/s2048/06.10.20.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_ZmA5sR4Bj9wCTQS1vZkHFRiLC6fwR3rgMCoafVoOLm6TzU_AFjp_Pai2Dri2vS-b9ifYo_lgpsybEvIvOd_bWb6Zn1hl2j8NQbr-eK1v5vVVcWymGE7djoYeGA9cdZ0nuzRb_6fbpwT/w640-h480/06.10.20.jpg" title="York County, Pennsylvania" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To beat the summer humidity and heat I got up early on a few occasions for morning rides before the heat of the day became too obnoxious. On one such occasion, as I crested the top of Starview Road in York County, Pennsylvania, I was greeted with this spectacular sunrise. -- June 10, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_xIxfSarBGK5oPlzPb2tY6oG5j6McGjsgtbqwzNnXcfCBkh46Pu4ZJB3F17ELm85ZjpnBGdIoAoFmhKvFOegoZGyTzqZLKCkz6HRSxKzDI1LhQ8MM04ZaG7m7gQzfwf4O80vGxDno3Iu/s2048/10.17.20+HIKING+IN+RICKETTS+GLEN+WITH+ROBIN++%2528164%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_xIxfSarBGK5oPlzPb2tY6oG5j6McGjsgtbqwzNnXcfCBkh46Pu4ZJB3F17ELm85ZjpnBGdIoAoFmhKvFOegoZGyTzqZLKCkz6HRSxKzDI1LhQ8MM04ZaG7m7gQzfwf4O80vGxDno3Iu/w480-h640/10.17.20+HIKING+IN+RICKETTS+GLEN+WITH+ROBIN++%2528164%2529.jpg" title="Rickett's Glen State Park" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The waterfall trails at <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/RickettsGlenStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Ricketts Glen State Park</a> is, hands down, one of the most picturesque trails you will ever hike on. My wife, Robin, and I hiked it for the very first time this past October during peak Fall foliage. This is just one of dozens of waterfall pictures that I took that day. -- October 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5qc9JcPXRFzEruC1bKwZEFAqzzgRtpSkxRAzSKMEn5jJA1ZCUZcvVLhYeT582NL_3d57kf2UjdxtljZxezEh7WHk6D6hYb04cfekOhSvjPfN17JAk-ZktB5gIwTXsWxhOn5lEwgBZwRRt/s2048/07.21.20+C%2526O+TOWPATH++%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5qc9JcPXRFzEruC1bKwZEFAqzzgRtpSkxRAzSKMEn5jJA1ZCUZcvVLhYeT582NL_3d57kf2UjdxtljZxezEh7WHk6D6hYb04cfekOhSvjPfN17JAk-ZktB5gIwTXsWxhOn5lEwgBZwRRt/w640-h480/07.21.20+C%2526O+TOWPATH++%25281%2529.jpg" title="Cumberland, Maryland" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I grew up in Bedford, Pennsylvania...but I was born thirty miles south in Cumberland, Maryland. I took this picture of my birth city in July while riding on the <a href="https://www.canaltrust.org/plan/co-canal-towpath/" target="_blank">C & O Canal Towpath</a> with my wife, Robin. -- July 21, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9BLd0ckYzwi4-BzQChGhF4rg2i1SNAGEfVe2ygXL1tg5ISuEmJlsGOkTTR-9iUtaxxPQZC8Vhi8YcsllTq-zhmHaIu-tKI31S-pxDlteiwxNaYpqUceDPgA_KKHUVzfIKP8FeU4FFyT4u/s2048/12.22.20+GETTYSBURG+WITH+ALEX++%252818%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9BLd0ckYzwi4-BzQChGhF4rg2i1SNAGEfVe2ygXL1tg5ISuEmJlsGOkTTR-9iUtaxxPQZC8Vhi8YcsllTq-zhmHaIu-tKI31S-pxDlteiwxNaYpqUceDPgA_KKHUVzfIKP8FeU4FFyT4u/w640-h480/12.22.20+GETTYSBURG+WITH+ALEX++%252818%2529.jpg" title="GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This picture of the artillery lining Cemetery Ridge in Gettysburg National Military Park was taken while on a December morning hike with Alex. -- December 22, 2020<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiahz8tAzpL3uUK3RHI3iWUdAr-fTZ0GBeYAMf1v9p_B0XxLITIz8kHGUG4YFTcEk_olZp9hJM3418btKneuLapdlE9DSN32T6eMVzvB4ubxb37nAnptcCFLD89ZQ_rj1qKtyaO5M8L51Ss/s2749/10.17.20+MOHAWK+CABIN+IN+RICKETTS+GLEN+%252817%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1144" data-original-width="2749" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiahz8tAzpL3uUK3RHI3iWUdAr-fTZ0GBeYAMf1v9p_B0XxLITIz8kHGUG4YFTcEk_olZp9hJM3418btKneuLapdlE9DSN32T6eMVzvB4ubxb37nAnptcCFLD89ZQ_rj1qKtyaO5M8L51Ss/w640-h266/10.17.20+MOHAWK+CABIN+IN+RICKETTS+GLEN+%252817%2529.jpg" title="Rickett's Glen State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ricketts Glen State Park is known for it's waterfalls...but his amazing view of the the sun rising over Lake Jean was captured just 20 feet from the campsite. -- October 17, 2020<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp00sz3rHkz68FcV4Fl4fa78KVnIBw8U6sHTpEmXamaDc07fSWyFmREjz0w7vABSSkA90xl85HuEFEvnegHfeueDp0y-IXGLSd5uFUfS2dlRff8AaLdOrU7oQwxzLUy16bm7prk9bKBlYN/s2048/11.25.20+NORTHWEST+LANCASTER+COUNTY+RIVER+TRAIL++%252850%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp00sz3rHkz68FcV4Fl4fa78KVnIBw8U6sHTpEmXamaDc07fSWyFmREjz0w7vABSSkA90xl85HuEFEvnegHfeueDp0y-IXGLSd5uFUfS2dlRff8AaLdOrU7oQwxzLUy16bm7prk9bKBlYN/w640-h480/11.25.20+NORTHWEST+LANCASTER+COUNTY+RIVER+TRAIL++%252850%2529.jpg" title="Susquehanna River" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As I was finishing up my very first ride on the <a href="https://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/1119/Northwest-Lancaster-County-River-Trail" target="_blank">Northwest Lancaster County River Trail</a> I took this westward looking picture of the Veteran's Memorial Bridge spanning the Susquehanna River...connecting Columbia in Lancaster County with Wrightsville in York County. I believe that this is the best photo that I've taken in all of 2020. -- November 25, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17q3io5HPrl-pzb1Yr5N_uT3IOHLklE-GPTidFIB0oWsz3u2ZtgFWtUnHA-uxOrDsiGjt1r2iM6WvzjOEdS1hajSjDSisiXwg1qY6IHxhOaBPdtW-OXcuWrBORCUJ3qclWsM_7MhgBAmP/s2048/06.18.20+RIVER+FUN+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252865%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17q3io5HPrl-pzb1Yr5N_uT3IOHLklE-GPTidFIB0oWsz3u2ZtgFWtUnHA-uxOrDsiGjt1r2iM6WvzjOEdS1hajSjDSisiXwg1qY6IHxhOaBPdtW-OXcuWrBORCUJ3qclWsM_7MhgBAmP/w640-h480/06.18.20+RIVER+FUN+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252865%2529.jpg" title="Youghiogheny River in Ohiopyle State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I LOVE this picture of my niece, Jackie, taken during our summer camping trip to Ohiopyle State Park. The last full day of our trip is always dedicated to just spending some relaxing, peaceful, and quality time exploring the Youghiogheny River. I think this picture does an amazing job capturing the feeling of that particular day. -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Life is a journey...not a destination.</h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>David A. Raymond -- December 17, 2020</div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/2020/12/backtracking-2020-part-2-foot-traffic.html" target="_blank">BACKTRACKING, 2020 Part Two -- FOOT TRAFFIC</a></b></div><div><a href="https://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/2020/12/backtracking-2020-part-three-year.html" target="_blank"><b>BACKTRACKING 2020, Part Three -- THE YEAR BEHIND BARS</b></a></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ5Er4Lfy81euuz9zmlX6JTohoAcdyq-B8627q5tgySVhqY00JFee9IROeOrGMV8-TR5NMMPt0frXwXxGWhfUzgo5XpLsjFMUKTswWSt9L2s4sbrv_Wk0xCD76KDbkP17UI7bB6gotVBtV/s2048/davidraymond.intergenerationaljoy.michauxstateforest.jpg.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ5Er4Lfy81euuz9zmlX6JTohoAcdyq-B8627q5tgySVhqY00JFee9IROeOrGMV8-TR5NMMPt0frXwXxGWhfUzgo5XpLsjFMUKTswWSt9L2s4sbrv_Wk0xCD76KDbkP17UI7bB6gotVBtV/w640-h480/davidraymond.intergenerationaljoy.michauxstateforest.jpg.jpg" title="Inter-generational joy in Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The <a href="https://paparksandforests.org/" target="_blank">Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation</a> hosts a photo contest every year. This year I was fortunate enough to have this picture selected as the 2020 winner for the <a href="https://paparksandforests.org/gallery/" target="_blank">INTER-GENERATIONAL JOY</a> category. I captured this group photo of myself, my son, Alex, my nieces, Jackie and Sophie, and my nephew, Isaac while we were hiking in Michaux State Forest. -- August 13, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Feel Free to follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/mountnbiker73" target="_blank">TWITTER</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mountnbiker73/?hl=en" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a> @mountnbiker73</p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">Here are the GARMIN maps and data from some of the adventures featured in this post.</div><div style="text-align: center;">#OptOutside</div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5880925863" target="_blank">BLACK FRIDAY RIDE IN SWATARA WITH MATT</a> -- NOVEMBER 27, 2020</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5821419333" target="_blank">EARNING MY GREENBELT</a> -- NOVEMBER 14, 2020</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4700643756" target="_blank">HIKING THE AT AND CAMP MICHAUX</a> -- MARCH 26, 2020</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5690628541" target="_blank">WATERFALL HIKE IN RICKETTS GLEN</a> -- OCTOBER 17, 2020</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5873726200" target="_blank">NW LANCASTER COUNTY RIVER TRAIL</a> -- NOVEMBER 25, 2020</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5380183991" target="_blank">FAMILY HIKE IN MICHAUX</a> -- AUGUST 13, 2020</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">All of my posts are available at <a href="http://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/" target="_blank">ALL TRAILS LEAD TO ICE CREAM</a> and, if you get the chance, be sure to visit the good folks at<br /><a href="https://www.gunghobikes.com/" target="_blank">GUNG HO BIKES<br /></a><a href="http://yourtruenature.com/" target="_blank">YOUR TRUE NATURE<br /></a><a href="http://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">PENNSYLVANIA DCNR<br /></a><a href="https://wwaraft.com/" target="_blank">WHITE WATER ADVENTURES<br /></a>and<br /><a href="https://paparksandforests.org/" target="_blank">PA PARKS and FORESTS FOUNDATION</a><br /><i>"Write something work reading or do something worth writing..." 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http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/mjgH</div>DAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-11564760496789753062020-11-30T11:42:00.004-05:002023-01-10T14:22:13.159-05:00ADVICE FROM LEWIS AND CLARK<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Thomas Jefferson described Meriwether Lewis (Jefferson's personal secretary and man chosen to lead the Corps of Discovery) as having undaunted courage and "firmness and perseverance of purpose which nothing but impossibilities could divert from it's direction..." I tell kids that <a href="https://www.monticello.org/thomas-jefferson/louisiana-lewis-clark/" target="_blank">Meriwether Lewis and William Clark</a> were ordinary people who did extraordinary things. Their story is one of perseverance, determination, and courage. For that reason, Lewis, Clark, and the Corps of Discovery has always been a favorite of my history students. On a personal level, I enjoy the story of Lewis and Clark because it focuses on exploring, learning about, and enjoying the natural world around us. There is a lot that we, over two hundred years later, can still learn from the Corps of Discovery. Thanks, once again, to the good people at <a href="http://yourtruenature.com/" target="_blank">YOUR TRUE NATURE</a>, those lessons can be learned through seven pieces of simple advice. So here is my own personal take on the <a href="http://yourtruenature.com/" target="_blank">YOUR TRUE NATURES</a>'s ADVICE FROM LEWIS AND CLARK. Enjoy!</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrwBDwdX37qLqpkszvoKV37F9Q5dGK2czN531y6ExmDZyRoRyXXMU3iTfoGwesTXv9iiSwTZtOf7gR1g_iRMTCVCxirq7FKGTKibhFjh_C4Hh8SCzUhBqRL2L3RzA1L4OXIBnykGF1lVGg/s694/ADVICE+FROM+LEWIS+%2526+CLARK.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="YOURTRUENATURE.COM" border="0" data-original-height="694" data-original-width="443" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrwBDwdX37qLqpkszvoKV37F9Q5dGK2czN531y6ExmDZyRoRyXXMU3iTfoGwesTXv9iiSwTZtOf7gR1g_iRMTCVCxirq7FKGTKibhFjh_C4Hh8SCzUhBqRL2L3RzA1L4OXIBnykGF1lVGg/w408-h640/ADVICE+FROM+LEWIS+%2526+CLARK.PNG" title="ADVICE FROM LEWIS AND CLARK" width="408" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ADVICE FROM LEWIS AND CLARK -- YOUR TRUE NATURE</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;">EXPLORE UNCHARTED TERRITORY</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Let's face it...Lewis and Clark knew less about their journey to the Pacific coast than Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Mike Collins new about their trip to the moon. At the very least, the crew of Apollo 11 had maps, pictures, and a whole ground crew to assist them. Just about every single aspect of Lewis and Clark's journey was uncharted....heck, charting and mapping their route was one of the stated goals given to them by President Jefferson. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I can't say that I've ever explored any type of uncharted territory. The trails on which I ride or hike are already charted...that is, after all, how I found them. However, searching out...or stumbling upon..."new to me" trails can be just as invigorating, exciting, and rewarding.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMlwxt5V7qakezwNAWCEgi1D46Q0Oo7aIKXTUVTYPY7xX5l-qPuYwttpQM4xGu7I3rSn5T5niyll26_pdYK8d4A3-3ASDPIRhal9JezVyDNlH49v-15pN19eLuvIjQOgGaBXjq3IOooWd5/s2048/03.19.20+MICHAUX+HIKE+WITH+ALEX+AND+DEVIN+%252834%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMlwxt5V7qakezwNAWCEgi1D46Q0Oo7aIKXTUVTYPY7xX5l-qPuYwttpQM4xGu7I3rSn5T5niyll26_pdYK8d4A3-3ASDPIRhal9JezVyDNlH49v-15pN19eLuvIjQOgGaBXjq3IOooWd5/w480-h640/03.19.20+MICHAUX+HIKE+WITH+ALEX+AND+DEVIN+%252834%2529.jpg" title="Appalachian Trail" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sure, I'm not blazing anything new on the Appalachian Trail...but because of the Pandemic, I found myself hiking on the AT a lot this past year. In the process, discovering "new to me" areas of Michaux State Forest that I never experienced while mountain biking. -- March 19, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIEy2NZqW4H99Md8tM9tDX9pkTjWNK_7CtbdaaQTEbxBacPcuL8HxRydFGoFZeu1TEz9lUjl32zmNQ-9gj-dsfEexWhpiA6qmw0c0cmw6LT2HPsDJFbu4jrfOwiCWIXG5BmB3gMBgxarp0/s2048/03.14.20+MICHAUX+WITH+ROBIN%252C+ALEX%252C+EMMA%252C+BLYTHE%252C+FREYA%252C+AND+THE+GRAHAMS+%252828%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIEy2NZqW4H99Md8tM9tDX9pkTjWNK_7CtbdaaQTEbxBacPcuL8HxRydFGoFZeu1TEz9lUjl32zmNQ-9gj-dsfEexWhpiA6qmw0c0cmw6LT2HPsDJFbu4jrfOwiCWIXG5BmB3gMBgxarp0/w640-h480/03.14.20+MICHAUX+WITH+ROBIN%252C+ALEX%252C+EMMA%252C+BLYTHE%252C+FREYA%252C+AND+THE+GRAHAMS+%252828%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking time to study the map and discover the already charted area that we wanted to hike. Mike Graham, Dave Raymond, and Alex Raymond -- March 14, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9sM1rQ1FPijYiF4s8_4YBCawTXk1V8tK1Fx0VgUxNWLTWeamB9jZk2BO3Fh3HgW8CedCpB4FkjSkaeA2u5J_fz7GekuT_M8fFeKynmCpnk_3iUG-yfxs7AgdLmLRYiSvpMHi0Ra8vheMJ/s2048/11.26.20+THANKSGIVING+DAY+ON+NW+LANCASTER+COUNTY+RIVER+TRAIL+%252814%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9sM1rQ1FPijYiF4s8_4YBCawTXk1V8tK1Fx0VgUxNWLTWeamB9jZk2BO3Fh3HgW8CedCpB4FkjSkaeA2u5J_fz7GekuT_M8fFeKynmCpnk_3iUG-yfxs7AgdLmLRYiSvpMHi0Ra8vheMJ/w640-h480/11.26.20+THANKSGIVING+DAY+ON+NW+LANCASTER+COUNTY+RIVER+TRAIL+%252814%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I discovered the <a href="https://www.lancastercountymag.com/the-white-cliffs-of-conoy/" target="_blank">White Cliffs of Conoy</a> in Marietta, Pennsylvania while riding my bike on the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail. It is an ultra cool white rock feature overlooking the Susquehanna River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The cliffs are composed of byproduct from a nearby limestone quarry. -- November 26, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpxmKlH34lt-xenQPpS7llsWp9J9D7AML-c158SSrQkSruRv8jle5j5ErlJfGUogyMHpBkBt-vnqXuw-5EhyphenhyphenyT7L7DBebPXmT05jHtgCEgas497BtYVGv9WnJFwDT7u9ZU8EeiARJfsIe-/s2048/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%2528118%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpxmKlH34lt-xenQPpS7llsWp9J9D7AML-c158SSrQkSruRv8jle5j5ErlJfGUogyMHpBkBt-vnqXuw-5EhyphenhyphenyT7L7DBebPXmT05jHtgCEgas497BtYVGv9WnJFwDT7u9ZU8EeiARJfsIe-/w480-h640/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%2528118%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bushwhacking, is not necessarily exploring uncharted territory...but there is a cool sense of adventure when hiking an area where the trail ceases to exist. Mike Graham and Eric Gimbi in Michaux State Forest. -- March 26, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0FVMTz_dn0vVrJkdZzlOMd0xyYv5rvHhHVRxfmEI6uqx8Dhq9jnSMjrPqsMp7sn6Qjr6WeE5zH_PYn04VeIkAIhyphenhyphen7RDwjwKpB9_liE3zRFIG0JiOLF08_SvoLogZC9YW9Gh5JlCnIAFfE/s1280/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+ALEX+%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0FVMTz_dn0vVrJkdZzlOMd0xyYv5rvHhHVRxfmEI6uqx8Dhq9jnSMjrPqsMp7sn6Qjr6WeE5zH_PYn04VeIkAIhyphenhyphen7RDwjwKpB9_liE3zRFIG0JiOLF08_SvoLogZC9YW9Gh5JlCnIAFfE/w480-h640/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+ALEX+%25281%2529.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exploring the remains of a swimming pool located in <a href="https://www.visitcumberlandvalley.com/listing/camp-michaux-walking-tour/2534/" target="_blank">Camp Michaux</a> in Michaux State Forest. Mike Graham, Dave Raymond, and Alex Raymond -- March 26, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiNxoI_xGFosn3_Sy1bYBIht-_a_Q1x3WS-z8YJzKFCRROizza0fnayaFn0O9NpuBtXzWswzxbxH4kv_Mhnn-awVUnve0GZlB7NVZCGRMv4rQdhtpbBJCNqB7R0qDy_g8PSJjg4Qt8ISt/s2048/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CASCADES+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252812%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiNxoI_xGFosn3_Sy1bYBIht-_a_Q1x3WS-z8YJzKFCRROizza0fnayaFn0O9NpuBtXzWswzxbxH4kv_Mhnn-awVUnve0GZlB7NVZCGRMv4rQdhtpbBJCNqB7R0qDy_g8PSJjg4Qt8ISt/w640-h480/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CASCADES+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252812%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On a day that we would normally be white water rafting our camping group decided to keep ourselves socially distanced from everyone else in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Ohiopyle State Park</a>. The disappointment of not rafting soon dissipated as we explored a "new to us" area of the park around Cascade Falls. Dave Raymond, Jackie Raymond, Alex Raymond, Devin Seiger, Chis Lowe, Mike Graham, and Shalice Gull. -- June 16, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">DISCOVER NEW HORIZONS</h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Nothing beats the view from the top. There are a few vistas that I frequently visit on my journeys. They are some of the most peaceful and relaxing places that I know. Vistas serve as the payoff and reward for the heart pounding hard work that it took to reach them. Even though the journey you are on may seem long, or even difficult...pause at the vistas, discover new horizons, and take a moment to stand on top of the world...even if it is just for a little while. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0SB5FbXEAJKb2mtQVhHngM6PuU75JjZAQ2d8-kdaBjgBPUMNWGVR53vcm2mq3Ivyf-tXci7KSBovqcnIGk5_wBH6QnLzruvpk2CmWv7JRsCBEqdD_QD-Z_7h385-boh1k5GF_xTYYDLj/s2048/09.13.20+MICHAUX+WORKING+WITH+ALEX++%252810%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0SB5FbXEAJKb2mtQVhHngM6PuU75JjZAQ2d8-kdaBjgBPUMNWGVR53vcm2mq3Ivyf-tXci7KSBovqcnIGk5_wBH6QnLzruvpk2CmWv7JRsCBEqdD_QD-Z_7h385-boh1k5GF_xTYYDLj/w640-h426/09.13.20+MICHAUX+WORKING+WITH+ALEX++%252810%2529.JPG" title="Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying the view from my favorite vista in Michaux State Forest. Photo by Alex Raymond. -- September 13, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrGhQdLILkA8e4sTJdYH8NT6w4MbohCu_li8paSZeVOuhoswv1-fZSONJ5kCUNzu40jyX19bpoio-a-g6dlI8m2dOmO3z8a74MhiNEqadIzJklENmg2SNXkPFuEq9-om3rha3X5E_R9VLn/s1583/07.20.20+EVITTS+MOUNTAIN%252C+MASON+DIXON+LINE%252C+ROCKY+GAP++%252823%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1583" data-original-width="1187" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrGhQdLILkA8e4sTJdYH8NT6w4MbohCu_li8paSZeVOuhoswv1-fZSONJ5kCUNzu40jyX19bpoio-a-g6dlI8m2dOmO3z8a74MhiNEqadIzJklENmg2SNXkPFuEq9-om3rha3X5E_R9VLn/w480-h640/07.20.20+EVITTS+MOUNTAIN%252C+MASON+DIXON+LINE%252C+ROCKY+GAP++%252823%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking in the breath taking view from the top of Evitts Summit. I rode from my campground in <a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/rockygap.aspx" rel="nofollow">Rocky Gap State Park</a>, Maryland, up the mountain, past the Mason Dixon Line, and into Bedford County Pennsylvania. The view was nothing short of amazing. -- July 20, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQWXFi-rVRyMC2R_SbYnJqXWtIP0HsYMy6RYK3F5HWrtTju1dRshwWpooiep4GanqOpdrjSxHZnlkxFC4wF-XEZvfZxSxJmnanqMhxT3eh5vliUFER2Uy0x7ilUBLSFxlBuYew6VpgidTo/s2048/07.22.20+WASHINGTON+MONUMENT+STATE+PARK++%252821%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQWXFi-rVRyMC2R_SbYnJqXWtIP0HsYMy6RYK3F5HWrtTju1dRshwWpooiep4GanqOpdrjSxHZnlkxFC4wF-XEZvfZxSxJmnanqMhxT3eh5vliUFER2Uy0x7ilUBLSFxlBuYew6VpgidTo/w640-h480/07.22.20+WASHINGTON+MONUMENT+STATE+PARK++%252821%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My wife, Robin, and I enjoying the view from <a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/washington.aspx" target="_blank">Washington Monument State Park</a>, Maryland. -- July 22, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghx9AsVZW86XpefJGkDMCcYI0lPD4-xWiEPg680DQ5zU90CtIRu5Y4ql82FPC4Mo8mn6-r0ENn-JiuNUGDhXHxzPTiRTtnOy3DEkJam2Vau7cokjJu77-nvKnP_mqDHuDHYuO2sylghYI8/s2048/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%252823%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghx9AsVZW86XpefJGkDMCcYI0lPD4-xWiEPg680DQ5zU90CtIRu5Y4ql82FPC4Mo8mn6-r0ENn-JiuNUGDhXHxzPTiRTtnOy3DEkJam2Vau7cokjJu77-nvKnP_mqDHuDHYuO2sylghYI8/w640-h480/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%252823%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A socially distant Mike Graham and Dave Raymond on Sunset Rocks in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Michaux/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Michaux State Forest</a>. -- March 26, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRumhlk2vour6jrcfX6TtBEY-MYSARIqlwENRYbeuzT3tJgJGzrbxUV4AUeC3ux1QvKBuKO3JpIrwjsDfPk9elNmq1q1tQOpVZxvMQKBOp_X_iI0FATWufyo_RFKX4G0PFfrtO44VwYd4T/s1201/07.02.20+CHICKIES+ROCK+WITH+JACKIE%252C+SHALICE%252C+SOPHIE%252C+%2526+ISAAC++%252836%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="961" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRumhlk2vour6jrcfX6TtBEY-MYSARIqlwENRYbeuzT3tJgJGzrbxUV4AUeC3ux1QvKBuKO3JpIrwjsDfPk9elNmq1q1tQOpVZxvMQKBOp_X_iI0FATWufyo_RFKX4G0PFfrtO44VwYd4T/w512-h640/07.02.20+CHICKIES+ROCK+WITH+JACKIE%252C+SHALICE%252C+SOPHIE%252C+%2526+ISAAC++%252836%2529.jpg" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying the amazingly brilliant view of the Susquehanna River from <a href="https://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/262/Chickies-Rock-County-Park" target="_blank">Chickies Rock County Park</a>. -- July 2, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">GAIN KNOWLEDGE</h2><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Discover the source of the Missouri River. Create detailed maps and charts. Document new plant and wildlife species. Observe the customs of the the native tribes. Discover a passable route through the Rocky Mountains. These were the five specific goals given to Lewis, Clark, and the Corps of Discovery by Thomas Jefferson. Their mission was, for all intents and purposes, the first ever government funded "science project." By the end of their years long journey, the Corps of Discovery had passed among dozens of native tribes (without whose help they would not have survived), created incredibly accurate maps of the area which they explored, and documents over two hundred new plant and animal species that were unknown to Americans at that time. All of this opened up a new era to the American people. Knowledge is power. Stop along your journeys to gain as much knowledge as you can.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg215vHRp6zpaZp6ifiJFRIArG85NKG4EsBZuxIs4NUAmDLCHzIlusu0ADd-oMvjT_gvY6L6jM-qUtLw0oyc2kZEXHfK7ueXJg3WNS4G40xOnn4RAfW8STpLdsLurbiDhyphenhyphenSY1v1Fw1ZtCe6/s2048/MARYLAND%252C+WEST+VIRGINIA%252C+MARYLAND+WITH+ROBIN+%252832%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg215vHRp6zpaZp6ifiJFRIArG85NKG4EsBZuxIs4NUAmDLCHzIlusu0ADd-oMvjT_gvY6L6jM-qUtLw0oyc2kZEXHfK7ueXJg3WNS4G40xOnn4RAfW8STpLdsLurbiDhyphenhyphenSY1v1Fw1ZtCe6/w640-h480/MARYLAND%252C+WEST+VIRGINIA%252C+MARYLAND+WITH+ROBIN+%252832%2529.jpg" title="WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS -- CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visiting <a href="https://www.mdmountainside.com/george-washingtons-headquarters" target="_blank">Washington's Headquarters</a> and gaining a bit more knowledge of a <a href="https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/french-indian-war/" target="_blank">young George Washington </a>while on a bike ride in Cumberland, Maryland. -- July 19, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqEgXqat0PSSAgCWhYcAPA1HYwMkTPeZapywmKRcRQPLJqinwbtacAc8zGLV8CuURgTdneUo5SN1BPjVkhcvDVXzBQC9Z_UHzgZ8sp_v9LuJs_PTZ-FH-pNLDZCmxCaFcDu7LzfUJpLaH3/s1214/11.25.20+NORTHWEST+LANCASTER+COUNTY+RIVER+TRAIL++%252826%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1214" data-original-width="910" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqEgXqat0PSSAgCWhYcAPA1HYwMkTPeZapywmKRcRQPLJqinwbtacAc8zGLV8CuURgTdneUo5SN1BPjVkhcvDVXzBQC9Z_UHzgZ8sp_v9LuJs_PTZ-FH-pNLDZCmxCaFcDu7LzfUJpLaH3/w480-h640/11.25.20+NORTHWEST+LANCASTER+COUNTY+RIVER+TRAIL++%252826%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exploring the interior of an old iron furnace along the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail. -- November 25, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5NO5txt3Lfoeeq7_cMC754_YuqyvJKaKo5Nf5o1NcXp-I883KgVM1RjVInf8t5s91Tv3k4WMFdHNH8L_xuRXU1KPvKi103NizMBqrZQ7UKeoyOgxw0GY8EEh6mgln3lIyYsigMo_fFTQs/s1800/11.03.20+ELECTION+DAY+2020+RIDE+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5NO5txt3Lfoeeq7_cMC754_YuqyvJKaKo5Nf5o1NcXp-I883KgVM1RjVInf8t5s91Tv3k4WMFdHNH8L_xuRXU1KPvKi103NizMBqrZQ7UKeoyOgxw0GY8EEh6mgln3lIyYsigMo_fFTQs/w512-h640/11.03.20+ELECTION+DAY+2020+RIDE+%25281%2529.jpg" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pausing on my bike ride in York City to spend a little time with the Marquis de Lafayette. -- November 3, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BYl0euY5j24" width="320" youtube-src-id="BYl0euY5j24"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYts2VZgKmPh3y0Et8DFOOIQSA_OMhWXZxNeiChZATtIGdOOptaJ5pHRz7_p2R2KA9ziSPr2H1Gpj9jJX7RoD5O_Gwv9seXlDv1S8H1Q34hi6-6sNfTawAoPZuSsAtd6mefJlMp_SzVyHS/s2048/10.22.20+FIRST+RIDE+ON+2021+DIVERGE+%252819%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYts2VZgKmPh3y0Et8DFOOIQSA_OMhWXZxNeiChZATtIGdOOptaJ5pHRz7_p2R2KA9ziSPr2H1Gpj9jJX7RoD5O_Gwv9seXlDv1S8H1Q34hi6-6sNfTawAoPZuSsAtd6mefJlMp_SzVyHS/w480-h640/10.22.20+FIRST+RIDE+ON+2021+DIVERGE+%252819%2529.jpg" title="CODORUS FURNACE" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Checking out Codorus Furnace in York County, Pennsylvania. A great example of the 18th and 19th century local iron industry. -- October 22, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">FORGE AHEAD</h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The journey can be hard, full of unanticipated obstacles, and sometimes a little daunting. Regardless, always continue, never give up...and, with as much determination as possible, forge ahead.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqUSgMd0r3MZrCBe-IpiaA2xFWxuqi9-ePt4Qvn8YujNQNGDz2YaDhcxFdwroJ9VPyXbHPSiBNd2XJ63VZ5uFdVjzdS-ipE5KwsEPXqM_RfYlJN98Hh2eHpOPKSfV-KiqBARDezigD5gdw/s2048/05.25.20+EPIC+MEMORIAL+DAY+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+%252835%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqUSgMd0r3MZrCBe-IpiaA2xFWxuqi9-ePt4Qvn8YujNQNGDz2YaDhcxFdwroJ9VPyXbHPSiBNd2XJ63VZ5uFdVjzdS-ipE5KwsEPXqM_RfYlJN98Hh2eHpOPKSfV-KiqBARDezigD5gdw/w640-h640/05.25.20+EPIC+MEMORIAL+DAY+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+%252835%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Forging ahead on Dead Woman's Hollow Road...one of the toughest fire roads in Michaux State Forest. The road climbs a whopping 900 feet in a mile and a half! I paused for both a before (bottom) and after (top) pic on Dead Woman's Hollow Road. -- May 25, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWw1AXx38dZqkDKhxQBfC15z_Z43lgoJlBRhJWMGde2FbODKqkieXQb_VeqfKZkzDt4KUEp3cpSuf8xyBahPKHrlbFe3V-mkMs95tYkZBtnLW4FrV1gHUxXahYFlUSI5Yu7z9jeyAQfTwB/s2048/20201122_082346.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWw1AXx38dZqkDKhxQBfC15z_Z43lgoJlBRhJWMGde2FbODKqkieXQb_VeqfKZkzDt4KUEp3cpSuf8xyBahPKHrlbFe3V-mkMs95tYkZBtnLW4FrV1gHUxXahYFlUSI5Yu7z9jeyAQfTwB/w640-h640/20201122_082346.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My wonderful niece, Jackie, overcoming obstacles and forging ahead on Jonathan Run Trail in Ohiopyle State Park. -- June 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-_Dd0A2Wmaq4g40MXMog_7YaK9q5V0-tYmf_Y2mbJ0Zp1tN2h-qdZ9GRkhQkcEE_OhuclPLqkgbov9mjacDBIOYvxUPPkbEChes8bax0h0_QWmXoekY6U13KiOx2xFGMRgedJRYQsJXZ/s2048/20201126_154910.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-_Dd0A2Wmaq4g40MXMog_7YaK9q5V0-tYmf_Y2mbJ0Zp1tN2h-qdZ9GRkhQkcEE_OhuclPLqkgbov9mjacDBIOYvxUPPkbEChes8bax0h0_QWmXoekY6U13KiOx2xFGMRgedJRYQsJXZ/w640-h640/20201126_154910.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overcoming obstacles also means overcoming inevitable mechanicals while mountain biking. Ten miles into my ride with Matt my rear derailleur ceased to exist. It took a little while...but I turned my Stumpjumper (temporarily) into a single speed. It worked and I managed to pedal my way out of the forest...instead of walking and carrying my bike out. -- August 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">WORK AS A TEAM</h2><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lewis and Clark worked as a team. There is absolutely no documented evidence of the two men arguing or disagreeing on anything. I'm sure that they did...but as any good team they worked together and ultimately completed their journey with more success than anyone could have dreamed of. Life is hard enough...don't try navigate it on your own. Work as a team.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBAVJnlbfvMaGKnW5WWtc-lwH9eQOEhgVOBZpk6CH6UFzdqh75ALKn13IihiUVow3_Sat8TDc5f-ZduoExp2SfJ_F2rE1grjgsj0Vbb9RO1Ux8aiSXbJoQdTmfXD_HY01vG0piNmwW8138/s2048/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%252845%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBAVJnlbfvMaGKnW5WWtc-lwH9eQOEhgVOBZpk6CH6UFzdqh75ALKn13IihiUVow3_Sat8TDc5f-ZduoExp2SfJ_F2rE1grjgsj0Vbb9RO1Ux8aiSXbJoQdTmfXD_HY01vG0piNmwW8138/w640-h480/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%252845%2529.jpg" title="CHARTING OUR COURSE" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt Linnane and I taking time to check our progress (and our maps) on an unfamiliar trail in Michaux State Forest. -- August 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwDU1PDz7qwM2fjJPW6Q6rCSXFumAJlznkYjr_z3M4Ur_QPct38am5uQq12ULCpqfP0sw3BHD5hVI0plSRn_5EBB68fPCOFSdwza98kUiREKTziRVmhckvQe4U0J4Zf-VjeSg5_FQw9iNJ/s2048/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252832%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwDU1PDz7qwM2fjJPW6Q6rCSXFumAJlznkYjr_z3M4Ur_QPct38am5uQq12ULCpqfP0sw3BHD5hVI0plSRn_5EBB68fPCOFSdwza98kUiREKTziRVmhckvQe4U0J4Zf-VjeSg5_FQw9iNJ/w640-h480/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252832%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Using some teamwork (and some well placed rope) to climb up and out of the Jonathan Run waterfall area in Ohiopyle State Park. Jackie Raymond, Alex Raymond, Mike Graham. -- June 17, 2020<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9ZCDogFlsvS2BiPiGLCVFpm-TejE3fFFP-9ak1arMIMsFHCSGt4bn-N4W_mXOnwAmBt6bUat7RDBkKlZeKz6ll3is8Eg1nAHHEOgJyB7Qs94ojsss3e0uaNr6Gx2CVVL7Uab00kJWrDT/s1707/04.07.19+MARYSVILLE+RELAY+RACE2019+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1707" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9ZCDogFlsvS2BiPiGLCVFpm-TejE3fFFP-9ak1arMIMsFHCSGt4bn-N4W_mXOnwAmBt6bUat7RDBkKlZeKz6ll3is8Eg1nAHHEOgJyB7Qs94ojsss3e0uaNr6Gx2CVVL7Uab00kJWrDT/w480-h640/04.07.19+MARYSVILLE+RELAY+RACE2019+%25282%2529.jpg" title="2019 MARYSVILLE RELAY" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some bike shop teamwork at the Marysville Relay Race. Ben Kelly, Dave Raymond, and Jay Zech. -- April 7, 2019</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1jv99cpkhSL2IeRcS4ff3cP5KFSP98nMbIf0z9Gx-spS9TslxFK7SNKA-wP2A5qw1BXHb1usxkVnng3CTIwovlbG8mVEQebDptMrrSEtE9Q7QVYkiz0jOuUqIxA-KTUxhhHwPinN5oDXO/s2048/11.27.20+FILMING+AT+CODORUS+FURNACE++%252818%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1jv99cpkhSL2IeRcS4ff3cP5KFSP98nMbIf0z9Gx-spS9TslxFK7SNKA-wP2A5qw1BXHb1usxkVnng3CTIwovlbG8mVEQebDptMrrSEtE9Q7QVYkiz0jOuUqIxA-KTUxhhHwPinN5oDXO/w480-h640/11.27.20+FILMING+AT+CODORUS+FURNACE++%252818%2529.jpg" title="CODORUS FURNACE, YORK COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Recently, my son, Alex has helped Mike Graham, Eric Gimbi, and me create super nerdy videos for our history (and Mike's science) classes. We call them <a href="https://youtu.be/qm7wR34jDek" target="_blank">LESSONS ON THE ROAD</a>. Some really fun and nerdy teamwork. -- November 27, 2020<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJi5510U-0oDZw7EmS2-mzFkVzFcVHoHBt1pyvqFOegZ3J0i0lhUS_XNVgRoAo3OaTWAm_HcFG4R-bq27jSwdCuHIECuQfk4gkRXO60BGrhxVkc8XVBcmPIrYbycjcTBU07Nu56u4XKAYW/s2048/10.17.20+MOHAWK+CABIN+IN+RICKETTS+GLEN+%252829%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJi5510U-0oDZw7EmS2-mzFkVzFcVHoHBt1pyvqFOegZ3J0i0lhUS_XNVgRoAo3OaTWAm_HcFG4R-bq27jSwdCuHIECuQfk4gkRXO60BGrhxVkc8XVBcmPIrYbycjcTBU07Nu56u4XKAYW/w640-h480/10.17.20+MOHAWK+CABIN+IN+RICKETTS+GLEN+%252829%2529.jpg" title="Ricketts Glen State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My ultimate teammate is my wife, Robin. I love all of our adventures together! <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/RickettsGlenStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Ricketts Glen State Park</a>. -- October 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">GO THE DISTANCE</h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Lewis and Clark persevered against odds that seemed to be overwhelmingly stacked against them. They were ordinary people who, when faced with a huge challenge, stepped up and went the distance. Finish what you started...not just on the trail...but in life. Seeing things through, from beginning to end, brings a sense of accomplishment, pride, and respect. So...go ahead and go the distance.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxVtQGJ7mldgNMuSOtVpa_V2ze6kgsZaD1qEsuaTL5n3GwHX0hzd7lqZrudS5xcVYPz02sVdVUWgq40uM8fuqFjDlxgyQtO5agAP3SDJyS2LsApYmcIoqfgH_GMA_15J1CU694sH3HRwZ/s2048/09.27.20+SOLO+CENTURY+RIDE++%25287%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxVtQGJ7mldgNMuSOtVpa_V2ze6kgsZaD1qEsuaTL5n3GwHX0hzd7lqZrudS5xcVYPz02sVdVUWgq40uM8fuqFjDlxgyQtO5agAP3SDJyS2LsApYmcIoqfgH_GMA_15J1CU694sH3HRwZ/w640-h480/09.27.20+SOLO+CENTURY+RIDE++%25287%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On a dreary Sunday morning, I set out to complete my first ever Century Ride...100 miles. -- September 27, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52Pybc7b9ZqPkp4TnuYuouRcSG7Zycw47mqm-vfZ-L1OE3O6ClgMXh_DoS3TPgtKUwbI45HMDO9O4AxAZ9Q2tjIbG3upM93WIMX_FzdMZ6Gbai5e7O21ch-wy1iePM38bqZTCYZqs6yLU/s2048/09.27.20+SOLO+CENTURY+RIDE++%25286%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52Pybc7b9ZqPkp4TnuYuouRcSG7Zycw47mqm-vfZ-L1OE3O6ClgMXh_DoS3TPgtKUwbI45HMDO9O4AxAZ9Q2tjIbG3upM93WIMX_FzdMZ6Gbai5e7O21ch-wy1iePM38bqZTCYZqs6yLU/w640-h480/09.27.20+SOLO+CENTURY+RIDE++%25286%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crossing the Mason/Dixon Line from Pennsylvania into Maryland on my century ride. -- September 27, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSc0p1hTXoeFU63k7OZ1dM6iSUrlPch-BeOQaPtirqA_HTdIyWLJfFlcP2y_WzgFMg68IGnnFk5kd_OiJJb9wTcKtFk7zIXflKap97ft9Ngj6FDVo_pdgMZS10hhWSed_nR4AyXR2fqHWx/s2048/09.27.20+SOLO+CENTURY+RIDE++%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSc0p1hTXoeFU63k7OZ1dM6iSUrlPch-BeOQaPtirqA_HTdIyWLJfFlcP2y_WzgFMg68IGnnFk5kd_OiJJb9wTcKtFk7zIXflKap97ft9Ngj6FDVo_pdgMZS10hhWSed_nR4AyXR2fqHWx/w640-h480/09.27.20+SOLO+CENTURY+RIDE++%25284%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My halfway point on my Century Ride. -- September 27, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSEdmaGezGpLAM2uBNZufPh-sxPtUP6O0-7UkUWpQW1AdpifUFNMi-os_SrL0CXgnQg3iCjZqmS64a3ZsIoYuvkqPMbGOxSMhHWzFrRTOfvgT9Wfk4uI1K0UjnVf6v7YtM7ks0zjV2zNad/s2048/09.27.20+SOLO+CENTURY+RIDE++%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSEdmaGezGpLAM2uBNZufPh-sxPtUP6O0-7UkUWpQW1AdpifUFNMi-os_SrL0CXgnQg3iCjZqmS64a3ZsIoYuvkqPMbGOxSMhHWzFrRTOfvgT9Wfk4uI1K0UjnVf6v7YtM7ks0zjV2zNad/w640-h480/09.27.20+SOLO+CENTURY+RIDE++%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I went the distance...plus a little more! -- September 27, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h2>INSPIRE OTHERS WITH COURAGE</h2><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">I can't think of a single act of courage that I have achieved that even comes close to those people in our society who have served as first responders, doctors, nurses, grocery store clerks, teachers, and any other people who have, day after day, continued to selflessly continued to do their jobs despite of the dangers of the reality of living in a global pandemic. Their bravery, courage, and unselfish behavior should be an inspiration to us all. Thank you.</span></p><div><br /></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Nr23vsAnbccV-UZwGa7uE8PSpW_R_QQRYvfqz0J7kSrmsLvLq_1eoQrW2XRrBoG35CzEUdejQ-49WrUD4-8Mb_c8rdu5hUinJlMtwv2YooMPvc24ebYRyD72_WxuMiLacVWMhpEk0Fxc/s1107/10.24.20+HARRISBURG%2527S+GREENBELT+WITH+ROBIN++%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1107" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Nr23vsAnbccV-UZwGa7uE8PSpW_R_QQRYvfqz0J7kSrmsLvLq_1eoQrW2XRrBoG35CzEUdejQ-49WrUD4-8Mb_c8rdu5hUinJlMtwv2YooMPvc24ebYRyD72_WxuMiLacVWMhpEk0Fxc/w640-h636/10.24.20+HARRISBURG%2527S+GREENBELT+WITH+ROBIN++%25281%2529.jpg" title="Mask up, America!" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mask up, America. I found this incredibly appropriate painted rock along the <a href="http://caga.org/" target="_blank">Capital Area Greenbelt</a> in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. -- October 24, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Life is a journey...not a destination.</h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">David A. Raymond -- November 30, 2020</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllp7CK2bRD4FEArXRmPIaPZika9HI8QWGZLSrIof3hf3r4kAcMzdV8aLDhdHFoxwT_X3gRzlX5JWRUNX2huRrr7_YayFLk1gtaq_CYCNJHpUbsMwtCdkAsQfuty4_PxkfX5jCCY8qnlVs/s1280/INTRO+2020+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllp7CK2bRD4FEArXRmPIaPZika9HI8QWGZLSrIof3hf3r4kAcMzdV8aLDhdHFoxwT_X3gRzlX5JWRUNX2huRrr7_YayFLk1gtaq_CYCNJHpUbsMwtCdkAsQfuty4_PxkfX5jCCY8qnlVs/w640-h360/INTRO+2020+%25281%2529.jpg" title="COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lewis and Clark have become an incredibly nerdy and fun part of my school year. Each Spring, Eric Gimbi, Mike Graham, and I (with the incredibly professional help of my son, Alex) put together our cooking show <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnFrDeFoh1ckL5ZvC7748lgxGYwBKFfg9" target="_blank">COOKING WITH LEWIS & CLARK</a> for our students. You can check us out and join in on the fun on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnFrDeFoh1ckL5ZvC7748lgxGYwBKFfg9" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Feel free to follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/mountnbiker73" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mountnbiker73/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a></b></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>@mountnbiker73</b></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I would also appreciate it if you took time to look at my other projects on YouTube. Join me, my son, and two of my colleagues at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBQRLOXujIaNc1_fCpDGFg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOBBLEHEAD GEORGE</a> for all of our nerdy history fun! If you feel so inclined to…please subscribe!</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBQRLOXujIaNc1_fCpDGFg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="714" data-original-width="713" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9BGxLXtMbyk7TSjqWnsyeMvtY3ggk2dUZR4-9ed6r0d8VuyecDwjL9W3Gt-aFV0oCUZhSatMQffd73YE1ee3IESSJI0wqmyapzLcfgvsn8kMv2Mq0loVHf1Smi1xB-IRiKSCDU2eTV69bs4oMW2Tb3UJ0WEOy_aTyr12nTdYDX9Led-DLJqMEuxTKNA/w400-h400/BOBBLEHEAD%20GEORGE%20ANIM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://feeds.feedburner.com/AllTrailsLeadToIceCream
http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/mjgH</div>DAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-58998563411609436072020-10-11T19:05:00.005-04:002020-10-11T19:23:20.273-04:00PEDALING WITH THE PRESIDENTS<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Back in July, my wife, Robin, and I visited the city of my birth...Cumberland, Maryland...and spent some time riding on the C & O Tow Path. It was a really neat experience. I was born there and grew up thirty miles north in Bedford, Pennsylvania...but the extent of my time in Cumberland was limited to hanging out at the mall when I was a teenager. Robin and I had a great time...riding south out of Cumberland and then turning off of the C & O Tow Path, through Knobley Tunnel...straight into West Virginia and then crossing back into Maryland. Our ride got super nerdy when as we passed the spot of Fort Ohio and Fort Cumberland...both French and Indian War outposts...and then to an old wooden house that served as the headquarters for Colonel George Washington while he was stationed in Cumberland during the French and Indian War. Not far away, on the sight of what was once Fort Cumberland I paused for a photo with a statue of young Washington. It was a great experience...spending time with my wife...exploring new places...riding my bike...and just getting really nerdy.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvg8_c83N_7L2heH_u-P6wUPRQ5ThOsmo8_X6GdMlA3REK1mkVAvjGJknkX97RcvVO3_3OhnvTUpuVwlfihM0r132Q_I4796R5AIAsbJa8hdB4d1STxVKGT2w2JzrgaFXMOfJdbmgIWk95/s2048/20200721_152207.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvg8_c83N_7L2heH_u-P6wUPRQ5ThOsmo8_X6GdMlA3REK1mkVAvjGJknkX97RcvVO3_3OhnvTUpuVwlfihM0r132Q_I4796R5AIAsbJa8hdB4d1STxVKGT2w2JzrgaFXMOfJdbmgIWk95/w640-h480/20200721_152207.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Riding on the C & O Tow Path in Cumberland, Maryland with Robin. -- July 21, 2020</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhViN7xOiRMwKJSpaOBKoH3IKAPnb9192Ggb3zHeRoQqHNs1GCsbbCoNmmpHszQdm8yoV0a9Qb7pYZKNk1-dSvpg5yi543dpRjtpOI0B-r2p87I3jPVnTonh9KRYYgtd33QKbTyOcTehkQ-/s2048/07.19.20+CUMBERLAND%252C+MARYLAND++%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhViN7xOiRMwKJSpaOBKoH3IKAPnb9192Ggb3zHeRoQqHNs1GCsbbCoNmmpHszQdm8yoV0a9Qb7pYZKNk1-dSvpg5yi543dpRjtpOI0B-r2p87I3jPVnTonh9KRYYgtd33QKbTyOcTehkQ-/w640-h480/07.19.20+CUMBERLAND%252C+MARYLAND++%25281%2529.jpg" title="Cumberland, Maryland" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to Cumberland, Maryland. -- July 19, 2020</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhReDru82s7nCXRoGdTWi_xqg2-Av1EyZ7pLwBQkqN_DCEpVOUhOBrCdWFBI-IngDHU0dIOPdCP8ykSzfpuWaJ2f4xqVl0VNRAnYIrJCmVEY2yuTMw4kR7tgKBXAVOmBmggkV_rXo7P8xv2/s2048/07.21.20+C%2526O+TOWPATH++%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhReDru82s7nCXRoGdTWi_xqg2-Av1EyZ7pLwBQkqN_DCEpVOUhOBrCdWFBI-IngDHU0dIOPdCP8ykSzfpuWaJ2f4xqVl0VNRAnYIrJCmVEY2yuTMw4kR7tgKBXAVOmBmggkV_rXo7P8xv2/w640-h480/07.21.20+C%2526O+TOWPATH++%25281%2529.jpg" title="Cumberland, Maryland" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I took this picture of Cumberland, Maryland during my ride on the C & O Tow Path. -- July 21, 2020</span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDwLBksQrZSErhcEJ9Imbk334oaCX3M09G_fXTDp5d5aDkdh66Jy0MkefCfTqhwtlNIRntCjIHy3VGI0UVFu7lflJtSnEXHDU89L8yOCJI9QZaB3RkdWnI03oZAALpLdS9WTKCKM0YkYmR/s1059/07.21.20+KNOBLEY+TUNNEL++%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1059" data-original-width="990" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDwLBksQrZSErhcEJ9Imbk334oaCX3M09G_fXTDp5d5aDkdh66Jy0MkefCfTqhwtlNIRntCjIHy3VGI0UVFu7lflJtSnEXHDU89L8yOCJI9QZaB3RkdWnI03oZAALpLdS9WTKCKM0YkYmR/w598-h640/07.21.20+KNOBLEY+TUNNEL++%25281%2529.jpg" title="KNOBLEY TUNNEL HEADED INTO WEST VIRGINIA" width="598" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Knobley Tunnel...the border between Maryland & West Virginia. -- July 21, 2020</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWv1LrIPA29n-IjmTfM-rwbpVJvdRvDzzlqQ2XEAX82eQCctl57xuYJcCaSGHmzrYuQkqkqZZDKj-3OgaYaFiHwore89eeFqwEV766vmozDhw8GocwG5gqGDLwuwVLGf3B011oIms3wHuu/s2048/07.19.20+GEORGE+WASHINGTON%2527S+HEADQUARTERS++%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWv1LrIPA29n-IjmTfM-rwbpVJvdRvDzzlqQ2XEAX82eQCctl57xuYJcCaSGHmzrYuQkqkqZZDKj-3OgaYaFiHwore89eeFqwEV766vmozDhw8GocwG5gqGDLwuwVLGf3B011oIms3wHuu/w640-h640/07.19.20+GEORGE+WASHINGTON%2527S+HEADQUARTERS++%25282%2529.jpg" title="George Washington's headquarters in Cumberland, Maryland." width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Standing on the porch of the headquarters of George Washington, Colonel of the Virginia militia in the French & Indian War. -- July 19, 2020</span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Recently, I've been thinking about those two rides in Cumberland with my wife. With the start of the new school year one of first things that I cover with my students is the exploits of young George Washington during the French and Indian War. Between 1754 and 1758, He made three separate journeys from Virginia into the wilderness of what we now call western Pennsylvania...but they then called, the Back Country...surviving harsh and freezing weather, unreliable guides, friendly fire, unpredictable terrain, even falling into the icy Allegheny River. This is not the image that most people have of our first president...but is is who he was....an athletic adventurer who physically was able to tolerate extreme conditions. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXQ71hp9svwXPAYUJz1rfXbXB6Seo8HaMIw8SeA0u_2kTjlOdEeFnTNAWh4SyOAl7MIfcwbG1YNm-D0_hMyavHVEnGe4vN7IHZ__LHoh3wt2SESXlWKKN8gfP05QLe4VWt-mrp7IA4nOJd/s2048/07.21.20+FORT+CUMBERLAND+%25287%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXQ71hp9svwXPAYUJz1rfXbXB6Seo8HaMIw8SeA0u_2kTjlOdEeFnTNAWh4SyOAl7MIfcwbG1YNm-D0_hMyavHVEnGe4vN7IHZ__LHoh3wt2SESXlWKKN8gfP05QLe4VWt-mrp7IA4nOJd/w640-h640/07.21.20+FORT+CUMBERLAND+%25287%2529.jpg" title="Washington statue at the site of Fort Cumberland" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">While riding my bike in Cumberland, Maryland I found this ultra cool statue of young George Washington standing at the site of Fort Cumberland. -- July 21, 2020</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Mr. Washington isn't the only leader of the free world who understood the physical and mental benefits of exercise. <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600/presidents/thomasjefferson" target="_blank">Thomas Jefferson</a> prescribed to the belief that a "vigorous body helped to create a vigorous mind." Each day, with no concern of the weather, he would walk or ride (a horse...not a bike). </span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">"No less than two hours a day should be devoted to exercise, and the weather should be of little regard."</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://www.monticello.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Thomas Jefferson</span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">He actually believed that the colder and wetter the weather was, the better. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">"A person not sick will not be injured by getting wet. It is but taking a cold bath, which never gives a cold to anyone. Brute animals are the most healthy, and they are exposed to all weather, and of men, those are healthiest who are the most exposed." </span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thomas Jefferson</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You may think Mr. Jefferson to be a little extreme, but exercise is important...especially if you are the leader of the free world. Here are a few ways that our presidents have kept themselves in shape...both physically and mentally.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="594" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBq981qKR_qDn0YBZFiAgWJEuaQ1krvPesieaU_dYWYwe120o2xq2eMUWfAEzIJHJoNgoLAShlmEWMplRXL_jWJPudde-PRVcKxA8z0oR9S1buP4hyxqeZq4ceEqSDgeuL39jejXT6miVU/w640-h430/3094645.jpg" title="William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States 1993-2001" width="640" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/william-j-clinton/" target="_blank">President Clinton</a> was an avid jogger. He was often seen jogging around Washington with his Secret Service. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="240" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ClwLoc0GgC4fM4KYXtjjV0irbBIxmaYn9pDulkzOfT7ndaGG107ENid9PrupdjLmRHlh8Zd6Q9PCPv7vOE9mk8p2nTkD2ngTHl4R09Z_VLv0iKdXZd5UtmUsF6BpiGeED72zkhwG4NWi/w512-h640/taft+golfing.jpg" title="William Howard Taft, President of the United States 1909-1913" width="512" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">President Trump isn't the only POTUS who finds comfort hitting the links. Golfing was the the activity of choice for President <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/william-howard-taft/">William Howard Taft</a>. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXf8b1WhnPiakRbbrga0RVYI7FlEH3nJa-ZxnvYammdZ4wqm5Y9fD-XLmIjxyOsy3egmEocweMCpKnew2J51EVBWp8RgWgSVIrVU_8PsdwRRvcf-gigTNaGesQ6YkmysNVikBVZXjsSI4u/w640-h640/IMG_20171001_091141_114.jpg" title="President Eisenhower's putting green in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania" width="640" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">President <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/dwight-d-eisenhower/">Eisenhower</a> was also an avid golfer and had a putting green installed on the White House lawn. It has been said that he ordered Secret Service officers to shoot any squirrels that randomly wandered onto the green. There is a similar putting green right next to his farmhouse in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania...complete with a five-star flag. I took this picture on a visit to the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/eise/index.htm">Eisenhower National Historic Site</a>. -- September 30, 2017.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2xaU2rhsP-XCgWdXBR6B2n93U39PBh4WfTgR2JfWF4nAJCemAKpFi5LWAbecbrb6uGIYItbgF2GTQjWk40w-xAxBjVPAlIGYp7x54PMzDZc0ta7QARJ_JpVvyabAhQEG4NXTpl7IMrf5j/w640-h358/adams+swimming.jpg" title="John Quincy Adams, President of the United States 1825-1829" width="640" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Our sixth president, <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/john-quincy-adams/">John Q. Adams</a>, loved his daily exercise. He walked almost every day....no matter if it was in Washington, back home in Massachusetts, or while he was ambassador to both Great Britain and Russia. As a member of the Senate (and then later as a member of the House of Representatives) he would compete against himself and time his daily walk from his boarding house to the United States Capitol Building. John Quincy also famously skinny dipped every morning in the Potomac River. What a sight that would be today!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="740" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYc09ODcBsjY4ymeKDPyOyA1enFIqkX_hIo9j-qXqGaos7Xv7v7FOd04Ep8oes1JFzqIijDCH1gfLVFi_CCkK0nD26X737s4OVPRkGJo8RM3egCQ4esE1KYF-K9UXEeBWAI6jJHZBuK1Bi/w640-h380/lincolnwrestling740.jpg" title="Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States 1861-1865" width="640" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/abraham-lincoln/">Abraham Lincoln</a>'s favorite sport was wrestling. His large, muscular body allowed him to excel at the sport. Lincoln wrestled a style of wrestling known as Catch-As-Catch-Can...where basically ALL holds were permitted. </span><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mTgxn9hjfgw" width="320" youtube-src-id="mTgxn9hjfgw"></iframe><br /><br /><br /><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1292" data-original-width="1600" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKCv7E7_DgtHBO3PFyqOU5mSvz15wZ-awvHDpRrTvsQwHP3t-w2BLPQLr3cjk1niKoGyXJyPQoSmlgnp-2Zbh7D1iMNs2DM1Icejkpc63A-51iezyViTiTtIW9gX-r11YowBu9xdXre3Dc/w640-h516/Gerald-Ford-member-University-of-Michigan-football-1933.jpg" title="Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States 1974-1977" width="640" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/gerald-r-ford/">Gerald Ford</a> attended the University of Michigan and was a stand out on the football team...playing center, linebacker, and long snapper. Ford helped the Michigan Wolverines to two undefeated seasons and national titles in 1932 and 1933. In 1935, after graduating from the University of Michigan, he turned down offers from the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers of the National Football League in order to enroll in Yale Law School. Gerald Ford remained interested in football for the rest of his life.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="688" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxUq1AoYv68YneHVYargpfEeUWELXcu6ysw70xeFNzUffnKZpsBHYNRFg3ENbIYePUe8OFSo_cpLX1Ac6PcSxGsjV9QiMjyIXnmlVgCn2alfwFMQqOJTch2WoJEaKMUcQQb0AghlMRXnq/w640-h386/JFK-Victura-3.jpg" title="John F. Kennedy, President of the United States 1961-1963" width="640" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/john-f-kennedy/">John F. Kennedy</a> began sailing with his family at a young age. As a racer, John Kennedy won several events...including Nantucket Sound Star Class Championship Cup in 1936, and the MacMillan Cup and East Coast Collegiate Championships in 1938. As president, John F. Kennedy took time to sail in the waters off Hyannis, Palm Beach, and on the Potomac. Sailing proved to be a respite from the heavy burdens of the office of the presidency. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1640" data-original-width="2048" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYuNJyyylk0vEMtmeqT9eeVOYlg69dFHt9JzP7Ft3vR3yTvKF0oLSgxctRBkcamO_C8PLaJGAZc1nwNIyxw5w4W8KMR4ardr6kKKcEXyVKFIIna9WVeOblq75FwKhT9SELGhR7OEKMByRm/w640-h512/t+roosevelt+on+a+horse.jpeg" title="Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States 1901-1909" width="640" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">It would be hard for anyone to match the energy and intensity of <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/theodore-roosevelt/">Theodore Roosevelt</a>. In his youth, Roosevelt was a very sickly child. As a young man he dedicated himself to making his body and mind stronger through intense exercise regiments...ranging from boxing, horseback riding, and hunting. After his presidency, Teddy Roosevelt nearly lost his life on an expedition of the River of Doubt deep in the Amazon basin. The river was eventually renamed Rio Roosevelt in honor of the former president.<br /></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Bicycles have a place in presidential history, too. More than one POTUS has been photographed either with, or on, a bike. </span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDDGAhKdklL0UFSFTFjRpQeR9-5vhG0-uDY0hp3aYLWSQfI2aR_Z1Liwu51jB9DxBkVKkFBog8PXLmLh7o4mcnNm4pBGXR7dvHcGfFMc_Gd35baSrNcvCDWMXRKifpEvSCRzvDHH0PJw0/s630/5e69af98230000a6210c3df0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="356" data-original-width="630" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDDGAhKdklL0UFSFTFjRpQeR9-5vhG0-uDY0hp3aYLWSQfI2aR_Z1Liwu51jB9DxBkVKkFBog8PXLmLh7o4mcnNm4pBGXR7dvHcGfFMc_Gd35baSrNcvCDWMXRKifpEvSCRzvDHH0PJw0/w640-h362/5e69af98230000a6210c3df0.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Any trip to watch the Washington Nationals play baseball includes an excitement packed presidential race...sometimes even on bicycles!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizVryMOIwaCIKh9vyEGSPZp-hTSYNaTmWAK22vtBWkd4N1V6I0pnqpFzWNoVE0wHZV5tCnAlTJRoGajv2MQnc47YXxOMQ37S5HMA1Z1TfzDnGIYQIIsQJOh97fOlb5S6-drlhe7qhUqLkK/s469/President-Harding.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="329" data-original-width="469" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizVryMOIwaCIKh9vyEGSPZp-hTSYNaTmWAK22vtBWkd4N1V6I0pnqpFzWNoVE0wHZV5tCnAlTJRoGajv2MQnc47YXxOMQ37S5HMA1Z1TfzDnGIYQIIsQJOh97fOlb5S6-drlhe7qhUqLkK/w640-h448/President-Harding.png" title="Warren G. Harding, President of the United States 1921-1923" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">President <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/warren-g-harding/#:~:text=Harding%2C%20an%20Ohio%20Republican%2C%20was,plights%20of%20minorities%20and%20women.">Warren G. Harding</a> greeting a group of Boy Scouts who made a bicycle trip to the White House from Columbus, Ohio. -- June 29, 1921</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="629" data-original-width="1160" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibf4XzgideLNvnaW1YxMmsuetMk1qiB2elMl0XzyY1Ey8mWjR0964wFSZKhec4gwruKa5JM3LjwloSsYpep9i3BMHl4ZsMP-DlF9AOuQQxyIEUmmqyc4-OcygXpZ7UJFJkKKJ0vL2li9fn/w640-h348/nixon+better.jpg" title="Richard M. Nixon, President of the United States 1969-1974" width="640" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/richard-m-nixon/">Richard Nixon</a> loved bowling and famously had a bowling alley installed in the White House but as a new Congressman from California he could be seen touring Washington, D.C. on a bicycle. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEkLKHucznWKhRaF0hk7MBQhdbiJHfZRka8GA6L4LM_Gh2msDnXKW-Jnuy_yCT5T76TpuCeYTMEVWxvRSrPhAEUJr0hflfzNhSwxap24km4V4DpamOzH5cm9bmt-1jy_MMtbN35j-fZR4w/s1413/carter+better.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1413" data-original-width="748" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEkLKHucznWKhRaF0hk7MBQhdbiJHfZRka8GA6L4LM_Gh2msDnXKW-Jnuy_yCT5T76TpuCeYTMEVWxvRSrPhAEUJr0hflfzNhSwxap24km4V4DpamOzH5cm9bmt-1jy_MMtbN35j-fZR4w/w338-h640/carter+better.jpg" title="James Carter, President of the United States 1977-1981" width="338" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/james-carter/">Jimmy Carter</a> has traveled the world on multiple humanitarian and environmental endeavors in the decades since he left the Oval Office. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't surprise anyone to see former President Carter making his way from point A to point B on a bicycle. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25F6Xv-h9vOUaSAovew48nKVLzTluVE1XrZaB1lSTDVSopiUUGV6N9rWSKnN9p4GJX2l6CnTn0r9WrxwXxWZEughNg7UGs9lpNxcB2VosLLek51WJd5uZL123a-RJmr6nrcAsLo_g8tsi/s1030/20170709_110035.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="825" data-original-width="1030" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25F6Xv-h9vOUaSAovew48nKVLzTluVE1XrZaB1lSTDVSopiUUGV6N9rWSKnN9p4GJX2l6CnTn0r9WrxwXxWZEughNg7UGs9lpNxcB2VosLLek51WJd5uZL123a-RJmr6nrcAsLo_g8tsi/w640-h512/20170709_110035.png" title="Ronald Reagan, President of the United States 1981-1989" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">In between movie rolls and serving as the president of the Screen Actor's Guild, future 40th president, <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/ronald-reagan/">Ronald Reagan</a>, could be seen pedaling around California on a tandem bike.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoL9kIWegvno0AUVxgQ-9DMhUeAr9hoEv94KyQVDpitwl8agpt77o-lGL7xyJ5N5FOb0CqWSKzHXueGw3TJeBduO6lWG-IVDxJznhy8q6LPQ7LVnTnGmv_iMwEyo1R2SABUEphZwHmAJ0o/s320/George-and-Barbara-Bush-Bicycling-Around-Beijing_Q320.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoL9kIWegvno0AUVxgQ-9DMhUeAr9hoEv94KyQVDpitwl8agpt77o-lGL7xyJ5N5FOb0CqWSKzHXueGw3TJeBduO6lWG-IVDxJznhy8q6LPQ7LVnTnGmv_iMwEyo1R2SABUEphZwHmAJ0o/w640-h640/George-and-Barbara-Bush-Bicycling-Around-Beijing_Q320.jpg" title="George Herbert Walker Bush, President of the United States 1989-1993" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">In the 1970s, our 41st President, <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/george-h-w-bush/">George H.W. Bush</a>, served as the head of the United States Liaison Office in Beijing, China. He, and his wife, Barbara, were often seen cycling on the streets of Beijing.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="268" data-original-width="400" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDf4vfXdWhxmrmNAZiDH6WjYIZdst_KoVZaLgAwGqEmF8QVxR1WzjaMfzs4PMPfCHj2IkGeO0hXboJCNyVzXsvFGJ8RfOx2up-bKq__0j2a-MS4t8Rh80EHFSXDZNUaeO4ZO4xYSf6srTA/w640-h428/clinton.jpg" title="William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States 1993-2001" width="640" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Bill Clinton using a bicycle to make his way around the White House.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="299" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDRg_bKE7NCxAyscHXia0HWX6qJ4FBKnhJ_AWPZ3ctgCaM1yyr2bJw-F5bhmEdfg-oTIN1pzDq8qYuli71wd3O7nToSIDxrIvl2Kw2rXk6V2pPYEyHzoiVFB9j6glaREehTXIe_sel3Ltt/w640-h360/obama+mountain+bike.jpg" title="Barack Obama, President of the United States 2009-2017" width="640" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/barack-obama/">Barack Obama</a> seems a little more natural on the basketball court and wind sailing than he does on a bike...but it's still ultra cool to see him out there turning pedals!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="893" data-original-width="893" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPyAaYLUd-jOWUMZpep8JZPM0bGqhD9hMP-_zAgbCkEhnGwGyZDRTWm2B42KIworDlKtPm_owWazuzJTQogFX9qyxwyvUlAgup4CGsFg_5kuSaKHBCrVOuUpfqDNkJcg4dWnkZpIYbTeLb/w640-h640/20170709_105807.png" title="George W. Bush, President of the United States 2001-2009" width="640" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Our 43rd President, <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/george-w-bush/">George W. Bush</a> is, like myself, a mountain bike enthusiast! I can remember, during his presidency, riding the trails in Michaux State Forest with my friends and discussing how cool it would be to have the president riding with us...possibly debating the NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND law. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I've also tried to imagine what kind of bikes some of our Founding Fathers would have ridden if given chance. The bikes that we ride highlight our needs and personalities. With that in mind here is what I believe Mr. Franklin, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Madison, and Mr. Washington would have ridden if given the chance.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_v-lRmaZalCUPGcbi-YbRQzy_Q2VH7qKsqgg-HlfBUIDI8Ksq2UI8_OsLhbVN7F9BtzKefrkjyyHV7otxsX4PIIxit60KD3EcAC4o2CbNGhlMRTqurzk-Cpeu68FHiOmw7-hi684K_px/s1080/20170709_110355+%25281%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1049" data-original-width="1080" height="622" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_v-lRmaZalCUPGcbi-YbRQzy_Q2VH7qKsqgg-HlfBUIDI8Ksq2UI8_OsLhbVN7F9BtzKefrkjyyHV7otxsX4PIIxit60KD3EcAC4o2CbNGhlMRTqurzk-Cpeu68FHiOmw7-hi684K_px/w640-h622/20170709_110355+%25281%2529.png" title="Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I know...Ben Franklin wasn't a president...but I just had to include him in this list. Benjamin Franklin, the author of POOR RICHARD'S ALMANAC, the inventor of bifocals, and statesman extraordinaire, is best known for his scientific exploits...especially his work with electricity. Considering that he spent the latter part of his life living like a celebrity and being carried around Philadelphia on a sedan chair...I believe the Dr. Franklin, if given the chance, would own and proudly ride an electric assist bike. It's the logical choice.</span><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0CiemJr9wRu7ViZR10NhdfGse2yfmz8gH23gzu5eaLb_4K1S0buSEyUu41usBLRETEXUj-gQBNmcoaMdAut0pxp4D4tsj9-LU4vfUwuFPoDUPfWMJTUtugjxWP6eL_N69LtVmKz-MLG3n/s1087/20170709_110340.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1087" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0CiemJr9wRu7ViZR10NhdfGse2yfmz8gH23gzu5eaLb_4K1S0buSEyUu41usBLRETEXUj-gQBNmcoaMdAut0pxp4D4tsj9-LU4vfUwuFPoDUPfWMJTUtugjxWP6eL_N69LtVmKz-MLG3n/w636-h640/20170709_110340.png" title="Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States 1801-1809" width="636" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thomas Jefferson was incredibly influenced by his time in France. This can be seen in the architectural design of his home, Monticello. It was also evident by his choice of food and wine...even opting to have his enslaved chef trained making French cuisine. Mr. Jefferson also loved all the finer things in life...ultimately paying for it all with credit...leaving his descendants with the bill. My best guess is that he would ride a bike manufactured in France...possibly a carbon fiber Time Alpe d'Huez...maxing out his credit card in the process.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzbSs2XHEc6jx2PC2QlY9HHtqGpzyP5PwuLld7LEJH-Z7ESjlj2jLK8BkBblAcob92Cu7KRh1NZaQ1iF3Vmgi_IaT3E6rlfWfd-N5HfhGgpntA4Xkn_jyoZY3BCy3ur8Q2nYKI4nUVPEWJ/s1080/20170709_110314.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="696" data-original-width="1080" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzbSs2XHEc6jx2PC2QlY9HHtqGpzyP5PwuLld7LEJH-Z7ESjlj2jLK8BkBblAcob92Cu7KRh1NZaQ1iF3Vmgi_IaT3E6rlfWfd-N5HfhGgpntA4Xkn_jyoZY3BCy3ur8Q2nYKI4nUVPEWJ/w640-h412/20170709_110314.png" title="James Madison, President of the United States 1809-1817" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">James Madison was NOT athletic. His gigantic sized brain was housed in a body that was small in stature racked with anxiety. I imagine that Mr. Madison would ride something a comfort bike....maybe a Giant Sedona...equipped with a bell and a basket large enough to carry all of his books.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiguNgi0biXVD21cFlSb24pYqwGAl0vQNXvAm9eAuCuNoAS0e4yOa3qlhxgVbAopS-OyHSX0J-6az8gv7wr_t0OcODer-gVpjxNxtGZIF-0zdtybqg6QX0Hv8whrWj6kg5nVgWcT9daLJX0/s1080/20170709_110537.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1011" data-original-width="1080" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiguNgi0biXVD21cFlSb24pYqwGAl0vQNXvAm9eAuCuNoAS0e4yOa3qlhxgVbAopS-OyHSX0J-6az8gv7wr_t0OcODer-gVpjxNxtGZIF-0zdtybqg6QX0Hv8whrWj6kg5nVgWcT9daLJX0/w640-h600/20170709_110537.png" title="George Washington, President of the United States 1789-1797" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is said that George Washington was considered to be the best horseman in all of Virginia. It is also true that he was such an amazing ballroom dancer that ladies would line up around the block for a dance with the General. He was a no-nonsense kind of guy and would want to ride something that was simplistic and as no-nonsense as he was. I envision him on a completely rigid, steel frame, single speed, 29" mountain bike...probably out-riding everyone around him.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioGfZnFFpKT7PVdJjS5k5EFpsiUWKvSap8RTArh2LASlJjj-Hvx09luFT1NIiiW_s66-UK0Y1KIYHHvRgUuCXl_9WYEyK_z7Gh8IZoEo17-9YB7_u2HDMtf6GxUYRC_pNTudmsWaxt8-7J/s1952/Letter+from+George+W+Bush+2017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1952" data-original-width="1569" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioGfZnFFpKT7PVdJjS5k5EFpsiUWKvSap8RTArh2LASlJjj-Hvx09luFT1NIiiW_s66-UK0Y1KIYHHvRgUuCXl_9WYEyK_z7Gh8IZoEo17-9YB7_u2HDMtf6GxUYRC_pNTudmsWaxt8-7J/w514-h640/Letter+from+George+W+Bush+2017.jpg" title="Ultra cool signed picture of President Bush addressed to my class." width="514" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Every year, I invite all of the former presidents to come on our annual 8th grade field trip to Gettysburg. Typically, I get the standard "thank you...but no thank you" responses. Three years ago, I was surprised to find, enclosed with the "no thank you" letter from Mr. G. W. Bush a signed 8 X 10 picture signed by president Bush and addressed to my students. What a cool surprise. It is proudly displayed in my classroom. And yes...Mr. President, the invitation to go mountain biking with me is still on the table. Just let me know next time you are in south central Pennsylvania. We could hit up the trails in Michaux together.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">LIFE IS A JOURNEY...NOT A DESTINATION</span></h1><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">David A. Raymond -- October 11, 2020</h3><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqUKFE81WQvJR-XxzJcIxuMxQ-vugazegYa8H2Yg3Z8okqt_bWoOCWgLjgUQNa-spkxbm3gj65ZnEnxBqVbRRTeC-7WOHZYUSxn_RuG2XeN158GpYvbUlDSS5cw1hyzYnZ_uJ_OZHyUG2/s2048/07.21.20+CANAL+PLACE++%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2047" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqUKFE81WQvJR-XxzJcIxuMxQ-vugazegYa8H2Yg3Z8okqt_bWoOCWgLjgUQNa-spkxbm3gj65ZnEnxBqVbRRTeC-7WOHZYUSxn_RuG2XeN158GpYvbUlDSS5cw1hyzYnZ_uJ_OZHyUG2/w640-h640/07.21.20+CANAL+PLACE++%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">A little post ride ice cream along the C & O Tow Path in Cumberland, Maryland -- July 19, 2020</span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: center;">Feel free to FOLLOW me on <a href="https://twitter.com/mountnbiker73" target="_blank">TWITTER</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mountnbiker73/?hl=en" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a><br />@mountnbiker73</h3><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h3>Here are the GARMIN maps and data from the rides featured in this post. #OptOutside2020</h3></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5262367608">MARYLAND // WEST VIRGINIA // MARYLAND -- JULY 19, 2020</a></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5262367608"><br /></a><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5271850968">C & O TOW PATH // GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE // CUMBERLAND, MD -- JULY 21, 2020</a></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">All of my posts are available at <a href="http://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/" target="_blank">ALL TRAILS LEAD TO ICE CREAM</a> and, if you get the chance, be sure to visit the good folks at </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.gunghobikes.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">GUNG HO BIKES</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://yourtruenature.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">YOUR TRUE NATURE</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">PENNSYLVANIA DCNR</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="https://wwaraft.com/" target="_blank">WHITE WATER ADVENTURES</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> and </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://paparksandforests.org/" target="_blank">PA PARKS and FORESTS FOUNDATION</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br style="text-align: left;" /></span></p><h4 style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">"<i>WRITE SOMETHING WORTH READING OR DO SOMETHING WORTH WRITING...</i>" Ben Franklin</span></h4><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://feeds.feedburner.com/AllTrailsLeadToIceCream
http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/mjgH</div>DAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.com0Manchester, PA 17345, USA40.0631514 -76.718300511.752917563821157 -111.8745505 68.373385236178848 -41.5620505tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-1095336207861690392020-08-28T18:16:00.003-04:002020-08-29T15:17:46.979-04:0085,000<div style="text-align: center;">85,000. That's roughly the number of acres that make up <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Michaux/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Michaux State Forest</a> in Central Pennsylvania. One would think that after 15 years of mountain biking in the forest that it would be hard to find something new to ride, but the 85,000 acres makes Michaux a big place. Actually...really big! There are certain spots that I love where the forest seems to just engulf everything. I know that there are cars and roads and buildings and telephone poles down there...but the forest just swallows it all up. The sensory experience...the breeze blowing through the trees, the green that stretches as far as the eyes can see, and the fresh smell of the blossoming mountain laurel...is so rejuvenating. Nothing man-made or unnatural. Just the forest.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3oxxTbQfqYU2wb_kw52C7yLZQkWVGuYb6q3gCdvJMAh-ylJViWcHR1gmqTPP8A4p7CXItTTNptg33VuPEJElxuJhQMEZMjWd8m9D_BycVj3JVP5NVunyWMkwMcBvVvpgcPJofx-rK6hDi/s1611/20200707_164852.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1611" data-original-width="1611" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3oxxTbQfqYU2wb_kw52C7yLZQkWVGuYb6q3gCdvJMAh-ylJViWcHR1gmqTPP8A4p7CXItTTNptg33VuPEJElxuJhQMEZMjWd8m9D_BycVj3JVP5NVunyWMkwMcBvVvpgcPJofx-rK6hDi/w640-h640/20200707_164852.jpg" title="Taking in a bird's eye view of Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From 800 feet up the forest seems to engulf everything. -- July 7, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">85,000 acres allows for so many possibilities. Even so, it can be easy to fall into the routine of riding the same familiar trails. I wanted this summer to be different, unique, and even a little bit special. There are just so many trails camouflaged from view when looking down from the rock vistas in the forest. Trails that I wanted to discover for myself. So armed with an updated <a href="https://www.purplelizard.com/">Purple Lizard Map</a>, a segment finder, and a little bit of hearsay I set out to ensure that, this summer, every single Michaux ride would include at least one "new to me" trail.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;">MONDAY, MAY 25, 2020 -- MEMORIAL DAY RIDE WITH BRENT SHIRK</h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>"NEW TO ME" TRAIL</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>A newly logged area of Dead Woman's Hollow Trail, 3 Mile Trail, and a small section on top of Woodrow Road that is called Purgatory Rocks on the Purple Lizard Map.</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">WHAT MADE THIS RIDE JUST A LITTLE BIT SPECIAL</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nothing easy about this one! On this first ride of the summer we climbed over 2,100 feet in just over fifteen miles! Our Memorial Day extravaganza included, not just the "new to me" trails listed above, but Grave Ridge and my first ride UP Dead Woman's Hollow Road in eight years. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9yacN1HdpKHs1TC_InJFlOhr73ptbvtTaNn6YirZvq073CGZLUCf_I_3HGw5OtV9OEx94PnOSFPwonMc_1sEn7AIHJgHbNmYCwRI6PsDxmYBmFQ57qSVmjDrxevpn8EjDGzlXBcyI8uol/s2048/05.25.20+EPIC+MEMORIAL+DAY+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+%25288%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9yacN1HdpKHs1TC_InJFlOhr73ptbvtTaNn6YirZvq073CGZLUCf_I_3HGw5OtV9OEx94PnOSFPwonMc_1sEn7AIHJgHbNmYCwRI6PsDxmYBmFQ57qSVmjDrxevpn8EjDGzlXBcyI8uol/w480-h640/05.25.20+EPIC+MEMORIAL+DAY+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+%25288%2529.jpg" title="Memorial Day Ride in Michaux" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond and Brent Shirk. -- May 25, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XBUhF2SQQLqP0rFqdke5-A-SEXGgijmh2SPkhMzpT4wctQ5zlKroxcvbDx3kCS3Nu43gmSMV-_HlgO8hkggxjsu5WIytYDxYs7lhg-chlGSDVem5se6UdMqTEbbmxZazOBkKPMxeLTsn/s1440/05.25.20+EPIC+MEMORIAL+DAY+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+%252839%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XBUhF2SQQLqP0rFqdke5-A-SEXGgijmh2SPkhMzpT4wctQ5zlKroxcvbDx3kCS3Nu43gmSMV-_HlgO8hkggxjsu5WIytYDxYs7lhg-chlGSDVem5se6UdMqTEbbmxZazOBkKPMxeLTsn/w640-h640/05.25.20+EPIC+MEMORIAL+DAY+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+%252839%2529.jpg" title="Grave Ridge Trail" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brent Shirk on Grave Ridge Trail. -- May 25, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmeSpkS_OQjjIPMSi48sz8pexW4l2GkbQVPosyZm3tEZYNMJXlsm7sAkRCkGoBjOCM3NqqWq5onjs1WeT3LwsgBrMAAuKhYM3QHAlJ-WVDMvTdLdRoJMbhyAWQU3ve6btSwjCsX3bzkqH/s2048/05.25.20+EPIC+MEMORIAL+DAY+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+%252835%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmeSpkS_OQjjIPMSi48sz8pexW4l2GkbQVPosyZm3tEZYNMJXlsm7sAkRCkGoBjOCM3NqqWq5onjs1WeT3LwsgBrMAAuKhYM3QHAlJ-WVDMvTdLdRoJMbhyAWQU3ve6btSwjCsX3bzkqH/w640-h640/05.25.20+EPIC+MEMORIAL+DAY+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+%252835%2529.jpg" title="Dead Woman's Hollow Trail" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All smiles at the bottom AND the top of Dead Woman's Hollow Road. -- May 25, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXog3CLS-ku7eEwDprHauaireZUidx5JPIzF6Elp9zTav91VwbghDDoz86SJTDx43JapEBVETvTl88zRO64FJBtTC8-hqGl9TQd8G7SXVADPXKwK9y9_YcYUlsR0Zuv4m_2Si6IEYVNM1j/s2048/05.25.20+EPIC+MEMORIAL+DAY+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+%25286%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXog3CLS-ku7eEwDprHauaireZUidx5JPIzF6Elp9zTav91VwbghDDoz86SJTDx43JapEBVETvTl88zRO64FJBtTC8-hqGl9TQd8G7SXVADPXKwK9y9_YcYUlsR0Zuv4m_2Si6IEYVNM1j/w640-h480/05.25.20+EPIC+MEMORIAL+DAY+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+%25286%2529.jpg" title="3 Mile Trail" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3 Mile Trail really is three miles long! -- May 25, 2020<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhAA1uNgwSRrwKOdSpOuK1cudmXzpHVJaqdS9O6oY2ZN921fBlmtfrxhyphenhyphenup7HU17KOkkTMOXdaNmaZIKktGBWdNksMUlqzWi1rYuwNbtL86XfgcRAVzwyFXi125ltJNheoO-xyBGIT8IaF/s2048/05.25.20+EPIC+MEMORIAL+DAY+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhAA1uNgwSRrwKOdSpOuK1cudmXzpHVJaqdS9O6oY2ZN921fBlmtfrxhyphenhyphenup7HU17KOkkTMOXdaNmaZIKktGBWdNksMUlqzWi1rYuwNbtL86XfgcRAVzwyFXi125ltJNheoO-xyBGIT8IaF/w640-h480/05.25.20+EPIC+MEMORIAL+DAY+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+%25284%2529.jpg" title="PENNSYLVANIA STATE FOREST BOUNDARY" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">State Forest Boundary marker on a tree along 3 Mile Trail -- May 25, 2020<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIAMnmPVBTiZfEwxuZbiG35eXMY2gDqC6WSLd7BRbTCT74tP45K6ibmDZXM0IQUYBAAnOJktpgqaB8GtZnjuQ9DNj-l-IAyegL-MMrBYF5_TUuyTVCYKO5jhdxxTgaFCzWECVVK-6LhzYW/s1440/05.25.20+EPIC+MEMORIAL+DAY+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+%252840%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIAMnmPVBTiZfEwxuZbiG35eXMY2gDqC6WSLd7BRbTCT74tP45K6ibmDZXM0IQUYBAAnOJktpgqaB8GtZnjuQ9DNj-l-IAyegL-MMrBYF5_TUuyTVCYKO5jhdxxTgaFCzWECVVK-6LhzYW/w640-h640/05.25.20+EPIC+MEMORIAL+DAY+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+%252840%2529.jpg" title="Log build up in Michaux" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Navigating a log build up in Michaux. -- May 25, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><h1>JUNE 9, 2020 -- A TON OF CLIMBING WITH BRENT SHIRK AND TIM SINDLINGER</h1></div><div><br /></div><div><h3><div style="font-size: medium;"><div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>"NEW TO ME" TRAIL</b></span></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><div>A super cool switchback that veered off of Purgatory Rocks and down to Sunset Rocks Trail.</div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></div></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">WHAT MADE THIS RIDE JUST A LITTLE BIT SPECIAL</span></b></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><div><div>What was short on miles was made up for with a massive 650 foot climb between miles four and six. Then we got lost. I literally got turned around and couldn't orient myself in the correct direction. Ultimately we got ourselves straightened out and back on the correct path.</div><div>Tim ended up taking a short cut out...but Brent and I really enjoyed descending down the other side of that 650 foot climb. </div></div><div><br /></div></div></h3></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioUFS-97ugW1fjM24Y6bwXX8vc6XWPPUMC1EQK8sIMA1-3q6wgkIJxxOly2lNaY-_HED2r53nQ-U3sBRFkayOLJumshA_RTtGc3jlFAShIexUeLEUrUjfchIQSczPxT6v3ar_U_SvEdvVV/s1050/06.09.20+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+AND+TIM+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1050" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioUFS-97ugW1fjM24Y6bwXX8vc6XWPPUMC1EQK8sIMA1-3q6wgkIJxxOly2lNaY-_HED2r53nQ-U3sBRFkayOLJumshA_RTtGc3jlFAShIexUeLEUrUjfchIQSczPxT6v3ar_U_SvEdvVV/w640-h640/06.09.20+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+AND+TIM+%25281%2529.jpg" title="DAVE RAYMOND, BRENT SHIRK, TIM SINDLINGER" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making our way to the top of Woodrow Road. Dave Raymond, Brent Shirk, and Tim Sindlinger. -- June 9, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMqMGw-cH891BoPvzLvKrumFxARC_XM2TIHMPh24eH-nsGJbzUv5_ESyRZgBr6JjwNEaVuhNjn_RzdmQHXALAnRw1Fou5ouTHpeLCg_wHydiRtIpZtmUADdSoNV_cmYaZE8Kf62STbU3SH/s1403/06.09.20+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+AND+TIM+%252845%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1403" data-original-width="1403" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMqMGw-cH891BoPvzLvKrumFxARC_XM2TIHMPh24eH-nsGJbzUv5_ESyRZgBr6JjwNEaVuhNjn_RzdmQHXALAnRw1Fou5ouTHpeLCg_wHydiRtIpZtmUADdSoNV_cmYaZE8Kf62STbU3SH/w640-h640/06.09.20+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+AND+TIM+%252845%2529.jpg" title="MICHAUX STATE FOREST" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Playing on the rocks near the top of Woodrow Road. -- June 9, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h1>JUNE 13, 2020 -- EPIC RIDE WITH CHRIS KELLER</h1><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>"NEW TO ME" TRAIL</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><b>We rode the entirety Ridge Trail until it eventually connected to Buck Ridge Trail.</b></div><div><br /></div></div><div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">WHAT MADE THIS RIDE JUST A LITTLE BIT SPECIAL</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>I told Chris that I had an ambitious ride planned...that it would include a little bit of everything...and that it would be around 18ish miles. Well, it did include a little bit of everything...rock gardens, fire road descents, single track, vistas with amazing views, and a ton of mountain laurel in full bloom...but I was a little off with the mileage. What I predicted would be 18 miles turned out to be over 25! Such an epic ride.</b></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyU6FUO3Fn4MSXUaBErCRNflj64NxfWwscLcP2vd6t6brLz-ROJLu9bZNPeQVUNbQmqynyn2TIfFKP6X_tnnSchIEprFecae5sWnO9H4FsCchncJnuT9WvEaH2AU1_0xPY2LlqeJ1TKafy/s989/06.13.20+EPIC+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="989" data-original-width="989" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyU6FUO3Fn4MSXUaBErCRNflj64NxfWwscLcP2vd6t6brLz-ROJLu9bZNPeQVUNbQmqynyn2TIfFKP6X_tnnSchIEprFecae5sWnO9H4FsCchncJnuT9WvEaH2AU1_0xPY2LlqeJ1TKafy/w640-h640/06.13.20+EPIC+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+%25283%2529.jpg" title="Mountain Laurel on Vista Trail" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Appreciating the mountain laurel in Michaux State Forest. -- June 13, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0TNsq68fqI5EiIJtVePnzgBVvJPdtj7-XPRENqGLmfYUEkjP9OavKLrPH6AyWQtj7yBWRj_rjuQffq8bg-ms5D2Exi6o1VBdjAzDw_V3StAnbXM210ajgqhE3TzvAnRPF6VJgVhyphenhyphenEWq_g/s1395/06.13.20+EPIC+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+%252818%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1046" data-original-width="1395" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0TNsq68fqI5EiIJtVePnzgBVvJPdtj7-XPRENqGLmfYUEkjP9OavKLrPH6AyWQtj7yBWRj_rjuQffq8bg-ms5D2Exi6o1VBdjAzDw_V3StAnbXM210ajgqhE3TzvAnRPF6VJgVhyphenhyphenEWq_g/w640-h480/06.13.20+EPIC+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+%252818%2529.jpg" title="Playing around in Micaux." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking flight in Michaux. -- June 13, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6BAZJ4arA4cgYK089LAhRvyKhoWXBcyAJ1eBxRQHHtGWDKS5XwwtJfukNOW5tljMnc3wT3u0cxtmXcILsA2h-Z8jcCiaNHFBGDt88iIw3REgDu7SP7EnXmaF5a8mZ4jbc8wRdiPxMa1g-/s2048/20200613_155626.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6BAZJ4arA4cgYK089LAhRvyKhoWXBcyAJ1eBxRQHHtGWDKS5XwwtJfukNOW5tljMnc3wT3u0cxtmXcILsA2h-Z8jcCiaNHFBGDt88iIw3REgDu7SP7EnXmaF5a8mZ4jbc8wRdiPxMa1g-/w640-h480/20200613_155626.jpg" title="Chris Keller and Dave Raymond" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A perfect day and a very long ride with Chris Keller. -- June 13, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h1>JULY 7, 2020 -- RIDING IN THE FOG WITH MATT LINNANE AND TIM SINDLINGER</h1><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>"NEW TO ME" TRAIL</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>We rode a super cool connector trail that leads from Buck Ridge Trail, through an area labeled on the map as the Black Swamp, and up to Ridge Trail just south of Ridge Road.</div><div><br /></div></div><div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">WHAT MADE THIS RIDE JUST A LITTLE BIT SPECIAL</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>This thirteen mile ride through Michaux State Forest, which was front loaded with "new to us" trials, a ton of single track, a descent down Vista Trail, a field trip off the beaten path to check out the remains of a 1930s Girl Scout Camp swimming pool...all while riding through a thick, low hanging fog...was super fun. Heck, even if we didn't do all that stuff...just the fact that we were graced, for the first time this summer, with the presence of Red Beard, himself...Matt Linnane...made this ride special. </div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm32vhMGqNCikjWNnCAW_KwEx-7xDdAz-N3tV66m3x28o-SgzBRCkVEXLF_hF0XazrufhaWAdDUVDM_GacW0_fsWZOtuOqy-4wlYM8cAK4r3i3CwZ6F4FT4tIUfkJ9126kYq2h0QdqF1Oa/s1823/07.07.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%252833%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="1823" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm32vhMGqNCikjWNnCAW_KwEx-7xDdAz-N3tV66m3x28o-SgzBRCkVEXLF_hF0XazrufhaWAdDUVDM_GacW0_fsWZOtuOqy-4wlYM8cAK4r3i3CwZ6F4FT4tIUfkJ9126kYq2h0QdqF1Oa/w640-h480/07.07.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%252833%2529.jpg" title="Morning fog in Michaux" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finding my way through the fog. -- July 7, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDZGnZrrMIqvhiDKXiw2ZnMP_pUaukbmM65jkq0cm3lttj74cHVfc5tsb8r_L3-NcNEx4wDHBWS4z2V7D1cKzdFPzJymwCi9XzLcqLNZE16UhKYzFL2XK5eqgpLFBWpA5huKMbSkvsD59h/s320/07.07.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%25284%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDZGnZrrMIqvhiDKXiw2ZnMP_pUaukbmM65jkq0cm3lttj74cHVfc5tsb8r_L3-NcNEx4wDHBWS4z2V7D1cKzdFPzJymwCi9XzLcqLNZE16UhKYzFL2XK5eqgpLFBWpA5huKMbSkvsD59h/w640-h480/07.07.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%25284%2529.jpeg" title="Matt Linnane" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt pausing for a selfie. -- July 7, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkcTHtWHFqfCgd26bfg1EI4IbNXMWE0Zx7YbviGIXWhlaII2ApeaNvdXSXHu2XI_f-Fnpoy3jDSgNWgA5-xMNit8I5bWUJqMW8b2Orn6ICs7bYtlDbmkXiWH7baWzbplo0owfiYcXBtfZT/s320/07.07.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%25287%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkcTHtWHFqfCgd26bfg1EI4IbNXMWE0Zx7YbviGIXWhlaII2ApeaNvdXSXHu2XI_f-Fnpoy3jDSgNWgA5-xMNit8I5bWUJqMW8b2Orn6ICs7bYtlDbmkXiWH7baWzbplo0owfiYcXBtfZT/w480-h640/07.07.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%25287%2529.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This orange butterfly hitchhiked down Vista Trail on my Camelbak. -- July 7, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-rgcMuRjGdg6ECgzll3pvLMF4tFfG1t-EYOx1mKnSat-Us7mz-thRbkZKNYmbinr-PuOt9Nlv5an1RKhVadUmDfYUNaGHysbSk1bBF5crEwjdmfu4Gh91dipS_HJAmRsPmSkGd8BlNBg/s2048/07.07.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%252838%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-rgcMuRjGdg6ECgzll3pvLMF4tFfG1t-EYOx1mKnSat-Us7mz-thRbkZKNYmbinr-PuOt9Nlv5an1RKhVadUmDfYUNaGHysbSk1bBF5crEwjdmfu4Gh91dipS_HJAmRsPmSkGd8BlNBg/s640/07.07.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%252838%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding rocks in Michaux. -- July 7, 2020<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl94KmX7GfPfQxR6cYecPVMpTJ0z2Gye6ZZy0btgtFbMgONCeQ5kmw9cbehNvBGkZDqQASTzUyWDJKmTN7cEKGHDHNwIfgZgrXzrmtIAme2QfkN9UYSuN0OfIeMBZ7Y51Yq6xcPg4rfHnQ/s1484/07.07.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%252819%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1113" data-original-width="1484" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl94KmX7GfPfQxR6cYecPVMpTJ0z2Gye6ZZy0btgtFbMgONCeQ5kmw9cbehNvBGkZDqQASTzUyWDJKmTN7cEKGHDHNwIfgZgrXzrmtIAme2QfkN9UYSuN0OfIeMBZ7Y51Yq6xcPg4rfHnQ/w640-h480/07.07.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%252819%2529.jpg" title="Matt Linnane, Dave Raymond, Tim Sindlinger" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finishing up our ride with a descent down Vista Trail. -- July 7, 2020<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEp4yPjtsFBfv8X6pFf3ELyy0QenY3dl-8jbD0Jwx8oG4s6UkM6Q5OmYtVMM_b8wYQPMqNx_NkLMGw-2AfvHEQmizMtFI9Jd_ufu-w0AKs7a0SWYVEvupIsUHxmiTB9_Nbmh_76fY_PUJ/s2048/07.07.20+1934+GIRL+SCOUT+SWIMMING+POOL+%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEp4yPjtsFBfv8X6pFf3ELyy0QenY3dl-8jbD0Jwx8oG4s6UkM6Q5OmYtVMM_b8wYQPMqNx_NkLMGw-2AfvHEQmizMtFI9Jd_ufu-w0AKs7a0SWYVEvupIsUHxmiTB9_Nbmh_76fY_PUJ/w640-h480/07.07.20+1934+GIRL+SCOUT+SWIMMING+POOL+%25285%2529.jpg" title="Back and white photo of the 1934 Girl Scout swimming pool." width="640" /></a><br />A photo of the 1934 Girl Scout Camp swimming pool. -- July 7, 2020<br /><br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNasqS6EwEVKUEiGDQx5ftk_WwKC0G8vU1LmL-C86u9Tiun3CG1KOSVhATMZV4eJEhySELL3oh73O1yxdDCtVno9jnwwLzaJ9kjk_p_1E1IuKeL9jKcbA7r4YgV4HsLyejSSg9Ipmjakzg/s2048/07.07.20+1934+GIRL+SCOUT+SWIMMING+POOL+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNasqS6EwEVKUEiGDQx5ftk_WwKC0G8vU1LmL-C86u9Tiun3CG1KOSVhATMZV4eJEhySELL3oh73O1yxdDCtVno9jnwwLzaJ9kjk_p_1E1IuKeL9jKcbA7r4YgV4HsLyejSSg9Ipmjakzg/s640/07.07.20+1934+GIRL+SCOUT+SWIMMING+POOL+%25282%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remains of the 1934 Girl Scout Camp swimming pool. Michaux State Forest. -- July 7, 2020<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><h1><br /></h1><h1>JULY 14, 2020 -- UP WOODROW ROAD WITH MATT AND TIM</h1><div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>"NEW TO ME" TRAIL</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Various single tracks that zigzag up Woodrow Road and a section of Camp Michaux (which I have hiked before...but never ridden.)</div><div><br /></div></div><div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">WHAT MADE THIS RIDE JUST A LITTLE BIT SPECIAL</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>"Hey...let's, for fun, climb to the top of Woodrow Road," said very few people ever. Our goal was to ride the super fun and rocky single track off of Purgatory Rocks again. In the process we zigzagged our way up Woodrow Road on various single tracks...a few of which I had never been on. Ultimately, we had no choice but to ride the top part of the gravel road in the summer heat. A tough climb...but very rewarding. The back side didn't disappoint us...especially when we took an unplanned detour on the trails through Camp Michaux.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA1YXExE_Gmnz1dd_ZZspQS9qLriloTgnJd_PH_hT_NFleSrXZxuisNucZKw5-LGcwGY2VtqHsRlaLluqVJyZeJIVabvM_ZsEcEx6n8K_4onceyrrDIrQQCPFddd-bn72sxQY_xDHgnsI_/s2048/07.14.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA1YXExE_Gmnz1dd_ZZspQS9qLriloTgnJd_PH_hT_NFleSrXZxuisNucZKw5-LGcwGY2VtqHsRlaLluqVJyZeJIVabvM_ZsEcEx6n8K_4onceyrrDIrQQCPFddd-bn72sxQY_xDHgnsI_/w640-h640/07.14.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%25282%2529.jpg" title="Top of Woodrow Road" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was a long, hot haul...but I made it to the top! -- July 14, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix2BkjSTmW9FsPtEL4nkBYESKHFAyV5WK7fBE1_Uc2b6NyQmfxTdTOs0ozJBfqLG7k-5fetfqUJjCfw9FSppsH2_RRmVBawwtOvBFkrkgTpCr-WNBs0i2Ddr3ybK1n-BgpMl8VjBmYZt97/s909/07.14.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="908" data-original-width="909" height="639" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix2BkjSTmW9FsPtEL4nkBYESKHFAyV5WK7fBE1_Uc2b6NyQmfxTdTOs0ozJBfqLG7k-5fetfqUJjCfw9FSppsH2_RRmVBawwtOvBFkrkgTpCr-WNBs0i2Ddr3ybK1n-BgpMl8VjBmYZt97/w640-h639/07.14.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%25283%2529.jpg" title="Mountain biking in Michaux" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Navigating Purgatory Rocks. -- July 14, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqgsthfFnyAayG35gYZAZEHW46gofbTYSXrVIf7PXWOzYfHKYQuw8pxhZOnA0pPikQDAJjFalwgXzLHdXeVmgF1Bfdr7pPcYqpQ93o49WpOqhz7UkkWqZXFZ2W1c-xp_RtRoZV4YqXYG1p/s2048/07.14.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%252818%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqgsthfFnyAayG35gYZAZEHW46gofbTYSXrVIf7PXWOzYfHKYQuw8pxhZOnA0pPikQDAJjFalwgXzLHdXeVmgF1Bfdr7pPcYqpQ93o49WpOqhz7UkkWqZXFZ2W1c-xp_RtRoZV4YqXYG1p/w640-h480/07.14.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%252818%2529.jpg" title="Detour through Camp Michaux" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking the trail through Camp Michaux. -- July 14, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVEpexycVVweU85mTS_dJhK07naDz6GFfw6BSV_pp1ZSqnrk7M6iwTXPMaYepC5fuvtnBB9JYETJNuYaVr35FzJwxmvXyBqaHpNwdGIYUcIsnihTrAcIzJVRtao_LXikd24vaqBwOqxVmg/s2048/07.14.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%252830%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVEpexycVVweU85mTS_dJhK07naDz6GFfw6BSV_pp1ZSqnrk7M6iwTXPMaYepC5fuvtnBB9JYETJNuYaVr35FzJwxmvXyBqaHpNwdGIYUcIsnihTrAcIzJVRtao_LXikd24vaqBwOqxVmg/w640-h480/07.14.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%252830%2529.jpg" title="Matt Linnane" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt descending single track. -- July 14, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRGskYCUYFMwU0x1hFGzfatpThcF0PPpEhxbVhjbgWgBMuRYiiAhY6PjkFTeRDCvXdP00TH3WuePZvjC-0tQi3GbmUFTKv4SH0y7SqozCN_MW-fo1AS-7t6MeGmyN19J2tWM20H3jjS7Nv/s2048/07.14.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%252833%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRGskYCUYFMwU0x1hFGzfatpThcF0PPpEhxbVhjbgWgBMuRYiiAhY6PjkFTeRDCvXdP00TH3WuePZvjC-0tQi3GbmUFTKv4SH0y7SqozCN_MW-fo1AS-7t6MeGmyN19J2tWM20H3jjS7Nv/w640-h480/07.14.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM++%252833%2529.jpg" title="Dave Raymond, Tim Sindlinger, Matt Linnane" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pausing in Purgatory Rocks. Dave Raymond, Tim Sindlinger. Matt Linnane. -- July 14, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><h1>JULY 28, 2020 -- DEAD WOMAN'S HOLLOW WITH TIM</h1><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>"NEW TO ME" TRAIL</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>An unmarked trail connecting the top and bottom of Dead Woman's Hollow Road.</div><div> </div><div><br /></div></div><div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">WHAT MADE THIS RIDE JUST A LITTLE BIT SPECIAL</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Earlier this summer a hiker mentioned to me that there was an unmarked (in the woods and on the map) trial that led from the top to the bottom of Dead Woman's Hollow Road. To get to it, Tim and I climbed Dead Woman's Hollow Road. What started as a steep single track descent morphed into beautiful combination of streams, waterfalls, roots, and rock build ups. Our shortest ride of the summer (only 11+ miles) included over 2,400 feet of climbing! That's a lot of uphill riding. </div></div><div><br /></div></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQTk5kLh0Pjs_L74xyfqMEyZFoJHDPXHzN-mScY5oHGxcrz0Kr6acNjpCgPvASPXC78YsYEPZ8od6b4eNctnJRw4GwV0andNAvApsJ6eMu2FBZkF9DasLw-4wr9m9_gG3GOKmaJITBiUNu/s2048/07.28.20+MICHAUX+WITH+TIM++%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQTk5kLh0Pjs_L74xyfqMEyZFoJHDPXHzN-mScY5oHGxcrz0Kr6acNjpCgPvASPXC78YsYEPZ8od6b4eNctnJRw4GwV0andNAvApsJ6eMu2FBZkF9DasLw-4wr9m9_gG3GOKmaJITBiUNu/w640-h480/07.28.20+MICHAUX+WITH+TIM++%25285%2529.jpg" title="Dead Woman's Hollow Trail" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dead Woman's Hollow Trail -- July 28, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0BmPr6u8eRoU3LygK5yyrzZikfsro3UmM39evsXjiA9EspE3AOzujvAZ1s9rRYROw6p4fotJo7tjifY8n1oP7qxRVq0j5NqymdZz0ffO1yLCDHGv1NH0mAOIM1e1GmshWMlnkbTn3GuDB/s2048/07.28.20+MICHAUX+WITH+TIM++%252831%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0BmPr6u8eRoU3LygK5yyrzZikfsro3UmM39evsXjiA9EspE3AOzujvAZ1s9rRYROw6p4fotJo7tjifY8n1oP7qxRVq0j5NqymdZz0ffO1yLCDHGv1NH0mAOIM1e1GmshWMlnkbTn3GuDB/w640-h480/07.28.20+MICHAUX+WITH+TIM++%252831%2529.jpg" title="Dave Raymond and Tim Sindlinger" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond and Tim Sindlinger at the vista on Blueberry Trail. -- July 28, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPi95JmCi2JvsV5-JAea50voSJxv0kxLVNGzX1hVwjNBm5lijHp6TeJ6vnmdM6UubAU8JF7wKqm7_S4ejglOmSjIqDNQPsKC7NqD0qBv8eURwRYgz_pJ-kFn0BzPj8YyI6IGPQnzM4oIDE/s2048/07.28.20+MICHAUX+WITH+TIM++%252836%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPi95JmCi2JvsV5-JAea50voSJxv0kxLVNGzX1hVwjNBm5lijHp6TeJ6vnmdM6UubAU8JF7wKqm7_S4ejglOmSjIqDNQPsKC7NqD0qBv8eURwRYgz_pJ-kFn0BzPj8YyI6IGPQnzM4oIDE/w640-h480/07.28.20+MICHAUX+WITH+TIM++%252836%2529.jpg" title="Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Stumpjumer overlooking Michaux State Forest. -- July 28, 2020<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghYX_G-lXg2JsfeUmDalChAnX3ZAok57wyeomYenFTCLnU_TozyvQy-met8qCeeQTc1Z5peDnXFpONnKdZ3dzNKVC7i248zi6PBbdlKYTfuFL-ZVltjb3udJTmx51tM4liPhXzc7ECRCXK/s2048/07.28.20+MICHAUX+W+TIM+%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghYX_G-lXg2JsfeUmDalChAnX3ZAok57wyeomYenFTCLnU_TozyvQy-met8qCeeQTc1Z5peDnXFpONnKdZ3dzNKVC7i248zi6PBbdlKYTfuFL-ZVltjb3udJTmx51tM4liPhXzc7ECRCXK/w480-h640/07.28.20+MICHAUX+W+TIM+%25283%2529.jpg" title="Riding Dead Woman's Hollow Trail" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying a trail through an area of the forest that was recently logged. -- July 28, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB934xo6siF0800qurDFMzhG7VwI943XJm4SQnNfiDiyZ0r4fmOm5uByT0w7XMWEeMfqU9u469BXQBqE0PxDPskmYJNxSB0QeLUpI4DIc-nhyphenhyphenn3IOe9Xvzq9GxxZtcEpelvTOi3j-KgmUK/s2048/07.28.20+MICHAUX+WITH+TIM++%252834%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB934xo6siF0800qurDFMzhG7VwI943XJm4SQnNfiDiyZ0r4fmOm5uByT0w7XMWEeMfqU9u469BXQBqE0PxDPskmYJNxSB0QeLUpI4DIc-nhyphenhyphenn3IOe9Xvzq9GxxZtcEpelvTOi3j-KgmUK/w640-h480/07.28.20+MICHAUX+WITH+TIM++%252834%2529.jpg" title="Dave Raymond and Tim Sindlinger" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond and Tim Sindlinger. -- July 28, 2020<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdUrCiy9MUunElZUpSoTqbbvQ1lNAE9sTZaZ3rBxoszRLuOxNXM9EwkobrH0qGQI1CXL-83Dn_3kO1nrkKI_vjFTYGb8AAtvNPu5EXDCarpm8Wo3i49_I61sQIdSBYd2pF64IojhmLLCI4/s2048/07.28.20+MICHAUX+WITH+TIM++%252814%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdUrCiy9MUunElZUpSoTqbbvQ1lNAE9sTZaZ3rBxoszRLuOxNXM9EwkobrH0qGQI1CXL-83Dn_3kO1nrkKI_vjFTYGb8AAtvNPu5EXDCarpm8Wo3i49_I61sQIdSBYd2pF64IojhmLLCI4/w640-h480/07.28.20+MICHAUX+WITH+TIM++%252814%2529.jpg" title="Tim Sindlinger" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tim wrapping up the ride. -- July 28, 2020<br /><br /><h1><br /></h1><h1>AUGUST 2, 2020 -- SOLO IN MICHAUX</h1><div><div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">PARTNER IN CRIME</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">All by myself!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>"NEW TO ME" TRAIL</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Nothing new except for the reason for the ride and how it began....</span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">WHAT MADE THIS RIDE JUST A LITTLE BIT SPECIAL</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">A few months ago, my step-daughter asked me to help her find a location in the woods with a beautiful stream for her to take maternity pictures. I couldn't think of any place more suitable than Tom's Run in Michaux State Forest. Naturally, I took my mountain bike and had my son, Alex, drive me to to top of the Ridge. My plan was just to ride down the mountain...but I found myself with a little extra time on the trails. I find it amazingly cool that I ended up CLIMBING almost 600 feet in this ride even though I started it at the top of the ridge. Michaux is awesome.</span></div></div><div><br /></div><h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIYHa7bQCISG5hwnOMi7pv-H9WUfu6sjbRfdNuF0C39nPM5KLZQQ-2l71SwUNC76dHBuSf4jDL1mvHK85x31cm2j0C6J-bbzXgXXgIjeL5rRcIDGGeuBtg252wqGBYV_3T9K9bMizBPqY9/s2048/08.02.20+SOLO+RIDE+WHILE+MATERNITY+PICS+WERE+BEING+TAKEN+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIYHa7bQCISG5hwnOMi7pv-H9WUfu6sjbRfdNuF0C39nPM5KLZQQ-2l71SwUNC76dHBuSf4jDL1mvHK85x31cm2j0C6J-bbzXgXXgIjeL5rRcIDGGeuBtg252wqGBYV_3T9K9bMizBPqY9/w640-h480/08.02.20+SOLO+RIDE+WHILE+MATERNITY+PICS+WERE+BEING+TAKEN+%25282%2529.jpg" title="Kevin & Mia's maternity pictures." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mia and Kevin taking maternity photos in Michaux. -- August 2, 2020<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></h3></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h1>AUGUST 11, 2020 -- ATV TRAIL RIDING WITH MATT AND TIM</h1><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>"NEW TO ME" TRAIL</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Piney Ridge Trail and Huckleberry Trail</div><div><br /></div></div><div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">WHAT MADE THIS RIDE JUST A LITTLE BIT SPECIAL</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>I really tried to switch things up with this one and planned a ride solely centered around the ATV trails south of Pine Grove Furnace State Park. I wasn't sure how this would be received by Matt and Tim...but our seventeen mile ride proved to be one of my favorites this summer. The ride was highlighted by a 400 foot descent in less than a mile on Huckleberry Trail, a fun ride on Grave Ridge, and the huge black bear we saw crossing State Route 233!</div></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ-tBdxkQ_gSAfsZvQYd8nDz6k6NiFsJQ9HLxwxlGeW-MijM3I8C92TQeW07IF4K249oo-GoaNqXiuHWYUnggsexbGDug3HKDmr84ShopC-ODs7hSUGuYnWrzA_1dPM1ZqTzHtORXzboxx/s2048/08.11.20+MICHAUX+ATV+TRAIL+RIDE+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM+%252833%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ-tBdxkQ_gSAfsZvQYd8nDz6k6NiFsJQ9HLxwxlGeW-MijM3I8C92TQeW07IF4K249oo-GoaNqXiuHWYUnggsexbGDug3HKDmr84ShopC-ODs7hSUGuYnWrzA_1dPM1ZqTzHtORXzboxx/w480-h640/08.11.20+MICHAUX+ATV+TRAIL+RIDE+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM+%252833%2529.jpg" title="Piney Mountain Ridge Road" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A day of fire road riding! -- August 11, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju95J16utuReGQ34fzPTM25DKEDtUcxWG3OAy5oG1skKHQ0XaTG4B9LJgx4BKPt-Bsz5lADSCTqq8c_R4WVRWiocIhQjmHv82vH94WUWmFx3vnPEYrXhWQ4bGcuxipOANd1lj1NKSNaDhc/s2048/08.11.20+MICHAUX+ATV+TRAIL+RIDE+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM+%252829%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju95J16utuReGQ34fzPTM25DKEDtUcxWG3OAy5oG1skKHQ0XaTG4B9LJgx4BKPt-Bsz5lADSCTqq8c_R4WVRWiocIhQjmHv82vH94WUWmFx3vnPEYrXhWQ4bGcuxipOANd1lj1NKSNaDhc/w480-h640/08.11.20+MICHAUX+ATV+TRAIL+RIDE+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM+%252829%2529.jpg" title="Huckleberry Trail" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'll be your Huckleberry! -- August 11, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkENvIx_CwYnvkosN9hTH2Zsqq8eTdc5jYLV4hW00zx35Nm2caPhEDSO4W60SYTBVSC3mlld2xC4yWP2KmdfMoZz2fh_bevqsPEbtAigAjTzFN9kiUuRF-4GhW4u5hLT4SjfxxxhATKHDd/s2048/08.11.20+MICHAUX+ATV+TRAIL+RIDE+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM+%252837%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkENvIx_CwYnvkosN9hTH2Zsqq8eTdc5jYLV4hW00zx35Nm2caPhEDSO4W60SYTBVSC3mlld2xC4yWP2KmdfMoZz2fh_bevqsPEbtAigAjTzFN9kiUuRF-4GhW4u5hLT4SjfxxxhATKHDd/w640-h480/08.11.20+MICHAUX+ATV+TRAIL+RIDE+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM+%252837%2529.jpg" title="Riding ATV trails." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ATV trails are rocky and fun! -- August 11, 2020 <br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwKT-FMw95ufmqO-4Bp1YBotRglfmVyTcEGSnnu-ucPNQ40X3e8IaKgxyMsrqf_cShPpU1iZulrerhM9waO8Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWfvC8nwCTxtfvef1ytOtJ8G6XJhBV8ltJisV1o0bndknkJjk8BIstwV5tnkCqtv7GagNbCTT8y3PgQyBRLmzwRXm_Oi2qAupx0kABEpmTkPS8vgx_ZrDNxIg0ixCbr-kQ3aZlPBUjanjP/s2048/08.11.20+MICHAUX+ATV+TRAIL+RIDE+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM+%252836%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1556" data-original-width="2048" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWfvC8nwCTxtfvef1ytOtJ8G6XJhBV8ltJisV1o0bndknkJjk8BIstwV5tnkCqtv7GagNbCTT8y3PgQyBRLmzwRXm_Oi2qAupx0kABEpmTkPS8vgx_ZrDNxIg0ixCbr-kQ3aZlPBUjanjP/w640-h486/08.11.20+MICHAUX+ATV+TRAIL+RIDE+WITH+MATT+%2526+TIM+%252836%2529.jpg" title="Dave Raymond, Matt LInnane, Tim Sindlinger" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond, Matt Linanne, and Tim Sindlinger enjoying a ride that mostly consisted of ATV trails. -- August 11, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h1>AUGUST 18, 2020 -- BIG FLAT WITH MATT</h1><div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>"NEW TO ME" TRAIL</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The entirety of the Canada Hollow Trail. </span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">WHAT MADE THIS RIDE JUST A LITTLE BIT SPECIAL</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Matt and I saved this ride for the final ride of our summer. Big Flat is an area that I've ridden...but not on any kind of regular basis. My knowledge of the area is minimal...requiring Matt and I to pull out our maps quite often. I got to tell you, I really enjoyed mapping out the ride while we were on the go. It made for quite the adventure. Matt's main objective for the day was to ride Astronomy Trail and it's more than two miles of descending single track. Half way through the ride we suffered our first major mechanical of the summer when my rear derailleur snapped in half. We completed some single speed conversion therapy with my Stumpjumper so that we could make our way back up to the Big Flat parking lot. Regardless of how it ended...this ride was quite the adventure!</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjldzZFqQCIu2W9st0hfB1qkBgUVEQIezx9t3HZfh7ZT-MWRnXoxfqfByFUC_LhZ-37oV5pR5-lY-AdgZ0A11on3Z1GJaSzi72W30L3VrttihvRT60zt_TxC8H4tEruTUqHuQq-fknDhtvc/s2048/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%252830%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjldzZFqQCIu2W9st0hfB1qkBgUVEQIezx9t3HZfh7ZT-MWRnXoxfqfByFUC_LhZ-37oV5pR5-lY-AdgZ0A11on3Z1GJaSzi72W30L3VrttihvRT60zt_TxC8H4tEruTUqHuQq-fknDhtvc/w640-h480/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%252830%2529.jpg" title="Matt Linnane & Dave Raymond" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt and I heading out to explore the area of the forest south of Shippensburg Road. -- August 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaVewzrwA8fKw51Hi_33vmn9M1AAB7RH-RYTlQaKA9e0qHAn1vDnXfbLh3Z8zI-oVsM7X7H0AFg2Eq5AEyBLSRPCRCqeP26nd-jElj5Z2ZyKal0xXvREqOBroV9H_acGk4zLmtbtK92Zp0/s2048/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%252860%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaVewzrwA8fKw51Hi_33vmn9M1AAB7RH-RYTlQaKA9e0qHAn1vDnXfbLh3Z8zI-oVsM7X7H0AFg2Eq5AEyBLSRPCRCqeP26nd-jElj5Z2ZyKal0xXvREqOBroV9H_acGk4zLmtbtK92Zp0/w480-h640/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%252860%2529.jpg" title="Astronomy Trail" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making Matt's day by riding Astronomy Trail. He's always wanted to ride it. -- August 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYy8p731vrJ2o-xPh8saqvnCMfPA0wBwgUcAUPny-lxsYIs9ryT1_CBuBkdqKjkPfQg-9kU9YZwalabe1pP4opEJNLnrxVjcKF1aYyrcYWZUE1roeq7k5-DLKhKNMW7tnC945SV_qrKnh3/s2048/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYy8p731vrJ2o-xPh8saqvnCMfPA0wBwgUcAUPny-lxsYIs9ryT1_CBuBkdqKjkPfQg-9kU9YZwalabe1pP4opEJNLnrxVjcKF1aYyrcYWZUE1roeq7k5-DLKhKNMW7tnC945SV_qrKnh3/w640-h480/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%25285%2529.jpg" title="Matt on Astronomy Trail" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt descending Astronomy Trail. -- August 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz13KCmP8mWdBpAbIubbhI10ZWHOHc_v5Y_9ZwIcgC260-j2HRU5UzGbN94V8-ftowjJKl2TyNh92EogkU06A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMcXH7I7ElCEb_wqx3C7NxDz9NPDXuiWJTvU9or3Kiju08hA2jTPKG4gd6OlcTlFP9-F4ZHwbM1appefeSGNgj7UWa09F4J43jhg6OteTexKXkxBvITj83NtqnMYhBIpF78AUKUlz_iMUs/s1440/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMcXH7I7ElCEb_wqx3C7NxDz9NPDXuiWJTvU9or3Kiju08hA2jTPKG4gd6OlcTlFP9-F4ZHwbM1appefeSGNgj7UWa09F4J43jhg6OteTexKXkxBvITj83NtqnMYhBIpF78AUKUlz_iMUs/w640-h640/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%25281%2529.jpg" title="Dave Raymond on Astronomy Trail" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding Astronomy Trail. -- August 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqcEmR8JOT0coGU4qUnSKOf0kYTtznlUzsmKEwYZmMjyowQbGAJupopUVJA8EODe8SpTLVyiPHPX83ia8J1g-0Aw_XZ5EtH7znb_pBEzJHsZ_rmE2TkxPtmpEoJUZ4yxj_lfbbyXkX3wrt/s2048/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%252845%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqcEmR8JOT0coGU4qUnSKOf0kYTtznlUzsmKEwYZmMjyowQbGAJupopUVJA8EODe8SpTLVyiPHPX83ia8J1g-0Aw_XZ5EtH7znb_pBEzJHsZ_rmE2TkxPtmpEoJUZ4yxj_lfbbyXkX3wrt/w640-h480/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%252845%2529.jpg" title="Dave and Matt plotting the course" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Such a fun ride. I loved pulling the maps out and planning our next trail. -- August 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimkrp8aP6PB9Cb7W3VB5HUX_nW6pL6Cve3PU57HkBbNvfXoCtWup7fInxnEI9f-JVWY9AaqoeO4af_KgAna2y39CxnmxRyG7fg4CxcTN2NZE2vIKRH1BV3RUstqvBDHeU_rzwFe2tZvN3p/s1440/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimkrp8aP6PB9Cb7W3VB5HUX_nW6pL6Cve3PU57HkBbNvfXoCtWup7fInxnEI9f-JVWY9AaqoeO4af_KgAna2y39CxnmxRyG7fg4CxcTN2NZE2vIKRH1BV3RUstqvBDHeU_rzwFe2tZvN3p/w640-h640/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%25282%2529.jpg" title="Wildcat!" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt and Wildcat Trail. -- August 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBVicxX-R3SbBkCkjRQ5k6Q7PvVQ5ifxtnPmFfQWxSS6jgl1_jDnFUCnazqM_a-nLikT90smlJP1sXiy_qWZ-C3ZraKm6Nzrqr9LYHCsg6BWpTmfFfyTYKx7DnK4bW0_wgm6tU8kcwulN4/s2048/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%252841%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBVicxX-R3SbBkCkjRQ5k6Q7PvVQ5ifxtnPmFfQWxSS6jgl1_jDnFUCnazqM_a-nLikT90smlJP1sXiy_qWZ-C3ZraKm6Nzrqr9LYHCsg6BWpTmfFfyTYKx7DnK4bW0_wgm6tU8kcwulN4/w640-h480/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%252841%2529.jpg" title="Effed up derailleur" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A normal derailleur doesn't look like this! -- August 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqIlenPg03VYu61Yt0BFGkmZOcuK-d5YBwREyoqFJYq-p32A-sXw1_z7SzgSTKFZPmLVYbHiGo4z3LvNjuQ-sO4Mbe1QshbYJfAE_BF1cFRiyTIZ91VTZSo8fcfLVS5FmpLfbPovF-qp3d/s2048/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%252839%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqIlenPg03VYu61Yt0BFGkmZOcuK-d5YBwREyoqFJYq-p32A-sXw1_z7SzgSTKFZPmLVYbHiGo4z3LvNjuQ-sO4Mbe1QshbYJfAE_BF1cFRiyTIZ91VTZSo8fcfLVS5FmpLfbPovF-qp3d/w480-h640/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%252839%2529.jpg" title="Single Speed Conversion" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Doing a little surgery on my bike! -- August 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy76Le4-lWMKpWpukGJyrlJPlqLG0APfExv7TqshtySaH-KkFi9Jx_kY-QavX9QF4FfqCMD39fmM3TPc6VkVWejIXwSRNivf1U5jlRdqQg0YbD9hL7pgn_E0VyOXiHSNULcGuEmYBX9tm8/s2048/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%252819%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy76Le4-lWMKpWpukGJyrlJPlqLG0APfExv7TqshtySaH-KkFi9Jx_kY-QavX9QF4FfqCMD39fmM3TPc6VkVWejIXwSRNivf1U5jlRdqQg0YbD9hL7pgn_E0VyOXiHSNULcGuEmYBX9tm8/w640-h480/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%252819%2529.jpg" title="Make-shift single speed" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I started my ride with eleven speeds and ended with one...but I finished!-- August 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrrOs3_imcE-eSBx-LimuzBeaxqJjKsv1TnY8ERN7y1kONMkuI1jq8vUZ3DE_a4bzT38y-XSUm-1rDPF_VTAMYHHl3r4hJry-744vnHFQsODBSZptvhBDkPpaIMAYKHqCuMIa2peF7-gXZ/s1317/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%252863%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1317" data-original-width="988" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrrOs3_imcE-eSBx-LimuzBeaxqJjKsv1TnY8ERN7y1kONMkuI1jq8vUZ3DE_a4bzT38y-XSUm-1rDPF_VTAMYHHl3r4hJry-744vnHFQsODBSZptvhBDkPpaIMAYKHqCuMIa2peF7-gXZ/w600-h800/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%252863%2529.jpg" title="Riding the power lines in Michaux." width="600" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Descending the trail under power lines in Michaux on my newly converted "single speed." -- August 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been riding in Michaux now for almost 20 years...and this year I saw more different parts of the forest than I have since I first started riding there. Breaking our of our pattern of the same old- same old and going out of our way to find "new to us" parts to ride really rekindled, at least in me, a sense of adventure and excitement. The great thing is that I know that there are so many other trails out there that I still need to find and ride. 85,000 acres is, after all, a large area to uncover. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9YGr7LdxNeqaitDiZ1lmzfeyAwLTJBg0ei4tV8JXIksPGcSzeM_wrYXHxSh5w6V2v-14BugaR1yMGXYP6DZGvxqJwQldCiH9mUQdpHNOJTQL1_ghgaI9MXUOix5Zh3b0Ev0LYnA08RJ_/s2048/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%252821%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9YGr7LdxNeqaitDiZ1lmzfeyAwLTJBg0ei4tV8JXIksPGcSzeM_wrYXHxSh5w6V2v-14BugaR1yMGXYP6DZGvxqJwQldCiH9mUQdpHNOJTQL1_ghgaI9MXUOix5Zh3b0Ev0LYnA08RJ_/w480-h640/08.18.20+BIG+FLAT+AREA+WITH+MATT++%252821%2529.jpg" title="Wrapping up our Tuesday rides." width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt took this pic of me after our final ride off of Big Flat. It's was an amazing summer of riding! -- August 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h3>Life is a journey...not a destination.</h3><h3><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;"><br /><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;"><br /></div><div><div style="font-size: medium; text-align: left;">David A. Raymond -- August 28, 2020</div><div style="font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2j2sXFwCm3oqnyUnNHFybzQ0v1gNjU16VBPqvzJPGF6aWrAps7S1C03_loohGWpZz30qyEQCL77v8ILTiAWeWgcV69IXxdl6TP_ILsKQwwtyZgIqvPtYQ7y0Wj6aYw06ATpojCrSP5y8B/s2013/07.28.20+MICHAUX+WITH+TIM++%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2013" data-original-width="1510" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2j2sXFwCm3oqnyUnNHFybzQ0v1gNjU16VBPqvzJPGF6aWrAps7S1C03_loohGWpZz30qyEQCL77v8ILTiAWeWgcV69IXxdl6TP_ILsKQwwtyZgIqvPtYQ7y0Wj6aYw06ATpojCrSP5y8B/w480-h640/07.28.20+MICHAUX+WITH+TIM++%25281%2529.jpeg" title="Twirly Top" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I enjoyed more than one post ride root beer floats at the <a href="http://thetwirlytop.com/" target="_blank">Twirly Top</a> this summer! -- July 28, 2020</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></h3></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h3>Feel free to FOLLOW me on <a href="https://twitter.com/mountnbiker73" target="_blank">TWITTER</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mountnbiker73/?hl=en" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a><br />@mountnbiker73</h3><div><br /></div><div><h3>Here are the GARMIN maps and data from the rides featured in this post. #OptOutside2020</h3></div><div><br /></div><h3><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4988559925" target="_blank">MAY 25, 2020 -- MICHAUX RIDE WITH BRENT SHIRK</a></h3><h3><br /><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5064017063" target="_blank">JUNE 9, 2020 -- MICHAUX RIDE WITH BRENT AND TIM</a></h3><h3><br /><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5084796309" target="_blank">JUNE 13, 2020 -- MICHAUX RIDE WITH CHRIS KELLER</a></h3><h3><br /><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5202450360" target="_blank">JULY 7, 2020 -- MICHAUX RIDE WITH MATT AND TIM</a></h3><h3><br /><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5236721034" target="_blank">JULY 14, 2020 -- MICHAUX RIDE WITH MATT AND TIM</a></h3><h3><br /><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5293470885" target="_blank">JULY 28, 2020 -- MICHAUX RIDE WITH TIM SINDLINGER</a></h3><h3><br /><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5326121909" target="_blank">AUGUST 2, 2020 -- SOLO MICHAUX RIDE</a></h3><h3><br /><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5370475685" target="_blank">AUGUST 11, 2020 -- MICHAUX RIDE WITH MATT AND TIM</a></h3><h3><br /><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5405977619" target="_blank">AUGUST 18, 2020 -- MICHAUX RIDE WITH MATT LINNANE</a></h3><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All of my posts are available at <a href="http://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/" target="_blank">ALL TRAILS LEAD TO ICE CREAM</a> and, if you get the chance, be sure to visit the good folks at </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.gunghobikes.com/" target="_blank">GUNG HO BIKES</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://yourtruenature.com/" target="_blank">YOUR TRUE NATURE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">PENNSYLVANIA DCNR</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://wwaraft.com/" target="_blank">WHITE WATER ADVENTURES</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://paparksandforests.org/" target="_blank">PA PARKS and FORESTS FOUNDATION</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div></div><div></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><h4 style="font-family: "times new roman";">"<i>WRITE SOMETHING WORTH READING OR DO SOMETHING WORTH WRITING...</i>" Ben Franklin</h4></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://feeds.feedburner.com/AllTrailsLeadToIceCream
http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/mjgH</div>DAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-14002493348600073692020-07-17T13:14:00.020-04:002023-01-03T07:59:53.765-05:00WELCOME TO OHIOPYLE<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">For one week every June, the town of Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania becomes my home away from home. I've written numerous times about my family connection to this amazingly beautiful state park located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. My grandparents spent time here with my parents, my parents spent time here with me, and now I absolutely love coming back each year with my son, Alex. It's a week that I look forward to each year because it means that another school year is in the books (pun intended) and the entire summer is still ahead of me. It's a week that allows me to slow down, hit the pause button on life, and enjoy the best that the little town of Ohiopyle, the Youghiogheny River, the surround streams and creeks, the forest, and the trails have to offer. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHA107UUV4kWF98d9Kb0yZXbSLr3-E7xCij0pfhRNW3LrHhLuZ3x-RL0TU7o2EZtjjFIBKJx5cliN6sHCcGZJS7_0jQVvFYZwdLMdvl_y-GqswilIwC2Itmtd34kj41tZ8xugsyayMVfu8/s1264/06.18.20+CANYON+EDGE%252C+BAUGHMAN%252C+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE%252C+JONATHAN+RUN%252C+KENTUCK+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1263" data-original-width="1264" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHA107UUV4kWF98d9Kb0yZXbSLr3-E7xCij0pfhRNW3LrHhLuZ3x-RL0TU7o2EZtjjFIBKJx5cliN6sHCcGZJS7_0jQVvFYZwdLMdvl_y-GqswilIwC2Itmtd34kj41tZ8xugsyayMVfu8/w640-h640/06.18.20+CANYON+EDGE%252C+BAUGHMAN%252C+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE%252C+JONATHAN+RUN%252C+KENTUCK+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Pausing on the banks of the Youghiogheny River" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Post mountain biking rest at the edge of the Youghiogheny River. David A. Raymond. <br />Photo by Devin Seiger. -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">As alluded to...I don't go on this yearly adventure alone. My son, Alex, has traditionally joined me...as has his best friend, Devin. Last year, we included my niece, Jackie, in our big kid adventures. She loves every aspect of our time in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Ohiopyle</a>...whether it is hiking up a mountain, exploring waterfalls, or just relaxing at the campsite. Far from being a moody teenager...Jackie fits right in and has earned a permanent place in our camping group. The week was also highlighted by the presence of my great friend, Mike Graham, and a visit by my college roommate, Chris Lowe. One of the nicest surprises was that my other niece, Shalice, seriously stepped out of her comfort zone and joined us for the week.</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjagXyB894rAlN_QzAJzUVY3eMWjJhspppROQk2k1t4sKJIgr9IQ9RiNK14JFLG6VFvJXVeSZfzkAespC4TxCItdEoH5jMtfpLZkacLFnsz2_S1Wjm7K_dgPOw55CWFbagkYDgWVCf_gdrE/s2048/06.16.20+DINNER.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjagXyB894rAlN_QzAJzUVY3eMWjJhspppROQk2k1t4sKJIgr9IQ9RiNK14JFLG6VFvJXVeSZfzkAespC4TxCItdEoH5jMtfpLZkacLFnsz2_S1Wjm7K_dgPOw55CWFbagkYDgWVCf_gdrE/w640-h480/06.16.20+DINNER.jpg" title="Dinner with the entire crew." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Evening dinner with special guest...Chris Lowe. -- June 16, 2020 </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">From the beginning, we knew that this trip would be different from previous camping trips. Coincidentally, we timed it perfect. Because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, DCNR had just reopened the campground cabins two days prior to our arrival. We also understood that some of our usual activities would be (and were) altered or even put on hold until next year. None of this impacted our experience or the time that we had on our adventure this year. If I were to break down our normal daily routine while camping it would look like this...a morning campfire with coffee and breakfast, followed by the day's planned big kid adventure, culminating with a relaxing evening around at the campsite.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrSJGxDZ8ri2i978VH_jxCEG-6UbsxfwLOKvZdDL8fWXksEBIg2o4FA3cK_jBBuKiKDJ86rUukyGAD-4d11xS1aS5bh4yvDaZmj7Ye87PjHlenlV-6pX5u5vJR7ctC4w3XVNI9U74zcP5Q/s2048/06.15.20++%252810%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrSJGxDZ8ri2i978VH_jxCEG-6UbsxfwLOKvZdDL8fWXksEBIg2o4FA3cK_jBBuKiKDJ86rUukyGAD-4d11xS1aS5bh4yvDaZmj7Ye87PjHlenlV-6pX5u5vJR7ctC4w3XVNI9U74zcP5Q/w480-h640/06.15.20++%252810%2529.jpg" title="Morning in Ohiopyle" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reading by the morning fire. David A. Raymond -- June 15, 2020 </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Personally, I enjoy sitting in the morning by the campfire with my coffee and a good book...but I'm sure that if you asked Alex or Jackie what the liked best about hanging out at the campgrounds they would say the food. There is no shortage of it...that's for sure! I make a point to take them all to Walmart on our way to the campsite so that they can pick out what they want to eat. This ensures that the food we buy will also be eaten. A lot of the dinner recipes were inspired by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnFrDeFoh1ckL5ZvC7748lgxGYwBKFfg9" target="_blank">COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK</a>....a video series that Mike Graham and I do for our students at school. With meals like hominy and bacon and hominy fritters...it is quite possible that our week at <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Ohiopyle</a> keeps the hominy industry in business! A lot of bacon is made (not necessarily in the fashion pioneered by our forefathers), a lot of chips are eaten, smores made and devoured, and mountain pies toasted in the fire. All of this making for a week of good relaxation and good eating for everyone.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizGmsLFWRSiyj7QGOTMzZHzoZ7tnCL_n556tCeE8plXzVMoOMVLcPC5-YMhn_WPd5jcQqNa_LrXxoi1vT5LqgAxFM8mlRnqo6p__JjRPEOm4Qu_pJaKG6JsVuivvOtirMAwmq-EEVHEbIe/s2048/06.15.20++%252816%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizGmsLFWRSiyj7QGOTMzZHzoZ7tnCL_n556tCeE8plXzVMoOMVLcPC5-YMhn_WPd5jcQqNa_LrXxoi1vT5LqgAxFM8mlRnqo6p__JjRPEOm4Qu_pJaKG6JsVuivvOtirMAwmq-EEVHEbIe/w640-h480/06.15.20++%252816%2529.jpg" title="Hominy & Bacon for dinner." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of our favorite camping dinners...<a href="https://youtu.be/CtAGzeWuxYU?list=PLnFrDeFoh1clzNHeLEC2bZlZ_1OPQveZn" target="_blank">Hominy and Bacon</a>. Thanks for the inspiration, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnFrDeFoh1ckL5ZvC7748lgxGYwBKFfg9" target="_blank">COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK</a>! -- June 15, 2020 </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CtAGzeWuxYU" width="320" youtube-src-id="CtAGzeWuxYU"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixPQoo9RLx2sKEy9y1GUk78Tc4JDVoPWQsqZXaoCVsErQKO2xQry6fVuerW5kzsKiSz6_NZHOr1NxG_3jevzsOyJQUm4rzClRpn528zYl8NrJL1YHcn4_zov5DsJx5xM_bda4-LspczRyd/s2048/06.15.20++%252820%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixPQoo9RLx2sKEy9y1GUk78Tc4JDVoPWQsqZXaoCVsErQKO2xQry6fVuerW5kzsKiSz6_NZHOr1NxG_3jevzsOyJQUm4rzClRpn528zYl8NrJL1YHcn4_zov5DsJx5xM_bda4-LspczRyd/w480-h640/06.15.20++%252820%2529.jpg" title="Dinner with Uncle Dave" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Serving my niece, Jackie, dinner. -- June 15, 2020 <br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWNI2iB43OUfVrqgiBYAnsBMQ5Gbse-8wGLEV_D80WAcBhe54r4XOqtDvA7j5QcPiNfDcnhDowSI5_flnjxnTWhUGZyQ6CB8vryIQVuNyUvmJ_659VxTh-tB0drrxD0idn-pwAN6XhRkW/s2048/06.15.20++%252826%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWNI2iB43OUfVrqgiBYAnsBMQ5Gbse-8wGLEV_D80WAcBhe54r4XOqtDvA7j5QcPiNfDcnhDowSI5_flnjxnTWhUGZyQ6CB8vryIQVuNyUvmJ_659VxTh-tB0drrxD0idn-pwAN6XhRkW/w640-h480/06.15.20++%252826%2529.jpg" title="Preparing Hominy Fritters" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The early stages of making dessert...<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dEnKL1du4g&t=34s" target="_blank">HOMINY FRITTERS</a>! -- June 15, 2020 </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6YzSkxZSZWej13tYNKBGHvUeBf1XpiLcK0W9pvc0c558ndyObHnw0oc-B8tg61GnkSNMzMSX8V3pdsozITvPEHdx95KFPtAgYGsTzEcL_bdQ0iI1git5MbfmXLudA0zJZMkZdZfgdsXfc/s2048/06.15.20++%252827%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6YzSkxZSZWej13tYNKBGHvUeBf1XpiLcK0W9pvc0c558ndyObHnw0oc-B8tg61GnkSNMzMSX8V3pdsozITvPEHdx95KFPtAgYGsTzEcL_bdQ0iI1git5MbfmXLudA0zJZMkZdZfgdsXfc/w640-h480/06.15.20++%252827%2529.jpg" title="Preparing Hominy Fritters" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fritting up some hominy fritters. -- June 15, 2020 </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1dEnKL1du4g" width="320" youtube-src-id="1dEnKL1du4g"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1BGGpkJT0cJnVwLZsEcgtRabiTOZ1J4Sb_asvzlbjq9FDvh4817tsEC5z6KROYWlfCLeT4T8ldY_RfCh7SIe2OUQ5w5bOM1NNmklKfrE4vJRMN7jnA89g-0XKstb4Va2u4mSjJb9z5gMM/s2048/06.15.20++%252828%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1BGGpkJT0cJnVwLZsEcgtRabiTOZ1J4Sb_asvzlbjq9FDvh4817tsEC5z6KROYWlfCLeT4T8ldY_RfCh7SIe2OUQ5w5bOM1NNmklKfrE4vJRMN7jnA89g-0XKstb4Va2u4mSjJb9z5gMM/w640-h480/06.15.20++%252828%2529.jpg" title="Preparing Hominy Fritters" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The hominy fritters are still fritting! -- June 15, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5sU0zBNRXZ5g7T8j91wvXngDKPt1rvSyy-c6LmVrJoHAbsg26RmiQrkTFVJJB9FFnSA_Ip8f6mf_GJfKb_mWEFiiF6bxXm1m9x2TFTgaDjc0u9-vLQx_MTDYr_IcyKHuadGli5iWguZvj/s2048/06.16.20+MAKING+BACON+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5sU0zBNRXZ5g7T8j91wvXngDKPt1rvSyy-c6LmVrJoHAbsg26RmiQrkTFVJJB9FFnSA_Ip8f6mf_GJfKb_mWEFiiF6bxXm1m9x2TFTgaDjc0u9-vLQx_MTDYr_IcyKHuadGli5iWguZvj/w480-h640/06.16.20+MAKING+BACON+%25282%2529.jpg" title="Makin' bacon!" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Preparing bacon the way our forefathers did. -- June 16, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYK9sWiU-WK1Bxg37AxMr5GboE8UN6ULbP67Tdg2oaPlQ5yxfW-IgD98p7AyS5-1UiJQkDbxj-OXCtU8SukPmU7sCIrSSk436Vt8MurXsweeX5aXpFeXNEwRzwxi7vKUdsci-Su1Wgsejw/s2048/06.15.20++%252814%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYK9sWiU-WK1Bxg37AxMr5GboE8UN6ULbP67Tdg2oaPlQ5yxfW-IgD98p7AyS5-1UiJQkDbxj-OXCtU8SukPmU7sCIrSSk436Vt8MurXsweeX5aXpFeXNEwRzwxi7vKUdsci-Su1Wgsejw/w640-h480/06.15.20++%252814%2529.jpg" title="Friends." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Friends. Dave Raymond and Mike Graham. -- June 15, 2020 <br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbI7KFTJINUwWJldV3z_W4P0_tqCvxqhsYus8NwHiKT5RXXkjoQlyrzcWmI3R1FKRW7wlnflck2JkLw7NqR5K4IMjXqNYxIPXuRmGZBi0YnvFjkwhI0EF6oUt4rviSIU6BbyJkO4BX_JrJ/s2048/06.16.20+SHALICE.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbI7KFTJINUwWJldV3z_W4P0_tqCvxqhsYus8NwHiKT5RXXkjoQlyrzcWmI3R1FKRW7wlnflck2JkLw7NqR5K4IMjXqNYxIPXuRmGZBi0YnvFjkwhI0EF6oUt4rviSIU6BbyJkO4BX_JrJ/w480-h640/06.16.20+SHALICE.jpg" title="Hard at work on an online class." width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shalice working hard on her online class. -- June 16, 2020 <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92mab0ZLBiBPQ7QSxzsAGI9NoFEHHPFt2k2Ip34FMs4iz8h6SExjkAQNX5fAJbCBmr2XnroNHyufd-s684Dagcy8pq7aQteGHYs-TlvD3WrpfDofR_Nz7H6xci4aZ5RgZUZF1zX71Q2YN/s2048/06.15.20++%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92mab0ZLBiBPQ7QSxzsAGI9NoFEHHPFt2k2Ip34FMs4iz8h6SExjkAQNX5fAJbCBmr2XnroNHyufd-s684Dagcy8pq7aQteGHYs-TlvD3WrpfDofR_Nz7H6xci4aZ5RgZUZF1zX71Q2YN/w640-h480/06.15.20++%25283%2529.jpg" title="Corn Hole fun at the campsite." width="640" /></a><br />Corn hole fun at the campsite. Alex Raymond, Devin Seiger, and Jackie Raymond. -- June 15, 2020<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOuxuaNePdkWcvOEvxTf69oRvM97TvR8KKwQj2AAA5IoyXkKdXFscGZEIwuaQxbmCba22B1COFgENfTLewzn9gnB2xIv2nXQCpyjNTBq2Nxafn_q87PCc7TY8umZ5K4AJurg-NXiYIC6t/s2048/06.15.20++%252830%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOuxuaNePdkWcvOEvxTf69oRvM97TvR8KKwQj2AAA5IoyXkKdXFscGZEIwuaQxbmCba22B1COFgENfTLewzn9gnB2xIv2nXQCpyjNTBq2Nxafn_q87PCc7TY8umZ5K4AJurg-NXiYIC6t/w480-h640/06.15.20++%252830%2529.jpg" title="Mike Graham" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mike Graham in his hammock. -- June 15, 2020</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj42hBRwLWHqF1unhHKICjjybWiYZBv7HV1bE2RB-9gaROxyZbgQi26R5cM9RxLgqY09068elVpJAjLeyY1ZGzaIr_ZVung_xztJEA__Bm0HSxLwcQGnhHzzQTQGFQ_RCoj4_yQ6f4eB8nm/s2048/06.18.20+SITE+196+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj42hBRwLWHqF1unhHKICjjybWiYZBv7HV1bE2RB-9gaROxyZbgQi26R5cM9RxLgqY09068elVpJAjLeyY1ZGzaIr_ZVung_xztJEA__Bm0HSxLwcQGnhHzzQTQGFQ_RCoj4_yQ6f4eB8nm/w640-h640/06.18.20+SITE+196+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Father & Son" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Relaxing with my son, Alex. -- June 18, 2020 </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK8Hk8-v0myih1zeSmitqjrGcu1sOdG0UYUyPOlAUekpXQySGI-rLPmEqxAKDBFIwrmZDc-sLI7fZqE7Gf0zp0GZOdzFy5ZNua3z8quJr1BPo0GMWoEOZkVx9vDzJPwCnYyL4WREHYgSzb/s2048/06.18.20+SITE+196+%25289%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK8Hk8-v0myih1zeSmitqjrGcu1sOdG0UYUyPOlAUekpXQySGI-rLPmEqxAKDBFIwrmZDc-sLI7fZqE7Gf0zp0GZOdzFy5ZNua3z8quJr1BPo0GMWoEOZkVx9vDzJPwCnYyL4WREHYgSzb/w480-h640/06.18.20+SITE+196+%25289%2529.jpg" title="Devin and his land line." width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Devin and his landline cell phone. -- June 18, 2020 </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Each of our days at Ohiopyle are also packed full of what I like to call "big kid" adventures. Usually this includes a white water rafting trip down the Youghiogheny but this year, because of the pandemic, we opted just to explore and stay within our own little group. The extra day allowed us time for Jackie to experience the natural water slide that flows through the park and for us to explore an area called Cascade Falls. This really seclude area, not far from the natural water slides, had huge cavernous walls of rock on each side, waterfalls, and a few swimming holes. From there we made a trek down past (and under) Cucumber Falls and out to the Youghiogheny River. While the boys skipped rocks Jackie and Shalice, because the water levels were so low, were able to wade further out into the river to "swim."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWWZK3YUSelLOrKeSFsCGGl11ipWMpjESqRD9_vYM08LMVy40mzf9A3iWCuawEM_MzHa0feOtpttfL6KKaYATz9HWIeac4CdmvWx_cBBscykP1-73vIprJ1YQoJ1mR4jMGEZeWMcTJsjP3/s2048/06.16.20+JACKIE+ON+THE+NATURAL+WATERSLIDES+%25287%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWWZK3YUSelLOrKeSFsCGGl11ipWMpjESqRD9_vYM08LMVy40mzf9A3iWCuawEM_MzHa0feOtpttfL6KKaYATz9HWIeac4CdmvWx_cBBscykP1-73vIprJ1YQoJ1mR4jMGEZeWMcTJsjP3/w640-h480/06.16.20+JACKIE+ON+THE+NATURAL+WATERSLIDES+%25287%2529.jpg" title="Natural Waterslides in Ohiopyle State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackie Raymond enjoying the natural water slide at Ohiopyle State Park. -- June 16, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghCK0woMUQZuTsJO67up8-wto0Te1426XKCvygMO1L-jWMeuOmrnWJXd1OQGvODaqKKMostspbNSib04ApFWP6aaPShmgJFJTximHTQc8eZmrGztg9dXMvd6Xyg4TVI1u6NGqKh2GjsWQB/s2048/06.16.20+JACKIE+ON+THE+NATURAL+WATERSLIDES+%252813%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghCK0woMUQZuTsJO67up8-wto0Te1426XKCvygMO1L-jWMeuOmrnWJXd1OQGvODaqKKMostspbNSib04ApFWP6aaPShmgJFJTximHTQc8eZmrGztg9dXMvd6Xyg4TVI1u6NGqKh2GjsWQB/w640-h480/06.16.20+JACKIE+ON+THE+NATURAL+WATERSLIDES+%252813%2529.jpg" title="Natural Waterslides in Ohiopyle State Park" width="640" /></a><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackie Raymond enjoying the natural water slide at Ohiopyle State Park. -- June 16, 2020<br /> <br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauBFq_jUaGGjG7oT0-3RUmVxzq31UPpCuA90tEPK1yaYFKcGeKDLPkuKtEypcZvJSwv2IQFONBcm-aTOo9pZ8EjxsE_3eXafa7wBKBgZbpL1k6ukTbjdZBkRWNV2DjZU3oFWdme7y3qxQ/s2048/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CASCADES+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252816%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauBFq_jUaGGjG7oT0-3RUmVxzq31UPpCuA90tEPK1yaYFKcGeKDLPkuKtEypcZvJSwv2IQFONBcm-aTOo9pZ8EjxsE_3eXafa7wBKBgZbpL1k6ukTbjdZBkRWNV2DjZU3oFWdme7y3qxQ/w640-h480/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CASCADES+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252816%2529.jpg" title="Mike Graham and Dave Raymond" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Graham and Dave Raymond exploring Cascade Falls. -- June 16, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUW1oe386g2uOy6mxF39DQtZa0J2LeKRfAO89G6Jb_2PMHXZpwk9dX6M1CMe-dKQvIEX4GiPv1wqg0rVnTH-8TP_sBSpfp225bliuieISNCVCwxtpNAma6gfmP1RvcDrAWwErVIRbazlmO/s2048/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CASCADES+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252812%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUW1oe386g2uOy6mxF39DQtZa0J2LeKRfAO89G6Jb_2PMHXZpwk9dX6M1CMe-dKQvIEX4GiPv1wqg0rVnTH-8TP_sBSpfp225bliuieISNCVCwxtpNAma6gfmP1RvcDrAWwErVIRbazlmO/w640-h480/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CASCADES+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252812%2529.jpg" title="Exploring the area around Cascade Falls." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exploring Cascade Falls. Dave Raymond, Jackie Raymond, Alex Raymond, Devin Seiger, Chris Lowe, Mike Graham, and Shalice Gull. -- June 16, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmiY9cUD5UPyKxpr8z8SPkkL8HJbXeDiAAdSjr_tmW-uLo83but_LOrtVpZYZr_VsWlIiEGcT1lmzaypZTLR4CB77Jh2RxGEfKkPeoQqd3C-OwxyVTr6xUUE63-fACdedozD9Wl3aebsZC/s2048/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CASCADES+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%25288%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmiY9cUD5UPyKxpr8z8SPkkL8HJbXeDiAAdSjr_tmW-uLo83but_LOrtVpZYZr_VsWlIiEGcT1lmzaypZTLR4CB77Jh2RxGEfKkPeoQqd3C-OwxyVTr6xUUE63-fACdedozD9Wl3aebsZC/w640-h480/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CASCADES+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%25288%2529.jpg" title="Jackie Raymond" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackie Raymond enjoying Cascade Falls. -- June 16, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZfIAXlvS_8C-VTwHGFPuBzk311YNdFTCSbb0qeSXKPM_moXU3JIWnBORSZzcm9-9qoR8Wh2L5j3olnSGw2Yrx83N3v2SBa29XOJntWxA5YQ292pNREvVPJMecXEIR6utcP0hiOz4OOdJ_/s2048/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CASCADES+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZfIAXlvS_8C-VTwHGFPuBzk311YNdFTCSbb0qeSXKPM_moXU3JIWnBORSZzcm9-9qoR8Wh2L5j3olnSGw2Yrx83N3v2SBa29XOJntWxA5YQ292pNREvVPJMecXEIR6utcP0hiOz4OOdJ_/w640-h640/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CASCADES+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Exploring Ohiopyle" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exploring Cascade Falls. -- June 16, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZUptQ5JNPybpOwg3kT4q7_ppvFyUUh87ARNDrK1fAtHYum5sV2q7D0aNP-5VNFPjPgn3o_godN7Ws1PwcXI5JogGyyl_BpejZgsd_KDhSGbJCpzEIBAumSmpsokqIb_ubCXQC2ctfJ4fa/s2048/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CASCADES+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252847%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZUptQ5JNPybpOwg3kT4q7_ppvFyUUh87ARNDrK1fAtHYum5sV2q7D0aNP-5VNFPjPgn3o_godN7Ws1PwcXI5JogGyyl_BpejZgsd_KDhSGbJCpzEIBAumSmpsokqIb_ubCXQC2ctfJ4fa/w640-h480/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CASCADES+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252847%2529.jpg" title="Exploring Ohiopyle" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackie Raymond and Shalice Gull exploring Cascade Falls. -- June 16, 2020<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdm843n0gm2KuFCkvXkOrJIGbGmNB_fJAePSDupXToZgV1IUSm7kqlBLdK6sdSBqWzz8jQcAeMRpz26xm9V73pi97uFumEP1ZCFJG0PO5NE_-_RMC_NAI2LR-J0e1nzWayBkStBacGMGh3/s2048/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CASCADES+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252863%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdm843n0gm2KuFCkvXkOrJIGbGmNB_fJAePSDupXToZgV1IUSm7kqlBLdK6sdSBqWzz8jQcAeMRpz26xm9V73pi97uFumEP1ZCFJG0PO5NE_-_RMC_NAI2LR-J0e1nzWayBkStBacGMGh3/w480-h640/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CASCADES+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252863%2529.jpg" title="Alex Raymond & Devin Seiger" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alex Raymond and Devin Seiger. -- June 16, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbVcsopVLqxdRKw_ZEIYrixuOXafKqsj7ddrdL8th0iDE6HMw0iBuMLX8fUjK8QP5m6MnLKV_uJbJdnX-HRz4Rd_RI5xnvLJub9D9gAisjnOfAz75HVjxX0fERLID1COx3UEtngiD7-jED/s2048/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CASCADES+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252866%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbVcsopVLqxdRKw_ZEIYrixuOXafKqsj7ddrdL8th0iDE6HMw0iBuMLX8fUjK8QP5m6MnLKV_uJbJdnX-HRz4Rd_RI5xnvLJub9D9gAisjnOfAz75HVjxX0fERLID1COx3UEtngiD7-jED/w480-h640/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CASCADES+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252866%2529.jpg" title="Exploring Ohiopyle" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackie Raymond enjoying the swimming hole at the base of Cascade Falls. -- June 16, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAa-qkQRjTyI_hEqEcAB7-Ov0V-VANZUVzHSy_RvA6cz-pbTsYiV2I7GE6QEPJ8WFaGdlnF5OBg8Qw1Fnx_Ql91r9QmU_dp5jI95JxGhrHaNtM60jrerIY7-ltFHG9MD-u5mYWxINKtwl/s2048/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CUCUMBER+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAa-qkQRjTyI_hEqEcAB7-Ov0V-VANZUVzHSy_RvA6cz-pbTsYiV2I7GE6QEPJ8WFaGdlnF5OBg8Qw1Fnx_Ql91r9QmU_dp5jI95JxGhrHaNtM60jrerIY7-ltFHG9MD-u5mYWxINKtwl/w512-h640/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CUCUMBER+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Cucumber Falls in Ohiopyle" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cucumber Falls at Ohiopyle State Park. -- June 16, 2020<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaFHv6sUgHyfd2HgVGqcX1UJ1-KBKEnK5BP7QEO464MckrP7cFuacDte9dhfPglGGOS-o7cfj34t14EJ0JFi1JnnYG2nSTrich8gJrwDFwyhuE8vNk_7nGAyFTB0ZkmCuta3o3HAQPZ3D2/s2048/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CUCUMBER+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252810%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaFHv6sUgHyfd2HgVGqcX1UJ1-KBKEnK5BP7QEO464MckrP7cFuacDte9dhfPglGGOS-o7cfj34t14EJ0JFi1JnnYG2nSTrich8gJrwDFwyhuE8vNk_7nGAyFTB0ZkmCuta3o3HAQPZ3D2/w640-h480/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CUCUMBER+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252810%2529.jpg" title="Exploring Cucumber Falls" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shalice Gull and Jackie Raymond relaxing behind Cucumber Falls. -- June 16, 2020<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9iOhYwEbrJVKSaiVKKGqDAXwSMeTTevRaak1xseiYAgqMR3tVHzcIZLE_avQxGEsndy1LCsL-dCKexuy2L6sNdPW7rNeyIK5ya0sCDMubMoRCCvyCbHV6RPNU9_nMr-3SdfL9jk2Xx2oZ/s2048/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CUCUMBER+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252861%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9iOhYwEbrJVKSaiVKKGqDAXwSMeTTevRaak1xseiYAgqMR3tVHzcIZLE_avQxGEsndy1LCsL-dCKexuy2L6sNdPW7rNeyIK5ya0sCDMubMoRCCvyCbHV6RPNU9_nMr-3SdfL9jk2Xx2oZ/w640-h640/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CUCUMBER+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252861%2529.jpg" title="Exploring Cucumber Falls." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Devin Sieger, Alex Raymond, Dave Raymond, Chris Low, Shalice Gull, Jackie Raymond, and Mike Graham behind Cucumber Falls. -- June 16, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2dQxHWfoqA0R0En7l7IkNszkWfilOgOtxNCqFf5ygHJGYzSvTDKitkqEzsViu7QHfcijik-oAD9KfTqpdmzY5TLfRzXF9sO7noG6VwfmwLhzkdYam5xhtQIwOlV8Ai3PFjdGSUZvGhsPN/s2048/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CUCUMBER+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252855%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2dQxHWfoqA0R0En7l7IkNszkWfilOgOtxNCqFf5ygHJGYzSvTDKitkqEzsViu7QHfcijik-oAD9KfTqpdmzY5TLfRzXF9sO7noG6VwfmwLhzkdYam5xhtQIwOlV8Ai3PFjdGSUZvGhsPN/w640-h640/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CUCUMBER+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252855%2529.jpg" title="Exploring Cucumber Falls." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond and Mike Graham exploring Cucumber Falls. -- June 16, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHVNmKYcu3vsEzT4C-6V_qpk1sCVWoJBpnDq5-1RRqGVDpATsioCL7GC3YlU-ynIkaiVN4k__NaqL3Ve38SLaN_xUTHa_a2aNyvZ1RDwV9WpPti7HuqNlpKkiGIUM3uobDhwBRD7CstDN/s2048/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CUCUMBER+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252822%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHVNmKYcu3vsEzT4C-6V_qpk1sCVWoJBpnDq5-1RRqGVDpATsioCL7GC3YlU-ynIkaiVN4k__NaqL3Ve38SLaN_xUTHa_a2aNyvZ1RDwV9WpPti7HuqNlpKkiGIUM3uobDhwBRD7CstDN/w640-h480/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CUCUMBER+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252822%2529.jpg" title="River fun." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Playing in the Youghiogheny River. Jackie Raymond, Shalice Gull, Alex Raymond, Devin Sieger, Chris Lowe, Dave Raymond, and Mike Graham. -- June 16, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig5BKzsYNe5Ez1_gMJ0kQLN5Zm3jongVcW5tzD8zXoSUF3fIImq-t7tHnE8VsnDYZMiiyE1RYotqLMsO6fbHf08rndVWqAMqwbfxGeW-RWXFeRZsGS7bdoZgiBsxoT_95KDL_0A7siSXGP/s2048/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CUCUMBER+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252824%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig5BKzsYNe5Ez1_gMJ0kQLN5Zm3jongVcW5tzD8zXoSUF3fIImq-t7tHnE8VsnDYZMiiyE1RYotqLMsO6fbHf08rndVWqAMqwbfxGeW-RWXFeRZsGS7bdoZgiBsxoT_95KDL_0A7siSXGP/w640-h480/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CUCUMBER+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252824%2529.jpg" title="River Fun." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Playing in the Youghiogheny River. -- June 16, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-eUJPWvzni6AbNCRibeo5n6VCPiZuTqcJ9iXjxJtwzB2-YBmF8_1QzVN1myKCO0l5Mnr9qNCTuqSwLLmnxoFErs-D5iTDtEhYREZIVGfwUtEm5mZl-A09QOx3RW5iV0S1NjGFJLFFbDgb/s2048/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CUCUMBER+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252830%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-eUJPWvzni6AbNCRibeo5n6VCPiZuTqcJ9iXjxJtwzB2-YBmF8_1QzVN1myKCO0l5Mnr9qNCTuqSwLLmnxoFErs-D5iTDtEhYREZIVGfwUtEm5mZl-A09QOx3RW5iV0S1NjGFJLFFbDgb/w640-h480/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CUCUMBER+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252830%2529.jpg" title="River Fun." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shalice Gull and Jackie Raymond enjoying the Yougiogheny River. -- June 16, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicT67QVrMEfFP__lAIZ1cAeoPvQCUsIG2gUj1crhjPlfgxqpzaNdCWGgiDTN4peqInpezEFzht601d9ZItlKhA4gHmwbKah2kjYJMQ1KttUdK66z7jkA_lA88lOuAfTmk-9yiraifm22y1/s2048/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CUCUMBER+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252833%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicT67QVrMEfFP__lAIZ1cAeoPvQCUsIG2gUj1crhjPlfgxqpzaNdCWGgiDTN4peqInpezEFzht601d9ZItlKhA4gHmwbKah2kjYJMQ1KttUdK66z7jkA_lA88lOuAfTmk-9yiraifm22y1/w640-h480/06.16.20+HIKE+TO+CUCUMBER+FALLS+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252833%2529.jpg" title="River Fun." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alex and David Raymond. -- June 16, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Using my ever-so-handy Purple Lizard Map I mapped out a super cool (and at times super steep) seven mile hike for us to do. After our discovery last year of Jonathan Run Falls I knew that it had to be included in our hike this year. From our campground we made our way down the ridge towards Jonathan Run Falls. Again, with the water levels significantly lower than they were last year we were able to explore the area around the falls so much more. This has become my favorite area in Ohiopyle. It is secluded and far enough away from the main town that very few people make the trek to it...and it is absolutely beautiful and peaceful. I could have stayed there all day... but onward on our hike. Which, by the way, then make its way up the next ridge on Mitchell Field Trail and then back down to Jonathan Run and up to our campgrounds. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikaREMuzGydONkPZXbAx65H203rzXH8cN055z4_hkkNkoPjfJ02giO0AC4v88QexFkRaOmXOCF4zwLpUelS9YYgJCnL7MnLgqdOciSiYNP5TYtoIvicK-5V_r8-X9xS0RrF22y0I1uSq7P/s2048/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%25281%2529.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikaREMuzGydONkPZXbAx65H203rzXH8cN055z4_hkkNkoPjfJ02giO0AC4v88QexFkRaOmXOCF4zwLpUelS9YYgJCnL7MnLgqdOciSiYNP5TYtoIvicK-5V_r8-X9xS0RrF22y0I1uSq7P/w512-h640/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Jonathan Run Falls in Ohiopyle" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jonathan Run Falls at Ohiopyle State Park. -- June 17, 2020</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyYbmV1nh4gIuBMb54ofBkT5x79qXP0WfabXmh1s-SZbdLk6AQM786t0wEDEPvMG7onGL09McIr9O5kEEIPgX1COaiToY3Ta0EZsmFFALtzV_K5iofd7X4MwB4N9Ls4BGdmHHAcA9NNpLK/s2048/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyYbmV1nh4gIuBMb54ofBkT5x79qXP0WfabXmh1s-SZbdLk6AQM786t0wEDEPvMG7onGL09McIr9O5kEEIPgX1COaiToY3Ta0EZsmFFALtzV_K5iofd7X4MwB4N9Ls4BGdmHHAcA9NNpLK/w480-h640/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%25285%2529.jpg" title="Climbing down to Jonathan Run Falls." width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackie and Alex Raymond climbing down to Jonathan Run Falls. -- June 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNAlTisya7HAzZef36ddgA_ESKGI0C3xJI4ga-04wGakrqc78aylT9JXOiNLCMFO6i5xVFhd5jL-QfANeSxMjzFXFxB614AEXUaK_0O4OOdC7JsU_QNDuUu0aR_aXips9VKtENvS8twT3A/s2048/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252843%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNAlTisya7HAzZef36ddgA_ESKGI0C3xJI4ga-04wGakrqc78aylT9JXOiNLCMFO6i5xVFhd5jL-QfANeSxMjzFXFxB614AEXUaK_0O4OOdC7JsU_QNDuUu0aR_aXips9VKtENvS8twT3A/w640-h480/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252843%2529.jpg" title="Exploring Jonathan Run." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackie Raymond exploring Jonathan Run. -- June 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN6Xw8E5QW_MxTMjW-vmWYKoOUKsC0gxHyQfqfz-txEAZaUlZahJfWM_VujnKFS2SSCghlIbyh9p4w47IiuZeCYgbTkdm9stAeaedH38p-K_45BvQeKM2GW4F8Q2WYadX864lzSQHpr1Ev/s2048/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252849%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN6Xw8E5QW_MxTMjW-vmWYKoOUKsC0gxHyQfqfz-txEAZaUlZahJfWM_VujnKFS2SSCghlIbyh9p4w47IiuZeCYgbTkdm9stAeaedH38p-K_45BvQeKM2GW4F8Q2WYadX864lzSQHpr1Ev/w640-h480/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252849%2529.jpg" title="Exploring Jonathan Run." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Graham and Dave Raymond having a blast at Jonathan Run in Ohiopyle. -- June 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmd5L_oVfK-41k9NM7jB2KEYGZe6UxZdk1qXA82wEwn-77JUJ3oTg1S2PhW0UwbXDRWOnAVHzhbm22STwY45IVGD3XZVUthJUSjxbOKa7hEcVEAxD9V5xe0d_5LFdDbedmC35sSVrd6qGf/s2048/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252862%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmd5L_oVfK-41k9NM7jB2KEYGZe6UxZdk1qXA82wEwn-77JUJ3oTg1S2PhW0UwbXDRWOnAVHzhbm22STwY45IVGD3XZVUthJUSjxbOKa7hEcVEAxD9V5xe0d_5LFdDbedmC35sSVrd6qGf/w480-h640/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252862%2529.jpg" title="Exploring Jonathan Run." width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond -- June 17, 2020<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdAFwdMl9j8ZoCO1d_o2C9nF80mscySg4iI6GGTp9ICwxJ-yLJdVAB_mkpR5ZuDc8AUYOA7P6X9R7cxsW9S9W0_reoUOmsJZxbIFwRN8_88ENa90t4mnGwkgLgRlNBaVjvJfHtbPGOT32u/s2048/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252881%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdAFwdMl9j8ZoCO1d_o2C9nF80mscySg4iI6GGTp9ICwxJ-yLJdVAB_mkpR5ZuDc8AUYOA7P6X9R7cxsW9S9W0_reoUOmsJZxbIFwRN8_88ENa90t4mnGwkgLgRlNBaVjvJfHtbPGOT32u/w640-h480/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252881%2529.jpg" title="Exploring Jonathan Run." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alex Raymond, David Raymond, Devin Seiger, Jackie Raymond, and Mike Graham at Jonathan Run in Ohiopyle State Park. -- June 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-pnDSeUvXPF4uWC5sRrqaC_SmD0nfcTn0n13WMUfs7foXFT1k4OT0J1RuHOkNhSGOcggqIiMd-IYbQdV5xPQ6SFdn0V0iT0vIiq3YZv63oyQ2gOxnTyG-cfwQNt4ozJFHC5bB36QOHCs/s2048/06.17.20+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-pnDSeUvXPF4uWC5sRrqaC_SmD0nfcTn0n13WMUfs7foXFT1k4OT0J1RuHOkNhSGOcggqIiMd-IYbQdV5xPQ6SFdn0V0iT0vIiq3YZv63oyQ2gOxnTyG-cfwQNt4ozJFHC5bB36QOHCs/w640-h480/06.17.20+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+%25284%2529.jpg" title="Exploring Jonathan Run." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Super hero poses while exploring Jonathan Run in Ohiopyle. David Raymond, Devin Seiger, Alex Raymond and Jackie Raymond. -- June 17, 2020<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNVyZ90ZZqQrmYQmQzQzLB2rQvgjN5ndxkpZ0W67RsUVIL9D1qeS7GkMbkxaQVgJJem0sveDk3yLRNvwyOEVYBIoCDVfOA-63wxInCFFlOAmzILuzVdDnHxW4piD6EnyAHIFpZUD3L4rBP/s2048/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252870%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNVyZ90ZZqQrmYQmQzQzLB2rQvgjN5ndxkpZ0W67RsUVIL9D1qeS7GkMbkxaQVgJJem0sveDk3yLRNvwyOEVYBIoCDVfOA-63wxInCFFlOAmzILuzVdDnHxW4piD6EnyAHIFpZUD3L4rBP/w640-h480/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252870%2529.jpg" title="Hiking Mitchell Field Trail." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiking up Mitchell Field Trail. -- June 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi66YLx1zbz4-KOtkiBFW72b6XFATqYtvpBn5D5g3w3ziRpFNQ2T9j8GUxE0kpV9wcW1uS_83slWFxC9GeaRMHzCI-mIWxzafC25t4QpVYbUtlFQKiJYLkxJ8NporF97900NR0fuXR5uQXZ/s2048/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252890%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi66YLx1zbz4-KOtkiBFW72b6XFATqYtvpBn5D5g3w3ziRpFNQ2T9j8GUxE0kpV9wcW1uS_83slWFxC9GeaRMHzCI-mIWxzafC25t4QpVYbUtlFQKiJYLkxJ8NporF97900NR0fuXR5uQXZ/w640-h480/06.17.20+HIKE+TO+JONATHAN+RUN+AND+SUGAR+RUN+IN++OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+JACKIE%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+GRAHAM+%252890%2529.jpg" title="Hiking Jonathan Run Trail." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The whole crew on Jonathan Run Trail. -- June 17, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I completely got my "nerd" on during our excursions to the sites that encompass <a href="https://www.nps.gov/fone/index.htm" target="_blank">Fort Necessity National Battlefield</a>. Fort Necessity, an opening battle of the French and Indian War, is mostly known because a young (and arrogant) <a href="http://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/fort-necessity/" target="_blank">George Washington</a> was soundly defeated by French and Native forces after constructing what was, in effect, a deathtrap of a fort. His "fort of necessity." It would be the only battle in which George Washington ever surrendered. Why did he need a fort of necessity, you may ask? Because a few weeks prior he, and his Native allies, massacred a group of French diplomats who were camping under a rock outcropping 10 miles from the site of Fort Necessity. The area, which has become known as <a href="https://www.nps.gov/fone/jumglen.htm" target="_blank">Jumonville Glen</a>, is considered to where the first shots of the French and Indian War were fired. This secluded area, with its rugged beauty, is a super cool hike for anyone who loves both nature and history. Today, Route 40 connects Fort Necessity and Jumonville Glen. Along that section of road you can also find the final resting place of British general <a href="http://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/edward-braddock/" target="_blank">Edward Braddock</a> who was sent to North America to defeat the French. A year after the debacle at Fort Necessity, Braddock blundered into a force of French outside of what is now Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mortally wounded he passed away after five agonizing day. He was buried under the road with none other than George Washington presiding over his makeshift funeral service. The army marched over the grave to eliminate any trace of it. Braddock's remains were found in the first decade of the 19th century and were reinterred a few feet away. A large monument, clearly visible from Route 40, marks his final resting place to this day.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt0wBxPS92NelQC-y78fLlYqInyXFyxNBS3EJX0wRfHuWsqvWtv5iy8kFBwykVaCXSvkYlvbwpjhzqW0o0i-uM-K3rDxxio1T8WhcYWKcvipZKtMHU4c5YgZmlGR9aBk81MKj89jUMy4uO/s2048/06.18.20+JUMONVILLE+GLEN+%252813%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt0wBxPS92NelQC-y78fLlYqInyXFyxNBS3EJX0wRfHuWsqvWtv5iy8kFBwykVaCXSvkYlvbwpjhzqW0o0i-uM-K3rDxxio1T8WhcYWKcvipZKtMHU4c5YgZmlGR9aBk81MKj89jUMy4uO/w640-h480/06.18.20+JUMONVILLE+GLEN+%252813%2529.jpg" title="Exploring Jumonville Glen." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exploring Jumonville Glen with Mike Graham. -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsGeDMVNCuSKkUMUZfJ6TOzN0-1yiSIVmrODTts0bfoaA9rTzPL8b6pAP0FepPulSZS0ncGHn5LZ-xmNrjXXhTSFTLCcaNW117NZzXiJwW9OjfYrWZCjrUvCs_-SqA7FrJwWMzggkXp79/s2048/06.18.20+JUMONVILLE+GLEN+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsGeDMVNCuSKkUMUZfJ6TOzN0-1yiSIVmrODTts0bfoaA9rTzPL8b6pAP0FepPulSZS0ncGHn5LZ-xmNrjXXhTSFTLCcaNW117NZzXiJwW9OjfYrWZCjrUvCs_-SqA7FrJwWMzggkXp79/w640-h480/06.18.20+JUMONVILLE+GLEN+%25282%2529.jpg" title="Exploring Jumonville Glen." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jumonville Glen...the site of the beginning of the French and Indian War. -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiXJuRPMkGmV9frcTEGC46Em0liPqoGSJVRQeVUxsSPDQS906KOQZv_fPpmyOtORCINjaJDM1NvU2-HTnqXI9nBaUxanFq6Vq0E5evZ7Xs3c0tgsWBp3W2XfG5imWWEish9KdCQAkSQmoV/s2048/06.18.20+JUMONVILLE+GLEN+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiXJuRPMkGmV9frcTEGC46Em0liPqoGSJVRQeVUxsSPDQS906KOQZv_fPpmyOtORCINjaJDM1NvU2-HTnqXI9nBaUxanFq6Vq0E5evZ7Xs3c0tgsWBp3W2XfG5imWWEish9KdCQAkSQmoV/w640-h640/06.18.20+JUMONVILLE+GLEN+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Exploring Jumonville Glen." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackie Raymond, Alex Raymond, David Raymond, and Devin Seiger at Jumonville Glen. -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DSw4via3A7A" width="320" youtube-src-id="DSw4via3A7A"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSi5llrrdrYdo_Bdhg6961SoDkDMgJS44mRvy0FxfFe2s0FhmjjF_tdR-ztMQxmsAmkNUcY_YXUmcMuZe_Jy7zL5Ger7T-gT_3juCgpYL0z7Fobujrv6cEOeEkQEF-eOkAKn9M9eFXfcNy/s2048/06.18.20+FORT+NECESSITY+%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSi5llrrdrYdo_Bdhg6961SoDkDMgJS44mRvy0FxfFe2s0FhmjjF_tdR-ztMQxmsAmkNUcY_YXUmcMuZe_Jy7zL5Ger7T-gT_3juCgpYL0z7Fobujrv6cEOeEkQEF-eOkAKn9M9eFXfcNy/w640-h480/06.18.20+FORT+NECESSITY+%25285%2529.jpg" title="Visiting Fort Necessity." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fort Necessity National Battlefield. -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVu6YdyBkb4S_a4kFkTjYFrFinwIOYd0ohRzUWoyNyQL27O4NAwg9jJUlh8bBk2LqXS3emQOyxdVtNDoF2zhd7HMbtjNDcEGgUC1mYL1ek1D2p01bKhp4KEq2S22-1BXkNkz_dGZUIkpsK/s1013/06.18.20+FORT+NECESSITY+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1013" data-original-width="1013" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVu6YdyBkb4S_a4kFkTjYFrFinwIOYd0ohRzUWoyNyQL27O4NAwg9jJUlh8bBk2LqXS3emQOyxdVtNDoF2zhd7HMbtjNDcEGgUC1mYL1ek1D2p01bKhp4KEq2S22-1BXkNkz_dGZUIkpsK/w640-h640/06.18.20+FORT+NECESSITY+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Visiting Fort Necessity." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond and Mike Graham at Fort Necessity National Battlefield. -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhnAT7Uyw6cR679sPoQ6DfskGecrz1hA4tZwM1FAhBBZNBAnunut3SHeB8a3JXfXwYQF29NInQ1FA679xdykBI63dPiATvv4aqm7awyD7eUrsqbrWR85wZnhCISzCsubmrO8mk3APt9Oas/s2048/06.18.20+FORT+NECESSITY+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhnAT7Uyw6cR679sPoQ6DfskGecrz1hA4tZwM1FAhBBZNBAnunut3SHeB8a3JXfXwYQF29NInQ1FA679xdykBI63dPiATvv4aqm7awyD7eUrsqbrWR85wZnhCISzCsubmrO8mk3APt9Oas/w640-h640/06.18.20+FORT+NECESSITY+%25282%2529.jpg" title="Visiting Fort Necessity." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Life inside of Fort Necessity. -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9zuUiR9q9QLJIXGjL3nbhC3J16lVC-Hk7Cs91fgmquG-QJgSCvMj_3Ir01SFmyNIJ2YtrT_MHmOqyW659cevSCYauNNDNwYd5oxnpH08OdqYEfJnmcoHjybndVnZQApI4mCG3AeHo6cGo/s2048/06.18.20+FORT+NECESSITY+%25289%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9zuUiR9q9QLJIXGjL3nbhC3J16lVC-Hk7Cs91fgmquG-QJgSCvMj_3Ir01SFmyNIJ2YtrT_MHmOqyW659cevSCYauNNDNwYd5oxnpH08OdqYEfJnmcoHjybndVnZQApI4mCG3AeHo6cGo/w640-h480/06.18.20+FORT+NECESSITY+%25289%2529.jpg" title="Visiting Fort Necessity." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shalice having fun with the swivel gun at Fort Necessity. -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4dRhsJJmjfU" width="320" youtube-src-id="4dRhsJJmjfU"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaKmKswMjhF6y-H3myhdKF5AdkcX9UQkI8ifY865i8-AIysQT2njdWH7fIhOK5Nemblcq-KAbVyq_IrZnodR08GRJkm3VNAFxeuOaE-3SYAKXDMsPtXieUu8UOs7s3SOpA6ppAqdiEwwRq/s2048/06.18.20+BRADDOCK%2527S+GRAVE+SITE+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaKmKswMjhF6y-H3myhdKF5AdkcX9UQkI8ifY865i8-AIysQT2njdWH7fIhOK5Nemblcq-KAbVyq_IrZnodR08GRJkm3VNAFxeuOaE-3SYAKXDMsPtXieUu8UOs7s3SOpA6ppAqdiEwwRq/w640-h640/06.18.20+BRADDOCK%2527S+GRAVE+SITE+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Visiting the grave of Edward Braddock." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paying respects at the grave of British general Edward Braddock. -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3D2DZ6XabvPy1Kls2ou2KyDoCwPhcHM1zHTxaruoCEsnlvkmqJ3JtkFTNRo5WoclLnmfNr0I_Rq858-KBm4EBdVYv31WPqEORW1QRUdIt15g_yngrYip3s_CRP5n-d9QIwFHlX5UKWRo/s2048/06.18.20+BRADDOCK%2527S+GRAVE+SITE+%25286%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3D2DZ6XabvPy1Kls2ou2KyDoCwPhcHM1zHTxaruoCEsnlvkmqJ3JtkFTNRo5WoclLnmfNr0I_Rq858-KBm4EBdVYv31WPqEORW1QRUdIt15g_yngrYip3s_CRP5n-d9QIwFHlX5UKWRo/w640-h480/06.18.20+BRADDOCK%2527S+GRAVE+SITE+%25286%2529.jpg" title="Original burial site of Edward Braddock." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Table marking the original grave of Edward Braddock. -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_sN2NWKcNio" width="320" youtube-src-id="_sN2NWKcNio"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Usually, our final full day at Ohiopyle is dedicated to just relaxing by the river....but first I was able to sneak in a mountain bike ride. The kids were kind enough to drop me and my bike off on top of the mountain so that I could get a good mountain bike ride in. For years I have been eyeing up a trail head that we pass on the way out of the town. Canyon Edge Trail proved to be a super fun single track which connected to a trail that I had ridden a few years ago. From there I made my down the ridge and met the kids at Baughman Rock Overlook to take in the view. To get to the town down below the kids took my truck and I took my bike down Baughman Trail...an extremely fun down hill that drops over 800 feet in 2 miles! The trail empties out right near the general store...a perfect place to meet everyone for some ice cream and then relaxation at the river.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQw5qGo4IWWXF9EPmNODHQLi-fAMH8Dyf6MDmJYjV8KfHFzIFRehnw1iZ6wyZS2P6gsyC3bzdxv3Gj8xlteq_iNw6EOpOW4ti0EZX3zxhu5CdmNY9m1TAQdGrwi38zs4anjSdQqvZ5LbON/s2048/06.18.20+RIVER+FUN+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252890%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQw5qGo4IWWXF9EPmNODHQLi-fAMH8Dyf6MDmJYjV8KfHFzIFRehnw1iZ6wyZS2P6gsyC3bzdxv3Gj8xlteq_iNw6EOpOW4ti0EZX3zxhu5CdmNY9m1TAQdGrwi38zs4anjSdQqvZ5LbON/w640-h480/06.18.20+RIVER+FUN+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252890%2529.jpg" title="Baughman Overlook in Ohiopyle." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying the view from Baughman Rock Overlook in Ohiopyle State Park. -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Ms3TB3CaLPP7uqEZ0PI3mQ_p3o3OT65DjZZroQqoMMCtK2VfB5ZJOSrNGcwvWdPLxY4lhy28P1ExvfEd4eH35LUmJXqAgNF-Bg-R7I-WF74THhDoNIj_0iagd2hVLvtqH86K8HFdoK5W/s2048/06.18.20+RIVER+FUN+IN+OHIOPYLE+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Ms3TB3CaLPP7uqEZ0PI3mQ_p3o3OT65DjZZroQqoMMCtK2VfB5ZJOSrNGcwvWdPLxY4lhy28P1ExvfEd4eH35LUmJXqAgNF-Bg-R7I-WF74THhDoNIj_0iagd2hVLvtqH86K8HFdoK5W/w640-h480/06.18.20+RIVER+FUN+IN+OHIOPYLE+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Checking out the falls at Ohiopyle." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Devin and Alex taking in the view of the big falls at Ohiopyle. -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_KFX6LjTZvVbOoESLI2u6BC-pAYvMlW2YlVyUNbO6GfcSeAgOFkiOou9E7bvBaQH5CpXFW0hDCvlUf71xQuZaBO9jjqKAkcUDnQRXt37HVF3Ioyy-ilzwKvTDCMn8i34s1Aq4HnYIwdqT/s2048/06.18.20+RIVER+FUN+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252859%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_KFX6LjTZvVbOoESLI2u6BC-pAYvMlW2YlVyUNbO6GfcSeAgOFkiOou9E7bvBaQH5CpXFW0hDCvlUf71xQuZaBO9jjqKAkcUDnQRXt37HVF3Ioyy-ilzwKvTDCMn8i34s1Aq4HnYIwdqT/w640-h480/06.18.20+RIVER+FUN+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252859%2529.jpg" title="River fun at Ohiopyle." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shalice Gull enjoying some peaceful time by the river. -- June 18, 2020<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUm5NBogYLxrcIYZY6bnWYl296LVFwT1yXRpQVbLyo4gDhGlpaz3LRC0Zz7SqIJEkAKNYTtHavfli0tcLipbG4AhbAQNrqq18qc1W9IjVzsW7O8LdJfNsJS0upPM2zf2nMouURcLslGk5R/s2048/06.18.20+RIVER+FUN+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252861%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUm5NBogYLxrcIYZY6bnWYl296LVFwT1yXRpQVbLyo4gDhGlpaz3LRC0Zz7SqIJEkAKNYTtHavfli0tcLipbG4AhbAQNrqq18qc1W9IjVzsW7O8LdJfNsJS0upPM2zf2nMouURcLslGk5R/w640-h480/06.18.20+RIVER+FUN+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252861%2529.jpg" title="River fun at Ohiopyle." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackie Raymond exploring the Youghiogheny River. -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEMy4cBrbe_57gNGX3_er-FEodsKFT_9J98sMgowAr3IbFU1GBczyHuyFPOZ579fqiZ1nzH2NCAQY1H1vmsOS1Da3RtSy89tPacU1Fel7DDb_3ZPhhqAkTERe52gPruN8Jz3YH4NsChU17/s2048/06.18.20+RIVER+FUN+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252879%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEMy4cBrbe_57gNGX3_er-FEodsKFT_9J98sMgowAr3IbFU1GBczyHuyFPOZ579fqiZ1nzH2NCAQY1H1vmsOS1Da3RtSy89tPacU1Fel7DDb_3ZPhhqAkTERe52gPruN8Jz3YH4NsChU17/w640-h480/06.18.20+RIVER+FUN+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252879%2529.jpg" title="River fun at Ohiopyle." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Uncle Dave and Jackie in the Youghiogheny River in Ohiopyle. -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQan0rEy6Rw_pE1UHo2L1jM73ZkkUHQCgDAARKXvQNWQ-CxWVkP6bbBHHA8YZFll-jKJF7TCEdhWylTSbBfrNwHwpna_HF2iISARctAd_O9fDTLKkAFvayBIXK0AnxP9ulsrPcf4M9m8P/s1483/06.18.20+RIVER+FUN+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252896%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1113" data-original-width="1483" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQan0rEy6Rw_pE1UHo2L1jM73ZkkUHQCgDAARKXvQNWQ-CxWVkP6bbBHHA8YZFll-jKJF7TCEdhWylTSbBfrNwHwpna_HF2iISARctAd_O9fDTLKkAFvayBIXK0AnxP9ulsrPcf4M9m8P/w640-h480/06.18.20+RIVER+FUN+IN+OHIOPYLE+%252896%2529.jpg" title="River fun at Ohiopyle." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Uncle Dave and Jackie in the Youghiogheny River in Ohiopyle. -- June 18, 2020<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgveCbUh3xH6HuQg9KJbeUWsCQZ9Zmdx1WBlGKV_AdqB4ArkP2L5wR43ZTaKmpthTv5VGSnzRTEmbyQ3_gZWXTCahz-icvhfr7FaheNBGBdJuvpDUmQfM5-apU1CgiylutbhwxrbxDbdcoy/s1440/06.15.20+GORGE+TRAIL+%2526+THE+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgveCbUh3xH6HuQg9KJbeUWsCQZ9Zmdx1WBlGKV_AdqB4ArkP2L5wR43ZTaKmpthTv5VGSnzRTEmbyQ3_gZWXTCahz-icvhfr7FaheNBGBdJuvpDUmQfM5-apU1CgiylutbhwxrbxDbdcoy/w640-h640/06.15.20+GORGE+TRAIL+%2526+THE+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE+%25282%2529.jpg" title="Great Gorge on the Great Allegheny Passage." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding on the Great Allegheny Passage. -- June 15, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcO77q3Nwvc0lc5tt3W0g6lajueAqviDjcv1sX8HPygu4KQmVlg_MXG1LqW4NSZeAelXRPlQ8MS_QitLnlMH51VNtySTwOOk68grL3A8SaRqeUOGGFef-v-6wuItrnV47D7EaQCtjXsGxF/s2048/06.18.20+CANYON+EDGE%252C+BAUGHMAN%252C+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE%252C+JONATHAN+RUN%252C+KENTUCK+%252825%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcO77q3Nwvc0lc5tt3W0g6lajueAqviDjcv1sX8HPygu4KQmVlg_MXG1LqW4NSZeAelXRPlQ8MS_QitLnlMH51VNtySTwOOk68grL3A8SaRqeUOGGFef-v-6wuItrnV47D7EaQCtjXsGxF/w640-h480/06.18.20+CANYON+EDGE%252C+BAUGHMAN%252C+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE%252C+JONATHAN+RUN%252C+KENTUCK+%252825%2529.jpg" title="Canyon Edge Trail." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canyon Edge Trail in Ohiopyle State Park. -- June 18, 2020<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPm3onpKRulh4oGfVhG6fjRazR4BT9M6H7d1q0As1XbzUJl4_UzKEZL9VPPwyJyoem-Uixtl48oR9k9V4kGTIyEq9qzjocbW2IckiZWGeEylhH7MjtGgjTI6Y44Fe2R27nB1p8B-hXySQs/s2048/06.18.20+CANYON+EDGE%252C+BAUGHMAN%252C+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE%252C+JONATHAN+RUN%252C+KENTUCK+%252814%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPm3onpKRulh4oGfVhG6fjRazR4BT9M6H7d1q0As1XbzUJl4_UzKEZL9VPPwyJyoem-Uixtl48oR9k9V4kGTIyEq9qzjocbW2IckiZWGeEylhH7MjtGgjTI6Y44Fe2R27nB1p8B-hXySQs/w640-h480/06.18.20+CANYON+EDGE%252C+BAUGHMAN%252C+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE%252C+JONATHAN+RUN%252C+KENTUCK+%252814%2529.jpg" title="Relaxing at the river in Ohiopyle." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Relaxing by the river after a mountain bike ride. -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I'm writing this post exactly a month after my trip to Ohiopyle. It is mid July and I've already begun planning next summers trip back to Ohiopyle State Park. That is how much I look forward to it and how much the place means to me. In the meantime...in one hour I am leaving for my next camping trip. This time to Rocky Gap State Park with my beautiful wife, Robin, to celebrate our 7th wedding anniversary. Covid-19 has put a damper on a lot of things...so my wife and I are headed out to do what we do best...enjoy each others company uninterrupted for five days. I can't wait.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I sincerely hope, if you are reading this, that you and your loved ones are having a safe and healthy summer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE8FIJrvrI3sddYRiz3ijaneV6Ub7eW8wSlQ1A5rM-aTNyJ5hfUUB7jHKGbsDnnOCzA3kUX_wVFoGBFWg7_dw-28lf8VlS8E2dyKvThWQqCHRlIIwZNrPIe1efCGf6w-xPKhkGBWyNEDL4/s2048/06.18.20+CANYON+EDGE%252C+BAUGHMAN%252C+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE%252C+JONATHAN+RUN%252C+KENTUCK+%252828%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE8FIJrvrI3sddYRiz3ijaneV6Ub7eW8wSlQ1A5rM-aTNyJ5hfUUB7jHKGbsDnnOCzA3kUX_wVFoGBFWg7_dw-28lf8VlS8E2dyKvThWQqCHRlIIwZNrPIe1efCGf6w-xPKhkGBWyNEDL4/w640-h480/06.18.20+CANYON+EDGE%252C+BAUGHMAN%252C+GREAT+ALLEGHENY+PASSAGE%252C+JONATHAN+RUN%252C+KENTUCK+%252828%2529.jpg" title="Welcome to Ohiopyle." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Welcome to Ohiopyle! Loving some post-mountain biking ice cream. -- June 18, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Life is a journey...not a destination.</span></h1><h3><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">David A. Raymond -- July 17, 2020</span></div></div></h3></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6LGW_UiROpmr4d9k1CAxWRc0tJrNwDVFs7aHsD4tSp2WmT8-KM-xYXpVo1Cl0kXTlVqbRV9Dwmd7bc8pfN-kURp5MGaL0MlvqmufXez8D_PghNW43Lynt-RenhhrQipwCY834PAdmOGqa/s2048/06.19.20+BREAKFAST+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6LGW_UiROpmr4d9k1CAxWRc0tJrNwDVFs7aHsD4tSp2WmT8-KM-xYXpVo1Cl0kXTlVqbRV9Dwmd7bc8pfN-kURp5MGaL0MlvqmufXez8D_PghNW43Lynt-RenhhrQipwCY834PAdmOGqa/w640-h480/06.19.20+BREAKFAST+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Breakfast at the Maywood Grill." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No camping trip to Ohiopyle is complete without breakfast at the <a href="https://www.maywoodgrill.com/" target="_blank">Maywood Grill</a>. This year, we stopped just before we headed home. Social distancing rules required us to get it to go and eat outside...but it was awesome just the same! -- June 19, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h3><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Feel free to follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/mountnbiker73" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mountnbiker73/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a></b></span></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>@mountnbiker73</b></span></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I would also appreciate it if you took time to look at my other projects on YouTube. 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http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/mjgH</div>DAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-29412056477042661242020-06-12T12:51:00.003-04:002020-07-12T17:08:02.768-04:00STEWARDS OF THE TRAIL (or...LEAVE NO TRACE)<pre style="text-align: center;"><br /></pre><pre style="text-align: center;"><br /></pre><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It never ceases to amaze me how our busy and hectic world seems to vanish from view when seen from the top of a mountain. I know that there are cars and roads and houses down there...but Mother Nature always seems to engulf everything in her immense and raw beauty. That beauty is what draws me, and so many others, to our county and State parks and forests. Just here, in Pennsylvania, our state parks and forests play host to about 40 million visitors each and every year. All of these visitors naturally have some sort of impact on our state parks and forests. Even if all of the rules and guidelines are strictly followed by every user, it is inevitable that there will be soil compression and litter from all of the foot traffic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXzhO45KXtS1kYQDdfyz1J19U8yPFLKiGj4Ug-c_nqqldBeZbScXIwjDYyG4q4z4rYdANrIYhV64YruerH0Wf6sFwaJVkNYUl6GdcDXY0RVrSLUvXFN5rVZBAOURup1T6tV0x5UYHAWfGA/s4032/20200410_153342.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXzhO45KXtS1kYQDdfyz1J19U8yPFLKiGj4Ug-c_nqqldBeZbScXIwjDYyG4q4z4rYdANrIYhV64YruerH0Wf6sFwaJVkNYUl6GdcDXY0RVrSLUvXFN5rVZBAOURup1T6tV0x5UYHAWfGA/w640-h480/20200410_153342.jpg" title="Michaux State Forest seen from a vista on Blueberry Trail." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking out over the valley in Michaux State Forest from a vista on Blueberry Trail. Photo by Alex Raymond -- April 10, 2020<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This year, to escape stay at home orders, many more people have ventured into the parks and forests as a way to socially distance themselves and enjoy some form of recreation. Seeing the vast number of families spending time together in the outdoors makes my mind go back to my childhood and the family trips that my mother and father would take my brother and I on to <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/ShawneeStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Shawnee State Park</a> and <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Ohiopyle State Park</a>. The extra visitors to the parks is an encouraging thing...and in my opinion, a GOOD thing. It is, after all, human nature for people to want to be out in nature enjoying the best that our parks have to offer. The recent influx of users on the trails in in the parks has, unfortunately has had a noticeable negative effect. Park budgets, which are already being stretched to the limit, are now being used to clean up littler along trails, wash away graffiti, and repairing things like picnic tables, pavilions, and signs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUecYgyKEKQ_8cLCM334ixxxdMXccnfKUm-KKJoTK0qZMEJU0Qo0Q3YCwNozNzohIyj2CohZljjzPa0e3n75CdevY5RWBLCD5JAkvzhRukk16kacy6ZlH-vVx6hkj0Q8WZqVdT6o2CTlcq/s1200/leave+no+trace.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUecYgyKEKQ_8cLCM334ixxxdMXccnfKUm-KKJoTK0qZMEJU0Qo0Q3YCwNozNzohIyj2CohZljjzPa0e3n75CdevY5RWBLCD5JAkvzhRukk16kacy6ZlH-vVx6hkj0Q8WZqVdT6o2CTlcq/w640-h640/leave+no+trace.jpeg" title="Leave No Trace" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND LEAVE NO TRACE -- DCNR</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaehM3SpVyrn1zWJtsekpux7aiudym38XF74zPJpB3t-ZTtQ4JoRvSAxBX5MNqfFDh1SsgfHyUT6QQvxxEqU0p-LecGB6Zc6VXxlu-c_4xb09wrsRMWdteywBoJPN_HEyWAF28BhUzDCnP/s1440/04.10.20+MICHAUX+HIKE+WITH+ALEX+%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaehM3SpVyrn1zWJtsekpux7aiudym38XF74zPJpB3t-ZTtQ4JoRvSAxBX5MNqfFDh1SsgfHyUT6QQvxxEqU0p-LecGB6Zc6VXxlu-c_4xb09wrsRMWdteywBoJPN_HEyWAF28BhUzDCnP/w640-h640/04.10.20+MICHAUX+HIKE+WITH+ALEX+%25283%2529.jpg" title="COVID-19 NOTICE TO STATE FOREST VISITORS" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This sign was/is posted at the <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/FRpxJozVUem8DuiJ9" target="_blank">Big Flat trail head</a> prior to getting on the Appalachian Trail. Picture taken in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Michaux/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Michaux State Forest</a>. -- April 10, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-iZ3svu8sCOMrOq4h-nrV7inCloiQcnKYb-RWheCPNowG_LWS0EwJkXrRwVaVLfgzdTO-9477URUE66j8I3bm_C5gRiOpd89ASwo_EiCMFmfVI0x5x41f63QVrRc7XkAneqe6q5WVrJRa/s4032/05.02.20+SOLO+IN+MICHAUX++%252830%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-iZ3svu8sCOMrOq4h-nrV7inCloiQcnKYb-RWheCPNowG_LWS0EwJkXrRwVaVLfgzdTO-9477URUE66j8I3bm_C5gRiOpd89ASwo_EiCMFmfVI0x5x41f63QVrRc7XkAneqe6q5WVrJRa/w640-h480/05.02.20+SOLO+IN+MICHAUX++%252830%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My normal parking lot near the old iron furnace was packed with visitors to <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/PineGroveFurnaceStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Pine Grove Furnace State Park</a>...so I found an alternative parking spot a few miles away right next to the trail head. -- May 2, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj942KrQauQO57kajZBkWAL2Md2JFdjF6KZRDVDJIZELUEkyZQxFTOtnmoD4L6d47osgjzHkCzBdkYSijDp4jg0N73s8eXX68q7TCLcAPduS9viT3tKSeVVhSiGdGIz-Z0xlYKZcT53YxNi/s2640/05.25.20+EPIC+MEMORIAL+DAY+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+%252821%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1980" data-original-width="2640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj942KrQauQO57kajZBkWAL2Md2JFdjF6KZRDVDJIZELUEkyZQxFTOtnmoD4L6d47osgjzHkCzBdkYSijDp4jg0N73s8eXX68q7TCLcAPduS9viT3tKSeVVhSiGdGIz-Z0xlYKZcT53YxNi/w640-h480/05.25.20+EPIC+MEMORIAL+DAY+RIDE+IN+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+%252821%2529.jpg" title="Garbage disposed of in Michaux State Forest." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It takes a lot to really make me angry...but come on! The effort required to dump this entire bag of trash this far in the forest had to have been significantly harder than finding a trash can. Picture taken in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Michaux/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Michaux State Forest</a>. -- May 25, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWOzHfxIbW9e7kuvRytXIp_qbaWXMYVQgI7-7dR52Z-qIxnj5MKMyE5oUkJ1U8bCUStbEJ1xDYTOjsJ-YClGn4-Is_ClkETy_Hd0OlBhKpaRbnClMLGTuGAYoceVeaP4P0nBMoyt7V-1gn/s3207/06.04.20+MORNING+SOLO+HIKE+AT+PINCHOT+LAKE+%252810%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2405" data-original-width="3207" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWOzHfxIbW9e7kuvRytXIp_qbaWXMYVQgI7-7dR52Z-qIxnj5MKMyE5oUkJ1U8bCUStbEJ1xDYTOjsJ-YClGn4-Is_ClkETy_Hd0OlBhKpaRbnClMLGTuGAYoceVeaP4P0nBMoyt7V-1gn/w640-h480/06.04.20+MORNING+SOLO+HIKE+AT+PINCHOT+LAKE+%252810%2529.jpg" title="Animal waste left along side of the lake and trail in Gifford Pinchot State Park." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I could have taken dozens of pictures like this one at <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/GiffordPinchotStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Gifford Pinchot State Park</a>. Just like anything else, animal waste should be disposed of properly...not "hidden" along side of a walking trail near the lake. -- June 4, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh18vDZvSdNKMFmxVe6Ttp0JPk43HAEa2Jpdnw7lUN5P3SkxXK6HvJ2QTwx326HqiRIIcMrrpw2A7KNrdjpX3hQWXCGyDddNL2GhElsUpdsxivXHAS-kd840jj0wJFXnUw2XGNPWDrHtGPs/s4032/08-01-18+POLE+STEEPLE+%252818%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh18vDZvSdNKMFmxVe6Ttp0JPk43HAEa2Jpdnw7lUN5P3SkxXK6HvJ2QTwx326HqiRIIcMrrpw2A7KNrdjpX3hQWXCGyDddNL2GhElsUpdsxivXHAS-kd840jj0wJFXnUw2XGNPWDrHtGPs/w640-h480/08-01-18+POLE+STEEPLE+%252818%2529.jpg" title="Graffiti on the rocks at Pole Steeple in Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There is absolutely no need for this. Pole Steeple in Michaux State Forest. -- August 1, 2018</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOes0TQxjE8rrvCSy4L4hp_zNQRyKQRlFNYHoL9y2ZioxVrmVmpd01TRM7cF609Y-nnAG6NuPPO4XY-gw7QbJPZhzX-4onsDIganVvJXLg5LSWMg0iik92N2CwoC_JedsWS1lQUcUCdXua/s4032/05.14.20+ROCKY+RIDGE+WITH++BRENT+%25289%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOes0TQxjE8rrvCSy4L4hp_zNQRyKQRlFNYHoL9y2ZioxVrmVmpd01TRM7cF609Y-nnAG6NuPPO4XY-gw7QbJPZhzX-4onsDIganVvJXLg5LSWMg0iik92N2CwoC_JedsWS1lQUcUCdXua/w480-h640/05.14.20+ROCKY+RIDGE+WITH++BRENT+%25289%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I"m sure the person who did this had good intentions and thought that they were helping other mountain bikers...but these yellow lines painted on the rocks at <a href="https://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/rocky-ridge-parks.html" target="_blank">Rocky Ridge County Park</a> are nothing more than an eye sore and graffiti. -- May 14, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EsPZccUg-70" width="320" youtube-src-id="EsPZccUg-70"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3H3c7VxUQK_ec6I2nkzhe6GDvq67SFZvebBBsrw7NkBBtj2og68ukYS5PJU7Ri2OPn5mDvejoVKVha2VN6ftmvG1omFnrM66DnbIXzafukhddUCp2VZluGK8xLvxUt16pUUQTMWD_qFQ/s3024/06.09.20+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+AND+TIM+%252826%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3008" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3H3c7VxUQK_ec6I2nkzhe6GDvq67SFZvebBBsrw7NkBBtj2og68ukYS5PJU7Ri2OPn5mDvejoVKVha2VN6ftmvG1omFnrM66DnbIXzafukhddUCp2VZluGK8xLvxUt16pUUQTMWD_qFQ/w636-h640/06.09.20+MICHAUX+WITH+BRENT+AND+TIM+%252826%2529.jpg" title="Painted on a boulder in Michaux State Forest." width="636" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I may agree with the message...but the vandalism costs money to repair. Picture taken in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Michaux/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Michaux State Forest</a>. -- June 9, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The world right now is a tough enough place without causing needless destruction to our natural resources or work for the people who have dedicated themselves to making sure that the integrity of our parks and forests is maintained, not just for us, but for future generations. Personally, I'd like to thank those people and groups that take it upon themselves to make sure that the great outdoors remain great. A good basic rule for all of us to follow is to make sure that we leave the trails, the pavilions, the campsites, the beaches, and the parks and forests in general, in better condition in which you found it. Leave no trace so that others can enjoy it, too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGiUHENfooUODxqrufKp01GEu1EXbS5ozHI-gfXdg65pMxvnYB-sNMDQgV5RvZLWDtRcH9bfhi5MtmREFY69MTbmekcl6uAtCW4YqzRz6wb64jzmkQKFvcL5QVo_TfKe37m31JJYMkp8tG/s4032/07.01.19+THE+LAKES+WITH+MIKE+ALICEA+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGiUHENfooUODxqrufKp01GEu1EXbS5ozHI-gfXdg65pMxvnYB-sNMDQgV5RvZLWDtRcH9bfhi5MtmREFY69MTbmekcl6uAtCW4YqzRz6wb64jzmkQKFvcL5QVo_TfKe37m31JJYMkp8tG/w640-h480/07.01.19+THE+LAKES+WITH+MIKE+ALICEA+%25282%2529.jpg" title="WTF! An old port-a-pot deep in the woods." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Only a complete s**t head would go through the effort to haul an old port-a-pot three miles into forest to dump it instead of disposing of it properly. Picture taken at <a href="https://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/william-kain-parks.html" target="_blank">Lake Williams County Park.</a> -- July 1, 2019</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h3 style="text-align: center;">Life is a journey...not a destination.</h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;"><br /><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;">David A. Raymond -- June 12, 2020</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">If you want to know more about how you can help protect our state parks and forests go to <a href="https://protectourparksandforests.org/the-problem/">http://protectourparksandforests.org</a>. </span></div></div></h3></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIANPnFa-b45nmefSjgqcq_sWRKQhmXmy3JVNA67VB8sZ7GN1PWfdvvxD1e5elLxIdReAQXuQok5XcDWfO3BpwVRY8N434OrapvjweTK3dUppmS7oYEL4awAIO9fnIKwEfnkUiyV7gsjFv/s1440/05.23.20+MICHAUX+WITH+ROBIN+AND+ALEX+%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIANPnFa-b45nmefSjgqcq_sWRKQhmXmy3JVNA67VB8sZ7GN1PWfdvvxD1e5elLxIdReAQXuQok5XcDWfO3BpwVRY8N434OrapvjweTK3dUppmS7oYEL4awAIO9fnIKwEfnkUiyV7gsjFv/w640-h640/05.23.20+MICHAUX+WITH+ROBIN+AND+ALEX+%25285%2529.jpg" title="Having lunch on the rocks in Michaux State Forest." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My wife, son, and I took a hike to the vista on top of Blueberry Trail in Michaux State forest. It was the perfect place to enjoy lunch and take in the view. Just remember...what you pack in you also have to pack out! -- May 23, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h3 style="text-align: center;">Feel free to FOLLOW me on <a href="https://twitter.com/mountnbiker73" target="_blank">TWITTER</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mountnbiker73/?hl=en" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a><br />@mountnbiker73</h3><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h3>Here are the links to the GARMIN maps and data from the rides and hikes featured in this post. #OptOutside2020</h3></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/3801885258" target="_blank">JULY 1, 2019 -- RIDING THE BACK SIDE OF THE LAKES WITH MIKE ALICEA</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4765770165" target="_blank">APRIL 10, 2020 -- MICHAUX HIKE WITH ALEX</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4988559925" target="_blank">MAY 25, 2020 -- MEMORIAL DAY RIDE IN MICHAUX WITH BRENT</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5030612423" target="_blank">JUNE 2, 2020 -- SOLO RIDE AT ROCKY RIDGE COUNTY PARK</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/5039123553" target="_blank">JUNE 4, 2020 -- SOLO HIKE AT GIFFORD PINCHOT STATE PARK</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All of my posts are available at <a href="http://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/" target="_blank">ALL TRAILS LEAD TO ICE CREAM</a> and, if you get the chance, be sure to visit the good folks at </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.gunghobikes.com/" target="_blank">GUNG HO BIKES</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://yourtruenature.com/" target="_blank">YOUR TRUE NATURE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">PENNSYLVANIA DCNR</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://wwaraft.com/" target="_blank">WHITE WATER ADVENTURES</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://paparksandforests.org/" target="_blank">PA PARKS and FORESTS FOUNDATION</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><h4 style="font-family: "times new roman"; text-align: center;">"<i>WRITE SOMETHING WORTH READING OR DO SOMETHING WORTH WRITING...</i>" Ben Franklin</h4><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://feeds.feedburner.com/AllTrailsLeadToIceCream
http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/mjgH</div>DAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-237611448901609162020-05-29T08:40:00.020-04:002023-01-11T14:22:45.208-05:00COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK<p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The idea began after one of those Scholastic Book Fairs that we all remember from our childhood. Elementary and Middle School libraries, all across the nation, were converted into mini-store promoting reading and selling books and other knickknacks to school aged children. (As a side note...as times have changed these Scholastic Book fairs have gone the way of the Dodo bird.) Sometime during my first few years of teaching I escorted a group of kiddos down to the mobile trailer that was temporarily serving as our school's library while the building was under construction and I spied a book of recipes. What caught my eye was a children's book that outlined basic items that Lewis and Clark (and the Corps of Discovery) packed and ate while on their epic journey. The seed for what would become one of my favorite parts of my school year was planted that day at the Scholastic Book Fair.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqUQj-UdoCcQP5NmuPDekS_4ONx5xwhax8GCk3NmRQZQlwDn7to36-z7LBNsSWBW0oTVZYkD8lSDh6RrmfT5d1k35dW12ObRmU5OSlagPm8eVC7mUn9poQIswmu9sn2-ksdt5BUPq4BdOt//" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqUQj-UdoCcQP5NmuPDekS_4ONx5xwhax8GCk3NmRQZQlwDn7to36-z7LBNsSWBW0oTVZYkD8lSDh6RrmfT5d1k35dW12ObRmU5OSlagPm8eVC7mUn9poQIswmu9sn2-ksdt5BUPq4BdOt/w640-h360/INTRO+2020+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Three very nerdy middle school teachers...Eric Gimbi, Dave Raymond, and Mike Graham." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Three very nerdy middle school teachers...Eric Gimbi, Dave Raymond, and Mike Graham -- May 11, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">At first, COOKING WITH LEWIS & CLARK was nothing more than a small section of the bulletin board on the back wall of my classroom. Each week I would hang up a new set of recipes and ingredients used by Lewis & Clark. I got them mostly from the internet...but eventually got nerdy enough to take them from the <a href="https://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/archive/idx_jou.html" target="_blank">journals</a> kept by the explorers while on the expedition. Stapled to the display was a manila folder containing fliers with the recipes for those students brave enough to take them home and try them. As time went on...COOKING WITH LEWIS & CLARK evolved into a lame Power Point presentation that I would deliver to my students. I mean...I really tried to sell it. I donned my Licence to Grill apron, wrapped hair net around my bald head, wielded a spatula, and made references to bad 80s music...all while prancing around my classroom presenting the ingredients and recipes. Proof that you have to be a special kind of crazy to teach in a middle school.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtxSs3T_r6ldbmYvubWtPU28wU6CU04OMelTobdg5FgS6l8Xw54MpmOdhGlTS6Vg9VVGwLHSILr5EYvisH3RT_EaIluvUUlAZe5kp0JVVhQFrkT7db9qTFYtkFcAtNeScbWd-y2QHIZj3m//" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="965" data-original-width="1280" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtxSs3T_r6ldbmYvubWtPU28wU6CU04OMelTobdg5FgS6l8Xw54MpmOdhGlTS6Vg9VVGwLHSILr5EYvisH3RT_EaIluvUUlAZe5kp0JVVhQFrkT7db9qTFYtkFcAtNeScbWd-y2QHIZj3m/w640-h482/cooking+with+lewis+and+clark.png" title="Mr. Raymond presenting COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr. Raymond presenting COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK. -- May 2014</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>In the back of my head, I had always wanted to turn COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK into something more. The first time I tried to make a video out of it I really didn't put much thought into the process. I had decided to try a recipe that just basically was a mixture of hominy and bacon. Not only did I not put too much thought into it...there wasn't much effort either. I just saved a couple slices of bacon from the morning breakfast and asked my neighbor, Mike, to record me on my cell phone as I mixed the bacon with a can of corn in a little skillet on my gas grill. It didn't even resemble what the actual recipe called for...but when I showed it to the kids they were kinda into it. So...I kept going.</span><br /><span>After that first episode, I moved from the gas grill to my back yard fire pit to make the whole thing seem a little more authentic. I even began purchasing the actual ingredients instead of cheating like I did in that first episode. (I would never again think of using a can of sweet corn instead of actual hominy.) Some things were easy to find at the local grocery stores...but for other things, like sunchokes...I had to to hit up local farmer's markets. Each episode featured a different recipe (at first I stuck with only the things that I knew I would want to eat) a crackling fire, bad jokes, and a nerdy history t-shirt. That first year, with the exception of the help that I enlisted to do the video recording, was a solo adventure. But just as Batman needed Robin and peanut butter needed jelly...Lewis needed Clark. Things are better in pairs...so the second year took things to an even higher level when I invited my colleague and one of my best friends, Mike Graham, to assist me. Things were taken to the next level almost immediately!</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpYz12iNN1h-X6kbI810mSf7wTADUhE3NC5UZMyfo0oUjKdcrWTMuBgvr9G5bNUtSUY4-JJ2YZABFmAktGCEf9-yi6apm8Aleq2dKJzRiO8fT9ZjubZqcCHchZHCmxcDLk89hmlgkxTlsu//" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpYz12iNN1h-X6kbI810mSf7wTADUhE3NC5UZMyfo0oUjKdcrWTMuBgvr9G5bNUtSUY4-JJ2YZABFmAktGCEf9-yi6apm8Aleq2dKJzRiO8fT9ZjubZqcCHchZHCmxcDLk89hmlgkxTlsu/w640-h480/COOKING+WITH+LEWIS+%2526+CLARK--SIMPLE+MEAT+SOUP+3.png" title="COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK -- SIMPLE MEAT SOUP" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was solo my first year of making COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK -- April 29, 2017</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mike Graham, with his quick wit and timing, has the ability to make me laugh like no one else. <br />We've known each other for over a decade, but in the Fall of 2017 he was placed on my team as our Science teacher. It is uncanny how well the two of us work together. He jumped at the opportunity to help me with COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK. Mike brings to the table, not just his amazing sense of humor, but his boundless knowledge of science. What had started as a bulletin board had now morphed into a cool mash-up of science and history...laced with our own brand of really bad humor and even a little merchandise! The first year that we filmed together I kept things really simple and recreated the same recipes that I had made the year prior...but by year two together we really tested the limits of our pallets with things like golden squash and fennel. We even began channeling our inner MCU and started adding post-credit scenes and an outtake reel. </span> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI70lw2g-Xo_QA2KEdSSoInNGrz4mDpqfkYrewTSQHTUcFUk5w4Kji6p8S2RpLsuowmED1llDxLGQ2deA9TTfEBS8fHJGbpfpdf4cToXqRcOAR_Gj1W3NiuucZ7wE4WlKpfkgJqyrOJutY//" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI70lw2g-Xo_QA2KEdSSoInNGrz4mDpqfkYrewTSQHTUcFUk5w4Kji6p8S2RpLsuowmED1llDxLGQ2deA9TTfEBS8fHJGbpfpdf4cToXqRcOAR_Gj1W3NiuucZ7wE4WlKpfkgJqyrOJutY/w640-h480/GRAHAM+%2526+RAYMOND-SCI+%2526+HIST.jpg" title="GRAHAM & RAYMOND -- SCIENCE AND HISTORY COME TOGETHER." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Graham and Dave Raymond. Together we make up 1/3 of the NMS Green Team. Mike is the Science Teacher and I teach American History. -- September 2017 <br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2AKc5ORcgDV-e9FLZWTKx99CpIlfXRyN9c7KCrztb_CYQDX4pngNL45UlHb13zXkZZubTXJ2_eEN8RmMB30DdVg6bO4IqxFHmF3dmNNpQjE4LLjip24XTycuMWGTYv4PU3WRwux8Da1ZE//" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2AKc5ORcgDV-e9FLZWTKx99CpIlfXRyN9c7KCrztb_CYQDX4pngNL45UlHb13zXkZZubTXJ2_eEN8RmMB30DdVg6bO4IqxFHmF3dmNNpQjE4LLjip24XTycuMWGTYv4PU3WRwux8Da1ZE/w640-h480/COOKIN+WITH+LEWIS+AND+CLARK--HOE+CAKES+1.jpg" title="Dave Raymond and Mike Graham -- COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond and Mike Graham. A super cool mash-up of history and science! -- May 2019</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTsxPpxR-HBrtxmKRpSQX7yVYuChRceCbcPNUPtpWEVKGWRwqxQQ9XI9J4hStKQdeMbGO3cfWjcBlv7Fd5j0lffuNGGwSBEnqJbTpouhsI55rrWOpnyqUX3v89R-SebddVj7zT03oMs_Dm//" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="1816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTsxPpxR-HBrtxmKRpSQX7yVYuChRceCbcPNUPtpWEVKGWRwqxQQ9XI9J4hStKQdeMbGO3cfWjcBlv7Fd5j0lffuNGGwSBEnqJbTpouhsI55rrWOpnyqUX3v89R-SebddVj7zT03oMs_Dm/w640-h640/COOKING+WITH+LEWIS+%2526+CLARK+THE+TSHIRT+05.31.19.jpg" title="Mr. Graham & Mr. Raymond -- COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Graham and Dave Raymond showing off their new COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK merchandise. -- May 31, 2019</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-jasJ2vP1bAiInRSLzwTu3iYLB2xm7-vFe7pHjtVwe3Rx45dlwzw-BH3cFXQ2C9rRmSAvkKf2mlo0d15kWit49cMr7AHvPtzhNgv9l1y728yw1CpcYst0VlOtRHsyAGEgVK1QI1nA8SXo//" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-jasJ2vP1bAiInRSLzwTu3iYLB2xm7-vFe7pHjtVwe3Rx45dlwzw-BH3cFXQ2C9rRmSAvkKf2mlo0d15kWit49cMr7AHvPtzhNgv9l1y728yw1CpcYst0VlOtRHsyAGEgVK1QI1nA8SXo/w640-h480/05-01-18+COOKING+WITH+LEWIS+AND+CLARK+SIMPLE+MEAT+SOUP+%25286%2529.jpg" title="Filming COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Graham and I filming COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK with a special guest appearance by my principal Mike Alessandroni and my student teacher, Eric Gimbi. -- May 1, 2018</td></tr></tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Of course, Mike and I could never have made COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK by ourselves. Along on the journey is a huge list of neighbors, friends, relatives, and even students (who happen to live in my neighborhood) have helped film our antics. Mike and I have enlisted the help of my wife, both of my neighbors, Jon Senko and Mike Alicea, my daughter, Blythe, and my son's girlfriend, Emma. We've even had a few guest appearances by our principal, Mike Alessandroni (who always makes a point that he has no responsibility in the episode and serves only as "eye candy.") When he is home from school, my son, Alex (who is a videography major) uses his incredible talents to make us look more professional than we deserve. We also added another colleague to the line-up. And again...just as Lewis and Clark added (and needed) Sacagawea to the Corps of Discovery...Mike and I decided that we just couldn't do the Season Four episodes without my former student-teacher, now colleague, friend, and brother...Eric Gimbi. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIxxdSjgS5IXfYMSdao6ciAtu87MtEbaq4y-dpYTmOyjSkETCkrOX_fRSmVQxfrBKAK-bG-7I78JhCcwuKvqDm2kS58YZ6tMrSLr2IcXKgE6S5cpd291M8NEcAnHLcFrdP2ae8Je1-3qF7//" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2896" data-original-width="2896" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIxxdSjgS5IXfYMSdao6ciAtu87MtEbaq4y-dpYTmOyjSkETCkrOX_fRSmVQxfrBKAK-bG-7I78JhCcwuKvqDm2kS58YZ6tMrSLr2IcXKgE6S5cpd291M8NEcAnHLcFrdP2ae8Je1-3qF7/w640-h640/04.30.20+VIRTUAL+TWIN+DAY+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Eric Gimbi, Dave Raymond, and Mike Graham -- COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eric Gimbi, Dave Raymond, and Mike Graham -- April 30, 2020<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-i-8f2Iz5bYqEFbPdbSE6dvefNsofE1pOm1z90kSxqMw9DKer1v8guqQrNfg0XLE6Nmn2G_7AE5xMekrTHXAxcA5KvZlsKZBhKQdtOl0rt1INUUsNZpJk8lSe8RpaddYsoEsfyJOuYe9//" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1791" data-original-width="2388" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-i-8f2Iz5bYqEFbPdbSE6dvefNsofE1pOm1z90kSxqMw9DKer1v8guqQrNfg0XLE6Nmn2G_7AE5xMekrTHXAxcA5KvZlsKZBhKQdtOl0rt1INUUsNZpJk8lSe8RpaddYsoEsfyJOuYe9/w640-h480/05.11.20+CATFISH+%2526+BACON++%25287%2529.jpg" title="Alex Raymond directing and videoing Mike Graham for the intro to COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSTXz14-Bc0Isu5xuMOfwQ" target="_blank">Alex Raymond</a> directing and videoing Mike Graham for the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yLuqvj4TdA&list=PLnFrDeFoh1ckL5ZvC7748lgxGYwBKFfg9&index=2&t=0s" target="_blank">intro to COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK</a>. -- May 11, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Over the years we've eaten some horrible concoctions...and some surprisingly good recipes. Here is what the guys had to say about their favorite (and least favorite) foods that we have prepared.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><font size="6"><br /></font></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><font size="6">MIKE GRAHAM</font></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><b><br /></b></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-size: large; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgp5K0WpG4jYJPQeJH08VwkH_xq8kY07AumamcjeHEtDVIHUohfh16pCg6E0p-DE6z1o_Fv3LARHFDfBlFOa76jW7oNOs6t0coAJU_N8LyRn_DkB1u9efBmzYkmBhyKlW6SJyzHiU_ybW//" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgp5K0WpG4jYJPQeJH08VwkH_xq8kY07AumamcjeHEtDVIHUohfh16pCg6E0p-DE6z1o_Fv3LARHFDfBlFOa76jW7oNOs6t0coAJU_N8LyRn_DkB1u9efBmzYkmBhyKlW6SJyzHiU_ybW/w480-h640/03.16.20+HIKING+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE+GRAHAM+%252840%2529.jpg" title="Mike Graham in Michaux State Forest" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Graham hiking in Michaux State Forest. He truly is outstanding in his field! -- March 16, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><font size="4">WHAT DO YOU LIKE THE MOST ABOUT COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK?</font></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I really like just hanging out with my friends and enjoying a laugh or two.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><b>WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE EPISODE THAT WE HAVE FILMED?</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Smoked Salmon Soup. I liked interacting with the camera man near the end.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><b>WHICH FOOD DID YOU ENJOY THE MOST?</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Everyday Hominy & Bacon.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><b>WHICH FOOD DID YOU LIKE THE LEAST?</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Simple Meat Soup. I know it was a favorite of the crew BUT I found the meat to be tough.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><b>WAS THERE A FOOD THAT SURPRISED YOU...GOOD OR BAD?</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was surprised that the frontier coffee turned out so well. I was nervous that it would fail.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><b>HAVE YOU MADE ANY OF THE RECIPES LATER FOR AN ACTUAL MEAL?</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I made hominy and bacon while camping in Lake Placid, NY. We had to first find a store that sold hominy. Then it started to rain so the cooking had to be done in my tiny popup camper. The camper smelled like bacon for days!</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CtAGzeWuxYU" width="320" youtube-src-id="CtAGzeWuxYU"></iframe></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><font size="2"><br /></font></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><font size="2"><br /></font></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><font size="6">ERIC GIMBI</font></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQpW0GJUtOSNUAgyWI6_WKW-1Zn6A0PWrTvaWyXoK38Cn0D4BVD9_HFjDXNdaN3O58BkEV-VNnuBd5OIyKX99mRAhduqEpFePvhCBQ7K57Epcs6z5ZJfzIARP8uWFqy7ebLlHjYob7WIp-//" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQpW0GJUtOSNUAgyWI6_WKW-1Zn6A0PWrTvaWyXoK38Cn0D4BVD9_HFjDXNdaN3O58BkEV-VNnuBd5OIyKX99mRAhduqEpFePvhCBQ7K57Epcs6z5ZJfzIARP8uWFqy7ebLlHjYob7WIp-/w480-h640/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%252820%2529.jpg" title="Eric Gimbi in Michaux State Forest" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eric Gimbi enjoying the view in Michaux State Forest. -- March 26, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>WHAT DO YOU LIKE THE MOST ABOUT COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK?</b></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="5">Combining history with my love of eating...and getting to see my brothers.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><b>WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE EPISODE THAT WE HAVE FILMED?</b></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="5">Everyday Hominy and Bacon sticks out to me. I never had hominy before and it was one of my first episodes.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><b>WHICH FOOD DID YOU ENJOY THE MOST?</b></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="5">The recently made catfish. I don't like a lot of fish and ever time I had catfish before it was not good. I was shocked how good it was.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><b>WHICH FOOD DID YOU LIKE THE LEAST?</b></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="5">I'm not a big fan of hazelnuts. I thought it overpowered the rest of the dish.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><b>WAS THERE A FOOD THAT SURPRISED YOU...GOOD OR BAD?</b></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="5">The simple meat soup was shockingly good for who easy of a recipe it was.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><b>HAVE YOU MADE ANY OF THE RECIPES LATER FOR AN ACTUAL MEAL?</b></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font><span style="font-size: large;">Besides the hardtack, I have not made any at home.</span><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><br /></font></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SqAeM-m5A0M" width="320" youtube-src-id="SqAeM-m5A0M"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><b><br /></b></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><font size="6">ALEX RAYMOND</font></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSaZcs2qraS6AWlvJqq0cW6u_Iv1nDIDN3m1Qw5v4Cadr4ufFZwjOxpj-HY4WW9MaBG875EfNHf07ymzb9HmTuuG_Wu7zjtWesxV2iG6p7muTcaOD2ebcDXY4U-eAg8BLisw_tdknospL//" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSaZcs2qraS6AWlvJqq0cW6u_Iv1nDIDN3m1Qw5v4Cadr4ufFZwjOxpj-HY4WW9MaBG875EfNHf07ymzb9HmTuuG_Wu7zjtWesxV2iG6p7muTcaOD2ebcDXY4U-eAg8BLisw_tdknospL/w480-h640/03.19.20+MICHAUX+HIKE+WITH+ALEX+AND+DEVIN+%252846%2529.jpg" title="Alex Raymond in Michaux State Forest" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alex Raymond (cameraman extraordinaire) in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Michaux/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Michaux State Forest</a>. -- March 19, 2020<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><b><br /></b></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>WHAT DO YOU LIKE THE MOST ABOUT COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK?</b><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The surprisingly good food that comes out of it.</span><br /><br /><br /><b>WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE EPISODE THAT WE HAVE FILMED?</b><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Hominy Fritters...I guess.</span><br /><br /><br /><b>WHICH FOOD DID YOU ENJOY THE MOST?</b><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I'm between Simple Meat Soup and Hominy Fritters. Simple meat soup is so simple (just beef and potatoes) yet the flavor is so good. Hominy Fritters tasted just like a funnel cake in my opinion...so mega plus there.</span><br /><br /><br /><b>WHICH FOOD DID YOU LIKE THE LEAST?</b><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I don't think I tried any of the terrible ones...so I can't really answer this.</span><br /><br /><br /><b>WAS THERE A FOOD THAT SURPRISED YOU...GOOD OR BAD?</b><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Hominy Fritters were surprisingly good.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1dEnKL1du4g" width="320" youtube-src-id="1dEnKL1du4g"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">As for me...I guess the reason that I enjoy making COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK so much is because it combines camaraderie, adventure, and food. Alex and I have been camping and hiking together ever since he was a little boy. Mike Graham and I enjoy hiking together. He even got me out of my comfort zone and has taken me kayaking. Recently, Eric has joined us on a few adventures. Our trips resemble in no way, shape, or form the hardships that were endured by the members of the Corps of Discovery...but they are epic in their own way. I've eaten my share of pretty disgusting things (golden squash and Salmon Soup come to mind) but some of the recipes that we discovered in the process of making COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK have become regular dinners on camping trips. Simple meat soup, hominy and bacon, and frontier coffee have become campfire favorites on our trips. Personally, the episode that I enjoyed making the most was Hoe Cakes. I think it perfectly shows the chemistry that Mike and I have with each other. Here are a few pics of our adventures together outside the classroom walls and two of my favorite episodes from COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYrPwkra-dY1qioNdNw24UQ8iqb3tkNaJbJIq1hDkz0HRxtM_uupyXh40fMExqKAmg58Gz4AYTUlfR_lfBsEP_MDVQbyiWCgXVoN6sjbJLuQlMDr6cJjUKM8pQnuM7Fjup5DtJ7Ifglre_//" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYrPwkra-dY1qioNdNw24UQ8iqb3tkNaJbJIq1hDkz0HRxtM_uupyXh40fMExqKAmg58Gz4AYTUlfR_lfBsEP_MDVQbyiWCgXVoN6sjbJLuQlMDr6cJjUKM8pQnuM7Fjup5DtJ7Ifglre_/w640-h480/06-20-18+HIKING+OHIOPYLE+WITH+ALEX%252C+DEVIN%252C+AND+MIKE+G+%252851%2529.jpg" title="Dave Raymond and Mike Graham in Ohiopyle State Park" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Raymond and Mike Graham in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Ohiopyle State Park</a> -- June 20, 2018</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP5EyZ8QsA7T0_GXnIH10dO3B1LhWlB28YhjtpeC68mRsubTZZn0f_edvwneMUEd33fS7DmshTPKyK6bB7prl1RSaNdr1ABkbdvwCaJ_IU-oZT0uYhkyk3Ibe61TCLr29ivUHW-S5tPwx0//" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP5EyZ8QsA7T0_GXnIH10dO3B1LhWlB28YhjtpeC68mRsubTZZn0f_edvwneMUEd33fS7DmshTPKyK6bB7prl1RSaNdr1ABkbdvwCaJ_IU-oZT0uYhkyk3Ibe61TCLr29ivUHW-S5tPwx0/w640-h480/08.14.19+MICHAUX+STATE+FOREST+WITH+ALEX+AND+MIKE+GRAHAM+%252812%2529.jpg" title="Which way do we go, Mike?" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Graham and Dave Raymond on the Appalachian Trail -- August 14, 2019<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkxEK0LxG2RADTp5X4FPRQ2bbHn1EZvg8Zk3UQfp8d1txk7YANyiKyCp_TbI43yJtCtVGoUwbK5zF_c8CZ0EvAG1gxs-0I9UC0C0x8jEHkrzlwddp-8o-I1ErCd7cDvmpxjgNO80ui8ytD//" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkxEK0LxG2RADTp5X4FPRQ2bbHn1EZvg8Zk3UQfp8d1txk7YANyiKyCp_TbI43yJtCtVGoUwbK5zF_c8CZ0EvAG1gxs-0I9UC0C0x8jEHkrzlwddp-8o-I1ErCd7cDvmpxjgNO80ui8ytD/w640-h640/10.24.19+KAYAKING+GIFFORD+PINCOT+STATE+PARK+WITH+MIKE+GRAHAM+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Kayaking Pinchot Lake" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Graham perfectly in his comfort zone...and me nowhere near mine! -- October 24, 2019</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0UYdxKhQnSxOUvUz4JR8KrU3I4LJ2neuEbM-TKk-gP0steB8ezo5aEIgLx5gzxqnsdXTySN9ALmW4D56b-lSO_RQ_gQ4OG042lLwdrFyDujH8GkEhS_XVrFq78ot2_5ai38hmuzovR3C0//" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1833" data-original-width="2444" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0UYdxKhQnSxOUvUz4JR8KrU3I4LJ2neuEbM-TKk-gP0steB8ezo5aEIgLx5gzxqnsdXTySN9ALmW4D56b-lSO_RQ_gQ4OG042lLwdrFyDujH8GkEhS_XVrFq78ot2_5ai38hmuzovR3C0/w640-h480/03.16.20+HIKING+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE+GRAHAM+%252830%2529.jpg" title="Enjoying the view in Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Graham and Dave Raymond on Blueberry Trail in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Michaux/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Michaux State Forest</a>. -- March 16, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrHpGIEm6axGTQ2O8pVOaVPGe2QcqzBqNv9TVFplXVI00H8HwWHVeheJj1DYrkQ5br4yJ2v6V159lZ0NU3Afirs8glKoYDKuIxVTm0DMXqM9Nh0nlTWk0rOGsppZgC9m0UOU8Vk_zYMlx//" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="1194" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrHpGIEm6axGTQ2O8pVOaVPGe2QcqzBqNv9TVFplXVI00H8HwWHVeheJj1DYrkQ5br4yJ2v6V159lZ0NU3Afirs8glKoYDKuIxVTm0DMXqM9Nh0nlTWk0rOGsppZgC9m0UOU8Vk_zYMlx/w640-h640/03.14.20+MICHAUX+WITH+ROBIN%252C+ALEX%252C+EMMA%252C+BLYTHE%252C+FREYA%252C+AND+THE+GRAHAMS+%25283%2529.jpg" title="For best results, carry a map with you at all times!" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alex is ever so confident while Mike Graham and I check the map. -- March 14, 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_LtiwmuCPE3mhGSUwE_BeItj73wsvxPEpUxy8nlgPB4vEEcm7pDm-jfGfmf41x8WBoMgvmP0HY6yvlbBWqqkIvQRKYQgcwsGiV-evrhvIFs6yVTE4lzsUgYgtJlFHVyaP0fUmbSxvfzf//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2541" data-original-width="3388" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_LtiwmuCPE3mhGSUwE_BeItj73wsvxPEpUxy8nlgPB4vEEcm7pDm-jfGfmf41x8WBoMgvmP0HY6yvlbBWqqkIvQRKYQgcwsGiV-evrhvIFs6yVTE4lzsUgYgtJlFHVyaP0fUmbSxvfzf/w640-h480/03.26.20+MICHAUX+WITH+MIKE%252C+ERIC%252C+AND+ALEX+%252823%2529.jpg" title="Mike Graham and Dave Raymond in Michaux State Forest" width="640" /></a><br />A socially distant Mike Graham and Dave Raymond in Michaux State Forest -- March 26, 2020<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivyLFwgjKPG9Etrh7Z2W2uOjr9rwbO5P2_FUXCFEmlEuWSoo4QShgJm-LrknaJgP3QuzKtbQvZPvPofHiOBEVd8_LnbbLF9TOAj2yG1sJnCx6uQLdMyY4zvwX7pWRryj2KzicGE5HwVHQx//" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I, with every other teacher across the country, quickly became acquainted with "distance learning." The directive our administration gave us was to engage our students as much as possible. Thankfully, we had already started putting together a few episodes of COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK prior to Pennsylvania's stay at home orders issued by Governor Wolf. The ironic thing is that this abbreviated season is our best so far. My son's Junior year of college was cut short, too and he was home to help us film the episodes...in a down right professional way, I might add. In a world that seems so different right now...at least Mike, Eric, and I (with the help of my son) were able to produce some super cool...and super engaging...lessons for our students. It seems that everyone has had to rethink normal during a quarantine...and we are no exception. We decided to each film an in-home, quarantine episode and make HARDTACK. We gave the footage to my son and he pieced it together brilliantly. By thinking outside of the box...what we ended up with is, in our opinion, our best work yet. So sit back and enjoy our favorite episode of COOKING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK. 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http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/mjgH</div>DAVID A. RAYMONDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014704171683498162noreply@blogger.com0Manchester, PA 17345, USA40.0631514 -76.718300511.752917563821157 -111.8745505 68.373385236178848 -41.5620505tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200475304461930449.post-87817046641677041862020-04-21T00:30:00.000-04:002020-04-21T11:29:47.515-04:00OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS, Part 2: BABA'S HILL<div style="text-align: center;">
Babicka means grandmother in Slovak...which is why (I assume) my brother and I referred to our Grandma Raymond as Baba. Just five short miles from the Morosky household in Richeyville, PA, my grandmother, Mary Raymond, lived in a small house on Lowhill Road near the Monongahela River. Just as the water tank overlooking Richeyville heralded that our arrival at our Grandma and Grandpap Morosky's house was imminent...descending down Baba's Hill was indication that we were close to Grandma Raymond's. Baba's Hill (officially known as Gillis Road) is a sketchy stretch of Pennsylvania, tar and chip, back country road that, as I remember it, is BARELY able to accommodate any sort of passing traffic. Wooden posts, linked together with rusty steel cables, were the only barrier between the road and steep, wooded, ravine that was just a few short feet away. Baba's Road ended at an obnoxiously steep angle when it intersected with Lowhill Road....indication that grandmother's house was just around the corner.<br />
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For as long as I knew my Grandmother, Mary Raymond, she lived alone. My grandfather, unfortunately, passed away long before I was born. I've never known a woman as tough as Mary Raymond. Tough mentally, spiritually, and physically. By the time I had become part of the story she had lived through the Great Depression, World War II, the death of her husband, and had raised four boys (my father being the youngest). She was an active member in her church and rarely, if ever, missed Sunday Mass. On her own she would mow her massive yard, paint the railings on her porch, and almost daily carry water up from the spring that cut through the yard. Yet, she was always the optimist...seeing good and beauty in everything. She would religiously root for her Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers...always hoping that they would "bring home a winner" but still loving them when they lost. Mary Raymond never tried to rid her yard of dandelions...instead she would comment on how colorful they made the yard look. Daily, Grandma would work on her crossword puzzles while she drank her morning coffee which, she would say, always "hit the spot."</div>
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Freshly baked bread was my absolutely favorite smell that came out of Baba's kitchen. There was always a loaf waiting for us when we arrived. I can picture the homemade bread sitting next to the knife and the crumbs on the cutting board on the kitchen table. Grandma's homemade bread had a dark, tough crust...but man, the inside of it was so fresh and soft. I loved it. For breakfast, Baba would essentially fry eggs by floating them on top of a layer of sizzling butter. Not the healthiest way to make eggs...but one of the tastiest! There were also a few meals that I considered a little questionable...huge pots of sauerkraut soup and one of my father's favorites....something he loved, but even my mother turned her nose up at...fried mush. I'm still not quite sure what that was.<br />
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Grandma Raymond did so much with so little and was brilliant at making sure that she took care of the things that she had. In the corner of the living stood a multi-colored lamp post which now has a home with my brother (I'm so jealous of it). Baba had the most amazing silver artificial Christmas tree. I'm sure that it was purchased in the 60s or 70s...and was horribly out of fashion when I was growing up...but that tree was vintage. To my wife's horror...I really want one just like it. At Christmas time she also displayed mechanical toys (a tin Rudolph and a camel) that were surely manufactured in the 1930s or 1940s. They were so delicate that we were only allowed to with supervision. Parked in Grandma Raymond's driveway was a brown AMC Gremlin. That was the only car I remember her having up until she upgraded to a blue Ford Escort sometime in the 1990s.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not only is this a good picture of my grandmother...but displayed on the wall clock were her vintage Christmas toys. Off to the right you can see her multi-colored lamp. -- Christmas Day 1987</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love, love, love the silver Christmas tree with the revolving multi-color light that would shine on it. -- 1979</td></tr>
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For my brother and I, especially in the summer months, Baba's house was a place of outdoor adventure. Not everyone has a spring flowing through their yard...but Baba did. The water flowed from the hillside, through a filtering system, and then into a stream that dissected the yard...eventually flowing underneath the main road and...I can only assume...down the hill and into the Monongahela River. The water from the spring was a source of drinking and cooking water for my grandmother. Jake and I would spend hours playing in the spring catching crayfish and building small dams. On rare occasions, my mother would allow us to crawl through the corrugated pipe under the main road in which the water flowed to exit my grandmother's property...which seemed to me, at the time, such an incredibly fun adventure.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandma Raymond walking back to the house from the spring. -- 1982</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A very skinny me playing in the spring. -- 1980</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Uncle Dan walking on the side of the road just over where my grandmother's spring flowed off of her property. -- 1982</td></tr>
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The spring wasn't the only part of Mary Raymond's yard that was memorable. In my earliest memories, I remember my grandmother's dog, Alphie. Like my Grandpap Morosky's dog, Duke, Alphie chained at the dog house in the yard. I never had much interaction with Alphie and I don't recall when he died. Behind my grandmother's house was a green block building everyone called "the foundation." It looked and smelled like a basement with a roof on it. I'm not sure who originally built the structure but I recall my Great Uncle Tim and Great Aunt Olga would come live in the foundation during the summer months. Further up in the woods, behind the foundation, was the remains of the old Radvansky Farmhouse. (My grandfather changed the family's last name from Radvansky to Raymond.) I only recollect visiting the farmhouse when it was still standing once or twice...with my dad and my uncles. Even then I wasn't allowed to go too far into it because of how unsafe the adults considered it to be. Later, during my college years, I would wander back there a few times to poke around...but by then there wasn't much of the old house standing.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alphie the Dog. -- 1982</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Easter Sunday 1986...my brother, Jake, and I with Grandma Raymond. You can clearly see the foundation in the background. -- March 30, 1986</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Uncle Tim and Aunt Olga (holding me just months after I was born) were common fixtures at my grandmother's house during the summer months. -- 1973</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The remains of the Radvansky farmhouse. -- March 24, 1995</td></tr>
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Unlike at my Grandpap and Grandma Morosky's house, at which my cousins were a constant presence, I didn't get to see my cousins, aunts, and uncles on my dad's side very often...which made the times that we were together extremely fun time. I always looked forward to seeing my Uncle Tom, Aunt Ande, Uncle Dan, Uncle Jim, Aunt Jane and my older cousins Ramona, Monique, and Tommy. As a young boy I especially looked up to my cousin, Tommy, and wanted to be around him as much as possible. I imagine that I probably drove him nuts! I also took pride in playing the role of older cousin to Mariaelena, Jared, Jayme, and Jordan. Because Grandma Raymond's house was so small these gatherings usually took the form of back yard cookouts with my father and my uncles manning the charcoal grill. It was the stuff that made for great childhood memories. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandma Raymond with her grandchildren. Front: David, Jacob, Mariaelena, and Mary Raymond. Back: Monique, Ramona, and Tommy Raymond. -- 1981</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cousins: David, Tommy, Jacob, Ramona, Monique, and Mariaelena Raymond. -- 1981</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mariaelena, Monique, Ramona, Tommy, David, and Jacob Raymond. -- 1982</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cousins ganging up on Uncle Tom. -- July 4, 1986</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Family wiffle ball game at Grandma Raymond's House. Tommy is up to bat. -- July 4, 1986</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My mother, Kathy Raymond, getting a hit. -- July 4, 1986</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Celebrating the Fourth of July at Grandma Raymond's house. David, Mariaelena, and Tommy Raymond. -- July 4, 1986</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandma Raymond with my cousin, Jared. My father is in the back with my Uncle Tom and Uncle Dan. -- July 1988</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite pics from Grandma Raymond's house. Jared, David, Tommy, and Jacob Raymond. -- July 1988</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My dad and Uncle Tom manning the grill. -- July 18, 1993</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Family gathering for Grandma Raymond'd birthday. That is a 19 year old me on the right in the back. -- 1993</td></tr>
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Looking back, the one thing I remember the most about my grandmother was how generous she was to me. It's obvious to me now, as an adult, that she didn't have a lot of money to give away...but she always found a crisp dollar bill to give me after each visit. She would offer to help, assist, or feed anyone who needed to be helped, assisted, or fed...and she did it graciously, with a smile, and with a sense of eternal optimism. In the ultimate show of generosity, Grandma allowed me to live with her my senior year of college. I won't sugar coat it...there were definitely some growing pains and adjustments that we both had to make...and we naturally butted heads a few times. During the year I spent with her, my relationship with my grandmother increasingly became stronger. I had always loved my Grandma Raymond...but the experience really helped me to understand her, respect her, and truly know her. Our days began and ended with conversations (something that still doesn't come easy to me) that helped bridge the gap between Generation X and the Greatest Generation. By the time my stay with Grandma came to an end we had forged a close and unique bond that I still hold precious to this day.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was a senior in college in the pic. I enjoyed my free time playing my guitar on the bridge that crossed over the spring. -- October 1, 1994</td></tr>
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My grandmother, Mary Raymond, passed away in February 2006. At the time I remember thinking that she, at least, got to see her beloved Pittsburgh Steelers win their 5th Super Bowl championship. Even if they would have lost, she would have found the positive in it. Baba had the ability to find the silver lining in any situation. The day she looked out the kitchen window to find her Ford Escort engulfed in fire in the driveway she just considered it a sign from God that she wasn't suppose to be driving anymore. That's such vintage Mary Raymond! That attitude and spirit greeted anyone who visited her and it was the reason why I liked the drive down Baba's Hill so much.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A picture of Mary Raymond with her four boys: David, Dan, Tom, and Jim. -- July 10, 2002</td></tr>
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David A. Raymond -- April 21, 2020<br />
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On the hill, stoically overlooking my Aunt Deb's house in Richeyville, Pennsylvania, is the town's water tank. From the back seat of our parent's car, my brother and I would compete with each other to see which of us would be the first to see it. The tank...which Jake and I referred to as "Grandpap's Tank"...was indication that the two hour drive to Grandpap and Grandma Morosky's house was near the end. Every kid loves their grandparent's house...and I'm no exception. Even now, as an adult, far removed from the back seat of my parent's car, I can still conjure so many memories of our countless trips to the place my mom and dad referred to as "home." </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On a number of occasions, my brother and I would walk up to the water tank in Richeyville. For the 11 year old me, it was quite an adventure. -- 1984</td></tr>
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We all have memories of visiting our Grandparents....and I'd bet that yours, like mine, are pleasant. Visiting my mother's parents, George and Rose Morosky, was something that I ALWAYS looked forward to when I was a young boy. It meant family, togetherness, fun, and love. There was plenty of relatives, food, and laughter. Grandpap and Grandma's house was a place to gather and celebrate family...and in these times in which we are living now...we all can appreciate and cherish, more than ever, the ability to gather and laugh and love and hug.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My grandparents, George and Rose Morosky. Grandpap was a retired steelworker and Grandma Rose worked as a waitress at the Nemacolin Country Club. -- 1981</td></tr>
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If I close my eyes, I can still see my grandparents house and back yard the way it was when I was a kid. The sidewalk on the right hand side of the house led to two different entrances to the the house...the basement or the kitchen. For a child, walking into my grandparent's basement was like walking into a place of curiosity and adventure. The path to the upstairs led you past a corner shower and though a maze of hanging clothes. It was near the shower where my cousins and I would crush thousands of aluminum cans for our grandmother to recycle. The basement also contained other gems that I remember today: a freezer that was guaranteed to have Klondike Bars in it, a chalk board against the back wall, a shelf under the steps stocked with games for the cousins to play, and Grandpap's mysterious workshop. There was also an ever present cardboard box containing old newspapers at the bottom of the steps leading up into Grandma's kitchen. To put newspapers in the box all one had to do was open the basement door from the kitchen and slide the recently read papers down the ramp into the box.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My grandmother, Rose Morosky, standing on the sidewalk next to her house in Richeyville. The basement entrance to the house is directly over her right shoulder. -- 1980</td></tr>
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Emanating from the top of the basement steps was the steam and smells of my grandmother's kitchen. A Rose Morosky dinner was always something to look forward to. I can still hear the rattling of the pressure cooker on the counter...which produced the most incredible roast beef I have ever eaten. Or, the sound that my grandmother's mashed potatoes made as she transferred them from the rubber spatula to my plate. I recall that when I would remove the cabbage from the halupki and push it to the side my grandfather would tell me that I was wasting the best part. To this day, I still associate Chop Suey with Hungarian food...there were often huge pots of it cooking on the stove for Sunday dinner. On Saturday mornings, I could always count on Grandpap making Hungry Jack pancakes for my brother and I...each with a piece of butter on top that would melt into the middle of the pancake while it was still on the griddle. The one smell that I most associate with my grandmother's kitchen is the smell of Lithuanian Christmas fish...my absolute favorite. Still, today, I make piles of it at a time just to eat throughout the week.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandpap George Morosky passing out Christmas wafers to the grandkids. That's me on the left sitting next to my cousin, Joshua. -- December 24, 1981</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Everybody gathered around the kitchen table. Left to right, my father, Dave Raymond, ?, Aunt Debby, Aunt Judy, David Raymond, Grandma Rose, and Aunt Helen. -- December 25, 1987</td></tr>
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There were treats too. At Christmas time, I couldn't wait to eat my grandmother's homemade gobs (unfortunately referred to as whoopie pies in other parts of the world) and pizzelles. My grandfather would make his own root beer. It had such an unique and distinct taste to it...and I'm sure that I'll never taste anything quite like it again. There was always an ever present jar of stale pretzel rods on the counter next to the stove. On hot summer days, we feasted on multitudes of push up popsicles and the aforementioned Klondike bars. In the evening, while catching lightning bugs, my grandfather sliced watermelon for us all. With watermelon juice running down our faces and onto our shirts we would spit the seeds into the grass. On special occasions, we would be treated to George Morosky's bacon bread....basically a slab of bacon cooked over an open fire and then served on rye bread (which had been basted in bacon grease). A coronary waiting to happen...but oh, how it tasted!<br />
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The very same back yard that we spit the seeds into also served as a small playground for us. I remember that it had a small circular indentation where an above ground pool once was. In the summer time there seemed to be endless numbers of Japanese Beatles flying to and fro from one yard to another. Decorating the flower gardens were pinwheels made out of old aluminum soda cans. The back yard also had a shed next to the alleyway. Each house in the neighborhood had one in almost the exact same location. The original purpose of the shed was to store coal that would be dropped off by the mining company. Eventually, the shed was converted to a playhouse for my mother and my aunts...and then a storage shed.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My grandparent's back yard with the swimming pool. My Aunt Deb is walking past the shed that served as her playhouse when she was young. The door to the shed is visible...later my grandfather would move the door to the far right side of the shed. -- 1975</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Aunt Rosanne hanging out with my cousins Kristen and Bobby. One year old me has her attention. -- 1974</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A back yard table eventually replaced the swimming pool. Sitting around the table is my grandmother, Rose Morosky, my brother, Jake, and Aunt Judy. I'm in the foreground signing my cousin Kristen's cast. -- June 1985</td></tr>
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I have mixed emotions about the part of my grandparents yard beyond the alley...the part we called "the hillside." It was on the hillside that I saw my first snake. I still vividly remember Grandpap George killing it with a garden rake and then dangling it on the end of the rake for me to see. To a young boy, that was both scary and epic at the same time! It was in a pen on the hillside that my grandfather kept his dog, Duke. Duke didn't like me all that much...seeing that my first real memory of Duke is of him peeing on me. Eight year old me just stood there in the summer heat and allowed it to happen (I was paralyzed). It was in the alley and at the base of the hillside where Grandpap would burn the garbage. (Yes, in those days you apparently could just go outside and burn your trash.) Grandma had her garden on the hillside...and she was so proud of it. There was nothing worse though, than when we were older and were asked to cut the grass on the hillside. It was a miserable chore which usually ended up with a horrible case of poison ivy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My grandfather, George Morosky, on the hillside taking care of Duke. -- 1980</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My grandmother, Rose Morosky, working in her garden on the hillside. -- 1987</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My grandmother, Rose Morosky. She was super proud of her garden. -- 1987</td></tr>
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Grandma and Grandpap weren't the only people who made my childhood days in Richeyville so special. My mother's sisters...my Aunt Judy, Aunt Rosanne, and Aunt Deb played an integral part. But it was time with my cousins that I really looked forward to. In the hierarchy of cousins, I fell right in the middle. I looked up to my older cousins...Bobby, Andy, Kristen, and Jean...and I loved hanging out with my younger cousins Tim, my brother, Jake, Joshua, Luke, Katie, and Sarah. Even though we are all grown and spread so far apart, together we collectively share all of the memories, smells, and tastes, of the Morosky household. Together we played wiffle ball on the slate dump...swung together on the swings at the nearby park...crammed into Grandma and Grandpap's kitchen for dinners...exchanged gifts at Christmas time...and watched cartoons and the Pittsburgh Steelers on the huge cabinet television that sat on the living room floor. We all remember the line of people ready to have their hair cut by my mother and the newspaper that was spread out on the kitchen floor to catch the falling hair. There's no way any of us could forget the high stakes card games that were played by the adults and older cousins at the kitchen table. I bet we all recall that the Hungarian word "seggy" translated in English is "ass" and that the normal tone of talking in the Morosky kitchen resembled something a little more closer to yelling. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cousins eating breakfast in Grandma's kitchen. Who remembers fighting over who gets to read the back of a cereal box? -- 1978</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cousins gathered for Christmas. Joshua Rendulic, Kristen Meyers, David and Jacob Raymond, and Jean Morosky. -- 1978</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cousins...Bobby and Andy Meyers, Jacob & David Raymond, Timmy and Katie Meyers, Aunt Rosanne, Joshua Rendulic, and Kristen Meyers. -- 1982</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jacob and David Raymond, Joshua Rendulic, and Jean Morosky gathered in Grandpap and Grandma's back yard for Easter -- 1981</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Celebrating my cousin Luke's first birthday. Plaid was in! Katie and Timmy Meyers, David and Jacob Raymond, Luke Rendulic, Bobby and Andy and Kristen Meyers, and Joshua Rendulic. -- 1981</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Raymond, Andy Meyers, Luke Rendulic, Kristen Meyers, Joshua Rendulic, Katie Meyers, Timmy Meyers, and Jacob Raymond -- December 24, 1985</td></tr>
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My grandfather, George Morosky, passed away in 1984 a few months prior to my 11th birthday. It's obvious that he made some a huge impression on me. I often joke to my own kids that I plan on making my grandchildren pancakes the exact same way that he made them for me. Grandma Rose passed away in 2013. As an adult I feel a little bit guilty that, at times, I wasn't as patient with her as I could have been...or that I wasn't conscience of the difficulties that she persevered through during her lifetime. The two of them helped to make some of the most memorable of my childhood. I was in Richeyville last summer visiting my Aunt Deb to work on some genealogy. She lives in my grandparents house and it has never looked as good as it does now. It was nice to visit and walk around and reminisce about my childhood...(and yeah, she had me trim the hedges in the back yard). It is equally as nice to know that the property is being taken care of, the memories are as vivid as ever, and that Grandpap's Tank is still keeping a watchful eye over everything.</div>
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Grandpap's Tank and the memories I have of the Morosky household are only part of my story...the remainder of the tale can be told just five miles down the road in a little place called Lowhill.<br />
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"Me time" is important but even the most introverted of us are feeling the strain of social distancing right now. While it is necessary, it sure doesn't seem natural. As an educator, I seriously miss being in my classroom...it is, after all, my chosen profession. As a son, I'm frustrated that I don't feel comfortable making the drive two hours west and visit my dad and Mary Jane. As a father, it sucks that my son can't celebrate his 21st birthday today with his friends...like I'm sure he has envisioned for a long time. (Selfishly, I'm glad he's spending it at home.) And yes, the provider in me is annoyed, and increasingly concerned, that finding toilet paper for my family is like actually finding treasure on Oak Island. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maintaining my social distance and straddling the Cumberland/Adams County line in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Michaux/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Michaux State Forest</a>. - March 24, 2020</td></tr>
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Here, in York County, Pennsylvania, even though the facilities in State Parks are closed, I can still (as of now) access and use the trails. With the world temporarily grinding to a halt...I've been able to find refuge on my bike, in my hiking boots, and at some of the places that I love. I've seen others taking the opportunity to use the trails, too. I can only assume they doing the same thing I am...enjoying the outdoors, soaking in Vitamin N, getting exercise, and doing their best to maintain distance. It's really been a balancing act of doing what I need to feed my desire to be outside and making sure that I, and others, are safe. The six foot rule applies not just in a grocery store...but on the trail as well. I've purposely avoided places and areas of local State Parks and Forests that I know are heavily trafficked. While maintaining social distance I've discovered areas of the forest that I had never been to...ate lunch on a not so frequented vista on top of the mountain...pedaled my road bike down barren back roads...sat alone with my mountain bike on top of Piney Mountain Ridge Road...and relaxed as I watched my grown son skip rocks in Pinchot Lake.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chris Keller and I kept our distance from each other while riding the <a href="http://sambabiker.com/samba/parkway-trails/" target="_blank">Parkway Trail System</a> in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. -- March 15, 2020</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chris took this picture of me crossing a dam while riding the <a href="http://sambabiker.com/samba/parkway-trails/" target="_blank">Parkway Trail System</a> in Harrisburg. -- March 15, 2020</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Raymond and Mike Graham on Blueberry Trail in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Michaux/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Michaux State Forest</a>. -- March 16, 2020</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The morning after a heavy rain, Tom's Run in Michaux State Forest was very <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Ohiopyle</a>-like. -- March 19, 2020 </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Father/Son hike in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/GiffordPinchotStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Gifford Pinchot State Park</a>. -- March 22, 2020</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alex skipping rocks and being socially distant at Gifford Pinchot State Park. -- March 22, 2020</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">I'm so looking forward to being able to enjoy some <a href="https://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/2020/03/continued-group-therapy.html" target="_blank">GROUP THERAPY</a> (like this hike on the <a href="http://www.appalachiantrail.org/" target="_blank">Appalachian Trail</a> with family and friends) again. -- March 14, 2020</td></tr>
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With normal life on hold I've noticed a few silver linings during this time of social distancing. Sidewalks and driveways are covered with the chalk artwork of little kids, families are hanging out together, kids are riding bikes, and the young man next door to me is out shooting hoops in the driveway with his dad. Basically, quality family time. Until we are told otherwise (at least where I live) it is okay to go outside...take a walk...ride a bike...and get some Vitamin N. Just take care to follow basic guidelines, use common decency, and practice common sense. Hopefully soon we will be able to get back together...hug, high-five, shake hands...and enjoy some <a href="https://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/2020/03/continued-group-therapy.html" target="_blank">GROUP THERAPY</a>. Until then...let's all do our part and remain socially distant.<br />
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I was supposed to meet Chris and Ben at Rocky Ridge yesterday afternoon for a Friday afternoon happy hour ride...but Mother Nature was really not cooperating. Being good stewards of the trials, we all agreed...even before the local park service announced on Twitter that the trails were closed...to postpone until next week. I have to admit that I was a little disappointed (although I satisfied my addiction with a road ride). Honestly, it wasn't the fact that the trails were closed that was the most disappointing to me...more so it was that I was looking forward to getting together with Chris and Ben for some trail time with friends. Nature is awesome...but it is even more so with friends. Once again, I find myself looking back over the past year at those who have shared in my outdoor adventures and I was reminded how blessed I am to be surrounded by so many amazing people. What follows is a compilation of photographs showing group therapy at its best. Smiles are ever present, bonds are strengthened, and spirits are lifted in each snap shot. Some of the same family members and friends show up in multiple pictures...but each photo has a different combination of people. That is so cool. So come and join me for some of the group therapy from the past two years. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Probably my largest group ride ever. Last summer I had the honor of leading one of <a href="https://www.gunghobikes.com/" target="_blank">Gung Ho's</a> group rides at Michaux Fest. I had a blast leading this awesome group of rides on a super fun 14 mile-ish ride through <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Michaux/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Michaux State Forest</a>. -- June 30, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">January 2019 started with a frigid hike to the top of Pole Steeple in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Michaux/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Michaux State Forest</a> with Robin, Blythe, Julien, and Brigette. -- January 27, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt Linnane, Chris Keller, and I spending a cool March day riding in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/SwataraStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Swatara State Park</a>. Chris was in the market for a new mountain bike, so I borrowed new Epic and Stumpjumper from the bike shop for him to demo. In the end, he chose the Stumpy! -- March 16, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of fun with the gang from Gung Ho at the Marysville Relay last April...BJ, Ben, Dave, Jay, Ryan, and Ed. -- April 7, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After a shift at the <a href="https://www.gunghobikes.com/" target="_blank">bike shop</a>, I took this ride at <a href="https://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/rocky-ridge-parks.html" target="_blank">Rocky Ridge County Park</a> with Chris Keller, Jay Zech, and Josh Coleman. -- May 10, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunday family hike at Camp Michaux in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Michaux/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Michaux State Forest</a> with Robin, Mia, and Kevin. -- February 10, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our final Tuesday Michaux Ride of the summer of 2019...Ben Kelly, Josh Coleman, Brent Shirk, Tim Sindlinger, and Dave Raymond. -- August 13, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of our many late summer and autumn Friday happy hour rides at <a href="https://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/rocky-ridge-parks.html" target="_blank">Rocky Ridge County Park</a>. Dave Raymond, Chris Keller, Tony Vasura, and Brent Shirk. -- October 4, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking a hike at <a href="https://www.nps.gov/gett/index.htm" target="_blank">Gettysburg National Military Park</a> and sharing the outdoors with my nieces and nephew. Shalice, Isaac, Uncle Dave, Sophie, and Jackie -- July 27, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Devin Seiger, Alex, Jackie, and David Raymond near Jonathan Run in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Ohiopyle State Park</a>. -- June 20, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fun hike through the lush greenness of <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Michaux/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Michaux State Forest</a>. -- August 14, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiking behind Cucumber Falls in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Ohiopyle</a> with Emma Sadowski, Alex and Robin -- July 5, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite rides last year. Adam, Tim, Ben and I met at the Hershey Trail System for our Ugly Sweater/Winter Solstice Ride. -- December 21, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robin and I enjoying a February afternoon at <a href="https://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/rocky-ridge-parks.html" target="_blank">Rocky Ridge County Park</a> with the Dorward Family. -- February 9, 2020</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exploring the new trails at <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/CodorusStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Codorus State Park</a> with Brent and Brandon Shirk. -- December 26, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiking at <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/GiffordPinchotStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Gifford Pinchot State Park</a> with Robin and our next door neighbor, Jon Senko. -- November 3, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Possibly my favorite group photo of last summer. Matt, Tim, and I on Abigail Trail in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Michaux/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Michaux State Forest</a>. -- July 9, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And how super cool is this! Robin, Blythe, and I taking one month old Freya on her first hike in <a href="https://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/richard-nixon-parks.html" target="_blank">Richard Nixon Park</a>. -- March 1, 2020</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After a group white water rafting trip in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Ohiopyle State Park</a>, the Raymond's (Devin Seiger included) and the Keller's enjoyed a group meal! -- June 18, 2019</td></tr>
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The sun was out today and that made all the difference. Sure, the cool, crisp February air still has a grip on central Pennsylvania, but yeah...the sun makes all the difference in the world. I have a trainer...but I rarely use in. I'd rather ride 5 miles outside in the cold, windy, overcast January and February weather than ride 30 on a trainer. I've written on numerous occasions about my desire and need to be outside to soak in <a href="https://www.alltrailsleadtoicecream.com/2017/10/a-healthy-dose-of-vitamin-n.html" target="_blank">Vitamin N</a> and reap the benefit of outside exercise...but it is during the months of January and February that those things become even more important. The crux of the matter is that those two months are the hardest time of the year to experience those things that help keep me balanced.</div>
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I believe in seasonal depression. It's real and it can be a struggle for a lot of people...including me. The amount of time spent indoors this time of year...compounded by the usually overcast and cold weather...really takes a toll. We all need sunlight. It's sunlight that triggers the release of the hormone, serotonin, in the brain which helps to keep us mentally and emotionally balanced. In the comic books of my youth, Superman gained his strength from the yellow rays of the Earth's sun. Something similar happens to me when I'm out in the sun. I don't claim to become stronger in the sun...but I DO become more focused, my smile widens, my mood most definitely improves, and a sense of calmness overtakes me...which, I guess, makes me feel pretty super. Come Spring time my rides will become more frequent and significantly longer...but for now I'll take what I can get.<br>
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Life is one step in front of the other. For those of us who mountain bike life can be described as the the continuous cranking of the pedals. No matter if you choose to take a hike or to ride a bike...it's that sense of beauty, exhilaration, fun, and inspiration that propels us forward down the trail. But...what about that trail that passes beneath our feet and disappears under our rolling tires? I can't believe that I'm the only person who has ever paused to wonder who originally blazed it? Who maintains it? What historic figures may have traveled on it? And...if the trail could talk...what would it say?... what stories could it tell?... and what advice would it give?<br>
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WALK INTO BEAUTY<br>
STAY ON YOUR PATH<br>
FIND INSPIRATION AROUND EVERY TURN<br>
TREAD LIGHTLY<br>
PACK LIFE WITH GOOD MEMORIES<br>
EVERY DAY HAS IT'S UPS AND DOWNS<br>
WATCH YOUR STEP!<br>
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Enjoy!<br>
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WALK INTO BEAUTY</h2>
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Whether it be the colors of Fall, the sounds of waterfalls, the sun glistening off of the snow pack, or the fresh smell of Mountain Laurel in early summer...beauty is all around us. Submerge yourself by walking forward on the trail and allow yourself to be enveloped with the bountiful beauty of nature.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In this picture I was riding into beauty. On a solo ride at <a href="https://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/rocky-ridge-parks.html" target="_blank">Rocky Ridge County Park</a> I paused to take this amazing photo of the the sun shining through the autumn foliage. -- November 8, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking into beauty can sometimes mean walking over it, too. In this picture I am helping my daughter, Blythe navigate a downed tree in order to cross Mountain Creek in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Michaux/pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Michaux State Forest</a>. -- August 1, 2018</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My wife, Robin, and I literally walking into, and behind, Cucumber Falls in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Ohiopyle State Park</a>. So beautiful! -- July 5, 2019</td></tr>
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STAY ON YOUR PATH</h2>
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Staying on your path preserves the integrity of the forest and allows others to experience and enjoy the trail. Using signs and maps are the best means for following your path. Understanding and using landmarks can be vital to a success hike or mountain bike ride. Small deviations from the marked path can easily lead you away from a planned destination, cause unnecesary stress, or throw you over your handle bars!<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm so fortunate to have have Mike Graham in my life. He is an amazing friend and colleague. I enjoy our adventures together outside of the classroom....adventures like this hike on a section of the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm" target="_blank">Appalachian Trail</a> that passes through Michaux State Forest. -- August 14, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some trail markers are obvious...some like this carved tree near the Appalachian Trail...could easily be missed. -- November 2, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Following stacked rocks, or cairns, which mark the trail while hiking in Sedona, Arizona. -- February 15, 2015</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I don't care what anyone says...maps are not stupid and they are not overrated...especially if it is your first time on a trail system. It doesn't matter if it is an old fashioned paper map, a trail book, or even a sign like this one in Hershey, Pennsylvania...maps keep you on the trail.-- November 3, 2018</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brandon Shirk learned the importance of staying on the trail the hard way after taking a spill of of the trail and into mountain creek. Somehow his phone survived the experience. -- June 25, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just inches off of the trail my front tire caught on a branch sticking off of a stump...flipping me off of my bike. Thank goodness the landing was soft. -- August 13, 2019</td></tr>
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While touring Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, Robin and I decided to find a trail head so that we could hike and watch the sunset. Little did we know that the trail head that we chose, Black Rock Summit, would lead us to one of the most beautiful and inspirational views I've ever seen. It started as any typical trail...but as we began to move into an open area the most amazing view of the Shenandoah Valley came into focus in front of us. We truly found beauty and inspiration around each turn.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking towards the sunset on Black Rock Summit Trail (part of the Appalachian Trail) in <a href="https://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm" target="_blank">Shenandoah National Park</a>. -- July 20, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coming out of the tree line on Black Rocky Summit as the sun begins to set in Shenandoah National Park. -- July 20, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When we began our hike on Black Rock Summit Trail, Robin and I had no idea of the spectacular view we would have of the Shenandoah Valley. -- July 20, 2019</td></tr>
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Enjoying the trail also implies the responsibility of being a good steward of the trail. Taking care of the trails, knowing what the trail conditions are, and...if caught in a mucky mess...treading lightly around it. Enjoying nature also entails preserving it for future generations...so, go on and tread...but tread lightly.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Treading lightly, and carefully, on the newly fallen foliage on Trail #7 in Rocky Ridge County Park. -- November 3, 2017</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robin and I treading carefully on a snow covered trail in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/RickettsGlenStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Ricketts Glen State Park</a>. -- November 16, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackie, Robin, and Shalice treading carefully through a swampy section of trail on <a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/rockygap.aspx" target="_blank">Rocky Gap State Park</a>. -- May 26, 2019</td></tr>
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PACK LIFE WITH GOOD MEMORIES</h2>
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Some of my best memories were forged in the woods and on the trail with my family and friends. It's the memories created on the trails that my mind goes to when I day dream. They are the stories that get swapped at the bike shop. Those memories born on the trail are the moments in which the sense of family, love, friendship, and nature intersect.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not just a good memory...but one of the best! On a Sunday morning, eight years ago, I took Robin on a hike in Michaux State Forest and proposed to her on the rocks overlooking the forest. -- June 24, 2012</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spending time with my son, Alex, and creating memories prior to his first year of college. David and Alex Raymond in Michaux State Forest -- August 17, 2017</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Creating memories with Mike Graham as we climbed Tumbling Run Trail in Michaux State Forest -- August 1, 2018</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Every Tuesday in the summer, Matt, Tim, and I create memories while mountain biking in Michaux State Forest. -- July 9, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Creating memories with my nieces and my nephew on a hike across Round Top located in the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/gett/index.htm" target="_blank">Gettysburg National Military Park</a>. -- July 26, 2019</td></tr>
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Peaks and valleys. For just about all of us...life is defined by peaks and valleys. We all have our ups and downs. No one gets through this life unhurt. It's how we deal with our successes and failures that define us. The scenery from the top is always amazing...but the strength we gain from the climb out of the valley is invaluable.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Graham pausing to determine the best path up Sunset Rocks Trail in Michaux State Forest. -- August 14, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Decending a trail in Michaux State Forest. -- June 25, 2019</td></tr>
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This can be true no matter where you are but, on the trail, every step has to be deliberate and careful. Nature, can be beautiful; yet, deceptively dangerous and unpredictable. Respect the terrain, take proper precautions on the trail, and watch your step.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Having some fun with Alex while hiking in <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/GiffordPinchotStatePark/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Gifford Pinchot State Park</a>. -- January 1, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My neice, Jackie, using rope and the exposed rocks and roots to navigate the final 40 feet of Jonathan Run Trail in Ohiopyle State Park. -- June 20, 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A black snake hiding in the green along the trail at Rocky Ridge County Park. -- September 15, 2017</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Devin Seiger, Alex, and I on top of Pole Steeple vista in Michaux State Forest (as seen from Alex's drone). </td></tr>
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