Stories from someone just fumbling through
This past Tuesday was so nice that Tuna and I felt the need to crawl out of our winter cave and embark on a little adventure. We both enjoyed the Walkway over the Hudson so much on New Year's Day that we decided to give it another go before the move. I especially wanted to… Continue reading A Hudson Valley Hike: Walkway Over the Hudson
My New Year's Eve was nothing to write home about. Heck, it was nothing to even write here about, but I will... I spent the day running errands and then making olive oil herbal infusions for Sweet Pea's Groceries. It was a low-key day but ideal nonetheless. That evening I had epic plans to go… Continue reading New Years Day 2014
I wanted to share with you some photos of where I live. In January of 2008, I was offered a dream job (turtle biologist!) in the Hudson Valley with the stipulation that I would start almost immediately. This was particularly challenging since I lived almost four hours away, I didn't know the area very well,… Continue reading A Hudson Valley Hamlet: Connelly, New York
I just wanted to share some photos of my recent kayak trip to the beautiful Saugerties Lighthouse. The lighthouse, located at the confluence where the Esopus Creek meets the Hudson River, was built in 1869 and, like all other lighthouses, has seen its fair share of historical ups and downs. Currently it's owned by a… Continue reading A Hudson Valley Kayak Trip: The Saugerties Lighthouse
So it's been several weeks since I've returned to my norm but before I bring us totally up-to-date, I thought I would fill you in on the happenings post-Yellowstone. From Yellowstone, I drove seemingly forever to Fort Collins, Colorado to stay with one of my best buds for a few days. I'd never been to… Continue reading From Yellowstone and back
Today I bid my beloved Yellowstone adieu and drive 7.5 hours (it’s actually 10 for me since I drive slower than molasses in January) to see my friend in Fort Collins, Colorado for a few days. After that, we drive back east together. Leaving here makes me feel ill. I don’t want to go. I’m… Continue reading Yellowstone: July 19th, 2013
Deb, Andrew and I got an early start since we had no idea what this catchment had in store for us. All we knew of Gibbon Meadows is that Andy and his crew had to stop surveying when they hit a large, confusing wet meadow filled with beaver dams. Needless to say, we were concerned--me… Continue reading Yellowstone: July 18th, 2013
Riddle Lake, my old friend, opened for the season today but only for about two hours. Normally there are nesting swans in Grebe Lake which has led to previous teams not being able to survey the lake and its surrounding wetlands but it appears that the swans moved to Riddle Lake this year. I guess… Continue reading Yellowstone: July 17th, 2013
I spent the bulk of my morning reading and writing. Then I decided to make the most of my last free day by planning a hike of some sort; that is until it started raining. So I waited out the rain by going to the Lake post office and the Lake Lodge for some brief… Continue reading Yellowstone: July 16th, 2013
The hike into the Grebe Lake took one blazing hot hour. My stomach was already killing me from last nights pizza, not to mention the lack of sleep so I wasn’t as enthusiastic as I should have been. Don’t worry, I gave myself hell for my bad attitude the entire walk in. I haven’t forgotten… Continue reading Yellowstone: July 15th, 2013
The Unmaker 