Birds and Bagel

Just a few bird pictures from my hike last weekend, here we have a tiny little chickadee and an incoming … More

Let’s Paint Winter Woods!

About three years ago I went hiking at Bull Frog Lake, right before evening in January. I came upon a scene that … More

I’m not kidding, every time I go out into the woods it’s a different adventure. Something new each time catches … More

Today I took a quick hike at Palos Woods. Freezing rain? No problem! During the first five minutes of my hike … More

Last weekend while hiking, I came upon some benches that had walnuts on them. I did not put them there. … More

Just look at the beautiful specimen I found while hiking last Sunday! I always like to note what the weather … More

Do you remember our hiking trip on Thanksgiving Day? Well, I found the most beautiful piece of lichen growing on … More

I took a 2 hour hike at Country Lane Woods on Thanksgiving morning and was very thankful I did (get it, … More

Over the weekend as I went hiking, I came upon this beautiful specimen. Isn’t it mighty? Even with absolutely no leaves … More

Oh BOY! I love finding berries! I also love eating berries, but only from the grocery store (blackberries, blueberries, and … More