Mountain bike trails in Florida–ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! This sign was along a greenway that is so flat that it was once considered a good location for a canal all the way across Florida, and the nearest mountain is over 350 miles away. I did notice a slight rise while walking along the pavedContinue reading “Let’s Pretend”
Tag Archives: Mountain
Over the Hill
Over 60 years ago I climbed Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park with my dad. We drove from Nebraska to Colorado and spent several days hiking and camping in the mountains to acclimate to the altitude. On the day of ascent we arose at 4 AM, had pancakes for breakfast, and then we startedContinue reading “Over the Hill”
Long Peek
The rising sun illuminated not only mountains, but also memories as I looked long and longingly at this magnificent mountain. Longs Peak, in its morning glory looked similarly to this when my dad and I emerged from the forest to the boulder field in 1963 when we climbed it together. It was very important toContinue reading “Long Peek”
Return to Snowy Range
I was 11 years old when my parents decided to drive from Nebraska to Seattle to visit the World’s Fair. Along the way we camped near the cliffs of Medicine Bow Peak in Wyoming’s Snowy Range seen at the center of the photo. Cool, clear water pooled around springs near its base, and light frostContinue reading “Return to Snowy Range”
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 