We’ve been running between raindrops and appointments and deadlines to carve out a little mental health time for ourselves on the trail. Today we started in Rockwood, PA, and rode through the Pinkerton Tunnel, about eight miles west. Looking toward the Pinkerton High Bridge, just east of the Pinkerton Tunnel. The Pinkerton Tunnel, built in 1911 and reopened for trail use in 2015. Until …
Ohiopyle to Confluence on the bike trail
We managed to squeeze in a beautiful day in the middle of a few not so beautiful ones, so we squeezed in a bike ride while we could. Being a Thursday (a weekday) in May (the kids are still in school), we took our chances starting at Ohiopyle, and it totally paid off. By summer, especially on a weekend, Ohiopyle …
If it has to be cold, at least it is sunny
Too cold for a bike ride today, but it was time to get out of the studio! We took a hike on the Five Star Trail that stretches between Greensburg and Youngwood. The Five Star Trail runs along a former railway system, so we had great opportunities for shots like this. The trail also runs beside towns and factories, some …
Getting set for lots of rain (on the bike trail)
Here comes the rain again. Rain is all over the forecast for next week, so we decided to get out while we could. Today we rode the Great Allegheny Passage starting at West Newton and heading southeast to a bit past Van Meter. We always take a little time with our bench just east of Smithton. And this little guy! I …
Get outside while you can
The day started off a little iffy, and we weren’t sure if we could get a hike in without rain, but the weather totally cooperated. After days and days of unseasonal and beautiful weather, it looks like we’ve hit a long stretch of rainy, drizzly, wet and soggy conditions. Today may have been our one shot at getting outside this week, …
Sunday on the Trail
We decided to take advantage of the blue skies, and today we got our nature fix on the I.C.V. (Indian Creek Valley) trail. We met this little guy while we were there. His name was Charlie. Trillium. We found some fungus that made me think of barnacles which sounds like a pirate swear word. So technically we didn’t actually see the beaver, …
Getting our butts out of the studio (Ghost Town bike trail)
This week’s “Get Your Butt Out of The Studio” day took us to the Ghost Town trail in Cambria County. We hopped on at Nanty Glo and rode to the end at Ebensburg. Another exceptionally beautiful day, as you can see. Here’s one of the mile markers on the trail. How about that logo? It’s a ghost. On a bike. …
A Chilly Ride (GAP bike trail)
This week’s ride took us to Rockwood, PA, and we rode southeast past Garrett. Here are some of the sights along the way. This farm sits right along the side of the trail… …and we spooked a few guinea hens who weren’t very happy we were there. The clouds decided to be drama queens, too. And then there’s the Casselman River. Of …
Walking the trail (because it’s cheaper than paying a therapist)
As my husband so intelligently pointed out to me, he’d rather take me for a walk on the trail than foot the bill for therapy. So here’s today’s “Go get the stink blown off you” pictures from the trail. And then this one, which isn’t a joke. I’m thinking the businesses at the End were constantly having to answer the question about …
Today’s bike ride: I so needed this
We attempted another trail ride today since the last time out the trail was a little mushy, and because…SUNSHINE! Not to mention the melancholic week I’m having. This time we started our ride from West Newton, PA, and went a little over 8½ miles before we turned around. The temperature made it to around 74° and we got to soak in …
Our first bike ride of the year
It’s really (really) difficult to stay inside and watch a beautiful day go to waste, so we braved the tiny bit of a chill and headed for the woods. This time we started in Connellsville (this section on the Great Allegheny Passage is considered part of the Yough River Trail) and headed southeast toward Camp Carmel with the intention of turning around …
My first snowshoe adventure on the Laurel Highlands Trail
What a beautiful day! We were obligated to take advantage. I got my first pair of snowshoes, and today we put them to the test. They totally passed.