Tsuchinshan-ATLAS

Last night, I walked down to the shore of Lake Gaston, North Carolina, as the sun was setting. I was hoping to catch a glimpse of the Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet currently visible in the evening sky. As I waited for the comet to make its anticipated appearance, I took some photos of the sunset, which IContinue reading “Tsuchinshan-ATLAS”

Caledon State Park

Fall is settling in here in northeast Virginia. The leaves are turning and the temperatures are dipping down into the 40’s at night. It’s perfect hiking weather. So yesterday Barbara, Ellie and I visited the nearby Caledon State Park. Caledon State Park is located along the shore of the Potomac River, just up stream fromContinue reading “Caledon State Park”

Acadia National Park

Last week, Barbara, Ellie and I enjoyed the beauty of Acadia National Park (NP). This is Barbara’s and my second trip here. I love the geology and natural beauty here and Barbara loves the natural beauty. Ellie, just enjoys going for rides and being outside. At 1,530 feet, Cadillac Mountain is the highest peak onContinue reading “Acadia National Park”