Tag: Berks County

No. 8. Virgin Snow on Sand Spring Trail

Today much of the East coast is shut down because of a winter storm that has crossed the country in recent days. These pictures are from a short early morning hike on the Sand Spring Trail near Shartlesville, PA, following a recent gentle snowfall.

No. 1. Wet Feet

2018 was the wettest year on record in our county and much of the East Coast. These are pictures from a New Year’s Day hike along the Union Canal Trail along the Tulpehocken Creek. The creek is swollen, with uprooted trees laying int he river and the bogs on either side of the trail over lysaturated.

No. 51. Along the Sand Spring Trail

This is the latest chapter in my adventures along the Appalachian Trail in Berks County. Most of these photos were captured along the Sand Spring Trail leading to the AT from Shartelsville, PA. The Northkill Creek cascades over the rocks beside the equally rocky trail.

No. 47. A Walk in the Woods

No. 32. Bill Rhodes’ Sculpture Garden

Bill Rhodes is a Hamburg, PA, artist with a collection of mostly welded creations populating his side yard. Bill also teaches welding in Baltimore.

No. 25. Kempton Valley Infrareds