Category Archives: walk

In recognition of veterans …

I have participated in five different walking events for charity in 2024, but only written about two of them to date.  So, on the eve of Veterans Day, I am going to tell you about the Running to Honor 5K … Continue reading

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All abuzz about birds.

About ten days ago, a little birdie suggested I go to Sterling State Park if I wanted to see White Pelicans.  That “birdie” was Mike Grosso, a local photographer I’ve followed on Facebook for awhile.  Earlier this year I asked … Continue reading

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When spooky sounds abound …

… you know Your Roving Reporter is right on it, because an eerie experience at Lake Erie is bound to be great blog fodder, right? Those eerie sounds greeted me as I pulled up into the Pointe Mouillee State Game … Continue reading

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Scarecrow strollin’.

It was mid-morning and I had already walked to and from, then around Council Point Park where I fed my furry and feathered friends.  While walking home, I ended up carrying my jacket as the temps had warmed up considerably … Continue reading

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When you stick your neck out …

… to bend the rules just a tad. Since purchasing my first Metropark pass in the Summer of 2018, I have made countless excursions to various Michigan Metroparks, especially my favorite, Lake Erie Metropark.   The first year I practically wore … Continue reading

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Fabulous Fair Lane in the Fall.

I’ve taken a lot of walks this year, but not as many as anticipated after retiring on March 29th.  With seemingly endless hours of newfound free time, I had a running list in my head for my longer excursions agenda, … Continue reading

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Cormorant Camaraderie.

On this August 23, 2024 visit to the Humbug Unit of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, it was a walk filled with a lot of oddball occurrences, from my early morning arrival until my noon departure.  It was the … Continue reading

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Summer is on the wane (I think), so …

… it’s time to take another look at Council Point Park, some four months after the “Project” began. True to my word, I continue toting my camera to my favorite nature nook, having been enticed to do so after the … Continue reading

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My walking regimen sometimes: one step forward; two steps back! #Wordless Wednesday #Alpaca at the alpaca farm

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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Muggy and buggy = ugh-y!

I promised myself I would visit five new venues in 2024. So how did that work out anyway? A recent post detailed a disappointing trip to three new places, among them the “Strong Unit” which is part of the Detroit … Continue reading

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