Hawk Falls winter and the dancing pines in

and the dancing pines in the foggy distance completed one of my visions for the trip to California

when all was still and quiet

a mysterious stone staircase stands tall above the ruins of a century-old lavish summer home

Connecticut

A recent storm left its mark with piles of seaweed on the pilings

Hawk Falls winter and the dancing pines inHawk Falls Hickory Run State Park, Pennsylvania Hickory Run State Park and the trail system that leads to this beautiful waterfall are home to a unique encounter for me acres of lush rhododendron that blanket the forest and occasionally even provide a canopy over the trail. Though a rushed visit to the area due to a business trip, I enjoyed the crystal clear water and the few moments of solitude at the falls. The green foliage and turquoise water made