Archives for May, 2006

Mysterious things in my pocket


Anyone who knows me well, knows that I don’t go very far without a pen in my pocket. The main reason is that I frequently have ideas that I want to remember. Having a pen allows me to jot down a quick reminder on the back of receipts, napkins, any scrap of paper will do [...]

Welcome to Bear Country


“Welcome to Bear Country” that’s what the sign at the trailhead said. Along with copious warnings about bear/human encounters, and proper instructions for hanging a bear bag, the rangers in this area seemed to be implying that there was a black bear infestation in the Cohuttas. Undaunted by such warnings my hiking partner and I [...]