I'll soon be uploading part two of a three-part video series, featuring a section of the Tennessee Appalachian Trail. Catch Part 1 below! #hiking #backpacking #AppalachianTrail #seniorhiker #sectionhiking #AT2026 #Tennessee #mountainvistas

Diggingin my garden, I found two blue quartz rocks. In all honesty, I probably found them years ago, enjoyed for a few days before putting them in a pile of rocks in the garden. Not a rockhound... #nature #rocks #rockhound They are pretty.

Are you lichen the moss? 🤣🤣🤣🤭 #fungifriends #naturephotography #hiking #backpacking

To all who enjoy nature, hiking, backpacking, and being outside, I hope you find this video relaxing and beautiful. Here's the latest from the Appalachian Trail—a section hike in Tennessee. #hiking #backpacking #AT2026 #sectionhiking #vistas #naturephotography #hurricaneHelene #Tennessee

Merlin says, likely a snow goose. Other similar bird is a Ross's goose. I'm guessing this is the lone white bird I saw hanging with Canada geese a few weeks ago. It's living in solitude now. 😢 #birds #nature #hiking #birding

Hammocking is something I've always wanted to try, but I remain skeptical. How about you? #hiking #backpacking

Bloodroot, my favorite harbinger of spring and native to North America. I spotted them in our local woods this week in Pennsylvania. This image was taken last week in Tennessee.

"One hundred and ninety-three million acres of your national forests. An area larger than Texas. The largest public land agency in the country. Just handed, on a silver platter, to the people who’ve spent their entire careers trying to destroy it."

The best part about tenting are the sunsets and rises. #hiking #backpacking #appalachiantrail #sunsetphotography

Hiked across this is fungi on an old tree. These old knees can relate! #hiking #backpacking #fungifriends #mushrooms #naturephotography

Laurel Falls, TN #APPALACHIANTRAIL #AT2026 #backpacking #hiking

Good morning! Boots Off Hostel is so sweet! #appalachiantrail #AT2026 #backpacking #hiking

Goodnight Tenessee! #backpacking #appalachiantrail #AT2026 #hiking

A little B&B treat before the trek begins! #mountainharbourb&b #appalachiantrail #backpacking #hiking

One thing I hate about my kit is how much I have on the outside. But I don't know what else to do. I need to be able to access my phone/camera, tripod, Garmin, water... #backpacking #sectionhiking #sectionhiker #hiking #appalachiantrail #AT2026

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An article and photo from the late 1950's includes my mom and other Girl Scouts preparing to hike a section of the Appalachian Trail as part of a relay of GS Troops from Georgia to Maine. Apple doesn't fall far... She found this going through stuff a couple of weeks ago. #hiking #appalachiantrail

Still over a week away, but I'm starting to get organized for the first backpacking trip of the year! Heading to black bear territory and will finally get legit use of my sticker board.🤪 I mean Bear cannister. #backpacking #hiking #appalachiantrail #at2026 #sectionhiking #outdoorgear

Until recently, I never thought to look inside the purple leaf of the skunk cabage. In the past, I have mistaken the fruit of the plant for a mushroom. Skunk cabage are such interesting plants. #nature #hiking #naturephotography

I wanted to stay a bit longer. #goodnight #sunsetphotography #sunsets #landscapephotography #nature

This American Redstart for #Birdoftheday #SongBirds and #PerfectlyPerched. Can’t wait for this year’s #BWIAB migration festival! #birds #birding #birdphotography #naturephotography

I spend on average one day a week with my parents. Mom 85, dad 88. This is mom a few years back when she could get out. I'm grateful that they passed on a love of the outdoors. On another note, helping aging parents is overwhelming. In solidarity with caregivers everywhere. 🩵

I'm enjoying a sunset after a day of warmth and blue sky. There is still ice on the lake and temperatures were in the low 70's F. Three flocks of canada geese we're flying north during this short hike. You can hear them. Misfit geese to be pictured in comments. #birdmigration #birds #sunsets #nature

66°F and the lake at French Creek State Park is still frozen. Over 8 miles hiked by tethering trails and parks. #HopewellFurnace #crowsnestpreserve #horse-shoeTrail #pennsylvania #hiking #beaver #naturephotography

It's very hard to take video or pictures while walking the dog. I had my phone out to record the sounds of spring when the red of this palliated woodpecker caught my eye. SOUND ON for a plethora of bird calls. #birds #birding #spring #nature

One of my favorite bird pics from a prior spring. I finally got a memory card for my camera. Just in time for spring 2026! #naturephotography #birds #nature

I'm melting... Thawing after a deep freeze. There is a light rain and heavy fog on today's hike. #landscapephotography #nature

Waiting patiently to get back on trail with my friends... #appalachiantrail #hiking #backpacking

Taking time for self care. Another look at Longwood Gardens.

Spring Flower Reprieve. #longwoodgardens #blooms #spring #nature #momentofzen #zen #flowerphotography #philadelphia #pennsylvania #serenity #escape #garden #gardening

It was the warmest day in months! I escaped with a friend to #longwoodgardens A reprieve from reality. #flowers #gardens #spring

Best I could do with the equipment I have... But hey, how many towns have an eagles' nest in the township park! I'm gonna keep trying. I do have a camera and 200mm lense but I need a memory card and I keep forgetting to buy one... Doh! #eagles #birding #wildlifephotography #galaxys24Ultra

I'm sad that we decided to postpone next week's section hike. It's a long drive to end up not being able to get in the miles. Weather has not been a friend this winter. Live to hike another day... #appalachiantrail #hiking #backpacking #mountainviews #at2026 #sectionhiker

My suburban #husky BTW, these are prescription sunglasses, great for the beach and helpful to see where I'm going in snow. 🤪 I am not cool I'm cold! #hiking

Training for the next Olympics? I found a safe spot to let her run a bit. Happy husky! #huskylife #siberianhusky #dogsofbluesky

We are over this! #winter #snowstorm

Youtube out of the blue recently started showing the swamp's stuff to people (talking like 10 views to 1000+). It's specifically the shorts that focus on a certain sound that seem to be what people are after, so started a new playlist. There will be more to come. #birds youtube.com/playlist?lis...

I rediscovered a starter pack I created when new to Bsky. It is my attempt to identify people and orgs with content primarily focused on hiking and backpacking. I know I've missed some I follow. I continue to seek ways to connect with and learn from fellow hikers. #hiking #backpacking

Enjoy a snowshoe hike in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. #hiking #eastcoastkin #mountains #adventure #forestphotography #wilderness #adventure #winter #snowshoe #windturbine

Morning snow shoe hike. #pennsylvania #winterhiking #hiking #wintersports #snowshoeing #poconomountains

Saw some fun stuff on a walk around town with my hiking club. Saw an eagle pair and some great blue heron! #nature #birdphotography #hiking #birding #ornathology I go back to see the eagle on a nice day.

After hiking a section of the #appalachiantrail in The White Mountains of New Hampshire, I made an explainer video that stands the test of time. We hiked hut-to-hut. An amazing and challenging experience. #backpacking #hiking #sectionhiker #whitemountains #adventure #newhampshire

Running an experiment to see how long it takes for someone in the house, other than me, to refill the napkin holder. This is day 2. #deligate #divisionoflabor #equality #marriage #parenthood

Birdwatching set to soothing music. The video captures the view from a very small section of glass in our front door side light taken over several days the last 2 wks. #birding #nature #animals #birds #ornithology #birdfeeder #zen #meditation #serenity Best viewed with mom and a cup of tea. 😊

On today's dogwalk hike... See who emerges for a peek! #nature #hiking #spring #wildlife #animalvideo

Good morning bluesky! I'm willing good vibes to start my day. It's 5° F, Feels like -12° outside. I'm creating my own little Zone of Zen with my personal fire pit. #zen #serenity #winter

Do you have a word for the year 2026? A friend asked this question. My brain landed on sarcastic responses. I kept them to myself. She was looking to inspire myself and others. A few weeks later, this arrived in the mail. #zen #calm #watercolor #serenity #resolve #defend #fight

There is a much longer story, but this was the shortest way home. She has been over this bridge before, but something about the snow cover on the slats and the light to dark wood played with her paerception. I dusted away some snow but still... #husky #siberianhusky #winter #winterhikes

Relevant learning. #blackhistorymonth #History #Americanhistory