2017's first Lunar Eclipse. Sort of.
Travelled Far, by Keith Foskett
I was recently invited to preview and write a review for a new e-book by Keith "Fozzie" Foskett, a UK-based distance hiker. Travelled Far is a collection of stories about hiking, both around the block and across the country - a quick read and an enjoyable look, particularly at the English countryside, through his eyes.…Read more Travelled Far, by Keith Foskett
January, 2017
Flying Squirrel has been going for just one month! Rather than posting a single photo today, like I have been, I thought I'd take a look back and post a gallery of the "month in review". Gives me a sense of how busy I've been! Hope you like it!
Astronomy: Week of 1/29/17 (Two Planets and a Rock)
The evening moon is back this week, and on Tuesday you're likely to see a lovely grouping of the crescent moon, Venus, and Mars, all together in the west just after dark. Keen observers will notice a couple things about Venus and Mars - first, that since I first mentioned them a month ago, they're…Read more Astronomy: Week of 1/29/17 (Two Planets and a Rock)
Astronomy: Week of 1/22/17 (Orion and his Dogs Confront Taurus)
Winter Constellations - Orion and his Dogs Confront Taurus
Trash to Treasure: Winter Bird Feeders From Recycled Containers
Making bird feeders out of recylcables
Wilderness – a new film – Alastair Humphreys
One of the adventurer-authors I follow is a gent from Scotland, Alastair Humphreys. In addition to an impressive adventure resume, he has an artistic style that resonates with me - this short film, though it's in an environment completely foreign to me, does an outstanding job of capturing my own feelings with respect to the…Read more Wilderness – a new film – Alastair Humphreys
Astronomy: Week of 1/8/17 (Two Ways to Find Polaris)
I was going to use this week to talk about some of the iconic, recognizable constellations in the winter sky (Northern hemisphere), but realized the moon would be plowing through them this week, washing out the stars and making them less visible. So instead, while Venus and Mars continue to shine in the west, and…Read more Astronomy: Week of 1/8/17 (Two Ways to Find Polaris)
NPS Announces Fee-Free Days for 2017
I made a quick reference to this in yesterday's pic, but wanted to give it more attention. Each year, the National Park Service sets aside a few days where entry fees and other fees are waived at ALL National Parks, including historical parks and monuments as well as the big ones like Shenandoah. If the…Read more NPS Announces Fee-Free Days for 2017
Flying Squirrel Outdoors 