An Angel on Mahackamack Trail in Watershed Park, Port Jervis, N.Y. ( Pamela Chergotis) Art, unexpected Out of a sense of obligation, Tom and I visited the Rijksmuseum on a trip to Amsterdam about ten years ago. I realize now... Day Tripper 07 Dec 2020 | 12:31
Long Path, the view from Vroman’s Nose ( Pamela Chergotis) There goes my heart This has been a time of questioning assumptions. A person who seems healthy might be shedding a deadly virus. A strong economy... Day Tripper 30 Sep 2020 | 10:49
A pink lady’s slipper orchid, the first the writer had seen in years. ( Pamela Chergotis) Homo frigging sapiens In the early days of the pandemic, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy was peeved. Newbie hikers were slipping out of quarantine... Day Tripper 08 Jun 2020 | 11:42
A few of my favorite things When I was young, I occupied my free time in ways I’ve since questioned. If I had it to do over again, would I spend so many... Day Tripper 27 Mar 2020 | 05:40
Temporary friends We dreaded what we might find at the Smiley Carriageway. The last time we attempted to hike it, this once-familiar trail... Home 07 Oct 2019 | 12:25
