A Hike at Swamp Creek Park

Tuesday two weeks ago, I went for a hike at Swamp Creek Park in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was a warm sunny delightful day to be out and about in nature. Below are some of the sights from my hike.


A view of Swamp Creek


A beautiful view along a hedgerow


A close up view


Swamp Creek Schoolhouse built circa 1850


Swamp Creek Schoolhouse bell


Pretty blooms


A fallen tree trunk with a beauty all its own


I think this might be an older schoolhouse
used prior to the one built circa 1850

A 5th of July Party

On the 5th of July, many of my family and friends got together for a party over in Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was a partly sunny day with an hour long shower thrown in just around mealtime. Below are some photos from the day.


Enjoying the pool


My parents sitting by the pool


The family of one of my brothers arriving with some food


A crazy game of croquet
Look where the hoop is! :)


Family members catching up with each other


Getting ready for supper


Four of my nephews


Just talking and playing


Playing volleyball
But where's the ball? :)


One of my nieces rope climbing


Another of my nieces rope climbing

Garden and Wildlife Views from our Home

Except for the last photo, all these pictures were taken in the past week or so. The last photo was taken early this Spring but is so beautiful that I still want to post it here. I do not know the names of all the flowers; but I do enjoy them anyway.



Morning Glories


Impatients


Petunias


Doves


Petunias

A Hike in Stover's State Park and Tohickon Valley County Park, part 2

This series of photos from my hike in Stover's State Park and Tohickon Valley County Park, Bucks County, Pennsylvania gives me the feel of the John Denver song Sonshine on my Shoulders. The hike was so peaceful. And it reminds me of days gone by when I had more time to hike and roam.

A Hike in Stover's State Park and Tohickon Valley County Park

Tuesday a week ago I went for a several hour hike from mid-morning to late mid-afternoon at Stover's State Park and the contiguous Tohickon Valley County Park in Tinicum and Plumstead Townships, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was a beautiful mostly sunny day. Below are some of the sights from that hike.


A portion of the Tohickon Creek


A humongus fungus
Measures more than fifteen inches across


A beautiful pink wild rose


A path going down into Stover's State Park towards the creek


I like the color of this red fungus


A moss-covered fallen tree trunk


A majestic view even if it is only a vulture


Impressive brown fungi growing on a live tree