Outbound Dan's Outdoor Musings

So, I was banging out an article on becoming more physically fit by hiking when I had this realization that I hadn't hiked for a few days myself.  I thought my legs were getting flabby - damn Christmas gluttony kills me every time.  Sometimes yoga on the wii just doesn't cut it... Also, as I looked out the window and saw the flurries showering down I realized I had to go hiking - there was plenty of time for work later.  So where should I go?  I was dressed, in the car, and had Chestnut Ridge in my GPS, when as I pulled out of the driveway I decided to head down to the Niagara Gorge.  I guess there is nothing like repetition, right? After the customary bumpy drive to Niagara Falls, I parked at Devil's Hole State Park then started on my hike down the stairs.  I didn't know how far I was going today or if I really had any destination, but it felt good to be out amongst the snowflakes.  I decided to check out the Devil's Hole Cave near the top of the g...

Needed a walk to clear my head, get some exercise, and search for inspiration. Busy as I was at this time of year, the busiest of all with visits, wrapping, and maintaining sanity I needed someplace close. After stopping at the post office, I parked over at niawanda park for a walk along the river.  I had a couple hours to kill and put a few miles on my boots. So the above post, complete with sideways picture, is what happens when you try to write on your smart phone.  I guess it is something I need to play with a little bit more.  I do like the idea of being able to write from my phone - it can turn boring gatherings into a productive pursuit. 

I hate nothing more than a wasted day.  And what is a wasted day?  A day spent indoors, sheltered from the experience of adventure.  Granted some days spent indoors are fine, but repetitive days with eyes glued on the tv - that is indeed a wasted life.  Anyway, with a few flurries in the air, slight patches of sun, and the Buffalo Bills playing I decided to go play myself down in the Niagara Falls Gorge.  Speaking of wasted time, any time watching my hometown team, the Bills is not only wasted: it is often heartbreaking.  I decided to just take a short hike down in the gorge today and spend my time reflecting and maybe do a little writing. Though I think well when I walk,  for walking is conducive to thinking, sometimes it is good to sit by the river on a rock with pad and pen.  Plus, I am doing research for my Niagara Falls hiking guide which I can hopefully have done by the spring.  So I parked at the Devil's Hole State Park parking lot a...