Weekly Inspiration (04/29/17)

Rhododendrons & Hemlocks on Flat Rock Trail at Linn Run State
Park, Rector, PA.  Photo taken November 25, 2016 at 3:36 P.M.

The rhododendron shrubs are due to blossom late June to early July.  I'll post updated photos then.

Forget Tax Day. Opening Day of Trout Season Is April 15.

Linn Run State Park,    Rector, PA
Photo taken November 25, 2016 at 2:35 P.M.

This is one of the streams that will be stocked and ready to fish 81 days from now.  Not that I'm impatient or anything.

Weekly Inspiration (12/03/16)

Adams Falls at Linn Run State park in Rector, PA
Shot taken November 25, 2016 at 2:44 P.M.

I went slightly off trail to get this shot.  No human (meaning me) was injured in the taking of this photograph.

Verse of The Week (12/02/16)

Shot taken on November 25, 2016 at 3:31 P.M.
Flat Rock Trail at Linn Run State Park, Rector PA

I call this shot "Hanging On."  Most of the leaves wilted and fell.  These few chose to hold fast in spite of the same conditions, in spite of the expectation that they would fall.


"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful . . ." (Heb. 10:23)

Linn Run State Park, Rector, PA

Today I went hiking with my son at Linn Run State Park.  There are hiking trails for both beginners and advanced.  We recommend the short, easy hike to Adams Falls.  After that, follow Flat Rock Trail.

Linn Run itself should be top notch trout fishing in the spring.  That water was cold!

We noticed abundant rhododendrons on Flat Rock Trail.  That walk will be spectacular when they bloom!  Offsetting the rhododendrons were towering hemlocks. I guess you just had to be there.

The turnoff for Linn Run State Park is on Route 30, a few miles east of Ligonier.  The drive on Route 30 between Latrobe and Ligonier reminded us of New England countryside.

We didn't want to leave, but the afternoon was getting late.  Being in the Laurel Highlands, we didn't want to risk having the mist change to snow.  Also, most of our return trip would be through deer country.

Next time we'll bring a picnic lunch, as tables are plenteous.  Josh and I highly recommend Linn Run State Park.  Oh, yes, be sure to wear appropriate footwear.