Monthly Archives: September 2019

Strange Things I’ve Seen – Three Winged Maple Keys

Technically called “samaras”, we’re all familiar with the two winged type of “whirlygigs, helicopters, tree twirlers” and the many other names from our childhoods. I recall breaking two fresh green seeds apart, peeling open the end of one, extracting the seed, and sticking the wingblade on my nose. That was just last Summer… I’m such […]

The TransCanada, and Trail of Two Lakes Trails from West Huntingdon (Belleville) Review

***Please click on this link Map Locations of ALL Trails on this Site to view a map with the location of every trail “2oldguyswalking” has written a review on.*** The TransCanada, and Trail of Two Lakes Trails from West Huntingdon Review 14 kms North of the 401 on Hwy # 62 at Belleville, will bring you to Tuftsville […]

Orono Yesterday and Today

The most prominent building in Orono, Ontario is their town hall on Main Street. The Romanesque structure was built in 1898, a year after the original structure built next to the Masonic Hall on Centrerview Street was destroyed by fire. Once the original seat of government for Clarke Township, the clerk’s office contained a large […]

Garden Hill Conservation Area Trail (Port Hope) Review – A Winter Walkable

***Please click on this link Map Locations of ALL Trails on this Site to view a map with the location of every trail “2oldguyswalking” has written a review on.*** Garden Hill Conservation Area Trail (Port Hope) Review  UPDATE – January 11 2021 – Just returned from a walk here, and I must admit to being quite pleasantly surprised […]