Monthly Archives: May 2021

The Carden Alvar (Kirkfield) Part 3 of 3 – North Bear Alvar and Kris Starr Trails 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 Carden Alvar (Kirkfield) Part 3 of 3 – North Bear Alvar and Kris Starr Trails Review OK, I studied the Carden Alvar for quite some […]

The Carden Alvar (Kirkfield) Part 2 of 3 – Prairie Smoke, Little Bluestem, & Grassland Loop Trails 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 Carden Alvar Part 2 of 3 – Prairie Smoke, Little Bluestem, & Grassland Loop Trails Review The trail map below includes all three trails as […]

The Carden Alvar (Kirkfield) Part 1 of 3 – Cameron Ranch and Sedge Wren Trails 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 Carden Alvar Part 1 of 3 – Cameron Ranch and Sedge Wren Trails Review The best time to visit the Carden Alvar for wildflowers is […]

Strange Things I Have Seen – Tree Trunks with Strips of Outer Bark Peeled Off

During the Winter of 2020 right into the Spring of 2021, we’ve pondered the strange phenomenon of what I’ve learned is called “Blonding” of some trees on our wanderings. Often huge expanses of tree trunks we’ve seen, appear to have had their outer layer of bark removed. This leaves patches of pale yellow (blond) all […]