A Bird Sanctuary Among Skyscrapers Illinois April 2026 A Skyline Sanctuary, The Success of Montrose Point During our walks along the lakefront, we discovered a natural hidden gem and urban wildlife hotspot, Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary. As one of the first natural areas being preserved in the Chicago area, it is an important birding location, […]
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Our Stay in Littleton, ME Massachusetts Running May 2, 2025 3.67 mi 0:45:19 hrs 55 °F Running May 4, 2025 4.87 mi 1:05:42 hrs 66 °F Picking up 0ur Youngest at Boston Airport May 5, 2025 0.82 mi 19:21 min 51 °F Goodbye Dinner in Plymouth May 7, 2025 0.24 mi 7:59 min 68 °F
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Our 10 Days in Plymouth, MA Massachusetts Running the Cape Cod Canal 3.67 mi 4.87 mi 4.34 mi For my first run in Plymouth, I stayed close to our Airbnb, running on the local streets and sidewalks. While the area was peacefully free of traffic and dogs, the steep inclines were quite challenging. Looking for
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Scenic Drive White Mountains New Hampshire October 2025 XX October 18, 2025 2.94 mi 1:16:21 hrs 46 °F XX October 18, 2025 0.17 mi 5:34 min 61 °F XX October 18, 2025 0.03 mi < 1 min 39 °F XX October 18, 2025 1.03 mi 0:25:57 hrs 39 °F
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A Return to Kasteel de Haar Somewhere in The Netherlands March 2026 A Return to Kasteel de Haar March 17, 2026 10.84 mi 1:18:48 hrs 51 °F Just north of Utrecht lies Kasteel de Haar, a place I first visited in the late 1980s shortly after moving to the city for a new job. Since
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A Spring Day Hiking in and around Wellenseind Estate Somewhere in The Netherlands March 2026 A Smooth Start The bus and train ride went smoothly, and I arrived at Tilburg University station right on time. My friend showed up at the same moment, and we quickly set off for our hike. The weather was perfect
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Our Stay in Frederick, MD Maryland Nov – Dec, 2025 Our Frederick Metal-on-Metal Arrival! Nov 24, 2025 137 mi ~ 3.5 hrs After settling into our Airbnb in Frederick, we went out for a quick grocery run. Everything was fine until we were driving back when the car suddenly started making a scary, metal-on-metal scraping
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A Unique Winter Wonderland in Utrecht In My Home Town Nieuwegein, Utrecht January 2026 Walking Through the White Wonderland Most winters in the Netherlands are wet and cold, rarely with white snow that sticks. So when we have those days, we like to enjoy the magic of the white world. The “Lemonade” Walk January 6,
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Our Stay in Poughkeepsie, NY New York State October 2025 Early Morning Run, Noon Departure, and Two Unforgettable Bridges October 28, 2025 ~ 102 mi ~ 3.5 hrs On the day of our departure, we had plenty of time before checkout. We got up early, and after our run, we had 2.5 hours to pack
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Our Stay in Buena, NJ New Jersey November 2025 Driving to Buena, NJ November 12, 2025 ~ 175 mi ~ 4.5 hrs A visit to Ashbury Park, NJ A Comeback November 13, 2025 3.50 mi 0:41:18 hrs 48 °F I took a break from running while staying in Hopatcong, NJ. After the strenuous climb on
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