It is still windy out there, so I'm really hoping that the hiker who just came through with a cigarette didn't subsequently toss it in a pile of leaves.
At 10 am, it is 65 degrees and still rising under sunny skies
The barometer is at 29.03 inches and steady
The fire danger today is MODERATE
Showing posts with label hiker. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hiker. Show all posts
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Report from the trails!
Intrepid hiker Tina Zlody (and her furry companions) have been out on the trails this afternoon, and sent in a report.
While we've seen people up and down our little section of the Cascades (blue circles) trail, they mostly have been breaking off to head up or down Cataract Street. Tina continued up the hill on Cascades, breaking the trail (go, Tina!). From there she followed the Silver Spring trail (yellow rectangles) up to where it heads up the hill in Boyton Park, then turned around and retraced back down.
She reports that the snow has covered the parts where it had gotten icy, so it's much less slippery going than it was earlier in the week.
It is possible, by the way, to pull into the lower lot right now, 'though it has not been cleared.
Thanks, Tina! And know that we always appreciate hearing from those out on the trails!
While we've seen people up and down our little section of the Cascades (blue circles) trail, they mostly have been breaking off to head up or down Cataract Street. Tina continued up the hill on Cascades, breaking the trail (go, Tina!). From there she followed the Silver Spring trail (yellow rectangles) up to where it heads up the hill in Boyton Park, then turned around and retraced back down.
She reports that the snow has covered the parts where it had gotten icy, so it's much less slippery going than it was earlier in the week.
It is possible, by the way, to pull into the lower lot right now, 'though it has not been cleared.
Thanks, Tina! And know that we always appreciate hearing from those out on the trails!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Heads up!
It is NUT season in the forest (insert your own hiker joke here), so heads up! If you here something coming down fast through the trees, you're probably under a hickory nut tree and one has just broken loose. Heads up! They hurt if they hit you!
If, on the other hand, you hear more of a pattering noise (like rain), you're under a squirrel who is unshelling a hickory nut. Little pieces come pelting down through the leaves as the squirrel has a snack. Good fun!
At nine am, it is 68 degrees under cloudy skies.
29.41 inches of mercury (rain and possible thunderstorms moving in)
The stream is still at 1/2 inch
If, on the other hand, you hear more of a pattering noise (like rain), you're under a squirrel who is unshelling a hickory nut. Little pieces come pelting down through the leaves as the squirrel has a snack. Good fun!
At nine am, it is 68 degrees under cloudy skies.
29.41 inches of mercury (rain and possible thunderstorms moving in)
The stream is still at 1/2 inch
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Drizzly
We got a total of 0.31 inches of rain yesterday; 'though we've had no measurable rain since midnight, yesterday's total was enough to raise the stream to 3.4 inches.
At 9 am, it is 48 degrees F and steady
98% humidity and steady; mist in the air
The barometer is at 29.91 inches of mercury and steady
The skies are overcast
It isn't clear if if the runner that just went through was running to keep up with his dogs or to keep warm!
The interns were here for their second night;we're hoping they were warmer last night than the night before! They'll be moving off to their summer (undisclosed) location tomorrow.
At 9 am, it is 48 degrees F and steady
98% humidity and steady; mist in the air
The barometer is at 29.91 inches of mercury and steady
The skies are overcast
It isn't clear if if the runner that just went through was running to keep up with his dogs or to keep warm!
The interns were here for their second night;we're hoping they were warmer last night than the night before! They'll be moving off to their summer (undisclosed) location tomorrow.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Still Sunny!
48.0 and rising for the temperature
38% and steady for the humidity
30.21 and steady for the pressure
0.00 for the rain
4+111 for the Stream Level (that's 4.6 inches)
Fire danger is still HIGH
(at 9:00)
Not many hikers.
38% and steady for the humidity
30.21 and steady for the pressure
0.00 for the rain
4+111 for the Stream Level (that's 4.6 inches)
Fire danger is still HIGH
(at 9:00)
Not many hikers.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Trail report in
A hiker stopped by yesterday to let us know that in his travels through Cascades East, Cascades West, and Cascading Waters, he'd only found trail blockage on the switchback section of the Cascades trail heading down slope to Cataract Street; all else had been cleared up.
If anyone's got new or different information, we'd love to hear it!
If anyone's got new or different information, we'd love to hear it!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
It's snowing
(for those who might have missed this!)
In a scene that's become overwhelmingly familiar, there are no school buses on the road, the shoveled walks are filling back in, and the snow is pelting down. A squirrel rummaging under our birdfeeder this morning was rapidly being buried. Even the junkos seem to have taken cover!
At 9 am, it is 21 degrees and rising
83% humidity and steady
30.06 inches of mercury and still falling (much of the storm is still west of us)
Fire danger is NONE
We did see a dogwalker go through this morning, but that has been it. We're sending out some junior rangers now, though!
UPDATE: As I was sitting here at the window, a snowshoer just came by! Looks like it's freezing rain right now.
In a scene that's become overwhelmingly familiar, there are no school buses on the road, the shoveled walks are filling back in, and the snow is pelting down. A squirrel rummaging under our birdfeeder this morning was rapidly being buried. Even the junkos seem to have taken cover!
At 9 am, it is 21 degrees and rising
83% humidity and steady
30.06 inches of mercury and still falling (much of the storm is still west of us)
Fire danger is NONE
We did see a dogwalker go through this morning, but that has been it. We're sending out some junior rangers now, though!
UPDATE: As I was sitting here at the window, a snowshoer just came by! Looks like it's freezing rain right now.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Falling leaves
For those of you interested, you can find the US fall foliage map online.
The leaves are really coming down out there today. It's as if it is raining. Still there are plenty of maples that have yet to turn.
At 9am, it is 40 degrees and rising.
71% humidity and falling.
The barometer is 30.39 inches and steady; high skies!
Fire danger is back down to LOW from that rain we had earlier this week.
Great day to get out there! We're seeing some activity on the trail already today.
The leaves are really coming down out there today. It's as if it is raining. Still there are plenty of maples that have yet to turn.
At 9am, it is 40 degrees and rising.
71% humidity and falling.
The barometer is 30.39 inches and steady; high skies!
Fire danger is back down to LOW from that rain we had earlier this week.
Great day to get out there! We're seeing some activity on the trail already today.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Summertime...
and we are entirely failing at keeping this up to date in the rush of things happening around here!
This week, the parks crew are out in Bovenzi Park, up on the north end of town, clearing and marking trails, and generally making that a useable space up there.
The constant stream of thunderstorms has the falls running.
Last night, we got another .08 inches of rain, on top of the 1.14 inches we got over the 24 hours of Sunday.
At 2pm, it is a very pleasant 80 degrees.
59% humidity (which is why it feels so pleasant!)
Barometer is 29.80 inches and steady
Fire danger is LOW
A group of hikers that came through just used one of our cairns as a photo backdrop!
This week, the parks crew are out in Bovenzi Park, up on the north end of town, clearing and marking trails, and generally making that a useable space up there.
The constant stream of thunderstorms has the falls running.
Last night, we got another .08 inches of rain, on top of the 1.14 inches we got over the 24 hours of Sunday.
At 2pm, it is a very pleasant 80 degrees.
59% humidity (which is why it feels so pleasant!)
Barometer is 29.80 inches and steady
Fire danger is LOW
A group of hikers that came through just used one of our cairns as a photo backdrop!
Monday, July 14, 2008
overcast
Overcast here this morning, but it looks as though last night's thunderstorms missed us.
At 8 am, it is 71 degrees.
87% humidity
Barometer at 29.77 inches and rising.
It was busy on the trails here yesterday. If you were out, I hope you got a chance to notice the new signs, which the trails crew got up at the end of last week. That crew has moved over to working in Columbus Park this morning, doing some trailblazing there. They'll be at Trust property Nick's Woods later this week.
At 8 am, it is 71 degrees.
87% humidity
Barometer at 29.77 inches and rising.
It was busy on the trails here yesterday. If you were out, I hope you got a chance to notice the new signs, which the trails crew got up at the end of last week. That crew has moved over to working in Columbus Park this morning, doing some trailblazing there. They'll be at Trust property Nick's Woods later this week.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Humid
Very, very humid...
You wouldn't think that it could be so humid and not rain.
Up in the meadow this morning, it's 95% humidity
Here at Lodge? 93%
That's pretty wet.
We've had a number of hikers go through, including two from the City of Worcester on their treasure hunt!
Barometer is steady at 29.8.
At 10:30 am, it is 73 degrees here.
You wouldn't think that it could be so humid and not rain.
Up in the meadow this morning, it's 95% humidity
Here at Lodge? 93%
That's pretty wet.
We've had a number of hikers go through, including two from the City of Worcester on their treasure hunt!
Barometer is steady at 29.8.
At 10:30 am, it is 73 degrees here.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
the rain came
early.
It wasn't even 10:30 when it started.
It hasn't held up some intrepid hikers, though (GOOD FOR YOU!).
It did send us inside to bake.
It wasn't even 10:30 when it started.
It hasn't held up some intrepid hikers, though (GOOD FOR YOU!).
It did send us inside to bake.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Clear skies?
It looks as though the storms all moved through last night!
At 11 am, we are looking out at sun!
67 degrees
83% humidity and falling
Barometer holding steady at 29.68 inches of pressure
Brook is running nicely
Yesterday we had 0.51 inches of rain here
The hike at noon yesterday avoided all but a few sprinkles and brought out about twenty people (and one dog). We'll post pictures later today.
At 11 am, we are looking out at sun!
67 degrees
83% humidity and falling
Barometer holding steady at 29.68 inches of pressure
Brook is running nicely
Yesterday we had 0.51 inches of rain here
The hike at noon yesterday avoided all but a few sprinkles and brought out about twenty people (and one dog). We'll post pictures later today.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Little posting
We've had some out-of-state camping and hiking excitement around here in honor of Father's Day weekend, so we haven't been around to post. Sorry to those who may have missed us!
At 4:30 it is 60 degrees
95% humidity ('though not currently raining)
We've had 0.2 inches of rain today
Barometer is holding steady at 29.8 pounds of pressure
We've seen only one hiker today (she came to the door looking for the Cascades). A bit damp and chilly?
Happy Father's Day to those celebrating!
At 4:30 it is 60 degrees
95% humidity ('though not currently raining)
We've had 0.2 inches of rain today
Barometer is holding steady at 29.8 pounds of pressure
We've seen only one hiker today (she came to the door looking for the Cascades). A bit damp and chilly?
Happy Father's Day to those celebrating!
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Summer prep
We are planning a remote outpost here at the Cascades for the summer, so some groundwork on that went on today. If you want to use your muscles on our behalf, plan on being here at Cascading Waters on June 18 at 5:30 to move the tent platform up to its summer home!
At 1:30, with birds singing in the trees, it is 76 degrees
40% humidity
Fire danger remains LOW
Several hikers (and at least two joggers) have gone through this morning, including one dog who is now on his sixth week, after being given two weeks to live with cancer. He seemed quite cheerful!
At 1:30, with birds singing in the trees, it is 76 degrees
40% humidity
Fire danger remains LOW
Several hikers (and at least two joggers) have gone through this morning, including one dog who is now on his sixth week, after being given two weeks to live with cancer. He seemed quite cheerful!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Out like a lamb?
This is the last week of March, and, while we've been lucky in our lack of storms, it's a bit too chilly to say it's really going out like a lamb. It's below freezing every night lately.
At 8 am, it's 26 degrees and rising.
50% humidity
Clear skies, with the barometer holding steady
Fire danger is MODERATE (not enough rain lately?)
Busy day on the trails lately: kids up on the Cascades, hikers, and at least one biker. Cars in and out of the parking lot all day.
Enjoy the sun!
At 8 am, it's 26 degrees and rising.
50% humidity
Clear skies, with the barometer holding steady
Fire danger is MODERATE (not enough rain lately?)
Busy day on the trails lately: kids up on the Cascades, hikers, and at least one biker. Cars in and out of the parking lot all day.
Enjoy the sun!
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Snowshowers today
Today's precipitation is falling mainly as snow; it will continue on and off all day.
It is very wet snow. If you follow the hikers that have already come through today (sorry we hadn't gotten out to shovel the parking area yet!), be sure your footwear is waterproof.
Currently it is 37 degrees and clear.
Humidity is 92% and the barometer is falling.
It is very wet snow. If you follow the hikers that have already come through today (sorry we hadn't gotten out to shovel the parking area yet!), be sure your footwear is waterproof.
Currently it is 37 degrees and clear.
Humidity is 92% and the barometer is falling.
Monday, February 04, 2008
Chilly hikers along the trail
The day started with clear skies, but clouds are moving in now. Two hikers, looking rather chilly, just came through.
It's 34 degrees and falling. 72% humidity. We're expecting some precipitation tonight.
It's 34 degrees and falling. 72% humidity. We're expecting some precipitation tonight.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Hiking conditions and visitor update
Current temperature is 40 degrees. The trails remain nearly clear and the falls are running fast.
We've had a number of visitors today enjoying the easy hiking, including one gentleman photographing the stream down on Olean Street. Should you have any great photos, please share them with us!
We hope you haven't put away your snowshoes just yet, however, as up to 18 inches of snow are expected by Tuesday!
We've had a number of visitors today enjoying the easy hiking, including one gentleman photographing the stream down on Olean Street. Should you have any great photos, please share them with us!
We hope you haven't put away your snowshoes just yet, however, as up to 18 inches of snow are expected by Tuesday!
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Cascades and visitors update
The Cascades are running fast! Come and enjoy them.
This afternoon, in addition to two hikers and one intrepid bicycle-pusher, the members of Princeton Arts Society visited to paint the Cascades and the brook. The bridge on Cataract Street gives a great view in both directions.
This afternoon, in addition to two hikers and one intrepid bicycle-pusher, the members of Princeton Arts Society visited to paint the Cascades and the brook. The bridge on Cataract Street gives a great view in both directions.
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