Neverending Summer

If only I had the means to make a go of nonstop Summer fun. Chase the sun on the horizon, wherever it takes me on this continent. There's still some juice left to this Summer though! This, despite the fact that you have to hear a handful of times each day that the demise of Summer is moments away. No, there is still a lot to do, and plenty of decent weather to do it in.

Local hike in Delaware Water Gap, a spot known as Dianna's Bath

Walking the "stepping stones" path in  Del. Water Gap 

The days are getting shorter in a very noticeable way, however. The trips we take at this point are candidates for "last of the season" affairs. It's mid-September, and it feels like there hasn't been that much outdoor fun this Summer. And then I start going through photos and find that it's truly the opposite. That's a big part of why I write these things.

 Glen Run Nature Preserve

DWG Loop

As we get into late August, there's a discernible change in lighting in my snapshots. Most of my rides are in the evenings, out of necessity. Like a low-fidelity time-lapse, the light slants more and more as we go. I'm just now beginning to pack my lights, and had to fire the helmet mount up two days ago.

Trailhead pack-up at Glen Run

There's a distinct lack of kayaking in this post. Something's gotta give during a frenetic 2nd half of Summer. That's for another post that you'll see here soon, as the paddles were hoisted for a trip to Raystown Lake. I'll leave this post with a few more evening shots and the first appearance of bike lights this season.

 DWG Loop sunset

Glen Run Preserve 

How quickly the sunlight drops, not 20 minutes from the photo above 

SG38, AKA Camelback