Notices by Tim Stanton (timkstanton@mstdn.social)

With temps flirting with 100 deg (F) (38 C) here in SE Massachusetts, I went for a nice long swim in the ocean today. So wonderfully refreshing! (and I got my exercise in for the day 😀).

#HeatWave #ocean #exercise #GetOutside #NewEngland

#SilentSunday

#flowers #BloomScrolling #reflection #reflections #photography #NaturePhotography #nature

The weather window has opened up a bit (i.e., less rain) and I'm heading off to go #backpacking in the White #Mountains, #NewHampshire-- my first such trip this season. Managed to convince my "partner-in-crime" (Lori) to head into the wilderness with me in spite of the damp forecast. Will try out our new tent that fits two adults (advertised as a "3-person" tent). Will be #hiking all the way up a stream to near its origin and camp near the waterfalls. See you on the other side!

#GetOutside

We just got back from our "waterfest," backpacking in the White Mountains, New Hampshire! Hiked up two rivers, crossing many small tributaries. Camped near one of the streams, having meals by it and falling asleep listening to the sounds of rushing water. And, the new tent held up against the rain at night! Had a great time! #hiking #backpacking #mountains

#NewHampshire #nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #photography #LandscapePhotography #GetOutside #stream #streams #river #rivers

Hiking deep into the wilderness earlier this week, we saw many dead trees in the forest that were untouched by humans. Some of the trees, whether they were still standing or already lying on the ground, had beautiful mushrooms growing on them. Here are a few examples. #FungiFriday #mushrooms

#mushtodon #fungi #fungus #nature #photography #NaturePhotography #macro #MacroPhotography #hiking

Another day, another hike past a #waterfall! But today it was a smorgasbord of beautiful waterfalls on a trail appropriately named Falling Waters Trail (White #Mountains, #NewHampshire). I love this trail and have hiked (or snowshoed) on it in every season. #hiking #backpacking #winter

#nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #photography #LandscapePhotography #GetOutside #waterfalls #snow #ice

Had a fabulous day of #snowshoeing today in the White #Mountains, #NewHampshire. Conditions were perfect. Had the snowshoes on from the car to the summit and back. More pics to come! #hiking #backpacking #winter

#nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #photography #LandscapePhotography #snow #ice #WinterWonderland #GetOutside

Here is one of the picturesque treats I experienced on my way up to the summit of the mountain yesterday. A gorgeous section of frozen #waterfalls. Most of the 80 feet (24m) tall #waterfall was covered with snow, but this section was not covered, exposing its beauty. #WaterfallWednesday #mountains #hiking

#NewHampshire #snowshoeing #backpacking #snow #ice #closeup #nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #photography #LandscapePhotography #GetOutside

Beauty was abound when I snowshoed up a mountain earlier this week. While the views at the summit of nearby mountain peaks/valleys were beautiful, so were the small features at my feet. Check out the rime ice that formed on the boulders. This ice forms in windy fog and points into the wind as it is forming. #ice #mountains #lichen

#lichens #LichenSubscribe #hiking #backpacking #snowshoeing #nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #photography #LandscapePhotography #GetOutside #closeup #snow

This was my view earlier this week as I began my descent down the mountain and dropped below the tree line. It was much steeper than the pic shows— needed to proceed carefully on my snowshoes. Had to say goodbye to the views of the nearby mountains as I disappeared into the forest! #FootpathFriday #mountains #winter

#snowshoeing #hiking #backpacking #snow #nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #photography #LandscapePhotography #GetOutside #WinterWonderland

#SilentSunday

#mountains #NewHampshire #winter #hiking #backpacking #snowshoeing #snow #ice #nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #photography #LandscapePhotography #GetOutside #lichen #lichens #LichenSubscribe

Here is a peaceful scene from last week’s #snowshoeing adventure in the White #Mountains of #NewHampshire. I had been snowshoeing for 3.5 hours and had only seen one person. I was completely alone in my thoughts being one with #nature! So wonderful! #FootpathFriday #winter #hiking

#backpacking #snow #NaturePhotography #landscape #photography #LandscapePhotography #GetOutside

#SilentSunday

#mountains #NewHampshire #winter #snow #hiking #backpacking #snowshoeing #nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #photography #LandscapePhotography #GetOutside #lichen #lichens #LichenSubscribe #rocks

#Hiking the ridge of a mountain gives nonstop great views. This was my view when I snowshoed up to this ridge last month in the White #Mountains, #NewHampshire. I’ve hiked long sections of this ridge in the past, but only went a short distance this time. So great to be up there! #FootpathFriday #winter #snowshoeing

#nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #photography #LandscapePhotography #GetOutside #snow #ice #trail #trails #backpacking

#SilentSunday

#waterfall #winter #mountains #waterfalls #hiking #backpacking #snowshoeing #snow #ice #nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #photography #LandscapePhotography #GetOutside #NewHampshire

After hiking on a local trail this afternoon, I ended the day walking on this beautiful #beach on the #ocean. These sand ripples, exposed as the tide was going out, were some of the many interesting features I saw! #CapeCod #wavy #Seascape

#reflection #reflections #nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #photography #LandscapePhotography #GetOutside #hiking #backpacking

#SilentSunday

#sunset #NewHampshire #mountains #hiking #backpacking #stream #streams #nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #photography #LandscapePhotography #GetOutside

I sneaked in a good-weather hike yesterday in the White #Mountains, #NewHampshire just before a wet front moved in. Took full advantage of the moderate temps and sunny skies on this dawn-to-dusk hike. Beautiful hike from trailhead to summit. More pics to come! #hiking #backpacking #waterfall #waterfalls #stream #streams #nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #photography #LandscapePhotography #outside #GetOutside

Trail conditions varied dramatically from trailhead to summit in my hike earlier this week in the White #Mountains: dirt and dry rocks (upper left); crusty #snow and patches of soft #ice (upper right); solid hard ice and need for traction (lower left); dirt, snow, ice, and some puddles of water on sun-exposed ridge trail (lower right). A fun, interesting hike! #FootpathFriday #hiking #backpacking #nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #photography #LandscapePhotography #GetOutside

Have a great weekend everyone! Enjoy this gorgeous waterfall that I passed while hiking in the White Mountains, New Hampshire earlier this week. I especially like how it is lit up from the sunset it is facing. #hiking #backpacking #mountains #NewHampshire #waterfall #waterfalls #stream #streams #weekend #sunset #nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #photography #LandscapePhotography #outside #GetOutside