A River Runs Through It (Scranton, that is)

This view of the Lackawanna River is not especially remarkable,  until you consider the picture was taken only about a mile from downtown Scranton.  The river is hidden from most vantage points even though it runs right through the center of the city.

Lackawanna Riverfest 2011

Today is Lackawanna Riverfest 2011.  The annual festival includes canoe and kayak trips that begin in Archbald and Blakely to the north of the city, and end in the middle of Scranton.  Unfortunately, the caption on this sign at the finish could refer to today's festival.  It was beautiful early in the morning when this photo was taken, but by noon showers and thunderstorms had arrived in Scranton instead of canoers. 

Riverside Along the Lackawanna Heritage Trail

The Lackawanna Heritage Trail is a thread of nature that snakes right through Scranton along the Lackawanna River.  It is ideal for walking, jogging, biking, stretching the dog's legs, and enjoying a little scenic beauty in the middle of a metropolis, and it helps a person put on their happy face.   Unfortunately, seeing this sign from the trail is a bit like having a glass of cold water tossed in your happy face.  Icky, cold water.

Pocono Mountains Keyhole

Susquehanna River Bend

This is a view looking south along the Susquehanna River in neighboring Wilkes-Barre.  A classic winter day in NEPA.