Did You See the Solar Eclipse 2017?

Today millions of people across the United States watched the solar eclipse. Some were lucky to be in the totality, most were in areas where you only can see a partial eclipse. I was in Baltimore, MD at the Maryland Science Center. While we did have to wait for clouds near the maximum eclipse, we still got a good views when we did. 

Solar Eclipse 2017 Through the Clouds in Baltimore, MD

I was able to capture the partially eclipsed sun through the clouds that were just the right thickness. What did you see during the eclipse? Did you try any of the safe viewing tricks? 

Save those eclipse shades for the next solar eclipse that will cross through the United States in 2024. The path of totality will go from Texas to Maine crossing through Cleveland, Ohio. Where will you be for the next eclipse? Looking forward to next time, Meet Me Outdoors.

Blue Angels

I was on my walk through Federal Hill in Baltimore MD and saw the Blue Angels fly over. They are practicing for this weekend. Look for 4 bird like spots in the picture to see the planes. Enjoying the weather, Meet Me Outdoors.

Blue Crabs - Inner Harbor, Baltimore

I was on my lunch walk and found something that I have not seen in the harbor on my walks. I saw blue crabs!

Coworkers of mine catch them to show them to the Science Center visitors. This was my first spotting of them on my own.  If you look in the pictures and see shadowy blobs in the water along the edge, those are the crabs.  The ducks are my usual find on the harbor walk. You never know what new things you may see.  Keep exploring, Meet Me Outdoors.

Light City

I went to the Light City festival yesterday. After work I walked all along the harbor watching them set up for the evenings festivities.

I enjoyed seeing the harbor come to life with the families all around.  Some of Baltimore's landmarks tricked out for the festival as well as livening up for the beginning of spring time.

Along my walk a saw many dragon boats were out on the water.  Something I have not done since I was a kid visiting Baltimore many years ago.   I found the Inner Harbor Water Wheel, working to clean the harbor of trash that sadly ends up there as litter. 

As the sun set the lights started to turn on and it was a more colorful glow than usual in the city. Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse had an amazing light up design on it for Light City. The picture I have is before sunset, but after sunset it was amazing but I was too far for a picture.

One of the attractions for the festival was this colorful peacock.  The lights were definitely mesmerizing.  There is something really cool about all the lights at night. Even the cotton candy sticks were colorful blinky light wands.  Lots of light up swards, too. 

I was also amazed by the sunset yesterday I saw it between the buildings as I was finishing my walk before dinner. After dinner I went back to the light festival which was super crowded with families and adults taking in the amazing feature, concerts and general festivities.  But the fiery glow of the sunset really made me smile.  Hoping to explore more festivals throughout the summer season. Be sure to check out the local ones near you, Meet Me Outdoors

Spring is here!

I went on a walk during my lunch break and saw all if the cherry blossom trees were in bloom.  These were in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore.  The National Cherry Blossom Festival is going on in Washington DC is going on now through April 17. Since I can't make it down to DC to see the festival this year, finding the cherry blossom trees here is a treat.

This week at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore we have a new festival called Light City.  I might try sticking around after work to see it.  Enjoy spring time, Meet Me Outdoors.