Roads End Naturalist

Exploring the natural world as we wander at the end of the road


Tag: tan jumping spider

  • Cute Jumper

    I always like jumping spiders. They’re just so darn cute. ~Cheryl Hayashi As I neared the end of my hike along the Haw River last week, I noticed a slight movement on a tree trunk along the trail. I stopped and looked, and, at first, saw nothing. So, I placed my hand on the trunk, Read more…

  • Hauntingly Beautiful

    Tuesday afternoon I was joined by my good friend and mentor, Mary Ann, for a walk at Umstead State Park. It was a great chance to catch up and spend some time doing what we both love to do, woods watching. It was a walk back in time for me in a couple of ways – Read more…