Chris Brandt

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    Poop, there it is!

    Poop, there it is! thumbnail Photo by Will Sardinsky

    It’s a sight too familiar — dog waste, bagged and otherwise, littering our favorite trails. As the snow thaws, the problem is especially evident. One might wonder, did this person intend to grab their bag on the way back? Or do they think it’s somebody’s job to ferry poop away?… read more →

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    Red Hill trails need “TLC”

    Red Hill trails need “TLC” thumbnail Chris Brandt surveys a steep switchback on the B Line trail. Photo by Kathleen Shannon.

    The trails in Carbondale’s Red Hill Recreation Area are loved. If that’s not clear from the jammed parking lot, there’s evidence along the trails themselves. Crumbling paths between switchbacks are evidence of shortcutting – by both humans and canines. Dog poop bags line the trail creating bubbles of stink… read more →