Thoughts about…
Trying Low Heart Rate Training (Part 3):
Experience, Results, and Closing Thoughts about My Running Summer
Even before I started my low heart rate training this summer (2025), I had all kinds of romantic ideas and hopes for the experience. I imagined myself valiantly running to the top of…
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As I previously mentioned, I’m writing more articles for Tahoe Trail Guide and then linking them here (instead of writing a separate essay). I’m trying to consolidate my time and effort between the social media platforms that I operate. I sincerely hope that you’ll keep reading despite having to visit the other website 🙂
I’ve been very active on iNaturalist since 2019. I’m sure I’ve said it before but, in many respects, iNaturalist has replaced much of my social media needs. The website is educational and entertaining because it’s focused solely on nature observations. So you get to learn and see all the cool stuff that people are finding. And you get to post all the cool stuff you find in nature! Anyway, I highly encourage learning how to use it and being a part of the community if you have any interest in learning more about the natural world around you 🙂
Click the image to see the breakdown of my 2025 iNaturalist statistics
I didn’t get out to specifically look for birds as much as last month, but I still saw some great species. Although, there are definitely some repeats in this bunch. But that’s just because they’re so dependable 🙂
Apparently I haven’t shared any of the videos that I’ve published since mid-October. Sorry about that! But here they are 🙂
My video output this fall has been a mish-mash of different outdoor content related to hiking, xc skiing, and wildlife.
I apologize for how the YouTube “shorts” appear on this page. They kind of dominate the screen, but they still look good 🙂
Thanks for being a part of my life. Until next time…
-Jared Manninen
Tahoe Trail Guide is an online resource for hiking, backpacking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing in the Lake Tahoe region. In addition to trail data, I offer backcountry “how-to” articles and information about the local and natural history of Tahoe. Tahoe Swag is a collection of art and design products I create based on my love of the outdoors and appreciation for Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada Mountains.
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American Pika (Ochotona princeps) on November 6, 2025 © Jared Manninen
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Thanks, Jared!………..Seasons greetings, too! Gary Rettke
You’re welcome, coach! I hope you have a great holiday season 🙂