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Silent Sunday: The Grandest Canyon
National Park Flora & Fauna
We did not see much wildlife in the national parks. Exceptions were elk grazing as we entered the Grand Canyon, causing a flurry of cars to pull off the road to watch these giants eat. While at the Grand Canyon we also saw Pinon Jaybirds and lots of ravens. A tarantula was spotted by the…
Poetry Friday: Inspiration
Primarily, my inspiration for creating jewelry or poetry comes from three places. Color, travel, and nature are my biggest influences when I create with beads or words. I have just recently returned from an 11 day trip to some of our National Parks, including Arches, the Grand Canyon, Saguaro, and the Petrified Forest. What better…
Slice of Life Tuesday: Giant Saguaros & Saguaro National Park
We are still on our national park tour of the Southwest. We’ve gone from Arches to the Grand Canyon to Sedona to Tucson so far. Today, we travel to the Petrified Forest National Park, completing the three parks that are in Arizona. The last two days have been spent exploring Saguaro National Park, outside of…
Foodie Monday: Yucca Fries
As you know, we’ve been traveling the American Southwest. During our travels, of course we’ve needed to eat. My husband and I like trying regional foods when we travel. This trip was no different. On our first night in Sedona, Arizona we went to an Argentinian restaurant specializing in grass fed beef dishes. Instead of…
Highlights of A Grand Canyon Stay
The second leg of our National Park tour vacation was a two night stay at the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Neither my husband nor I have ever been to the Grand Canyon. Since we were headed to Arizona, a visit to the canyon was a must. I made our reservations during the first few days…
The Last Monarchs of the Season, Perhaps or Perhaps Not?
Someone I just met asked me what my most recent degree was, knowing I used to be a nurse. I answered that I had obtained a second master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin at Steven’s Point in Natural Resources with a focus in Environmental Education and Interpretation (EE/EI). I responded that I was essentially…
Silent Sunday: Netherlands Trip 2016 Memories
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