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Monday (2024-12-16) was our last full day at Chickasaw NRA. And in this post I had stumbled across a Chickasaw dictionary online so I have included some words. Check out this word ayukpachi and its pronunciations. Indeed it had been a good morning! One more trail was on the list for the afternoon. Utah’s Spellbinding…
It was time to move on to the next destination. It was 3 o’clock and Claire needed to head back home. It had been so much fun to have her explore with us on Saturday (14th) and Sunday (15th). And Happy Holidays! Mistletoe Actually Has a Surprisingly Powerful Healing Effect A Jurassic Family Reunion: 50…
To quote a Star Wars line, the force was strong with this one. That moss was calling my name. Come see me closer they said. We want to be in your post please. As they say…don’t try this at home! Thank you to the free open source software GIMP and to Claire and Jim for…
The Bromide Hill Lookout was a new part of the park I had not been to before. Definitely worth the stop! How the Arrival of an Endangered Bird Indicates What’s Possible for the L.A. River Scientists Discover Oldest Modern Lizard Fossil, Shaking Up Evolutionary History Christmas Monsters: Our Favorite Reads Keep looking! The more you…
Yesterday I said our stomachs ruled. However I saw a sign on the other side of the parking lot. Sometimes my stomach does not rule. Ok, really it was time to get some lunch now! LOL. Scientists Solve Evolutionary Mystery of Butterfly and Moth Wing Colors Keep looking! The more you know, the more you…
After walking part of the Flower Park trail we headed up the hill towards Vendome. Time to head back for lunch. Yeah our stomachs rule! LOL. Newly Described Fossil From Wyoming Sheds Light on When Frogs and Toads Lost Their Teeth A Brief History of Christmas Markets Keep looking! The more you know, the more…
Claire and Briar camped overnight with us so we now had the whole day ahead for fun! A fine start to the day! 8-year-old boy’s discovery rewrites 100 years of insect and plant knowledge Thanks Suzanne! Squirrels Are Displaying ‘Widespread Carnivorous Behavior’ for the First Time in a California Park, New Study Finds Thanks Judy!…
Claire and Briar came down to join us around noon. So we all set off to find another interesting trail! The Little Niagara is about nine feet high. The roar of the water was loud! This area is easy to access with a parking lot right next to it. We were viewing it from the…
It had rained overnight (Dec. 14th). And the sky had cleared for a very nice cool sunny morning. We were off to explore near the campsite. The day was off to a great start! Unveiled by Ancient DNA: The True Timeline of Human-Neanderthal Interbreeding Ferns Can Evolve Backwards, Challenging a Common Assumption on Life Keep…
We have seen the Chickasaw Cultural Center sign from I-35 for years. However we had never found the time to visit. Until now. Learn new words and the rich history of the Chickasaw people at the Chickasaw Cultural Center. Indeed it will definitely be worth your while! Debunking Myths: New Research Challenges Misconceptions About How…