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Comments welcome. Thank you, Mary
As the winter progresses it gets harder to find color. However the winter berries are a bright spot in the color scheme of the browns of winter. So the berries of winter are a delightful splash of color. Some are only for the wildlife. And some have been used and consumed by people for eons….
So what did you do yesterday on January 1st? Well, the First Wednesday group headed out for the first hike on the first day of the year! And what splendid weather! Indeed what a wonderful day to spend with a great group! So thank you all for joining me on the first hike on the…
It’s a new year! All fresh with new hopes that we all can do better for our planet. May it be a great year! How to see Earth’s shadow at sunrise and sunset Why does the New Year begin on January 1? Scientists Reveal Jaw-Dropping Secrets of Lizard and Snake Evolution Mysterious Cause of Massive…
Goodness another year has almost passed on. Here are a few pics from over past several days which includes foggy mornings and sunny days. Happy New Year’s Eve! Cheers to a new year! Hope we can explore, learn, and leave the earth in a better place. The 12,000-Year-Old Wolves That Ate Like Dogs Scientists Discover…
Over the holidays the weather has been wonderful with the rain and fairly warm weather. So of course I continued to go to the grasslands. Most days in the afternoon when it is a bit warmer. But some colder weather will be here tomorrow. Our high today was 79F! Walk slow and look down is…
Always something good can be found in nature. So I will go back again in a few days to see how they are progressing. Repeat visits are definitely not boring. 🙂 New Federal Grant For U.S. Hwy 64 Crossings Could Save Endangered Red Wolves And Other Wildlife Thanks Judy! Archaeologists Are Finding Dugout Canoes in…
We have had some foggy mornings lately. Fog is similar to snow in how quiet it makes it feel. It seems magical. The fog had lifted by the time I made it to our back field. The count ended with over one hundred individuals! Never before had I seen so many stinkhorns in one small…
Our last trail to walk was the Fishing Rock Trail on The Point. It was across the Lake of the Arbuckles. Furthermore, the Common Loons (foshi – bird) were much closer to the shore then this morning’s loons near the campsite! Just FYI, the park brochure had said in the spring sometimes the trail could…
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…