Subtle Color

Subtle Color

So many treasures at the False Foxglove location. From rocks to critters. Then we moved on for two more quick stops. It was getting mighty hot and we decided to call it a day. However as always it had been a wonderful drive-about! Female sharks gather under sea to … sleep? Archaeologists Stumble Upon a…

Field Survey Week

Field Survey Week

I am back at the Caddo NG this week. So that will means lots of fun! On Sunday afternoon Jeanne and I took our walk on the Bois D’arc trail at our base camp at Bonham SP. We were not disappointed…good stuff. 🙂 Love its locomotion! One more thing. While my favorite person was holding…

Lost But Found

Lost But Found

The adventure continued at the Caddo NG! Does a snail go slow because it doesn’t want to miss a thing? Hmmm, I have a lot in common with the snail. Moon reserves? Astronomers call for ‘urgent action’ to protect the Moon Planting Trees in ‘Wrong Places’ Actually Boosts Global Warming Spring 2024 Plant Sales 11…

A Bit of Fun

A Bit of Fun

For sure we always have fun on our outings! Ok we really have more than a bit of fun. It is a whole heap of fun on our outings! Bats of the Midnight Sun A ‘new star’ from a nova outburst is expected soon Earth’s Oldest Fossilized Forest Has Been Hiding Its Bizarre Trees For…

Greening Up

Greening Up

Even with no sun shining today, it wasn’t bad at all. With a high of only 81F I thought it was quite nice! So I headed over to a nearby grasslands unit this morning. More treasures tomorrow! A Fern’s ‘Zombie’ Fronds Sprout Unusual Roots Edge of History: How an Obsidian Blade Rewrites the Trail of…

Time to head back

Time to head back

It had been a lovely day (Feb. 2nd)at Dixon, but now the weather was changing. Weather forecast called for late afternoon showers. Then there were other evening plans. So we turned for the walk back to the car. Housekeeping note: Apparently there is something that caused the email notifications not to be sent out. Sorry…

A Puff

A Puff

Indeed a foggy start to the morning, eh! Well, at least at our house. 🙂 So I will continue on with Jan. 18th outing. Watch the puff! Great spot Jeanne! Tomorrow we head down into the ravine or ditch which ever you want to call it. Most Animals Have a 24-Hour Body Clock. This Beetle…

Locals at the Park

Locals at the Park

Happy winter solstice! Winter time is not usually busy time at the parks. Well on a beautiful day it may pick up. However the locals are always crowding in. Well it is theirs. 😉 I love the local residents! Ancient Human Discovery: New Fossils Reveal a Mysterious Hominin Lineage From the Levant DNA Tells All:…

Only One

Only One

On Monday, the 18th I had offered to lead a Trinity Forks NPSOT walk at Ft. Richardson State Park. But with the short notice I gave and it is the holiday season only Jeanne came. So Jeanne, Jim (morning only) and I enjoyed the day to ourselves. So when I arrived at the park I…