https://ds52.wordpress.com/2026/07/22/changes/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/beast.jpgbeastHome for 10 years - how lucky are we ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260628_105918.jpg20260628_105918Looking over the City of Grenfield, Massahusetts from Poet's Seat Towerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260605_134621.jpg20260605_134621Sitting on Mom's front porch ... a porch filled with memorieshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260601_172925.jpg20260601_172925The places you go ... the things we learn ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260527_110614.jpg20260527_110614https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260522_115431.jpg20260522_115431Serenity snoozes travel days like a real world travelerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260401_124348.jpg20260401_124348https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260328_091346.jpg20260328_091346No matter where we are we find that it is important to demonstrate how important our freedoms are.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20250725_171334.jpg20250725_171334Pay attention to the rights we are slowly losinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20240804_093718.jpg20240804_093718Did we use it all? Probably not ...2026-09-20T11:24:59+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2024/08/09/travel-interruptions-across-the-eastern-us/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240808_183009.jpg20240808_183009Jackson Center has several Amish communities ... it is an unexpected sight for us when we see carriages go by ... (several did)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240808_181336.jpg20240808_181336https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240808_181122.jpg20240808_181122A beautiful country road ... and evening for a walkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240808_180842.jpg20240808_180842Our house for the night was a very clean vintage 1960's house where I expected to find a mom or grandma ...well done and comfortablehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240808_171135.jpg20240808_171135Jackson Center Pennsylvania had beautiful very tidy farmshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240808_162136.jpg20240808_162136Driving across the farm belt of Indiana and Ohio is a bit boring ... if not for a good story2024-08-13T14:51:04+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2024/08/07/day-4-adventures-missouri-to-indiana/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240807_201730.jpg20240807_201730Still scared but with her people ... where she belongs!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240807_181847.jpg20240807_181847Brazil, Indiana farm countryhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240807_081815.jpg20240807_081815Serenity watching the departure activities in Missouri this morning2024-08-08T03:15:45+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2024/08/06/oklahoma-to-lebanon-missouri/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240806_182236.jpg20240806_182236I do speak for the Great Masses of the Mississippi Valley, when I say that we will not submit to the domination of any political party, however much we may love it, that lays the sacrificing hand upon silver and will demonetize it.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240806_181611.jpg20240806_181611How come some of the most interesting archetecture and well-maintained homes are funeral homes?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240806_174514.jpg20240806_174514I love mural art ... this is downtown Lebanon, Missouri2024-08-07T10:47:14+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2024/08/06/new-mexico-to-oklahoma/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240805_183903.jpg20240805_183903Roger Miller was brought up by an uncle in Erick Oklahoma, during the depression, after his father died when he was a year old.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240805_182556.jpg20240805_182556Yup ... a work in process ... (interesting ...but messy) :)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240805_182354.jpg20240805_182354A smile and a walk (and possibly a glas of wine) makes everything seem better.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240805_180117.jpg20240805_180117Many many nooks and crannies for Serenity to explorehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240805_180028.jpg20240805_180028The flowers really were beautiful ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240805_103808.jpg20240805_103808Hundreds of windmills throughout our ride in Northern New Mexico, across the Texas panhandle and into Oklahoma.2024-08-07T01:06:03+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2024/08/04/a-new-cross-country-adventure/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240804_175337.jpg20240804_175337Once we carried all of our "stuff" upstairs we were ready for a walk. https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240804_174903.jpg20240804_174903And to all a good night https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240804_171429.jpg20240804_171429I feel like I am in Kansas!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240804_165342.jpg20240804_165342I love traveling across the Southwest with the abundance of long, long trainshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240804_114913.jpg20240804_114913I-10 East was not too busy today ... a fair amount of trucks ... and lots of trains.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240804_111943.jpg20240804_111943Can't get enough of the big blue skies and cumulus clouds.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240804_100539.jpg20240804_100539Serenity was in charge of the second row seating area.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240803_072001.jpg20240803_072001This was the view out our front window ... the Beast is on the left. Someone else's carport is on that house's roof. Yikes2024-08-07T01:29:04+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2024/07/13/hot-summer-arizona-days/2024-07-26T15:52:42+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2024/06/23/our-first-arizona-summer/2024-07-03T02:20:27+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2023/10/22/buffalo-soldiers/2023-10-23T00:15:53+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2023/10/14/hot-springs-national-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231011_133326-1.jpg20231011_133326Goat Rock ... a park path that begins behind the Visitor Center ... the park trails are definitely urban hiking trails but we enjoyed the sporadic informational placards we found along the way.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231011_100828-1.jpg20231011_100828Looking down a the rear of the bathhouses in Hot Springs. Bands used to play in this space to entertain guests.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231010_142656-1.jpg20231010_142656Hot Springs is often considered the birthplace of spring training baseball. In 1886, Cap Anson brought his Chicago White Stockings (now the Cubs) to Hot Springs. There is a self guided baseball history tour you can take when visiting the area.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231010_135651-1.jpg20231010_135651We love how murals make a city feel so energetic. This mural is on Central Avenue across from Bathhouse Row.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231010_121305-1.jpg20231010_121305https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231010_113841-1.jpg20231010_113841Still today the National Park Service protects the quality of water. Minerals in the water include silica, calcium, calcium carbonate, magnesium, and potassium. We saw people filling bottles.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231010_111652.jpg20231010_111652This fountain in the men's bath hall was where the men got their cups of water which represents DeSoto receiving a drink of water from an Indian maid (Fordyce Bath Hall)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231010_111437-1.jpg20231010_111437The men's side and the women's side varied greatly. This is just one of many stained glass ceilings in the men's area. This one sits over a communal area where the men could mix and drink their water after bathing & saunahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231010_110722-1.jpg20231010_110722Bathhouses had their hay day through the 1940’s as medicinal and therapeutic destination.  People went to find “cures” for arthritis, syphilis, rheumatism, stress and many other ailments.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231010_103730-1.jpg20231010_103730Interestingly, there is a fair amount of Native American art and motifs in the city. One of the bath houses is the Quapaw bathhouse, “named after an American Indian tribe that once held land in the area.”  2023-10-16T06:47:07+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2023/10/08/kentucky-caves/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231006_135343.jpg20231006_135343So near ... and yet so far ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231006_132717.jpg20231006_132717We hiked down to the Green River, a 25 mile Kentucky river that often back feeds into the cave. On one of our tours we could see the River Styx which flows into the Green River. The Green River is the only river contained entirely in the state of Kentucky. It flows into the Ohio River.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231006_125351.jpg20231006_125351Hiking above the caves at Mammoth Cave. We could have been in Massachusetts.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231005_121352.jpg20231005_121352The only way to cross the Green River in the park is by ferry. The ferry will hold two vehicles at a time. The water is too low operate now.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231005_104730.jpg20231005_104730Many of the caverns are very large ... much work has been done to make them "safe for tour groups". Original CCC walkways have been upgraded with railings added. Unfortunately the tour group size detracted from the experience.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231005_094906.jpg20231005_094906This is the entrance to the Domes & Dripstones Tour - the tour begins in a Sink Hole. The cave temperature was in the 50's - but the air was very good.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231004_145322.jpg20231004_145322A World Heritage Site and International Biosphere - there is a huge number of diverse environments herehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231004_122528.jpg20231004_122528This is the Exit from the Heritage Cave - modified to accommodate tour groups - but you still get a good sense of descending down underground.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231004_110610.jpg20231004_110610The Bottomless Pit is about 105' deep and ends near the bottom of the cave system where the rivers flow ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231004_093749.jpg20231004_093749Mammoth Cave operated for many years as a tourist destination. Visitors were encouraged to make or leave a memory. They were given candles where they burned names and dates into the soft limestone, one dot at a time. The main cave has hundreds of these etchings. Rock Cairns were built along the trail. This is the "Kentucky Tower".2023-10-09T23:37:26+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2023/10/05/king-neptune/2023-10-05T23:54:10+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2023/09/29/traveling-into-virginia-beach/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/traffic-barricades.jpgtraffic barricadesThis is what my view looked like ... where is the directional sign?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/hampton-tunnel-construction.pnghampton tunnel constructionYou can see the highways entering and exiting the tunnels ... not sure where in that mess the Beast was pulled off ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20230929_101235.jpg20230929_101235Virginia Beach has been misty and gray since our arrival on Monday https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20230927_205226.jpg20230927_205226The Schilling siblings are always ready for music and smiles (Danny, Beth, Margie, & Bob)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20230922_165345.jpg20230922_165345And Serenity sleeps on ...she is a very good traveler2023-10-01T12:08:01+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2023/09/24/tenth-anniversary-on-the-road-again/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20230924_163733-1.jpg20230924_163733Yogi definitely makes me smile :) A fun childhood memory (and a happy stopping place.)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20230924_123540.jpg20230924_123540https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20230922_180836.jpg20230922_180836The stone work of the buildings, fences, dams is fabulous ... this building reminded me of a ballroomhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20230922_174714.jpg20230922_174714This says it all!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20230922_174351.jpg20230922_174351I love the reminders of what/where I am looking at....these signs were detailed and in great conditionhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20230922_174206.jpg20230922_174206A tall obelisk - 220' (like the Bunker Hill Monument)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20230922_171320.jpg20230922_171320New Jersey Veterans' Memorial across Lake Marcia2023-09-25T13:31:49+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2023/07/21/rain-rain-smoke-go-away/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/peas.jpgPeasFlynn Family Farm peas ... picking and packaging for the roadside standhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20230712_123956.jpg20230712_123956Mt Sugarloaf is always special - looking at the Connecticut River and hazy Pioneer Valleyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20230712_115321.jpg20230712_115321Besides freezing some berries, we will have jam for many hikes yet to come ..https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20230708_100645.jpg20230708_100645High-Bush Blueberrys https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20230706_125934.jpg20230706_125934Prickly Pear Cacti blooming in Charlemont, Massachusetts - they survive outside the laundry room just fine ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20230703_160813.jpg20230703_160813Glacial Potholes in Shelburne Falls, Ma...usually a popular sunbathing site ....water is wild this month!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20230701_190744.jpg20230701_190744Bob is always ready for music - Birthday Karaoke in Conwayhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20230626_135445.jpg20230626_135445Strawberry Picking - Marsha and I were field regularshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20230620_105519.jpg20230620_105519https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20230604_131745.jpg20230604_131745Lady Slippers on one of our earlier hikes in June2023-07-24T11:59:31+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2023/06/01/coming-home-to-massachusetts/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230531_065137.jpg20230531_065137One of our two Massachusetts hummingbirds ... only the ruby throated hummingbirds are native to the area so this must be the female.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230529_151443.jpg20230529_151443First haying of the season on Route 8A in Hawley, Masshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230527_145713.jpg20230527_145713https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230526_154731.jpg20230526_154731A short hike up Tully Mountain with friends ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230526_154039.jpg20230526_154039Our view of Tully Pond from our perch on Tully Mountain ... steps before evening Triviahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230525_102907.jpg20230525_102907https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230525_102833.jpg20230525_102833One of the many scenic views as we walk the hills in Charlemont, Massachusettshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230522_163500.jpg20230522_163500Let the digging begin ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230522_163406.jpg20230522_163406Impressively neat work ... don't back up though ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230522_125741.jpg20230522_125741Our Massachusetts home ... 2023-06-02T21:33:31+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2023/05/20/travel-across-americas-midwest/2023-05-21T13:56:25+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2023/05/18/caves-and-caverns/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sinkhole-map.pngSinkhole MapI found this image intriguing ... a layover would be interesting ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/caves.jpgcavesCave locations & type throughout the USA (includes Karst (rock) type)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230509_091910.jpg20230509_091910New Mexico Blue Hole - small from the top and very clear (those squares are actually several feet underwater)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230509_091727-1.jpg20230509_091727The scuba divers bubbles distort the clearness of the water (I could see no fish)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230508_170208.jpg20230508_170208Warning signs ... you can also see location of the squareshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230508_170046.jpg20230508_170046https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230508_165644.jpg20230508_165644Great documentationhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230508_165607.jpg20230508_165607Great information ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/7b790a68d691b01c39a6104bc9b63060.jpg7b790a68d691b01c39a6104bc9b63060The grate (closed) is on the lower right side...the caverns shown are from the documentation of the 2 explorations2023-05-19T14:31:23+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2023/05/15/central-usa-heading-east/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230515_152751.jpg20230515_152751Bob actually got Serenity to comfortably check out the area around the Beast (no one was about but us so I am sure that made her more comfortable)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230515_141643.jpg20230515_141643One never knows what you will find when you go for groceries ... this is the Kaskaskia Dragon (named after the river) in Vandalia, Illinoishttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230515_141346.jpg20230515_141346The BEST part of the Kaskaskia Dragon is he breathes fire! (Built by the owner of the local hardware store in 1995 you can buy a token for $1.00 and get 10 seconds of flame!) https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230515_134353.jpg20230515_134353Lots to do at this Vandalia Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230515_132654.jpg20230515_132654A nice quiet loop through one of many local parks ... the creek through the park obviously rages through with heavy rainshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230513_161614.jpg20230513_161614What a difference from the desert landscapes we have been living in ... Missouri2023-05-16T01:16:52+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2023/05/12/ten-years-of-full-timing/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230509_091727.jpg20230509_091727The Blue Hole ... with scuba divers (4)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230511_102704.jpg20230511_102704The geese are on the move ...I suspect they will arrive in Massachusetts before we dohttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230510_102636.jpg20230510_102636Double D RV Park in Texola, Oklahoma ... bare necessities https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230510_100603.jpg20230510_100603The streets of Texola, Oklahoma https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230510_095020.jpg20230510_095020https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230509_132342.jpg20230509_132342https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230508_140548.jpg20230508_140548Serenity seems to like the comfort of a container ... I leash her to prevent driver disturbances and to always know where she ishttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230508_114950.jpg20230508_114950https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230508_091055.jpg20230508_091055Pecan trees in Mesilla/Las Cruces, New Mexicohttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230508_082821.jpg20230508_082821Easy on/easy off highway. The art is probably the nicest thing about the place ... but we have our own house ... so lock the door2023-06-18T00:50:37+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2023/01/01/christmas-travel-adventure/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20221223_185140-1.jpg20221223_185140-1https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20221226_144841.jpg20221226_144841Serenity "the cat"https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20221225_121534.jpg20221225_121534https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20221225_121532.jpg20221225_121532https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20221225_092725.jpg20221225_092725Dallas/Fort Worth airport ... celebrating the momentshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20221223_185200.jpg20221223_185200Merry Christmas https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20221223_185140.jpg20221223_185140We thought we could light the 7th candle Saturday night but I think we were both so tired we forgot ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20221219_102718.jpg20221219_102718Snow in the hill towns between friends and family https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20221217_151347.jpg20221217_151347https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20221217_103239.jpg20221217_103239The Camry with what appeared to be little tires :)2023-01-05T18:50:45+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2022/10/28/north-coyote-buttes-the-wave/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221027_161235-2.jpg20221027_161235-2https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221027_132512-1.jpg20221027_132512Looking down from our lunch spot ... the colors are still beautiful but smoothed over by footsteps and water erosionhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221027_131251-2.jpg20221027_131251https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221027_131049-1.jpg20221027_131049Looking back to where we came from ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221027_130905-1.jpg20221027_130905The colors, shapes, and blending are fabulous ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221027_130730-1.jpg20221027_130730Catching my breath after walking up the sand hill ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221027_124509.jpg20221027_124509There it is! We are close now ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221027_115244-1.jpg20221027_115244The middle mile had a few marking posts (4 I think). This is the area people most often get turned around in.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221027_114700.jpg20221027_114700We also had these cones and "tee-pees" we could use ... unfortunately for us...they all look similarhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221027_113839.jpg20221027_113839After 1/2 mile we started trekking over more rock, using both our paper map and AllTrails2022-10-31T14:22:05+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2022/10/25/navajo-bridge-at-marble-canyon/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221024_163205.jpg20221024_163205The cliffs are a long way away with my phone, but the fledgling condor sits on the ledge (Dark spot where bird poop is ...)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221021_143422.jpg20221021_143422Walking along the Colorado River in the Lee's Ferry neighborhood. There are a few mining relics and remnents of buildingshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221021_134502.jpg20221021_134502Cathedral Wash https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221021_124832.jpg20221021_124832We captured some rafters paddling down the Colorado River toward us. The water looks placid in the photos but it was moving...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221021_124504.jpg20221021_124504Looking back at the original bridge (Pedestrian only)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221021_124020.jpg20221021_124020Looking down the Colorado River from the Navajo Bridgehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221021_123651.jpg20221021_123651Three California Condors cruising on the draftshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221021_123552.jpg20221021_123552Just hanging out on the Navajo Bridgehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221021_123330.jpg20221021_123330so many borders ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221021_122911.jpg20221021_122911The Wayside Observation Shelter overlooking Marble Canyon and the Navajo Bridge was built by the CCC between 1938 and 1941.2022-10-26T15:34:10+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2022/10/23/lake-powell-glen-canyon-dam/2022-10-25T01:04:55+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2022/10/22/glen-canyon-the-vermillion-cliffs-lower-antelope-canyon/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221020_122238.jpg20221020_122238This is the path to the Lower Canyon. It is hard to believe what lies below. Slot canyons are tiny canyons formed when water finds its way into a crack or fissure in the bedrock. https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221020_122227.jpg20221020_122227The center of this photo is a chair, at the exit of the canyon. A staff member is counting groups and numbers. Hard to believe the beauty below.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221020_115931.jpg20221020_115931The molding and eroding continue todayhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221020_115608.jpg20221020_115608Antelope Canyon is referred to as one canyon, but is actually made up of two separate slot canyons: Upper Antelope, or The Crack, and Lower Antelope, or The Corkscrew.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221020_113404.jpg20221020_113404The walls of the canyon rise 120 feet above the streambed.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221020_112513.jpg20221020_112513The walls of the canyon rise 120 feet above the streambed.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221020_112248.jpg20221020_112248https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221020_112230.jpg20221020_112230https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221020_112213.jpg20221020_112213https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221020_111635.jpg20221020_111635Lower Antelope Canyon. (Navajo Nation require masks - the Nation lost 25% of their population from Covid)2022-10-23T23:29:16+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2022/10/18/feeling-grand/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221017_142303.jpg20221017_142303https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221018_142859.jpg20221018_142859https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221017_171840a.jpg20221017_171840aLess than a half-mile from the top, these bighorn sheep stopped traffic as they meandered across the trail (and UP the rock face)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221017_165504.jpg20221017_165504Bright Angel Trail descends 3280' to Indian Gardens, a spring-fed oasis on the trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221017_110347a.jpg20221017_110347aWe caught sight of this Black Tarantula as we hiked down Bright Angel trail. The Grand Canyon tarantulas ususally have a maximum circumference of 4" (he ignored us)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221016_144538.jpg20221016_144538These mule deer were grazing as we walked along one of the bike paths ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221015_144056.jpg20221015_144056Elk are frequently visible throughout the park. They graze through our campground several times a day (ignoring people.)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221015_120522.jpg20221015_120522https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221015_113014.jpg20221015_113014Our turn-around point on Saturday ... a good decision!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221015_102735.jpg20221015_102735The Grand Canyon was created over six million years ago as the Colorado River began to erode the Rocky Mountain/Colorado plateau2022-10-19T21:55:42+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2022/10/13/a-peaceful-national-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221012_105554.jpg20221012_105554Moonscape ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221012_105445.jpg20221012_105445Balance ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221012_104448.jpg20221012_104448Finding shapes in the rocks is almost as much fun as watching cloudshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221012_090353.jpg20221012_090353The beginning of our hike was through some serious grasslands https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221011_150942.jpg20221011_150942The Petrified Forest has been a national monument since 1906. The monument was created in hopes of stopping the looting of the petrified trees (and fossils). It became a National Park in 1962. The park covers 170 square miles. https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221011_143628.jpg20221011_143628One of the views as we descended to the valley floorhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221011_125553.jpg20221011_125553One of the many rocks throughout the park with petroglyphs ... some defacing has occurred ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221011_121729.jpg20221011_121729The clouds add another dimension to this unique area2022-10-14T15:13:47+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2022/10/09/balloon-fiesta-albuquerque-nm-or-not/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221009_095909a.jpg20221009_095909ahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221009_085745.jpg20221009_085745https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221009_083456.jpg20221009_083456https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221009_075144.jpg20221009_075144Another early balloon sailing byhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221009_073400.jpg20221009_073400We don't see sunrise too often ... loved the cloudshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221009_072943.jpg20221009_072943https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221008_152141.jpg20221008_152141Our walk from the RV Parking area brouught us by the local Middle/High School. Couldn't resist this beautiful football and track complexhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221008_142542.jpg20221008_142542Pueblos sitting atop the Mesa - hard to see and relatively easy to defendhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221007_155233.jpg20221007_155233New Mexico sky Friday October 7th. Beautiful ... but bring your raincoat2022-10-10T22:26:44+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2022/10/02/indiana-dunes/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20220929_143152.jpg20220929_143152From the top of Mt Tom we are rewarded with statistics .... amzing how much sand ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20220929_141725.jpg20220929_141725These dunes are far enough from the lake to have grown healthy scrub oak and grasseshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20220928_161009.jpg20220928_161009Long Lake, located near Lake Michigan within the dune-complexes of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, was formed some time during the Pleistocene and Holocene epochs. https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20220928_155815.jpg20220928_155815Walking up the dunes is a challenge ..https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20220928_152953.jpg20220928_152953https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20220928_151051.jpg20220928_151051https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20220928_150602.jpg20220928_150602The stairs do make it easier ...but 261 stairs is a challenge in itselfhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20220925_181445.jpg20220925_181445Gloria gave us this Petosky Stone ... a reminder that the land around Lake Michigan was under the sea. "Distinguishable by its unique exoskeleton structure, a Petoskey stone consists of tightly packed, six-sided corallites, which are the skeletons of the once-living coral polyps. The center of each polyp was the mouth and contained tentacles that reached out for food. The hexagon shape of each cell and thin lines radiating out from the dark “eye” in the center are distinguishing features unique to this fossil."2022-10-11T00:08:24+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2022/09/29/manistee-michigan-part-two/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220926_152806.jpg20220926_152806Many Sequoia factoids posted by the tree https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220926_152730.jpg20220926_152730Gloria ... in her element ... teaching us about theChampion Giant Sequia Tree (I forgot to get a distance view) ... the tree, last measured, was 96' tall https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220926_144008.jpg20220926_144008https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220926_143758.jpg20220926_143758https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220926_142305.jpg20220926_142305https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220926_134504.jpg20220926_134504If left to my own devices ... my kind of beach walking ... Manistee 2022-09-30T00:16:48+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2022/09/28/manistee-michigan-part-one/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220927_090253.jpg20220927_090253https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220925_163346-e1664411947115.jpg20220925_163346https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220925_162328.jpg20220925_162328The buildings and grounds are back to their original colors and are in pristine condition.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220925_135123.jpg20220925_135123As you drive north through Manistee County on the beautiful scenic highway M-22, you will find yourself "on top of the county" when you reach the Arcadia Overlook (known as "Inspiration Point"). We think we counted 123 steps ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220925_130123.jpg20220925_130123We saw many birds, and plants as we walked the Marsh Boardwalk ... there were fishing areas but the water was moving too much for us to see any.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220925_112337.jpg20220925_112337Things are still growing in Gloria's Gardenhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220925_111502.jpg20220925_111502This "changing house" was moved from their lakeside camp before the camp was sold. Lake Michigan caused so much erosion that they no longer had a beach ... repairs are costly ...2022-10-03T00:30:21+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2022/09/24/michigan-2022/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220924_144652.jpg20220924_144652Lake Michiganhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220924_113833.jpg20220924_113833https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220924_113802.jpg20220924_113802I spied these deer on my walk this morning - I at first thought they were targets ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220924_084255.jpg20220924_084255View from our new campsite in Manistee on the Big Manistee Riverhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220923_145948.jpg20220923_145948Capturing the power of the wind ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220923_090746.jpg20220923_090746Steam rising from the warm water on a chilly Friday morninghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220922_145213.jpg20220922_145213Another lake in Lin's neighborhood in Brightonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220921_123948.jpg20220921_123948In their happy places ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220920_103911.jpg20220920_103911https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220920_121709.jpg20220920_121709Michigan seems full of little hills leading to bodies of water2022-09-26T20:45:25+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2022/09/17/finger-lakes-region-of-new-york/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/rose-hill-mansion.jpgRose Hill MansionFront View of Rose Hill Mansion Geneva, New Yorkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220917_143853.jpg20220917_143853https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220917_140857.jpg20220917_140857Just another day on our journey ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220917_135544.jpg20220917_135544Sunflowers growing on the shore of Lake Senecahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220917_121031.jpg20220917_121031The rear work area of the house - complete with bell and cupula (? dinner bell)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220917_120338.jpg20220917_120338Because there was no air conditioning the windows were open to pull the breezes through. Flies were attracted to the gilt edges for egg laying, so anything gold was draped with cheesecloth.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220917_114645.jpg20220917_114645The Music Room - Rose Hill Mansionhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220917_103756.jpg20220917_103756Junius Ponds Cabins & Campground - Beautifully Green2022-09-23T12:23:11+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2022/09/16/east-to-west-autumn-2022/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220916_085309.jpg20220916_085309It is hard to believe the water could come this far in from the river bank AND be high enough to measurehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220915_163605.jpg20220915_163605The peaceful, placid Mohawk river with I-90 in the back ground https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220915_162928.jpg20220915_162928I am glad it wasn't dark & foggy when we arrived ... the lettering is difficult to distinguish ... but ... it does blend! https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220617_162833-collage.jpg20220617_162833-COLLAGEMore friends and family .... so many moments and so many photo opportunities missedhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-collage2.jpg2022 COLLAGE2A few shots of our Massachusetts life this summer - so many fun activities (and we had to say good-bye to our traveling cat Sugar ... bittersweet)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220514_151111.jpg20220514_1511112022-09-18T00:01:01+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2022/05/28/west-virginia-new-river-gorge-national-park-and-preserve/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220511_180441.jpg20220511_180441https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220511_150122.jpg20220511_150122https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220511_144626.jpg20220511_144626Rhododendrons are native to West Virginia ... and the state flower. We loved walking by bushes of them as we hiked in the National Park.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220511_121155.jpg20220511_121155Railroad tracks run beside both sides of the gorge .... the trains still carry coal but also Amtrack trainshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220511_113648.jpg20220511_113648I am tethered in but I did not release the railing ... out of my comfort zone but the views were spectacularhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220511_113215.jpg20220511_113215Bob, on the other hand, strolled, sat, leaned ... Unless we stopped walking, I focused on the back in front of me ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220511_111641.jpg20220511_111641We were fitted with harnasses for the walk (I am not brave ....)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220511_111522.jpg20220511_111522we began at road level and walked down to enter walkway...when the bridge was first opened people enjoyed the bridge without restrictions ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220511_111411.jpg20220511_111411https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220511_135802.jpg20220511_135802The Bridge Walk took us across the bridge ... over the gorge ... under the highway2022-05-31T11:45:39+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2022/05/08/from-desert-to-green-ways/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20211006_153003.jpg20211006_153003When we are not using the driver's seat .... Sugar owns it .... you can see her 30-day Calming Cat Collar ... she does not mind it at allhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220507_131125.jpg20220507_131125https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220507_130044.jpg20220507_130044We planned an easy 3 mile walk to The Big Dam Bridge (7 mile round trip) on the Arkansas River Trail....the flooded trail required some off trail detours ... cool and shady ...but our walk turned into 10 miles ... easy but more hours than we plannedhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220507_122010.jpg20220507_122010https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220507_120837.jpg20220507_120837Arkansas River Recreation Trail ... Partially flooded by the Arkansas River May 7, 2022 (river has not yet peaked here)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220506_172400.jpg20220506_172400Burns RV Park and Campground. Lots of space between sites. Although full, it is surprisingly quiet.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220503_172126-e1651965883819.jpg20220503_172126We drove out of the haze and odors ... but still pretty dry on the Texas/Oklahoma borderhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220430_090922.jpg20220430_090922https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220425_125904.jpg20220425_125904Just a week ago we were exploring our local desert .... looking for the Christmas Tree (definitely not a pine!) - We thought the desert looked green :)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220416_102143.jpg20220416_102143The smokey haze had not yet made it's way to Tucson ... loved our desert art walk enjoying the talent of a local rock artist2022-05-08T23:42:26+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2022/02/09/lazy-days-of-summer-winter-in-tucson/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220126_154635.jpg20220126_154635Mother Nature is difficult to compete with. We counted 13 Fishhook Barrel Cacti in this merged grouphttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/lavender-mine-2.jpgLavender Mine (2)A view of the Lavendar Mine outside Bisbee Arizonahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_135439.jpg20220209_135439Made it across town to hike up Tumamoc Hill today. First time in February.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_135405.jpg20220209_135405Yup... Bob trekked up Tumamoc too!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220204_215030.jpg20220204_215030Our seats are close enough to enjoy full court play ... but the video screens are an added bonus https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220204_153741.jpg20220204_153741The walk along the JulianWash Bike path lets us get our train fix as well ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220203_180620.jpg20220203_180620Our hummingbirds have a distinctive sound - feathers and 'chirp'https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220203_124703.jpg20220203_124703The Sandhill Cranes wintering at Whitewater Draw (to be continued)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220125_152811.jpg20220125_152811Coming upon one of these figures in the desert is a treasure ...2022-02-10T01:45:46+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2022/01/12/tucson-december-january/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220109_142818-e1642002006730.jpg20220109_142818Hiking in rock and cacti, it is fun to see a lttle flower showing her facehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220109_131457.jpg20220109_131457Sunday, on our next hike up Wasson, I brought my large backpack, loaded with layers of clothing, including hats and mittens. The sun was out and I didn't even need 2nd shirt.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220107_200424.jpg20220107_200424Kate Reese has the honor of "Banging the Drum" - one beat for every win. The audience has been ranging between 6500 and 9000 each game.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220106_161804.jpg20220106_161804The fruit on the Barrel Cactus looks like a halo. Desert beauty everywhere.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220101_102353.jpg20220101_102353Blue sky and rain washed trail at Julian Wash on New Year's Day. I wonder if we can find a team for 1-1-2023...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20211228_140125.jpg20211228_140125This bedraggled Saguaro, on Tumamoc Hill, overlooking the city of Tucson still is making new arms (see circle)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20211225_141704.jpg20211225_141704We had our Christmas lunch on the to of Wasson Peak ... in the clouds. Definitely memorable.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20211225_131316.jpg20211225_131316Cloudy day across the valley ... missed the sunshine2022-01-12T21:54:55+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2021/12/14/carlsbad-caverns-guadalupe-national-parks/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211028_134419.jpg20211028_134419In 1958, American Airlines erected this steel pyramid on the summit of Guadalupe Peak to honor the Butterfield Overland Mail trail, a route used in stagecoach travel 100 years ago. This old road passed to the south of Guadalupe Peak and El Capitan. The steel pyramid has three sides - one with the American Airlines logo, one with the Boy Scouts logo, and one paying tribute to the Pony Express Riders of the Butterfield Stage by the U.S. Postal Service. https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211028_133522.jpg20211028_133522Looking down on El Capitan which is he 10th-highest peak in Texas at 8,085 ft. El Capitan is an exposed portion of a Permian period reef uplifted and exposed by tectonic activity during the late Cretaceous period.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211028_125357.jpg20211028_125357Looking back down over the bridge over a crevice ... looks scarier from above than when you are walking over it!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211028_095521.jpg20211028_095521Many viewpoints on our way up ... limestone basis of rivershttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211028_090711.jpg20211028_090711https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211027_151523.jpg20211027_151523Bob calls this looking at 'the bones' of the mountainshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211026_121743.jpg20211026_121743Our photos do not capture the beautiful rock formations (but we tried.) Masks were required inside the cavern - which was okay until we had to climb back out!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211026_111720.jpg20211026_111720Standing outside the natural entrance to Carlsbad Caverns. This is where we began our walk down. It is also where the bats exit. BUT the bats reside in a separate side-cave where we were not allowed to go.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211025_180312.jpg20211025_180312Carlsbad Caverns National Park is host to a large, non-native mammal, the Barbary sheep that we were fortunate enough to catch sight of on our first evening. However, since 1996 the park has been planning to remove this species and reintroduce the native desert bighorn sheep.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211025_172120.jpg20211025_172120The bats pretty much all headed in the same direction when they left the cavern. They will eat up to 100% of their body weight in insects each night!2021-12-22T00:57:05+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2021/12/12/tucson-arizona-november-december-2021/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211204_141422.jpg20211204_141422https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211205_173616.jpg20211205_173616We even have a Christmas tree this year!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211204_141541.jpg20211204_141541https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211204_130604.jpg20211204_130604https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211201_192357-2.jpg20211201_192357 (2)Karaoke returning as more people become comfortable with small groups ...Bob just wants to singhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211130_125716.jpg20211130_125716https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211129_165825.jpg20211129_165825https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211127_134733.jpg20211127_134733Hiking on the East side of Tucson - love those Saguaro Cactihttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211126_141258.jpg20211126_141258We are amazed at how the artist captures the leaping rabbit - with only rocks ... in the deserthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211125_110857.jpg20211125_1108572021-12-20T19:16:49+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2021/10/21/mobile-carnival-museum/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211016_152703.jpg20211016_152703The downtown streets are beautiful ... I didn't take house photos this time ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211016_145722.jpg20211016_145722The designs and handwork are amazing ... and varied. Some of the trains are so heavy they have wheels mounted ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211016_144926.jpg20211016_144926Tradition rules for the Carnival families ... family members are born into or marry into their place in a Mystichttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211016_143118.jpg20211016_143118All but one of these grand capes are made of real fur ... but, many of the trimmings and decorations are taken from earlier family member clothing. The crystals and pearls and decorations are all hand sewed locally.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211016_142201.jpg20211016_142201Cryptic symbols were chosen for the IM (Infant Mystics), chiefly a knight, an elephant and a cat on a cotton bale. The group started as a young folks group but reorganized with an older contingent to put the group on better financial footinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211016_140433.jpg20211016_140433Oldest continuous parading society founded in 1868: Order of Myths... as the oldest, they're the last parade on Fat Tuesday. This is the first float of the parade, pulled by mules, the float has a broken column (the broken column of life) and Death chases Folly around the column. Mardi Gras is the one time of the year that Folly triumphs over Death. We were told that Sothebys has valued the column at $1,000,000.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211016_134724-e1634856357262.jpg20211016_134724.jpgPhoto opportunities to get you in the mood for the museum tour :)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211016_132722.jpg20211016_132722I love how the cat is all cupcake papers ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211016_132654.jpg20211016_132654Float decoration ... the cat on a cotton bale is the guardian genius of the order of the Infant Mysticshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211016_132316.jpg20211016_1323162021-10-22T14:01:49+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2021/10/06/virginia-beach-revisited/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20210926_192421.jpg20210926_192421https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20210926_180550.jpg20210926_180550Borderline Crazy ... always entertaininghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20210926_100955.jpg20210926_100955The backside ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20210926_100334.jpg20210926_100334An interesting story ... full of detailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20210926_095143.jpg20210926_095143https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20210926_094848.jpg20210926_094848One side of my favorite sculpture ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20210926_093529.jpg20210926_093529https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20210924_165913.jpg20210924_165913The City keeps the beach clean, raked, picked up and a pleasure to enjoy ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20210924_150740.jpg20210924_150740The sun did come out and lift my spirits .... this is a very lovely playground at the beginning of the Boardwalkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20210924_145745.jpg20210924_145745A water/glue mixture is sprayed on the sculptures to help them keep their shape2021-10-09T21:06:08+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2021/09/19/on-the-road-again-new-market-virginia/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210919_140342.jpg20210919_140342https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210919_133928.jpg20210919_133928https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210919_122444.jpg20210919_122444https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210919_110449.jpg20210919_110449https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210918_131051.jpg20210918_131051https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210917_135239.jpg20210917_135239https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210916_175328.jpg20210916_175328https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210913_150151.jpg20210913_150151https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210912_103542.jpg20210912_103542https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210911_172658.jpg20210911_1726582021-09-19T23:50:12+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2021/05/14/oooops/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/20210507_082853.jpg20210507_082853The Honda is still traveling well (despite my minor faux pas.)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/20210405_064155.jpg20210405_064155https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/20210403_101245.jpg20210403_101245I am sure the Chicken Chili added to the bad smells ... Love this freezing method my friend Barbara introduced me to.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/20210214_151441.jpg20210214_151441Sugar knows how to tuck in and protect herself. (Note the Feliway plug-in for mellow traveling.)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/20210207_1313260.jpg20210207_131326(0)Gone ... made myself with my one pan and winter "farm share"https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/20210123_180148.jpg20210123_180148Long days of riding makes Sugar tired too.2021-05-15T11:05:57+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2021/05/10/travel-arizona-to-massachusetts/2021-05-11T17:15:07+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2021/03/01/tucson-during-covid-times/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/snow-catalinas1.jpgSnow Catalinas1Snow on the Catalinas (over 9,000') creates beautiful visualshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cactus-forest-trail.jpgcactus Forest TrailAll our hikes aren't on rocky peaks ... beautiful sandy washes make great walks too (Cactus Forest Trail in Saguaro NP East)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/babat-daug-1.jpgBabat Daughttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/20210225_140816.jpg20210225_140816The Lemon Marmalade sat long enough this week to be enjoyed in our Summit Sandwich (PB&J of course)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/20210224_091228.jpg20210224_091228My nesting hummingbird is lower center of the photo .... I did not do a close-up so that you might get a sense of size (tiny)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/20210222_121714.jpg20210222_121714Crested Saguaro off the Garwood Dam Trail in Saguaro NP Easthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/20210222_104232.jpg20210222_104232Another Crested Saguaro in the Rincon Mountains (Saguaro NP East). You can get a sense of how tall they are ...majestic!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/20210221_122603.jpg20210221_122603As we showed Barbara the rock art, we discovered the finished hummingbird .... a beautyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/20210214_135810.jpg20210214_135810A lizard ...perfect ...just to give you a sense of sizehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/20210201_152912.jpg20210201_152912Kokopelli possesses the wisdom of age. ... Kokopelli brings good fortune and prosperity to anyone who will listen to his songs....2021-03-03T02:06:11+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2021/01/01/transitioning-to-2021-in-tucson/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/hair-of-the-dog.jpgHair of the DogHair of the Dog New Year's Day Virtual Run ...Done!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20201231_143650.jpg20201231_143650Looking Southwest from Wasson Peak (West)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20201228_154808.jpg20201228_154808https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20201227_151738.jpg20201227_151738Always happy to stop and pose ... Julian Wash Trail https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20201225_153029.jpg20201225_153029Bob had the opportunity to entertain a few of us Christmas Day ... it was his gift!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20201224_154234.jpg20201224_154234I love seeing these seasonal signs scattered on the back roadshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20201219_151324.jpg20201219_151324ANOTHER seat adjustment ... Bob is so patient!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20201216_180322.jpg20201216_180322https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20201216_141423.jpg20201216_141423Walking through here reminds me of The Lone Ranger (Red Prickly Pear Cacti)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20201215_142014.jpg20201215_142014And ... we can walk and talk with friends in the big outdoors ...2021-01-04T01:20:02+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2020/12/17/historic-bisbee-arizona/2020-12-22T01:45:10+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2020/11/26/happy-thanksgiving-from-tucson-2/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/turkey.jpgturkeyThanksgiving 2020https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201126_132300.jpg20201126_132300https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201120_152952.jpg20201120_152952Just another sunny day overlooking the City of Tucsonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201119_135206.jpg20201119_135206Old Bisbee hosts a 4.6 mile Bisbee 1000 Stair Climb every October ... it was a challenge trying to follow the route on our ownhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201119_133325.jpg20201119_133325Lots of stairs in Old Bisbee ... these are very tame ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201119_121152.jpg20201119_121152Waiting for the tour ... which was excellent .... more next timehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201114_131343.jpg20201114_131343Breakfast for a week ... and snacks ... Yum!2020-12-14T21:45:30+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2020/11/07/visiting-a-purple-state/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/nogales.jpgNogalesColorful to the city of Nogaleshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201106_103335.jpg20201106_103335One of the last bowls of Massachusetts berries for the season .... it WAS a great season for blueberries.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201105_144945.jpg20201105_144945Our hiking trail was clear and beautiful Thursday ... we saw 4 people in 8 miles .... my kind of hike! (AND the bathroom was open at the trailhead!)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201104_140040.jpg20201104_140040So ....we did it againhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201103_101911.jpg20201103_101911And some beautiful art work .... looking for freedom...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201103_101844.jpg20201103_101844I who paid for this portion of "the wall" in downtown Nogales ... note the many crosses, each etched with names of immigrants who have died searching for a better life ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201102_151923.jpg20201102_151923An interesting variation on times and dates ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201102_151847.jpg20201102_151847https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201102_144518.jpg20201102_144518First time at the top this year ... mask and allhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201101_162803.jpg20201101_162803Hummingbirds are a normal part of life here ... we have added our own feeder at our campsite (this is at a friend's house)2020-11-09T02:01:56+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2020/10/27/i-lost-my-cold-gene/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201027_154334.jpg20201027_154334Sugar standing in front of our little electric heater after we arrived ... (under our recycling that is waiting for proper disposal)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201027_132309.jpg20201027_132309The windshield stayed clear but we began a slow freeze ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201027_130631.jpg20201027_130631This is just no right .... I think maybe pecan treeshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201027_130212.jpg20201027_130212Snow showers more frequent in New Mexico https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201027_123006.jpg20201027_123006As we went through El Paso, the sun was out. This was much appreciated as it made it easier to navigate the city exits and entrances.2020-10-28T13:39:57+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2020/10/26/early-texas-winter/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201026_154326.jpg20201026_154326I enjoy the bits of creativeness we often find at RV Parkshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201026_153131.jpg20201026_153131Classic Texas skyline at Van Horn, Texas this afternoonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201026_140146.jpg20201026_140146We are back in train country .... miles of them ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201026_140116.jpg20201026_140116This was our drive much of the day today https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201026_133556.jpg20201026_133556Remember the fields of windmills yesterday? This is one of three BLADES that passed us today!2020-10-26T23:42:02+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2020/10/25/travel-flexibility/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201025_142809.jpg20201025_142809Fields of windmills off I-20 ... I find them very magestichttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201025_121333.jpg20201025_121333We drove by fields and fields of these low crops with white flowers .... haven't yet figured out what we are/were seeinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201025_083553.jpg20201025_083553Our first visit to Witchita Falls Texas ... I did find these falls on my morning run ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201025_082437.jpg20201025_082437My morning run in Witchita Falls took me through Lucy Park - many attrative gardens, sitting areas and play areas, including Disc Golf, along a walking pathhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201024_164718.jpg20201024_164718Our campground in Witchita Falls was very pretty. Someone is spending a lot of time with these attractive features.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201024_164648.jpg20201024_164648I was wondering if these geese follwed us south from Massachusetts .... they were very verbalhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201024_145541.jpg20201024_145541Texas from highways is not very scenic ... lots of cattle and love the blue sky and clouds https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201022_141632.jpg20201022_141632I really wanted to climb those towers .. but great paths through and around diverse play areas ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201022_140218.jpg20201022_140218Watching construction on the Arkansas River - the old rail trail will be demolished and replaced in a 3-year project2020-11-01T03:29:41+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2020/10/20/mid-west-travel-oct-2020/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201020_161011.jpg20201020_161011Colorful highlights of Route 66https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201020_160249.jpg20201020_160249One never knows what is around the corner ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201020_083548.jpg20201020_083548Casey, Illinois - a COVID kind of chess playing https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201020_081552.jpg20201020_081552Corn ..drying in the fields in Ohio and Illinois2020-10-20T23:38:43+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2020/10/18/ohio/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200807_093210.jpg20200807_093210Sugar loves the driver's seat ... and keeping it warm for the driver https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201017_174123.jpg20201017_174123Cardinal Shooting Center & Campgroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201017_091633.jpg20201017_091633Love the varied colors of autumn ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201017_091551.jpg20201017_091551The sign was as neat as the owner/operatorshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201017_091316.jpg20201017_091316Egypt Road in Woodland, Pennsylvannia2020-10-19T12:12:03+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2020/10/16/i-get-the-urge-for-going/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201015_082620.jpg20201015_082620Tucked into the beautiful hills of Franklin County above the Deerfield Riverhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200925_105620.jpg20200925_105620Mt Abraham Vermont - A fun summer task hiking the 5 Vermont 4,000' peakshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200925_105342.jpg20200925_105342So ... as we travel west ... we have a plethora of memories to go with us into new adventures ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200730_155046.jpg20200730_155046Farm Stand season is coming to an end in Massachusetts - but squash, gourds, pumpkins, peppers travel wellhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200712_112332.jpg20200712_112332And ... blueberry picking - still retain their flavor as they have become part of our breakfasthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200709_164118.jpg20200709_164118Turkeys were out and about all season ... even as we headed into hunting season this weekhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200703_124833.jpg20200703_124833Sugar is gradually adapting to her new home ... she does not do change well ... but she has come to love ushttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200628_111002.jpg20200628_111002We traveled a couple of times to Maine where we learned about jobs our relocated friends are doing ... like measuring beach erosionhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200619_122742.jpg20200619_122742June Strawberries - eating them from the freezer now ... memories of warm dayshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200616_191847.jpg20200616_191847Just once this summer - but we were always on the look out while we walked (or ran or stepped)2020-10-17T11:05:36+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2020/05/12/rv-travel-during-covid-19-with-a-new-cat/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200512_170628.jpg20200512_170628Sugar heading into her Hidey Hole - Bob took the drawer out as it allows her a direct route to her preferred resting place - without walking on too many wireshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200512_170600.jpg20200512_170600Sugar lets me adjust her harness - although she seems very comfortable with it - we do not want her to wear it under the dashboard - in fear of the wires ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200512_170406.jpg20200512_170406I think this is a perfect hidey hole ... part of the family ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200512_170209.jpg20200512_170209So ... any bets on whether she will become a lap cat?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200511_175730.jpg20200511_175730Our direct route home to Massachusetts. So far our travel days have been comfortable and pleasanthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200509_171413.jpg20200509_171413https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200508_130923.jpg20200508_130923Sugar was definitely not happy when she chose this place to try .... a once and done decisionhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200506_180920.jpg20200506_180920The Beast and our new Honda all spiffy and ready to travel Easthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200506_171131.jpg20200506_171131May 6th and Tucson was heating up ...but it is a dry heat :)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200505_092441.jpg20200505_092441Sugar sitting by my chair at La Mesa RV2020-05-25T20:42:29+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2020/05/11/arizonasame-placenew-lifemoving-on/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200430_175835.jpg20200430_175835Palo Verde Trees are beautiful in bloomhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200430_081920-2.jpg20200430_081920 (2)This turtle crossed the road in front of me heading to the desert on my morning run https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200427_145056.jpg20200427_145056Prickly Pear cacti have gorgeous rose-like bloomshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200427_144538.jpg20200427_144538The brilliant red of the cholla blooms adds even more desert color in the springhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200427_141623.jpg20200427_141623The Prickly Pear Cacti blooms are also this beautiful peach color or a pale green ... just stunning when you walk by them in the deserthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200427_104836.jpg20200427_104836The Saguaro Blooms remind us of bridal wreaths and bouquetshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200426_174727.jpg20200426_174727The little Par 3 Golf Course at The Voyager has a pond - with ducks ... and a new duck familyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200425_094756.jpg20200425_094756The bright yellow, ball-shaped flowers on sweet acacia https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200419_161410-e1589240453888.jpg20200419_161410These Desert/Yellow Bird of Paradise are planted as shrubs - we did not see any "in the wild" but they are interesting ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200418_165010.jpg20200418_165010Our new Cocktail/Dinner plans - outside with lots of distancing - we get our much needed people contact and keep everyone protected. When the weather is warm ... it works!2021-04-06T19:19:52+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2020/04/13/springtime-in-tucson/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/zoom-edit.jpgZoom EditOne of our Zoom meet-ups with friends in Massachusetts, Maine and Florida gives us a sense of belonging ....shared pasts commiserating over current times https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200410_130610.jpg20200410_130610I walk with my head down, being careful of my footing ... an there are splashes of color everywherehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200410_114121.jpg20200410_114121This dying Saguaro reminds us either of a shower head or an old-fashioned street lamphttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200408_190244.jpg20200408_190244Hope and Bob getting the words right as the sun sets and we sang "This Land is Your Land."https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200408_190200.jpg20200408_190200Our neighborhood had no problem practicing 'social distancing'https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200407_170740.jpg20200407_170740Saguaro Cactus Budshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200407_170608.jpg20200407_170608My first Saguaro Cactus flower - I am looking forward to the next 3 weeks!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200407_124814.jpg20200407_124814The Prickly Pear Cactus has beautiful bloomshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200407_123554.jpg20200407_123554More Hedge Hog Cacti - they are along the entire 4-mile trail - we didn't know this until now when we see the pinks popping through the brush ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200403_164124.jpg20200403_164124Jackrabbit ... he is huge! We are always scanning for wildlife ...2020-04-16T02:11:35+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2020/04/01/extending-winter-in-tucson/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/gila-monster.jpggila monsterGila Monster - looks like a fat baby alligatorhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200331_140823.jpg20200331_140823Very tiny colorful yellow stalks - overlooking the surrounding mountainshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200331_134329.jpg20200331_134329Looking at the path to Wasson Peak from 3/10 mile out (and Tucson in the background)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200331_115731.jpg20200331_115731Many buds and blooms on the Hedge Hog Cactus - March 31sthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200329_150016.jpg20200329_150016Rattlesnake - not sure of variety - we kept our distancehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200329_143516.jpg20200329_143516https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200329_113426.jpg20200329_113426Hedge Hog Cactus have more buds and a flower by March 29thhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200321_143241.jpg20200321_143241https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200321_142927.jpg20200321_142927Hedge Hog Cactus with Buds on March 21sthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200319_144438.jpg20200319_144438Ocotilla and pinks and purples and cholla and young Saguros2020-04-02T00:52:25+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2020/03/26/fort-bowie-national-historic-site/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200326_185321.jpg20200326_185321An artists recreation of Fort Bowie ... as it was ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200326_164500.jpg20200326_164500Yes we earned our last pin!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200229_cane-cholla.jpg20200229_Cane ChollaThe cacti and other plants and trees here were different that we see in the Sonoran Desert. Fort Bowie is at 5,000'. This is a Cane Cholla. They added nice color to the landscape with their blooms.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200229_143318.jpg20200229_143318I think this was worth walking 3 miles for ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200229_131751.jpg20200229_131751Looking back at Fort Bowie, as we took the high route back to our car ... the views were great https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200229_130310.jpg20200229_130310Looking down on Fort Bowie - area residents stripped the fort of all wood and supplies when the army lefthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200229_115755.jpg20200229_115755Inside the Apache home https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200229_115632.jpg20200229_115632A typical Apache home - from the land and left to the landhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200229_111345.jpg20200229_111345Remnants of the stagecoach stationhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200229_105827.jpg20200229_105827Heading out to Apache Pass2020-03-31T02:19:00+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2020/03/20/tucson-arizona-and-the-virus/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/road-runner-1.jpgRoad Runner 1https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200319_144438.jpg20200319_144438https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200319_135845.jpg20200319_135845The trail to the top of Wasson Peak (2/10 mile to go) - the snow covered mountain peaks in the background are a bit hard to discern (Wasson is less than 4.700')https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200318_141138.jpg20200318_141138This is a domestic cacti but it is a great example of how cacti bud and blossom. The Saguaros won't blossom until May - we will miss...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200318_114546.jpg20200318_114546Looking down to the base of Tumamoc Hill - the number and spacing of people is very typicalhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200318_112054.jpg20200318_112054Success! https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200317_125256.jpg20200317_125256https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200311_133944.jpg20200311_133944The cloudy skies really make the yellow flowers stand out - Sendero Esperanza Trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200213_193556.jpg20200213_193556Bob had an awesome night of karaoke before 'social distancing.'2020-03-23T19:56:14+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2020/02/10/hiking-in-the-tucson-arizona-area/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/geronimo.jpgGeronimoGeronimo (far right) and several Apache Warriorshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200208_175206.jpg20200208_175206The name "strives to pay homage to the Copper State while showcasing the impact brothel’s had on mining communities which would later prosper into large towns around the Wild West."https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200208_175124.jpg20200208_175124Stout for Bob ... red wine for me ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200208_131632.jpg20200208_131632Another 'sky island' - Walking through high grasslands in the Huachuca Mountainshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200208_125944.jpg20200208_125944Many signs telling hikers to stay on the trail BUT, if you notice .... that solid dark line IS "the wall"https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200208_115302.jpg20200208_115302The tree shapes were quite beautiful - add a Yucca or two ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200208_113229.jpg20200208_113229Definitely high desert but lots of greenhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200204_145219.jpg20200204_145219A closer view of 'the wall' from Nogales, Arizona as we headed to the dentist last weekhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200201_154951.jpg20200201_154951https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200125_143757.jpg20200125_143757Back to the Nature Trail - Great hiking day2020-02-14T23:08:26+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2020/01/24/snow-birding-in-tucson-arizona/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200110_214959.jpg20200110_214959Close - played hard but came out on the wrong side. Calorie burner ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/tumamoc-hill.jpgTumamoc HillWe never seem to tire of our walks up Tumamoc Hill. The people and views are always different.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/road-runner-1.jpgRoad Runner 1We often see this fearless Roadrunner on the hill. Most often on our midday walks.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/deer-3.jpgDeer 3The deer are usually close to the road ... munching and watching ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/deer-1.jpgDeer 1One day this little guy fearlessly walked up the road. The greenhouses and buildings in the background mark a halfway point on the trek up.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/deb.jpgDebMany Team Hoyt runners at the New Year's Day run ... always inspiringhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200124_114235.jpg20200124_114235Bob used super glue to secure these to my backpack today .... we found two more places where we can gather pins ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200122_095426.jpg20200122_095426Working on balance at the end of the 75 minute class. We all benefit.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200104_125032.jpg20200104_125032Yes! Back on the trails again ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20191231_152544.jpg20191231_152544A Wyoming crowd - Brown & Yellow. Georgia State in blue.2020-01-24T21:01:20+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/12/16/tucson-flora-fauna/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20191207_151529.jpg20191207_151529The fishhook barrel cactus can be identified by its thick (2 foot diameter), barrel shaped body and long hooked spines. The yellow/red flowers and yellow fruit always grow at the top of the plant. Its life span is 50-100 years.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20191201_135004.jpg20191201_135004https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20191201_130748.jpg20191201_130748https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20191201_120229.jpg20191201_120229Saguaro Cacti are, by far, my favorite cacti.  They are so majestic and human-like.  I talk to them all of the time (no one has answered …yet.) https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20191124_152520.jpg20191124_152520This cactus, seen in someone’s yard is a Pinkflower Hedgehog Cactus.  It is not always easily recognized in the field and has been confused with other species so similar as to have the same common name, i.e. Pink Flower Hedgehog. So … My guess as far as identification goes, but a beautiful cacti none-the-less.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20191123_124314.jpg20191123_124314Brown Desert Tarantulas apparently are very sensitive to vibrations in the ground that may indicate the presence of prey or danger. So, we were lucky to meet this one. https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20191123_124306.jpg20191123_124306In the Sonoran Desert, tarantulas can grow to a length of 3 to 4 inches.  Male tarantulas live 10 to 12 years. Females can live twice as long.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20191123_121931.jpg20191123_121931The cactus here is commonly referred to as the jumping cholla. Scientifically speaking, it seems less scary calling it Cylindropuntia fulgida.  But, jumping cholla do not jump. The common names comes from the fact that the individual stem segments of the plant are only weakly attached. The slightest touch will detach them. https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20191123_121928.jpg20191123_121928This is one of the segments that 'jumped' on me. These are often seen scattered along trails.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20191115_161555.jpg20191115_1615552019-12-31T10:40:27+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/11/10/tucson-settling-in-for-the-season/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191105_164235.jpg20191105_164235The backside of the "A" Mountain with the City of Tucson beyond, from the top of Wasson Peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/karoke-bob.jpgkaroke BobSome things don't change at The Voyager ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191109_173518.jpg20191109_173518This is the usual evening walkers on Tumamoc Hill (overlooking Tucson)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191108_185159.jpg20191108_185159University of Arizona vs Santa Clara - scrappy game and lots of 'red' in the househttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191107_141204.jpg20191107_141204Never ever ever 'stop walking' (top of Tumamoc Hill)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191105_164636.jpg20191105_164636Made it to the top ... can I be beamed home?!!!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191031_150015.jpg20191031_150015Welcome home Blue! We will now need to fit her up to be towed (by April)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191027_171503.jpg20191027_171503This is on our friends Nancy & Marc's street. It is a Peruvian apple cactus, a South American species that does well in the Tucson area (except when there is a frost or freeze.) The fruit are edible.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191026_173226.jpg20191026_173226We have not yet seen a Tumamoc either - I think we will need to sit quietly .....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191025_195739.jpg20191025_195739Hope & Paul were gracious welcoming hosts ....2019-11-14T01:40:43+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/10/29/crossing-arizona/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191024_121715.jpg20191024_121715Bob & Bud .... "fish fish fish ..."https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191022_150744.jpg20191022_150744This was a lovely park ... we are debating on whether to get a year's pass so we experience more Arizona state parks https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191022_140554.jpg20191022_140554Skinner's Mine - still full of waterhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191022_135825.jpg20191022_135825It is interesting to think about prospectors being in the desert hills, with no roads or resources - at least here, the river is close (we only hiked 3 miles)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191022_135519.jpg20191022_135519Many of the mines we saw were not deep - but I am too timid to explorehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191022_131802.jpg20191022_131802Buckskin Mountain State Park on the shores of the Colorado River (California park across the river)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191022_131303.jpg20191022_131303Looking north up the Colorado River and over the campgroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191022_124521.jpg20191022_124521https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191022_115649.jpg20191022_115649I loved the lights on London Bridgehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191022_115256.jpg20191022_115256The "love locks" on bridges was publicized in Paris after the weight of the locks exceeded the weight of 20 elephants and had to be removed. This is a small display (and we did not add one)2019-11-02T09:11:50+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/10/20/palm-desert-palm-springs-joshua-tree-national-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/palm_springs_aerial_tramway.jpgPalm_springs_aerial_tramwayThe tram did a slow 360 degree turn - up 6.000' (Picture By Mfield, Matthew Field, http://www.photography.mattfield.com)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191020_150938.jpg20191020_150938One of the hidden oasis with Fan Palms - we saw no mountain goats, desert tortoise, or other exotic wildlifehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191020_115149.jpg20191020_115149This is two fan palms with combined dead branches - impressively bighttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191020_115027.jpg20191020_115027The Fan Palms are HUGE!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191019_164809.jpg20191019_164809The greater Palm Springs area is the home of more than 100 golf courses (we took this photo from the Bump & Grind Loop)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191019_160654.jpg20191019_160654There is sufficient dirt and rock between the Bump & Grind .... and town.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191019_155032.jpg20191019_155032https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191017_143020.jpg20191017_143020We did discover that there is a piece of Southern California with no development! (from Wellman Divide)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191017_141920.jpg20191017_141920Made it to the Wellman Divide - so close to the PCT ... maybe another yearhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191017_131738.jpg20191017_131738This is the best two miles (or 4 miles) into your hike! I loved this park!2019-10-21T23:13:00+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/10/14/st-george-utah/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191011_161727.jpg20191011_161727Pioneer Names - written in axle grease and dating back to 1881https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191011_161622.jpg20191011_161622As we walked along the Pioneer Names trail, there were several groups rock climbing - fellow in blue on the left of the photo just below the hole in the wall. Fun to watch but I do not have the courage to even try.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191011_152444.jpg20191011_152444Approximately 1.2 million years ago but as recently as 27,000 years ago cinder cones erupted causing lava to flow down the canyons, filling them with basalt.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191011_144300.jpg20191011_144300We couldn't decide if frosting or soft ice-cream was a better description ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191010_184242.jpg20191010_184242Bob says this is almost as good as his home brew ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191010_182655.jpg20191010_182655Another Bison ... more than a dozen are scattered throughout St Georgehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191010_160345.jpg20191010_160345200' arch in Johnson Canyonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191010_150040.jpg20191010_150040Interesting trail markers imbedded into the rock - much easier to climb up than go downhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191010_140537.jpg20191010_140537A lava tube is a natural conduit formed by flowing lava which moves beneath the hardened surface of a lava flow. Tubes can drain lava from a volcano during an eruption, or can be extinct, meaning the lava flow has ceased, and the rock has cooled and left a long cave.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191010_140206.jpg20191010_140206Snow Canyon State Park: the sand dunes began to form over 183 million years ago. Navajo sandstone is now the predominant rock in the park2019-10-21T00:01:08+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/10/11/zion-national-park-traveling-it-leaves-you-speechless-then-turns-you-into-a-storyteller/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191007_151531.jpg20191007_151531A knobby variety of Prickly Pear Cactus - one of four varieties found in Zionhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191007_142824.jpg20191007_142824Observation Point - looking down on Angel's Roosthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191007_135813.jpg20191007_135813This view across the mesa is typical of what we saw as we hiked. Lots of rock and wildernesshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191007_125518.jpg20191007_1255183.4 miles via East Mesa Trail vs the beautiful Echo Canyon climb of 2.5 mileshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191007_125449.jpg20191007_125449Despite not being advertised much, the trail was well signed - and the sun was very warm (no coats needed!)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191006_144123.jpg20191006_144123Every time we crossed the stream I picked up a stone - on the way back I moved the stones from one pocket to another (right Jack??) - We seemed to have crossed 3 more on the way back? Total 54 crosssings :) https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191006_132344.jpg20191006_132344One of two circa 1930 cabins along the trail. People lived very basicallyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191006_130627.jpg20191006_130627The double arch alcove at te end of Kolub Canyon (the picture does not do it justice)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191006_125536.jpg20191006_125536Kolub Canyon - North corner of Zion National Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191006_123348.jpg20191006_123348Crossing Taylor Creek in Kolub Canyou2019-10-12T00:47:06+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/10/06/moab-nature-does-not-hurry/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191003_122616.jpg20191003_122616Another view of Morning Glory Arch - the colors are amazinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191003_122138.jpg20191003_122138Morning Glory Arch, spanning 243 feet; the sixth longest natural rock span in the United States.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191003_105725.jpg20191003_105725Heading out Grandstaff Canyon also know as Negro Bill Canyonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191002_134023-2.jpg20191002_134023 (2)Biking along the Colorado River on one of Moab's new expanded paved bike paths (a plus for the growth of the city - but also necessary because of increased traffic.)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191001_162725.jpg20191001_162725Landscape Arch: the thinnest section the arch is only 6 feet thick, yet it supports a span of rock 290 feet long (it lost some significant pieces in the 1990's)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191001_155650.jpg20191001_155650Partition Arch - my personal favorite in the Devils Gardenhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191001_154703.jpg20191001_154703Navajo Arch, one of the 7 arches in The Devil's Garden - a cool lunch spot. The Devils Garden area of Arches National Park contains the largest concentration of significant natural arches in the worldhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191001_144234.jpg20191001_144234The farthest point in the Devils Garden - this structure is know as The Dark Angel https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191001_125930.jpg20191001_125930Primitive trail - heading counter clockwise. We were glad to be in relative isolationhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20190930_173137.jpg20190930_173137This is Bowtie Arch and sits to the side of Corona Arch - pretty impressive2019-10-07T18:58:49+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/10/02/mesa-verde-national-park-colo/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/point-lookout-5.jpgPoint Lookout (5)Point Lookout - a fun lttle trek to stretch our legs out after a day of drivinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cliff-palace-4.jpgCliff Palace (4)The sandstone walls here used to be covered with a 'plaster' coating. Large openings are doors ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20190929_135920.jpg20190929_135920How fortunate we are to be able to explore these old living placeshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20190929_135827.jpg20190929_135827Long House situated on Wetherill Mesa across the canyon from Cliff Palace - thought to have housed 80 to 100 peoplehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20190929_132303.jpg20190929_132303We walked down paths and stairs to visit Long Househttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20190928_172009.jpg20190928_172009Approaching Cliff Palace @ Mesa Verdehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20190928_165004.jpg20190928_165004Cliff Palace contained 150 rooms and 23 kivas (circular rooms) and had a population of approximately 100 people. Farming went on above on the mesahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20190928_132147.jpg20190928_132147Prater Ridge Trail offered views of a stunning desert landscape & made this trail a real treat.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20190928_105019.jpg20190928_105019The Beast at our campground - with Point Lookout in the background2019-10-05T20:57:25+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/09/26/great-sand-dunes-national-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190926_135827.jpg20190926_135827San Luis Lake with the sand dunes and Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the backgroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190926_123448.jpg20190926_123448“In every grain of sand there is a story of the earth” 30 square miles of dune fieldhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190926_120616.jpg20190926_120616Success!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190926_115452.jpg20190926_115452https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190926_115213_li.jpg20190926_115213_LICan you see the person almost on the top of High Peak? That was our destination. We were 2/3 of the way there.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190926_114133.jpg20190926_114133Up up up we go! https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190926_112300.jpg20190926_112300Looking back toward the parking area. The green is where the creek flows during spring/early summer.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190926_105615.jpg20190926_105615Heading toward the dunes - one of the 14,000' peaks in the backgroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190925_121128.jpg20190925_121128The trail was very pleasant - the birds and locusts kept us entertainedhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190925_111502.jpg20190925_111502The Sangre de Cristo Mountains - the other side of the wind, water, mountain equation2019-09-27T01:53:12+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/09/25/oklahoma-resilience/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190924_104610.jpg20190924_104610How many road side Rest Stops have you been to that have a corral? I love traveling!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190924_094221.jpg20190924_094221Definitely different - but we did not miss the entrance!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190923_141356-2.jpg20190923_141356 (2)Don't drive tired .... looks like a bear to me!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190923_115918.jpg20190923_115918We saw many of these signs along our 400+ mile journey but rarely actually could see the cemeteryhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190923_103837.jpg20190923_103837Enjoyed the working windmills (even though gas and oil are major industires in Oklahoma)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190922_161340.jpg20190922_161340welcome !!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190922_112605.jpg20190922_112605A 'dead end' cave at Alabaster Cavern State Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190922_112208.jpg20190922_112208Bob is actually standing on top of the cavern areahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190922_111639.jpg20190922_111639Welcome to Alabaster Cavern State Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190923_135832.jpg20190923_135832Traditional grain elevators began dotting the Oklahoma landscape after 1914, the first year Oklahoma planted 2.7 million acres in wheat, becoming a major wheat-producing state.2019-09-26T01:35:13+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/09/22/tulsa-time/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/goose.jpggooseIt is hard to describe all of the unique play structures. Designers also prioritized accessibility: the park is built to be ADA-compliant, and there are desensitization areas for individuals on the autism spectrum. (Not my photo - but I did crawl through the geese - fish in their bellies)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190919_182544.jpg20190919_182544Outside the Rib Crib - heading for Triviahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190919_113201.jpg20190919_113201We really were on our bikes!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190918_161214.jpg20190918_161214https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190918_160811.jpg20190918_160811The Grandfather cuckoo clock at the bunkhouse ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190918_154407.jpg20190918_154407One of the paintings that captured both of us - Artist William R. Leighhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190918_150112.jpg20190918_150112And ... they just chose to feature my birth month/year calendar ..https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190918_141326.jpg20190918_141326I think the Ostrich thought we were on the feeding crew - so majestic!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190918_140300.jpg20190918_140300Definitely worth a visithttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190918_120521.jpg20190918_120521The Arkansas River - a display from one of the sitting areas at A Gathering Place2019-09-24T00:37:06+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/09/15/meet-me-in-st-louis/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190914_144842.jpg20190914_144842The original wagon used to bring beer to the White House in 1933 to celebrate the end of Prohibition. The Clydesdales were a 6-unit hitch which was increased to the current 8 horses. https://www.anheuser-busch.com/about/clydesdale.htmlhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190914_143923.jpg20190914_143923The early brick & stained glass horse stables, no longer used to house the Clydesdales. https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190914_143034.jpg20190914_143034Chief is an Anheuser Busch Clydesdale but he is stationed in St Louis as he does not like to travel. However he is not bothered by noise and activity so perfect for our 'show and tell' and to do wholesaler events where he may be required to stand patiently up to 2 hours.. He weighs between 1600 and 2000 pounds.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190914_130314.jpg20190914_130314In front of the Visitors Center in Forest Park where we went to walk Saturday. 1,300 acres owned and operated by the City of St Louis. Located on the site of the 1904 Worlds Fair (think hotdogs...ice cream...iced tea)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190913_141231.jpg20190913_141231The Arch from the riverboat. The river was almost to the top steps this spring (covered the roads)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190913_133131.jpg20190913_133131The perfect day for a riverboat ridehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190912_170006.jpg20190912_170006Amazing architechture - 630' from base-to-base (equal to height)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190912_161942.jpg20190912_161942Looking out on St Louis - The Courthouse direct below, New Busch Stadium home of the St Louis Cardinals on the left.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190912_161831.jpg20190912_161831https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190912_161647.jpg20190912_161647The Mississippi River and Illinois from the top of the Arch. That is a helipad below (for tours)2019-09-16T21:43:46+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/09/13/indianapolis-indiana-here-today-gone-tomorrow/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190911_121902.jpg20190911_1219021952 - A very good year! It was interesting to see the tire wear on many of the tires due to the pitch of the track.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190911_142946.jpg20190911_142946What a fun way to learn the city layout ... found Bankers Life Fieldhouse home of the Indiana Pacers, Lucas Oil Stadium home of the Indianapolis Colts, among other buildings and parkshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190911_141205.jpg20190911_141205The Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument in downtown Indianapolis. https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190911_125847.jpg20190911_125847The winner of the 1911 Indy 500. The Indianapolis Speedway Museum hosts a great collection of cars and other racing artifacts.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190911_115309.jpg20190911_115309One of Mario Andretti's helmets - his blood type on the back gives you an idea of the reality injury possibilitieshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190911_113916.jpg20190911_113916Racing of all kinds has gone on here, including motorcycles and airhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190911_112623.jpg20190911_112623Some of the original bricks still exist at the Finish Line, https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190911_111354.jpg20190911_111354Looking back at Turn 4 on the Indy 500 Track with the Pit Stop area on the right. 2019-09-13T22:28:32+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/09/09/cleveland-ohio-is-the-real-deal/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190908_132427.jpg20190908_132427The "Bike Only" train stops require you to flag the train down ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190907_180420.jpg20190907_180420Cleveland's waterfront is nicely done - FirstEnergy Stadium is on the left (home of the Cleveland Browns)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190907_160308.jpg20190907_160308Never enough time for family and friends ... another memory to savorhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190907_153529.jpg20190907_153529Debra & 'Lena posing at The Rockhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190907_132959.jpg20190907_132959And Bob ... Relaxing on The Rockhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190906_143556.jpg20190906_143556Random thought ... photo ... can't kids be kids anymore??https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190906_143125.jpg20190906_143125Miles of turtles ... sunning themselves in the algae ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190906_121509.jpg20190906_121509Walking along the Ohio and Erie Towpath Trail2019-09-10T01:29:39+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/09/06/leaving-massachusetts-heading-west/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190820_125740-e1567814978659.jpg20190820_125740Mt Isolation (White Mountains New Hampshire) - The 4,000 Footers are complete!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190906_104251.jpg20190906_104251The Cuyahoga State Fairgrounds has its own windwill - it was hard for me to see what I was taking a photo of ... but I kind of like it.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190905_174931.jpg20190905_174931The Honda and the Beast get a rinse-off ... Bob loves shiny vehicleshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190905_104644.jpg20190905_104644There are many many vineyards along Lake Eire ... grapes and corn!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190904_161157.jpg20190904_161157Lake Erie looks like an endless sea, from the shore.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190904_161131.jpg20190904_161131https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190904_160840.jpg20190904_160840A 'shooty-shute' is a good way to recover after a highway drivehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190903_135202.jpg20190903_135202Apparently, even the barns in New York dress for winter2019-09-08T13:37:58+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/05/24/shenandoah-valley-blue-ridge-mountains/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190518_trim_moment.jpg20190518_Trim_MomentLifting off with his parasail wing (I did not have enough bandwidth to share our video)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190523_132059.jpg20190523_132059The spring blooms are beautiful and plentiful - we captured this photo on one of our hikeshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190523_114113.jpg20190523_114113We found several groups of butterflies "puddling" on our Strickler's Knob hike. "Many species of butterflies congregate on wet sand and mud to partake in “puddling,” drinking water and extracting minerals from damp puddles. In many species, this “mud-puddling” behavior is restricted to the males..."https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190519_133020.jpg20190519_133020The Confederate forces have made their way through the Bushong Farm in New Market and fire upon Union Troopshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190519_132947.jpg20190519_132947The Union has a combination of calvery and ground troops. Each group has their own flag. https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190518_163715.jpg20190518_163715There is a small herd of long horn steer on the road to Endless Caverns. They are quite majestic.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190518_141533.jpg20190518_141533Bob enjoying the vistas from the Kennedy Peak weather lookout https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190518_140437.jpg20190518_140437We definitely found hills - we are not quite ready to tackle mountains ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190517_172208.jpg20190517_172208The vistas from our campground .... Endless Caverns Campground2019-05-26T01:26:30+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/05/19/virginia-beach/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190516_192107.jpg20190516_192107Virginia Beach has lots of music ... outside venues are opening ... here is our niece & nephew Borderline Crazy ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190516_101249.jpg20190516_101249And even small schools of dolphin cruising the beachhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190515_141925.jpg20190515_141925And racing boats ... going by freighter shipshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190515_141406.jpg20190515_141406The iconic Neptune at 31st Street on the Boardwalk (Our run/walk venue)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190515_134426.jpg20190515_134426The military has a major presence in the Hamptons - in addition to regular flyovers by fighter jets we saw these helicoptorshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190514_095029.jpg20190514_095029I love the beach ... even when to clouds are low and the sky is grey ... https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190512_101925.jpg20190512_101925Dredging sand from Rudee Inlet for boat traffic (you can see boat behind Bob in previous photo)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190511_144935.jpg20190511_144935A fellow practicing walking on a tightrode was a fun diversionhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190511_134345.jpg20190511_134345Of course ... a sunny day is more inviting ... to all https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190511_134312.jpg20190511_134312We enjoyed watching an Ultimate Frisbee Tournament over the weekend, There was a lot of talent on the beach.2019-05-19T23:57:14+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/05/13/travel-days/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190510_091157.jpg20190510_091157"Cows" at the end of a new housing cul-de-sac that I ran through in Selma, North Carolina. On the near side there was actually a large field of cattlehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190509_142626.jpg20190509_142626Seen at a fuel stop. I love the diversity (and the same-ness) of travelinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190508_161033.jpg20190508_161033This is springtime breeding season everywhere ... the ducklings were adorable (South Carolina)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190508_160941.jpg20190508_160941Palmetto Shores RV Resort Summerton, South Carolinahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190508_130723.jpg20190508_130723I-95 was actually not too busy - very green and many flowers in places ... also road constructionhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190508_111455.jpg20190508_111455We felt our presence was appreciated https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190507_110710.jpg20190507_110710The Love Bugs were thick and prolific until we got to Georgia - but we are told that they will soon be there too ... very messy2019-05-14T11:44:17+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/05/06/florida-in-april/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190425_091225-e1557183312855.jpg20190425_091225Some mornings I can see two little heads popping up in the nest - and I always hear chirpinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190428_075853.jpg20190428_075853We were told to build 4 layers - we should have done 6! We were busy water people.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190424_115732-1.jpg20190424_115732Our 'gym' at the Manatee RV Resorthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/snake.jpgsnake!a computer photo of a southern black racer - most likely the kind we sawhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190426_191945-2.jpg20190426_191945 (2)Florida has many Escape Room possibilities - "Conspiracy' was a particularly difficult challenge - we did NOT unravel the truth but we had a fun evening.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190425_145041.jpg20190425_145041A close-up of our local gator (all 6 ponds say "Alligators" but we have only seen one alligator in one pond.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190424_115732.jpg20190424_115732https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190422_124416.jpg20190422_124416This heron is a regular visitorhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190422_123805.jpg20190422_123805https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190420_163438.jpg20190420_163438Holmes Beach - love the little terns (and the lack of people)2019-05-08T13:22:20+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/04/24/west-to-east-across-i-10-tucson-arizona-to-ruskin-florida/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190407_100541_009.jpg20190407_100541_009Our current Florida resting place - enjoying alligators, egrets, sand hill cranes, ducks, squirrels and turtles ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190405_111020.jpg20190405_111020Florida is a surprisingly large state...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190404_151836.jpg20190404_151836This is a rest room off the highway. I could do an entire blog on roadside conveniences ... thankfully we always have the Beast. But it is good to stretch our legs (steps).https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190404_105928.jpg20190404_105928Not fun driving weather ... makes it hard to play the License Plate game too ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190402_195054.jpg20190402_195054Connecting with friends and catching up is always a fun time. Karen and David are gracious hosts.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190331_150541.jpg20190331_150541Lady Bird Johnson's wish to "Keep America Beautiful" lives on in Texas. Gorgeous roadside flowers,https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190331_090851.jpg20190331_090851Big Sky Country - Texas Hill Countryhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190330_105726.jpg20190330_105726We spent four nights in Texas ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190329_125740-2.jpg20190329_125740 (2)Entering New Mexico, means leaving Arizona. It was a fun winter.2019-04-25T01:19:43+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/04/18/spring-in-tucson/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/tumacacori.jpgtumacacoriOne of the mission churcheshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190328_184422.jpg20190328_184422Bob & Ian ... musical buddies ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190328_152613.jpg20190328_152613Flowers on one of the cacti in our resorthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190324_145509.jpg20190324_145509Sendero Esperanza Trail at Saguaro National Park Westhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190324_125054.jpg20190324_125054Purple Lupine and Chia Flowers on Sendero Esperanza Trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190324_122124.jpg20190324_122124The lower hillside covered with Mexican Poppies on the Sendero Esperanza Trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190319_140839.jpg20190319_140839The little orange flowers on the Hedgehog Cactus was our only 'in the wild' cactus flowers on the Sendero Esperanza Trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190319_115328.jpg20190319_115328Mexican poppies and purple lupine on Sendero Esperanza Trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190317_161629.jpg20190317_161629The excitement of the finish at Rillito Park Racetrack ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190317_142457.jpg20190317_142457Deb, Rosy & Jordan waiting for the next race ....2019-12-19T17:31:59+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/03/09/the-seasons-of-tucson/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tucson-snow.jpgTucson SnowThe Santa Catalina Mountains framing the city of Tucson (borrowed from the local newspaper)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/santa-catalina-snow.jpgSanta Catalina SnowThe Santa Catalina mountains and the desert ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gates-pass.jpgGates PassGates Pass Road (photo from local newspaper) I love those Saguaros! https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190307_203036.jpg20190307_203036Bob & Ian enjoy singing to the local audience at weekly karaokehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190307_195355.jpg20190307_195355Bob & Ian enjoy singing to the local audience at weekly karaokehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190307_113257.jpg20190307_113257A Mexican Poppy ... up close and personal with a Prickly Pear Cactushttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190306_200617.jpg20190306_200617A fun local Western Band at the Saguaro Corners Restaurant & Bar. Outside dining at its besthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190305_210052.jpg20190305_210052One Night of Queen with Gary Mullen & The Works at the Fox Theater in Tucsonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190304_122830.jpg20190304_122830The hillsides were covered in Mexican Poppies ... and cacti from the Sendero Esperanza Trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190304_102638.jpg20190304_102638Hummingbird perched on the antenna behind our RV at Voyager (Many hummingbirds here all winter)2019-03-11T00:54:59+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/03/01/organ-pipe-national-monument-puerto-penasco-mexico/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190218_091935.jpg20190218_091935Community gardens in the courtyard of our hotel - https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190220_152350.jpg20190220_152350Driving East on AZ-86 looking at Kitt's Peak Observatories above the deserthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190219_120812.jpg20190219_120812A fun mural as we walked on the beach ... local artisthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190219_120532.jpg20190219_120532The winds were whipping ... the air was chilly ... but the beach was beautiful. Lots of bird activityhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190219_120430.jpg20190219_120430As you can see, the hot tub and pools were empty ... no seat saving necessary.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190218_131137.jpg20190218_131137Looking down into the park from Bull Pasture. Cattle farming (and mining) were once the businesses here. Miles of wilderness.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190218_120223.jpg20190218_120223Organ Pipe Cactus with a Teddy-bear Cholla next to it. I love the desert.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190217_143648.jpg20190217_143648Flowers are always such a pleasure on desert trails ... we were in Southern Arizona at the perfect timehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190217_142846.jpg20190217_142846Mexican Poppies at Bob's feet on Arch Canyon Trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190217_133206.jpg20190217_133206Looking up at the 2 arches (the one on top is much smaller)2019-03-02T15:18:58+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2019/02/14/southwest-winter-experiences/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190211_140440.jpg20190211_140440Every Saguaro has its own configuration - Bob pointing out features to Nancy in Sabino Canyonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190208_154709.jpg20190208_154709A Roadrunner checking out the City of Tucson below from the freshly paved Tumamoc Hill.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190202_160552.jpg20190202_160552Lin & I finished our Teapot jigsaw puzzle while the boys play music ... https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190131_200732-e1550180659111.jpg20190131_200732Bob & Ian get a laugh every time someone asks if they are brothers ... Lin & I cooperated by finding the Ying-Yang guitar shirts.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190129_124138.jpg20190129_124138Many of the trails, like this one, were constructed by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) in the 1930's. The CCC gave young men jobs, money, and skills during the depression.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190129_115758.jpg20190129_115758Rock pinnacles looming over the road and trails like guardians of the forest, announcing your arrival in Chiricahua countryhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190128_150233.jpg20190128_150233Introducing our friend Paul to our favorite Sendero Esperanza Trail in the Tucson Mountainshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190124_121624.jpg20190124_121624Full, date-labeled water left in the desert ... the black containers are used by folks migrating north because they do not reflect light. A project we considered joining.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190113_101044.jpg20190113_101044We love the raptor demonstrations at the Arizona Desert Museum. This owl is so majestic.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190111_141154.jpg20190111_141154Bob & Ian on the Loop bike trail, beside the train tracks in Julian Wash. The best!2019-02-20T15:53:17+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/12/31/happy-new-year-from-tucson/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/P1080493.jpgP1080493Tucson is known for its observatories and the technology behind them. These are a few of the observatories on Kitt's Peak.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/20181229_130645.jpg20181229_130645Fortunately we had seats in the Sun at the Arizona Nova Bowl Game - this is the Nevada State marching band - staying warm during halftimehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/20181228_180408.jpg20181228_180408Heat lamps were the place to be when we went to The Battle of the Bands before the Arizona Nova Bowl Game on Friday nighthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/20181225_130905.jpg20181225_130905https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/20181225_122551.jpg20181225_122551Desert beauty as we hike with the Saguaroshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/20181223_191907.jpg20181223_191907I cannot resist the sparkle and the lights ... this was during a walk through of the Winterhaven neighborhood whose residents go all out for 3 weeks at Christmas. WoW!!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/20181217_201929.jpg20181217_201929While in Massachusetts, we got to combine our need for both friends and basketball. We were celebrating an exciting finish to an excellent high school game.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/20181213_130724.jpg20181213_130724We expect snow & cold in Massachusetts, but not here. My sister, Lauren took us on a snowy walk during our visit homehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/20181206_130709_021.jpg20181206_130709_021Our friends, Jeff & Shali, came to visit and enjoyed their introduction to the Saguaros ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/20181110_150153.jpg20181110_150153Tumamoc Hill, located in the center of Tucson has become one of our favorite walks ... 1 1/2 miles up with great views of the city - the best was the coyotes calling as we headed down last week just after dark. So close....2019-01-06T16:54:05+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/11/13/moving-into-tucson/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/20181107_145937.jpg20181107_145937So many varieties of cacti to learn ... Don't touch! https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/20181107_145826.jpg20181107_145826Some young Saguaro beside Ocotillo Cactushttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/20181105_131643.jpg20181105_131643Many groupings of Bighorn sheep. Most of these are females and youngsters.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/20181105_115137.jpg20181105_115137Big Horn Sheep @ Waterton Canyonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/20181105_114256.jpg20181105_114256People and bighorn sheep mixing and minglinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/20181103_190453.jpg20181103_190453Our friends, David and Karen Taylor - parents of the groom and a fine family ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/20181103_161444.jpg20181103_161444Spruce Mountain Ranch, a beautiful outdoor/indoor wedding and event venue in Larkspur, Colorado ... the clouds were gathering.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/20181102_144927.jpg20181102_144927Confluence Park encompassing the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River in Denver's Lower Downtown, a bustling district of 19th-century brick warehouses and storefronts (and bike trails)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/20181102_131856-2.jpg20181102_131856 (2)Rembrandt self-portrait in costumehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/20181102_130755a.jpg20181102_130755aUnwrapping and celebrating bicycling in Colorado 2018-11-13T23:54:46+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/10/28/grand-canyon-visit/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181027_165043.jpg20181027_165043The colors and depth are not apparent in this photo - you will have to imagine the spectacular beautyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181027_164457a.jpg20181027_164457aI enjoyed watching this big furry spider (brown tarantula) and realized later that in his environment - fun. If he was in my house - not fun!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181027_155256.jpg20181027_155256We keep having to remember that we are seeing only a small portion of the 277 mile long canyon.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181026_121221.jpg20181026_121221Desert greens off the Tonto Trail about 5 miles below the rimhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181025_142526.jpg20181025_142526Bull Elk just resting off the walking trail ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181025_142443.jpg20181025_142443One of several female elk grazing in the vicinity of the bull elkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181025_114234.jpg20181025_114234Comfortable and easy accommodations at Grand Canyon Trailer Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181024_133658.jpg20181024_133658Another view down the canyon from Bright Angel Trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181024_121739.jpg20181024_121739Heading down South Kaibab Trail. Before long we were looking up at this stone formationhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181022_144732.jpg20181022_144732The strip of green in the upper center of the photo is Indian Gardens - only 5 miles to the rim from there. The path to Plateau Point is visible above left of Indian Garden.2021-12-23T13:22:02+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/10/20/las-vegas-henderson/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181020_160411.jpg20181020_160411Leaving one tunnel and heading for the next (lots of people on a Saturday)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181019_221353.jpg20181019_221353Nice stadium with good electronics. Fun game.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181019_194408_006.jpg20181019_194408_006We had awesome seats just off center - 11 rows back. https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181018_113412.jpg20181018_113412OK ... I saw him another day - he was air boxing - complete with the 'wooshes' - zoomed in so he didn't see me taking photo ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181017_152031.jpg20181017_152031The colors of Red Rock Canyon (and the 'people' who live in these rocks)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181017_132553.jpg20181017_132553https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181017_130416.jpg20181017_130416More rocks and colors of Red Rock Canyon ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181016_180502.jpg20181016_180502The sky can color in the desert ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181015_162048.jpg20181015_162048The five tunnels add some fun to a desert hike .... (and coolness)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181015_151729.jpg20181015_151729The engineering and work that went into this dam is amazing - one of the top 7 man-made wonders of the world (In a class with the Great Wall of China and Machu Picchu)2018-10-21T13:20:34+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/10/15/death-valley-national-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181013_155607.jpg20181013_155607Entrance to Devil's Hole. Twice a year they do pupfish counts. This spring the count was favorably higher than the past few years.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181013_122701.jpg20181013_122701Plans for Longstreet RV Park did include a 9-hole golf course - not this year!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181013_121154.jpg20181013_121154Relaxing at Longstreet RV Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181012_155600.jpg20181012_155600Unique geography ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181012_152643.jpg20181012_152643The dried saline-mud looks like broken pottery https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181012_145844.jpg20181012_145844It WAS after 10 AM but we did bring lots of waterhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181011_181118.jpg20181011_181118I love unexpected wildlife - we actually saw jack rabbits both times we went to the refuge ... (no sheep, coyotes, or snakes)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181011_174542.jpg20181011_174542Crystal Springs - beautiful and clear and as blue as the photohttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181010_152542.jpg20181010_152542So different from the mountains and forests less than 200 miles north ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181010_144541.jpg20181010_144541The white is the salts that is brought out of the ground after rains .... Borax was originally mined here and there are a few companies with small private mines in the park region.2018-11-16T03:37:54+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/10/09/yosemite-national-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181008_123559.jpg20181008_123559This fish was one of several we saw in the above stream. Only about 10" long, but look how clear the water is!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181008_123023.jpg20181008_123023This mountain stream running into Elizabeth Lake was so clear ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181007_125628.jpg20181007_125628Our hike to Dog Lake and Lembert Dome on Sunday was chilly but beautiful.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181007_125108.jpg20181007_125108Lembert Dome - Sunday ... nice sun, chilly breezehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181006_154200.jpg20181006_154200After on hike Sunday, this was our drive home .... snowy mountain weather.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181006_125715.jpg20181006_125715Cathedral Peak by Cathedral Lakes ... the spires were impressivehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181006_125643.jpg20181006_125643Another mountain lake ... Cathedral Lake. Photo compliments of some hiking folks from Grand Rapids, Michigan.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181005_161517.jpg20181005_161517If only this tree could talk ... his feet make you feel like there are stories here ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181005_160553.jpg20181005_160553This stagecoach tunnel was carved out of the dead Sequoia tree in the 1800's. Just to give you a sense of how huge these trees are... dead or alive.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181005_122947.jpg20181005_122947Gaylor Lake. The mountain lakes are diverse, plentiful and so clear2018-10-12T15:45:34+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/10/04/idaho-oregon-nevada/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hermiston-oregon-3.jpgHermiston Oregon (3)Roses were out everywhere in Hermiston, Oregon. A bit disconcerting for me.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hermiston-oregon-2.jpgHermiston Oregon (2)The geese in Hat Rock Park were totally oblivious to us. They looked so pompous lining the pond.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hermiston-oregon-1.jpgHermiston Oregon (1)Hat Rock was the first landform in Oregon named by Lewis & Clark in their journals in 1805. The explorers were on a boat in the Columbia River.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/couer-dalene-4.jpgCouer d'Alene (4)Hole Number 14 at the Lake Coeur d'Alene Golf Resort. The drives from the tees on the left are to the green in the water. A little electric boat will bring you out tothe green finish your shots. Par 3 95-218 yards depending on which tees you use.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/couer-dalene-3.jpgCouer d'Alene (3)Looking out over north Lake Coeur d'Alene (northern Idaho)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/couer-dalene-2.jpgCouer d'Alene (2)A fun little hike ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/couer-dalene-1.jpgCouer d'Alene (1)One of the several little mines in the area. (this one was blocked off - not deep)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181002_132057.jpg20181002_132057Up with the clouds ... Tahoe Rim Trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181002_130509.jpg20181002_130509On Mt Tamarack overlooking a very quiet Lake Tahoehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20180930_164037.jpg20180930_164037I don't know if you can see the sign and get a sense of how high it is on the tree ... Crater Lake gets LOTS of snow (the sign says 'POWER ACCESS'2018-10-12T15:45:06+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/09/23/glacier-national-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180923_164358.jpg20180923_164358Enjoying the scenery while looking for wildlife (only one deer today)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180921_162524.jpg20180921_162524Bob checking out the views of Lake McDonald - no water sports todayhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180921_145308.jpg20180921_145308This mushroom releases spore into the treehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180921_141850.jpg20180921_141850The mushroom spore eat the tree's heartwoodhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180921_141354.jpg20180921_141354One of the reasons I love this park .... facilities just when you need them ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180921_141328.jpg20180921_141328Lock the door - no bears ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180921_140535.jpg20180921_140535A view toward the avalanche that the lake is named for (this is from the near end)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180921_133415.jpg20180921_133415Avalanche Lake from the far end of the trail ... again, crystal clear and smoothhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180920_173030.jpg20180920_173030https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180920_172720.jpg20180920_172720The peaks are impressive despite the clouds2018-10-05T22:57:10+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/09/15/north-dakota-continued/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180914_133249.jpg20180914_133249Painted Canyonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180914_121618.jpg20180914_121618The peak shows the north south delineation - while the ledge below is a great example of the sediment layers. The bottom line is probably coal.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180914_113915.jpg20180914_113915Petrified wood is found all over the park. The pieces are not as spectacular as at Petrified National Park because they were not under as much water and other sedimenthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180914_112702.jpg20180914_112702https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180913_130913.jpg20180913_130913The highest peak is NOT the sharp white stone mass, but the rounded mass on the lefthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180913_123603.jpg20180913_123603White Butte - North Dakota high peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180913_123525.jpg20180913_123525White Butte North Dakota higest peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180913_122839.jpg20180913_122839The autumn colors here are evident but are missing the reds of the maple treeshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180913_121403.jpg20180913_121403This family of cows seemed to enjoy our companyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180913_115551.jpg20180913_115551North Dakota prairie landscape2018-09-26T20:39:47+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/09/13/theodore-roosevelt-national-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/teddy-2.jpgteddy 2https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180912_140619.jpg20180912_140619Interesting variety of hiking terrain changes: grasslands, a bit of small trees, and rocks,https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180912_135848.jpg20180912_135848Looking down on the Little Missouri River and across to the Badlandshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180911_104300.jpg20180911_104300https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180911_103822.jpg20180911_103822https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180911_102236.jpg20180911_102236There are many prairie dog villages throughout the park. These little guys are fun to watch.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180911_101014.jpg20180911_101014The Bison are wandering (and pooping) all over the park. They do not seem afraid of people BUT they can weigh up to 2,000 pounds and run 30mph!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180910_151714.jpg20180910_151714https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180910_124213_li-2.jpg20180910_124213_LI (2)Bob & I wandered around these rocks about 3 1/2 miles into our hike - we thought we might just turn around when I decided I just needed to take a photo of the "dinosaur" rock (arrow) - as we stood there, the cairns (trail markers) (circles) became very clear.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180909_135248.jpg20180909_135248We were surprised to find Prickly Pear Cactus up here - apparently there are four varieties of cacti in the park2018-09-28T03:11:29+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/09/09/weather-traveling-west-north-route/2018-09-11T00:56:14+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/09/03/continuing-west-city-route/2018-09-04T21:28:20+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/08/30/beginning-our-6th-year-on-the-road-again/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180826_092218.jpg20180826_092218A very picturesque place - Nor-Win Farm & Camp Sitehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/mt-waumbek.jpgMt WaumbekHiking Mt Waumbek in New Hampshire with Jack, Francie & Jimhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180829_170315.jpg20180829_170315A fun little rental vehicle ... clean!!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180620_202036.jpg20180620_202036One of our favorite Maine places with some of our favorite peoplehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180612_144553.jpg20180612_144553Regular walks with Georgia - keeping our steps up ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180610_161241.jpg20180610_161241And ... relaxing time on Lake Mattawa with more special friendshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180528_145010.jpg20180528_145010Once the rain started we were glad to have the palletshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180528_103454.jpg20180528_103454Memorial Day to the beat of Kalen's drum ..https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180513_121302.jpg20180513_121302Celebrating Mother's Day ...with Mom 2018-09-04T21:30:21+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/05/13/unexpected-adventures-and-opportunities/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180428_191123.jpg20180428_191123We learned a fun new game Mexican Train Dominoeshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180509_150222.jpg20180509_150222I learned that porcupines do NOT throw their quills - they just come off easily if touched. This little guy raised his quills but he really let us get close (Bob anyway ....)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180507_152520.jpg20180507_152520Connecticut River and Pioneer Valley farms from Mt Sugarloafhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180415_154343.jpg20180415_154343Game One for Celtics in the Playoffs! Let the fun continue. So much fun to watch these kids play.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180413_211830.jpg20180413_211830The family that sings together ... Don enjoying a tune with daughter Michele (Borderline Crazy) and son Adamhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180413_205116.jpg20180413_205116Fun with family in Virginia Beachhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180419_145245.jpg20180419_145245Shenandoah Caverns was worth the visit. The cavern is live (growing) and wet. Beautiful. An attached museum has many old department store window displays (mechanized). Fun afternoon.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180417_145836.jpg20180417_145836https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180420_133752.jpg20180420_133752https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180418_144919.jpg20180418_144919Someone seems to have worked hard to make the Appalachian Trail a challenge. We hiked a couple of miles of it while in Shenandoah National Park2018-05-17T00:42:13+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/04/10/returning-home-in-our-home/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180404_124624.jpg20180404_124624I-95 is busy, under construction every where BUT it leads us home.2018-04-11T21:02:49+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/03/15/floridastillwarm-cold-warm-cold/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180303_151738.jpg20180303_151738Great view of the track at Tampa Bay Downs and the video screen as a back up. A beautiful afternoon at the races.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180303_135447.jpg20180303_135447https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180219_181847.jpg20180219_181847A side-benefit of Monday night karaoke are the beautil sunsets ... and the views across Tampa Bay to St Petersburghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180302_132041.jpg20180302_132041Mom captaining boathttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180302_131952.jpg20180302_131952Ian captaining boathttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180302_131900.jpg20180302_131900Dwayne captaining boathttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180302_131807.jpg20180302_131807Bob captaining boathttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180306_135004.jpg20180306_135004And more baseball Red Sox vs Tampa Bay with Bob's brother Dan and wife, Nancyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180309_175918.jpg20180309_175918And just to make us "keep running" the four of us ran the St Pete Grand Prix 5K Friday evening. Fun!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180308_190918.jpg20180308_190918We love a brain challenge - this was a great Escape Room - despite not getting out, we discovered that the Wizards Challenge has only a 6% solve rate.2018-03-24T09:58:20+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/02/15/i-love-a-parade-2/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180212_195601-2.jpg20180212_195601 (2)Our friends Steve & Sue made Bob his first birthday delicacy. We are soooooo lucky.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180209_205103-2.jpg20180209_205103 (2)Seth Glier and Joe Nerney putting on a fun show in Sarasota - https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180201_190038.jpg20180201_190038Lights and beads and crowds and glitz .... Love it!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180201_185111.jpg20180201_185111All we are saying .... is give PEACE a chance ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180201_184942.jpg20180201_184942U-Haul had a good contract that night .... (My photos of marching bands were poor ... too much marching and clapping - by me!) https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180206_160546.jpg20180206_160546Marsha took us for a walk with some bread so we could feed the turtleshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180207_150802.jpg20180207_150802Majestic bird on the beach ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180203_155103.jpg20180203_155103The Beast arrived in Ruskin , Florida looking spiffy ... if the Beast is shiny ... boB is happy.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180205_181608-2.jpg20180205_181608 (2)The Sunset Grill is still here - Bob always happy to have the opportunity to sing.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180213_210951.jpg20180213_210951Bob, and his 'other brother', Ian enjoy karaoke at the Apollo Beach Grill 2018-02-15T23:38:49+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/01/31/texas-is-a-big-state/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180130_151340.jpg20180130_151340Boat Tour Down the Port of Houstonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180130_163127.jpg20180130_163127Bob keeping up with his dog walking skills enjoys an afternoon walk with 9-year-old Cody.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180130_145127.jpg20180130_145127https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180130_144712.jpg20180130_144712We had plenty of room, and even as a photographer as the boat crew were not very busy.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180130_141656.jpg20180130_141656The Sam Houston has been doing tours since 1958. We were there on a perfect day. The boat which holds up to 100 people had less than 2 dozen on our excursion.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180130_101925.jpg20180130_101925We learned on our ranger hike in Tucson that cacti cannot tolerate much water on their roots. This is a prickly pear cactus that did not like Hurricane Harvey. https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180128_134610.jpg20180128_134610As I left for my run Sunday, the storage facility next to our RV Park in Katy had people preparing for Mardi Gras - complete with the big brass drumshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180127_170355.jpg20180127_170355We had an opportunity to give Fred and his grandson Austin a customized tour of The Beasthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180125_120731.jpg20180125_120731BUT the roadside Rest Areas can hide lurking critters.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180126_113822.jpg20180126_113822And ... then again .... Rest Areas had some colorful art2018-02-01T13:56:16+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/01/24/travels-continue-so-much-to-do-see-and-so-little-time/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180117_152949.jpg20180117_152949Bob on Tumamoc Hill, overlooking the "A" Mountain (Sentinel Peak) and the city of Tucson...with the Saguaros keeping watch below.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180121_123336.jpg20180121_123336Red Staghorn Cholla, young Saguarro, and Octillo (or buggy whip) cactus as we climb Wasson Peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180118_113922.jpg20180118_113922See the young Saguaros under the Palo Verde tree. At six years old, a Saguaro is about as big as your thumb.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180118_113113.jpg20180118_113113Desert and Mountain Beauty at Saguaro National Park Easthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180119_161406.jpg20180119_161406How can you NOT like this beauty of Tucson? (Julian Wash Bike Trail)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180123_131623.jpg20180123_131623Fields of Yucca. And I never knew it was the New Mexico State Flower (at a rest stop in New Mexico - the Beast & Honda are in the background)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180123_143502.jpg20180123_143502Welcome to Las Cruces, New Mexico by a Roadrunner2018-01-25T03:20:39+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/01/16/so-much-to-do-so-little-time/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/gates-pass-hike-015.jpgGates Pass Hike 015Ladies and Saguaros ... they are our audience ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171114_144719.jpg20171114_144719Dry Tucson Desert Trailshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180116_130537.jpg20180116_130537https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180114_123925.jpg20180114_123925Squeeze, chop, and soak ... Local Orange Marmalade in the works (done the British way - by weight)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180106_071040.jpg20180106_071040Sunset lighting the mountains and the busy RV Resorthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180106_071027.jpg20180106_071027https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180105_100313-2.jpg20180105_100313 (2)Ed, our Strength & Stretch Class Instructor turned 90 this month - a man to emulate ...2018-01-17T07:16:45+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2018/01/01/an-interesting-ending-to-2017/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171230_165320.jpg20171230_165320The moon rising over the Saguaro people. We contemplated a Sunset/moonrise ranger-led hike New Year's Eve in Saguaro National Park but decided 6 hours was too long for a 5-mile hike.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171230_152224.jpg20171230_152224360 degree views from the top of Wasson Peak - here we overlook the city of Tucsonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171230_152140.jpg20171230_152140Just another beautiful day in Southern Arizonahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180101_102441.jpg20180101_102441We are not alone at the Freightliner Service Center - returning from our Strength & Stretch class Monday morning ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/wonder-dog.jpgWonder DogNew Mexico State travels with Wonder Dog who ran onto the field to collect the tee following each NMSU kickoffhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/newspaper.jpgNewspaper39,000+ attendance at the Nova Arizona Bowl Game - we were down on the 10 yard linehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171229_193245.jpg20171229_193245Everyone wanted to be part of the on field celebrationhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171229_172211_011.jpg20171229_172211_011The New Mexico State University was the larger and more talented marching band - great show.2018-01-02T17:51:25+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/12/29/happy-holidays-from-tucson/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/p1080363.jpgP1080363Javelinas, wild boars - not pigs. These are captive at the desert museum but they wander the area in the wild. We don't usually see them as they are nocturnal.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/p1080305.jpgP1080305Harris's Hawks - they live and hunt in family groups. We took this at the Sonoran Desert Museum but have seen them on a bike ride in the wild.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/p1080289.jpgP1080289I love the Barn Owl at the Sonoran Desert Museumhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/p1080258.jpgP1080258Can you tell the real Saguaros from the actors? Love those cactihttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171212_144028.jpg20171212_144028Easy desert hike at Saguaro National Park Westhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171210_125711.jpg20171210_125711Bob on Mt Lemmon - overlooking the city of Tucsonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171209_110221.jpg20171209_110221A perfect running day in Tucson. (Nice medals too)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171208_131120.jpg20171208_131120Packet pick-up for our race at the Hilton. The Santa Catalina mountains in the backgroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171223_105107.jpg20171223_105107A slippery chilly Saturday morning run with the early run group! Thank you for brunch Jo & Paul.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171219_201041.jpg20171219_201041We love watching the Frontier Red Hawks play ... Go K!2017-12-30T06:13:08+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/11/26/november-in-tucson/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171123_131258.jpg20171123_131258Some of the deserted Quantrill Mine equipmenthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171123_124305.jpg20171123_124305Can you see the elephant head in the rocks behind me?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171123_124137.jpg20171123_124137https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171125_171952.jpg20171125_171952Working on our serves before darkness falls ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171125_171828.jpg20171125_171828Working on our serves before darkness falls ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171119_130145.jpg20171119_130145Tanque Verde Ridge Trail, Saguaro National Park East in the Rincon Mountains - looking a northeast Tucson and the Catalina Mountainshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171119_132132.jpg20171119_132132Tanque Verde Ridge Trail ... love hiking with the Saguaroshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171115_125052.jpg20171115_125052Looking at the base of the MMT - the mirrors are in the next level uphttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171115_123949.jpg20171115_123949Bob looking down on The Ridge with a collection of reflector telescopeshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171115_123734.jpg20171115_123734Looking back down Mt Hopkins at the road the telescopes (and us) had to travel up2017-11-27T11:31:30+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/11/04/catching-up-in-tucson/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/wrightson-peak-15.jpgWrightson Peak SummitBob happy to be at Wrightson Peak Summithttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/wrightson-peak-13.jpgWrightson PeakFeeling up in the clouds as we approached Wrightson Peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/wrightson-peak-11.jpgAs we hiked Tuesday, we looked across the canyon to Hunter MountainAs we hiked Tuesday, we looked across the canyon to Mount Hopkins and the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory. We were intrigued so we signed up for a tour next week.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/wrightson-peak-9.jpgMemorial at Josephine SaddleMemorial at Josephine Saddle - so sad. 3 boys died and 3 survived. I am not sure which would be worse.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171031_140835.jpgLooking south toward the Mexico borderLooking south toward the Mexico border gives us a new respect for those willing to walk to the US.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171031_115711.jpgThey must not allow hunting hereThey must not allow hunting herehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171031_103510.jpgA bit chillyA bit chilly in Madera Canyon compared to Tucson ... and ooops ... we forgot our bear spray2017-11-05T02:30:29+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/10/30/grand-canyon-to-tucson-living-the-arizona-life/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171026_203801.jpgMellowing out at KaraokeMellowing out at Karaokehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171026_142746.jpgTeddy Bear Cholla - The cacti all seem really healthy this year and I am learning the varietiesTeddy Bear Cholla - The cacti all seem really healthy this year and I am learning the varietieshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171026_125247.jpgBob checking in at Wasson Peak - a bit hazyBob checking in at Wasson Peak - a bit hazyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171026_113843.jpgBack in Tucson with our sagurao friendsBack in Tucson with our Sagurao friendshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171023_135916.jpgTruly the Rocky MountainsTruly the Rocky Mountainshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/plateau-point-9.jpgHeading back toward the Bright Angel TrailHeading back toward the Bright Angel Trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/plateau-point-4.jpgLooking down on the Colorado River from Plateau Point (GrandLooking down on the Colorado River from Plateau Point (Grand Canyon)2017-10-31T14:17:14+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/10/22/colorado-mountains-to-the-deserts-of-arizona-grand-canyon/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171019_151926.jpgLast 1/2 mile to the top!Last 1/2 mile to the top! Yeah!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171019_140806.jpgLooking back down Bright Angel TrailLooking back down Bright Angel Trail - clouds and sun ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171019_090014.jpgKaibab Trail heading down - still on the cool sideKaibab Trail heading down - still on the cool sidehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171019_082117.jpgElk want water - ignore people and vehiclesElk want water - ignore people and vehicleshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171019_073213_001-e1508689016252.jpgRainbow over Grand Canyon Trailer VillageRainbow over Grand Canyon Trailer Village the morning of our big hikehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/shoshone-point-6.jpgAnother Grand Canyon ViewAnother Grand Canyon Viewhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171018_144328.jpgHard to believe a river created this canyonHard to believe a river created this canyonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171018_143905.jpgGrand Canyon MajestyGrand Canyon Majestyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171017_154529.jpgA challenge on the Grandview TrailA challenge on the Grandview Trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171017_154350.jpgLooking up at more of the Grandview TrailLooking up at more of the Grandview Trail2018-03-31T03:42:26+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/10/14/colorado-western-slope/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171014_124000_001.jpgThe red line is the trail we are heading for ...The red line is the trail we are heading for ... once we were there it was fine ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171014_121707.jpgRemnants of Grizzly Bear MineRemnants of Grizzly Bear Minehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171014_110308.jpgYikes! Just don't look down! (other than at the path)Yikes! Just don't look down! (other than at the path)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171014_103114.jpgThe start of the hike looks harmlessThe start of the hike looks harmlesshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171013_133607.jpgTime for a summit sandwichTime for a summit sandwich (PB & our very own blueberry jam)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171013_132536.jpgLower Blue LakeLower Blue Lakehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171013_122934.jpgTaking a breather on Blue Lakes TrailTaking a breather on Blue Lakes Trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171012_152256.jpgLooking down into TellurideLooking down into Telluride from the gondolahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171012_141330.jpgCattle round upCattle round up - we don't get to see this everyday. 4 cowboys, one angry cowhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/p1080187.jpgAnother view into the Black CanyonAnother view into the Black Canyon at the Gunnison Gorge2017-10-15T01:16:29+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/10/09/more-october-colorado/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171008_1139211.jpgApproaching Buena Vista CoApproaching Buena Vista Co on 285/24https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/colorado-trail-part-2-018.jpgShelter Colorado TrailShelter? or wood collection?along the Colorado Trail (we saw many of these as we hiked)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/colorado-trail-part-2-042.jpgColorado Trail @ Kenosha PassColorado Trail @ Kenosha Passhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/colorado-trail-part-2-035.jpgLunch break on the Colorado TrailLunch break on the Colorado Trail - overlooking South Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/colorado-trail-part-2-011.jpgColorado Trail - part 2 011https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sunflowers.jpgImagine ... 20 acresImagine ... 20 acres .... they just cut the stalks this past weekend ... another reason to come to Colorado earlier next time.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/friend.jpgJack FriendWe stopped at a Fruit & Vegetable stand in Olathe and saw this picture from the local paper: “Jack Friend helped his father, farmer Randy, grow the 20 total acres of sunflowers at DeVries Fruit and Vegetable Stand. Jack said this was his second year growing as he raised winter wheat last year”https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171008_161727.jpgUncompahgre River RV ParkUncompahgre River RV Park - someone here is quite adept at wood carvinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171008_160305.jpgUncompahgre River RV ParkUncompahgre River RV Park - cute and cleanhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171008_103626.jpgLooking at the mountains from our FairplayLooking at the mountains from our Fairplay RV Park2017-10-10T14:38:23+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/about/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2012_07_29-brantford-to-niagara-falls-040.jpg2012_07_29 Brantford to Niagara Falls 0402017-10-09T22:52:23+00:00weekly0.6https://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/10/06/october-in-colorado/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_142558.jpg20171006_142558https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/p1080173.jpgMany Aspen groves on the Colorado Trail through JacksonMany Aspen groves on the Colorado Trail through Jacksonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_144141.jpgA bit of snow as we near the end of our Colorado Trail hikeA bit of snow as we near the end of our Colorado Trail hikehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171005_123927.jpgApproaching Fairplay, ColoradoApproaching Fairplay, Colorado on Colorado 24https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ap17081799865303.jpgAir Force Academy ChapelAir Force Academy Chapel https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171002_135326.jpgLawn OrnamentLawn Ornament - 'Diamond Lil" a B52 Stratofortresshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171002_122102.jpgOverlooking the main campusOverlooking the main campus of the Air Force Academyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171002_1142281.jpgLooking toward the front of the Cadet ChapelLooking toward the front of the Cadet Chapelhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171003_133234.jpgWish we had seen some ...Wish we had seen some ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171003_133107.jpgTop of Ridge Mt HermanTop of Ridge Mt Herman - windsock for the paragliders2017-10-09T01:42:38+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/10/01/kansas-to-colorado/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/lunch.jpgLunch & conversation with Tony & JeanLunch & conversation with Tony & Jeanhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/waterton-canyon-23.jpgThe sheep ignored the peopleThe sheep ignored the peoplehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/waterton-canyon-19.jpgTony & Bob head downTony & Bob head down the beautiful Waterton Canyon the beautiful Waterton CanyonTony & Bob head down the beautiful Waterton Canyon https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/waterton-canyon-1.jpgCurious Mountain SheepCurious Mountain Sheephttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20170930_122332.jpgLooking toward Pike's Peak from the top of Spruce MountainLooking toward Pike's Peak from the top of Spruce Mountainhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20170930_131548.jpgExamining the extensive Spruce Mountain Recreation AreaExamining the extensive Spruce Mountain Recreation Areahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20170928_170112.jpgKansas Campground HumorKansas Campground Humorhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20170928_130300.jpgKansas Sorghum FieldKansas Sorghum Fieldhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20170928_123053.jpgThe long long roadThe long long roadhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20170928_130207_001.jpgHarvested Corn Fields & Wind MillsHarvested Corn Fields & Wind Mills 2017-10-04T14:02:00+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/09/27/tulsa-oklahoma-notes/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170926_204530.jpgThe Soul City Gastropub exteriorThe Soul City Gastropub exteriorhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170926_132606.jpgThe Woody Guthrie Museum was very well doneThe Woody Guthrie Museum was very well done - I learned a lot!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170926_110227.jpgOil Refineries in West TulsaOil Refineries in West Tulsahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/fb_img_1506432364820.jpgBiking Tulsa with VernBiking Tulsa with Vern who is sporting his Alaska whiskers (He 'biked Alaska' this summer)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170924_184953.jpgThe Beast getting a front-end wash by "little Bob"The Beast getting a front-end wash by "little Bob"https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170924_111842.jpgNice place for lunch just off the bike pathNice place for lunch just off the Tulsa River Walkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170922_190904.jpgLooking at the Arkansas RiverLooking at the Arkansas River through black-eyed susans2017-10-03T17:06:40+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/09/22/september-southern-travels/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170921_190736.jpgOur Little Rock Home as seen fromOur Little Rock Home as seen from the Clinton Presidential Bridgehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170922_130011.jpgOur current homeOur current homehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170921_181509.jpgBeing a tourist can be fun ...Being a tourist can be fun ... no strings ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170921_183111.jpgLord Featherwick - one of the many sculptures we met on our river walkLord Featherwick - one of the many sculptures we met on our river walkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170920_132619.jpgOne of the last few states we had not traveled tOne of the last few states we had not traveled to https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170920_181248.jpgBob with a Mississippi River BargeBob with a Mississippi River Barge and a river measurehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170920_181509.jpgThe Mighty Mississippi & the bargesThe Mighty Mississippi & the bargeshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170920_182436.jpgThese gates and levees surrounded our RV ParkThese gates and levees surrounded our RV Park and the surrounding area2017-09-24T13:43:45+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/09/19/nashville-home-of-great-affordable-live-music/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170916_151723.jpgThe spiders of NashvilleThe spiders of Nashvillehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bluebird-cafe-12.jpgBluebird CafeBluebird Cafe - Bob enjoys his up front and center seathttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bluebird-cafe-72.jpgBluebird Cafe & Jamie KentBluebird Cafe & Jamie Kent - Up close & personalhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170918_105700.jpgNashville Bike/Pedestrian BridgeNashville Bike/Pedestrian Bridge next to Nissan Field (home of the Tennessee Titans)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170918_105859.jpgNashville RiverfrontNashville Riverfront - preparing forhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170918_173138.jpgNashville music venueNashville music venue (needs chef!!)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170919_132554.jpgFreightliner Service Center in Jackson, TennesseeFreightliner Service Center in Jackson, Tennessee2017-09-20T18:05:02+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/09/16/nashville-bicycling/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170916_151615.jpgRoof tops in the backgroundRoof tops in the background are the Grand Ole Opry & a Cirque takeoff ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170915_170807.jpgSo many deerSo many deer, so close to civilization (along the bike path)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170915_171902.jpgAnd even a little snake ...And even a little snake ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170915_172325.jpg20170915_172325https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170915_173444.jpgBridging Two RiversBridging Two Rivers - The Stone River & The Cumberland River outside Nashvillehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170916_134927.jpgJ. Percy Priest Dam was built at mile 6.8 on the Stones River, a tributary of the Cumberland.J. Percy Priest Dam was built at mile 6.8 on the Stones River, a tributary of the Cumberland by the US Army Corps of Engineers - the turn-around point of our ridehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170916_151459.jpgA quiet Cumberland RiverA quiet Cumberland River2017-09-17T02:07:54+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/09/14/baileyton-tennessee/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170607_171552.jpgWhat the Beast should look likeWhat the Beast should look like (despite being stuck in the mud in June)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170913_164517.jpgThe Beast missing her front panelThe Beast missing her front panelhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170914_093613_001-e1505434602587.jpgFunky Virginia RV ParkOne of the sights at our RV Park this morning (Virginia)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170914_150852.jpgTennessee - A bit cloudy but niceTennessee - A bit cloudy but nice2017-09-15T00:32:04+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/09/12/departing-massachusetts/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170910_162825.jpgIt's harvest time in MassachusettsIt's harvest time in Massachusetts - love these characters in Cummington, MAhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170912_085840.jpgSunflowers on many cornersSunflowers on many corners - always have a cheerful smilehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170912_091550.jpgSummer memories of town lines reachedSummer memories of town lines reached (first of course ...)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170912_092129.jpgOur summer homeOur summer home at the dysfunctional RV park - it worked for us!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170912_112846.jpgWe will be back ... time to exploreWe will be back ... time to explore some more2017-09-14T00:03:15+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/05/14/virginia-happy-mothers-day/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170511_180940.jpgThe Schilling sibs ...The Schilling sibs ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170511_001121.jpgDonald & BobDonald & Bob join the Borderline Crazy Trio at CP Shuckers (we got to watch Red Sox & Celtics)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170510_142635.jpg20170510_142635https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170508_220303.jpgMore singing at backyard fire pitMore singing (and laughs) at the backyard fire pit https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170507_192915.jpgBorderline Crazy on 34th StreetBorderline Crazy Trio on 34th Street (Michele, Aaron, & Adam). A bit chilly.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170506_214355.jpgBob loves to sing and playBob loves to sing and playhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170504_202058.jpgMarc's lights add a festive flavorMarc's lights add a festive flavor to the deck concerthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170514_120537.jpgHampton TunnelHampton Tunnel 3.5 Miles ("Hold that line ... hold that line")https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170514_155953.jpgThe Road to Endless CavernsThe Road to Endless Caverns & RV Resort in New Market Virginia2017-05-15T01:15:17+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/05/02/on-our-way-home/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170423_094854.jpgEagle on Manatee RiverEagle on Manatee Riverhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170410_150232.jpgKey West Lighthouse -Key West Lighthouse - Marsha conquers her fear of heightshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170410_191735.jpg20170410_191735https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170409_140137.jpg20170409_140137Higgs Beach with Debbiehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170408_193802.jpgMile 98 SunsetMile 98 Sunset - the perfect spot to wait for traffic to clearhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170414_105951.jpgMarsha loved blueberriesMarsha loved blueberrieshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170331_144033.jpgRuskin spring flowersRuskin spring flowershttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170331_153509_004.jpgBottle Brush treeBottle Brush treehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170403_193846.jpgFlorida Sunset over Tampa BayFlorida Sunset over Tampa Bayhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170417_182603.jpgBob loves to sing ....Bob loves to sing ....2018-01-09T16:39:35+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/03/27/time-flies-when-you-are-having-fun/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170323_155005.jpgStepp's Towing to the rescueStepp's Towing to the rescuehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170323_155710.jpgTilting into neighbor's porchTilting into neighbor's porch ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170323_155950.jpgTurn wheels - sink inTurn wheels - sink in. The Beast is sinking ... and tiltinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170323_171330.jpgSurface scrapes on the BeastSurface scrapes on the Beast ... all mechanics workinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170324_164306.jpgMarsha & Dwayne's renovations in progressMarsha & Dwayne's renovations in progresshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p1100449.jpgThe Oringinal Iron ManThe Oringinal Iron Man, Vulcan, Birmingham Alabama's colossal statue is the world's largest cast iron statue and considered one of the most memorable works of civic art in the UShttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p1100438.jpgTennessee Valley Authority DamTennessee Valley Authority Dam - creating Wilson Lakehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p1100442.jpgA beautiful spring day in AlabamaA beautiful spring day in Alabamahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170319_101538.jpgA nice, flat perspective for sore quadsA nice, flat perspective for sore quadshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/helen-keller-house-2.jpgHelen Keller's Birthplace and HomeHelen Keller's Birthplace and Home2017-03-27T15:45:13+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/big-bend-national-park-quick-tour/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170305_134904.jpgMassive rock formations heading up Pinnacles TrailMassive rock formations heading up Pinnacles Trail to Emory Peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170305_145349.jpgView from boulders at Emory PeakView from boulders at Emory Peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170305_152450.jpgHeading up Emory PeakHeading up Emory Peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170306_125744.jpgThe Window - top of a waterfallThe Window - top of a waterfallhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p1100321.jpgWelcomeWelcome https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p1100333.jpgPrickly Pear BlossomsPrickly Pear Blossomshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p1070754.jpgBig Bend of the Rio Grande RiverBig Bend of the Rio Grande Riverhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p1070757.jpgtwo road runners ...two road runners ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p1100300.jpgUSA to Mexico (and back ...)USA to Mexico (and back ...)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170304_161110.jpg20170304_161110Looking across the Rio Grande flood plain to the Mexico Sierra del Carmen mountains2017-03-18T00:21:44+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/03/02/leaving-tucson-new-adventures/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170223_092836.jpgI love a parade ...I love a parade ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p1070587.jpgAdd some beautiful horsesAdd some beautiful horseshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170223_095456.jpgCatalina Foothills High School Marching BandCatalina Foothills High School Marching Bandhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p1070674.jpgAdd some local employers ...Add some local employers ... and you have a fun paradehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170226_112832.jpgMany of the Octillo (or buggy whip cactus) were sporting flower blossomsMany of the Octillo (or buggy whip cactus) were sporting flower blossomshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170226_134215.jpgCannot get enough of this view from Wasson PeakCannot get enough of this view from Wasson Peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p1070726.jpgMany small colorful flowersMany small colorful flowers among the rocks and sand ... hopefully we will see full bloom in Big Bendhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p1070727.jpgThe desert springThe desert spring is just beginning - the Sauguaros are getting "bearded"https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170226_160400.jpgCrested SaguaroFairly rare, Cristate or “crested” saguaros form when the cells in the growing stem begin to divide outward, rather than in the circular pattern of a normal cactus. This is an unusual mutation which results in the growth of a large fan-shaped crest at the growing tip of a saguaro’s main stem or arms2017-03-04T01:20:07+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/02/22/tucson-highlights/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/p1070535.jpgLove this drive-by ...so orderly lookingLove this drive-by ...so orderly lookinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/p1100259.jpgI love the planes ... and the mountainsI love the planes ... and the mountainshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/20170217_131116.jpgDefinitely pleased with my fudge ....Definitely pleased with my fudge .... worth the 27 mile drive :)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/p1100232.jpgOverlooking the city of Tucson from the Catalina HighwayOverlooking the city of Tucson from the Catalina Highwayhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/p1070485.jpgA bit of friendly discussion ....A bit of friendly discussion ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/kitts-peak-observatory-009.jpgApproaching the 4-meter Mayall TelescopeApproaching the 4-meter Mayall Telescopehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/deb-pics-012.jpgStanding in front of the 4-meter Mayall ObservatoryStanding in front of the 4-meter Mayall Observatory - At 7,000' it was chilly (for me)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/deb-pics-020.jpgLooking at some of the 24 telescopes at Kitt PeakLooking at some of the 24 telescopes at Kitt Peak - Beautifulhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/deb-pics-028.jpgBob & Ian do have talent! And harmony ...Bob & Ian do have talent! And harmony ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/20170222_133342.jpgMy favorite part of The Loop: Pantano River ParkMy favorite part of The Loop: Pantano River Park2017-02-23T03:23:04+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/02/11/tucson-wildlife/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/p1070397.jpgLooking west from Gates PassLooking west from Gates Passhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/p1070403.jpgView from Gates Pass = the cactus will be flowering in the next monthView from Gates Pass = the cactus will be flowering in the next monthhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/p1070407.jpgThe Saguaro Cactus on the left has two growing arms. Most arms don't start until the cactus is 75 years old.The Saguaro Cactus on the left has two growing arms. Most arms don't start until the cactus is 75 years old.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/20170201_161917_001-e1486861471934.jpgPerfect weather for outdoor tunes ...For some, not the perfect location ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/p1070341.jpgp1070341https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/roadrunner.jpgroadrunner2017-02-12T22:18:01+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/01/30/unseasonably-chilly-january-in-arizona-but-warming-up-now/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170125_150228.jpgA visit to Colossal CavesA visit to Colossal Caves gave us someplace warm to be.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170117_154013.jpgBig Desert ... Big SkiesBig Desert ... Big Skies @ Saguaro NP Easthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170117_154644.jpgSaguaro National Park (East) - Rincon MountainsSaguaro National Park (East) - Rincon Mountainshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170121_104710.jpgA bit of rain to start the morning marchA bit of rain to start the morning marchhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170121_114825_001.jpgThis poster captures the essence of why people gathered ...This poster captures the essence of why people gathered ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170125_143644.jpgWe visited Colossal CavesWe visited Colossal Caves in the Rincon Mountains ... I caught a poor photo of Bob under "Elvis"https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170128_162906.jpgMy first attempt at Lemon MarmaladeMy first attempt at Lemon Marmalade ... only time will tell.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170128_212428_001.jpgLeaving a restaurant the other eveningLeaving a restaurant the other evening = what a picture!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170125_165503.jpgMany citrus trees in our neighborhoodMany citrus trees in our neighborhood (and hummingbirds ...)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170129_132051.jpgTucson is blessed with a beautiful network of off-road paved bike trailsTucson is blessed with a beautiful network of off-road paved bike trails2017-02-13T02:00:43+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/01/15/tucson-in-january/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/p1070267-21.jpgA picture perfect hiking dayA picture perfect hiking day on Wasson Peak - Group hikes are not my favorite but this was funhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170108_172417-2.jpg20170108_172417-2https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170108_174428.jpg20170108_174428https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/p1100207.jpgp1100207Central Avra Valley Storage & Recovery Project (CAVSARP) allows Tucson Water to efficiently use Colorado River water as a drinking water supply through a process known as recharge and recovery.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170115_142801.jpgIan & Bob on the Biosphere TourIan & Bob on the Biosphere Tourhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/p1070267-2.jpgp1070267-2https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170102_142256.jpg360 degree views - they don't get old360 degree views from Wasson Peak - they don't get oldhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170102_152013.jpgLooking back down King Canyon Trail on Wasson PeakLooking back down King Canyon Trail on Wasson Peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170105_120244.jpgJust a peek at a PickleBall courtJust a peek at a PickleBall courthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170105_194019.jpgBob loves to sing .... we love it too ...Bob loves to sing .... we love it too ...2017-01-17T00:04:32+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2017/01/01/happy-2017-from-tucson-arizona/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20161230_144921.jpgOur seats were supposed to be the first row you seeOur seats were supposed to be the first row you see (hahaha)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20161230_150623.jpgNo wonder we like this stadium ...No wonder we like this stadium ... both Rob Gronkowski (3rd row) and Tedi Bruschi (top center) played ball herehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20161230_152419-2.jpgThe POW-MIA Flag cruises in over the scoreboardThe POW-MIA Flag cruises in over the scoreboardhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20161230_152439.jpgThe American Flag lands right on targetThe American Flag lands right on targethttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20161230_184119-2.jpgBig Screen at Arizona StadiumBig Screen at Arizona Stadiumhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20161231_140325.jpgI love Owl FacesI love Owl Faceshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20161231_145804.jpgWow - look at the Vulture's wing spanWow - look at the Vulture's wing spanhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20161231_152720.jpgwe see many hummingbirds around herewe see many hummingbirds around here - they are fun to watch ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/deb-and-radar-tucson-004.jpgThis is Radar in 2014 here in TucsonThis is Radar in 2014 here in Tucson - he considered the campsite picnic tables his personal grooming tables2017-01-04T03:32:51+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/12/25/christmas-travels-tucson/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161216_192801.jpgWe love high school basketball tooWe love high school basketball too - Go Red Hawks!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/p1100191.jpgThe fruit cakes are coolingThe fruit cakes are cooling on the new granite countertopshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161217_095501.jpgIn case you are wondering why we are in TucsonIn case you are wondering why we are in Tucson (that is actually our condo...)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161218_142909.jpgOur reward? Marsha's cookies!Our reward? Marsha's cookies! Worth all the efforthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161218_110532.jpgNeeded to replenish the salt/sand bucketsNeeded to replenish the salt/sand buckets (another chore we don't miss)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161218_102406.jpgWe need a dog walk path ...We need a dog walk path ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161217_144622.jpgI really enjoy college basketballI really enjoy college basketball and our UMass Minutemenhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161223_181813.jpgWinterhaven Festival of LightsWinterhaven Festival of Lightshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161223_182709.jpgSeveral homes had fire pitsSeveral homes had fire pits - this was the fanciest - made me think of my sister Marsha & Dwaynehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161223_184745.jpgDo YOU know who this guy is?Do YOU know who this guy is?2016-12-30T01:36:28+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/12/05/tucson-in-december/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/hummingbird-1.jpgOne of our walks had us standing for several minutes, just watching the hummingbirdsOne of our walks had us standing for several minutes, just watching the hummingbirds flit around the bushes ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2016-11-30-14-14-30.jpgLooking out over downtown TucsonLooking out over downtown Tucson from the A Mountainhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sentinel-trail-a-2.jpgThis is an easy, short hike in the cityThis is an easy, short hike in the city ... Tumamoc Hill next door has an even more challenging hike up through a U of A conservation area. We ran into many walkers and runners on this 3-mile round trip trek.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161201_172652.jpgSunset over The Voyager RV ResortSunset over The Voyager RV Resort (we are going to have to get to some mountains for sunset.)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/library-card.jpgMy very own Arizona Library CardMy very own Arizona Library Card - Almost as exciting as being able to write my name and getting my first library card at age 5.2016-12-11T02:37:58+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/11/29/painted-desert-petrified-forest-national-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1070187.jpgPhytosaur CraniumPhytosaur Cranium dated at 211 million years ago. Discovered in 1985 by University of Colorado and excavated by New Mexico Museum of Natural Historyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1070107.jpgAnother National ParkAnother National Park (love them!)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1070123.jpgThe high views were greatThe high views were great but we could also go down and walk with the rock formationshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1070196.jpgA sample of the colors in many of the pieces of petrified wood (quartz)A sample of the colors in many of the pieces of petrified wood (quartz created by silica)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1070207.jpgWe walked out to Martha's ButteWe walked out to Martha's Butte - not only to walk through the area but the large hill is covered with petroglyphshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1070220.jpgA picturesque view of some of the petroglyphsA picturesque view of some of the petroglyphs. Many of the petroglyphs in the area included solstice markers ... a whole other story.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1070249.jpgA perspective on the length of the treeA perspective on the length of the treehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1100166.jpgThis is the Agate BridgeThis is the Agate Bridge. It was fortified in 1917. This portion is 110' long2016-11-30T21:23:50+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/11/22/leupp-arizona-northeast-arizona/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1060979.jpgp1060979Part of the Presidents Collection: Nancy Regan "Eyes only for You"https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2016-11-16-14-54-20.jpgThe music themed tour continues ...The music themed tour continues ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1060946.jpgLa Posada HotelLa Posada Hotel: the gardens, the art, the croquet court and the trains make it an inviting place to stayhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1060953.jpgwatching the trainsWatching the trains in the back yard of La Posada Hotel https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/walnut-canyon-57.jpgLooking across the canyon at homesLooking across the canyon at homes - we had the opportunity to walk through many on 'our side' of the canyonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/walnut-canyon-5.jpgHeading down into Walnut CanyonHeading down into Walnut Canyon - partial paved walk and over 300 steps.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/meteor-crater-run-2.jpgRunning with the cattle on Meteor Crater RoadRunning with the cattle on Meteor Crater Roadhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161116_112632.jpgLooking into the craterLooking into the crater - the buildings at the bottom are leftovers from the mines developed there in the early 20th centuryhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1060922.jpgOn the crater rimOn the crater rimhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sunset-crater-volcano-158.jpgBob at the edge of the Bonito Lava flow at Sunset VolcanoBob at the edge of the Bonito Lava flow at Sunset Volcano2016-11-23T16:22:28+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/11/14/kanab-to-grand-canyon/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1060895.jpgp1060895One of the fun features of the Rim Trail (besides the incredible views)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1060866.jpgp1060866Whatever you do ... DON'T BACK UP@!!!! Horseshoe https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161111_123938.jpg20161111_123938Such fond memories of The Lone Ranger ... and Tonto ... and Silverhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161113_103856.jpgAbout a mile down South Kaibab TrailAbout a mile down South Kaibab Trail. Just a taste of the beauty ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1090998.jpgp1090998https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1100006.jpgp1100006Look in the center of the photo at the Mule Train heading towards us ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161113_154715.jpg20161113_154715The view back down Bright Angel Trail at the Mile 3 Rest Stop and the bright green at the bottom is Indian Gardenhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1100020.jpgp1100020This is what much of the 4 1/2 miles across the Tonto Trail was like ... https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1100024.jpgp1100024We interrupted a small group of deer feeding as we crossed on Tontohttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1100033.jpgp1100033Our hiking challenge complete ...2016-11-26T21:41:07+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/11/11/kanab-utah-ii/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/observation-point-zion-np-036.jpgDespite the appearance, most of the trails are quite wide and smoothDespite the appearance, most of the trails are quite wide and smoothhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/observation-point-zion-np-034.jpgwhatever you do .... don't back up!whatever you do .... don't back up!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/observation-point-zion-np-031a.jpgThe trail you see around the white roack formation and zig-zagging across the rock face was our trailThe trail you see around the white roack formation and zig-zagging across the rock face was the trail we hiked to Observation Pointhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/observation-point-zion-np-020.jpgLooking down into Zion Canyon & the Virgin RiverLooking down into Zion Canyon & the Virgin Riverhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1090939.jpgIn case you want to use your GPS to get to the Grand Canyon, North RimIn case you want to use your GPS to get to the Grand Canyon, North Rimhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1060838.jpgp1060838The immenseness of the canyon is mind bogglinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1060796.jpgp1060796A lovely place to contemplate the beauty of the canyonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/the-wave-082.jpgCheck the rabbit's color with the small bush on the rightCheck the rabbit's color with the small bush on the right.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/the-wave-014.jpgThis is a sample of our unmarked hike routeThis is a sample of our unmarked hike routehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/the-wave-032.jpgFormations and colors ...Formations and colors ...2016-11-26T19:41:42+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/11/06/kanab-utah-day-1/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161106_090033.jpgAlmost 9:00 AM at the wave Lottery Sunday morning - less than 50 in attendanceAlmost 9:00 AM at the wave Lottery Sunday morning - less than 50 in attendancehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161106_090432.jpgIt really is a lottery ...It really is a lottery ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161106_124047.jpgThe footing on Tom's Canyon Trail was pretty goodThe footing on Tom's Canyon Trail was pretty good https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1060682.jpgAlmost to the summitAlmost to the summit - overlooking Kanabhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161106_130606.jpgOur view as we devoured our PB&J'sOur view as we devoured our PB&J'shttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1060683.jpgA view of the Grand Staircase Escalante from Squaw Trail in KanabA view of the Grand Staircase Escalante from Squaw Trail in Kanab2016-11-08T03:24:40+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/11/04/hello-arizona/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161029_144427-2.jpgThe handsome bride & groom with BeaverThe handsome bride & groom with Beaver (with the sparkling eyes ...)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161029_215815.jpgThe boys pampering Georgia 'puppy' on a chilly October evening ...The boys pampering Georgia 'puppy' on a chilly October evening ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161102_075114.jpgThe neighborhood I run through in TucsonThe neighborhood I run through in Tucson has lots of houses, all the same. What makes all the birds roost on this one roof?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161102_151123_001.jpgTucson Arizona, Wasson Peak, is the perfect place to try Cactus Jelly with peanut butterTucson Arizona, Wasson Peak, is the perfect place to try Cactus Jelly with peanut butter. It was yummy!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161104_173425.jpgA beautiful sunset from the laundry room at Distant Drums RV ResortA beautiful sunset from the laundry room at Distant Drums RV Resort in Camp Verde, Arizona2016-11-07T00:37:12+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/10/23/las-cruces-new-mexico-2/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161023_091206.jpgA small pecan grove on my run today ...A small pecan grove on my run today ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/p1090823.jpgTrains paralled us all during our drive todayTrains paralled us all during our drive today ... and they go by our RV Park regularly ... love the whistles ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/p1090828.jpgAnother state .... and surprise surprise ... another time zonAnother state .... and surprise surprise ... Arizona Time Zone ... one hour back ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/p1090829.jpgYes ... our RV Park does have an ObservatoryYes ... our RV Park does have an Observatory: Butterfield RV Resort & Observatoryhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pine-tree-trail-organ-mts-015.jpgwhat a spectacular day ...what a spectacular day ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pine-tree-trail-organ-mts-018.jpgThe Organ Mountian Range outside Las Cruces, New MexicoThe Organ Mountian Range outside Las Cruces, New Mexicohttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pine-tree-trail-organ-mts-022.jpgAll of us happy to have Bob back on the trail ...All of us happy to have Bob back on the trail ...2016-11-07T00:33:57+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/10/21/cruising-across-texas/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161019_184459.jpgRadar enjoying his walk and cooler weatherRadar enjoying his walk and cooler weatherhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161020_091702_001-e1477100837824.jpgDeer Horn Tree created by the Womens ClubDeer Horn Tree created by the Womens Club in the center of Junction, Texashttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161017_192304.jpgBallots signed, sealed and delivered to the Post OfficeBallots signed, sealed and delivered to the Post Officehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161020_091112.jpgJunction Texas - A short run covers the townJunction Texas - A short run covers the townhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161020_154634.jpgA new twist for summit sandwichesA new twist for summit sandwicheshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161021_094235.jpgRows of prickly pear cacti at our campgroundRows of prickly pear cacti at our campground in Fort Stocktonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/p1090802.jpgwere we happy to see mountains as we headed west on I-10 in Texas todaywere we happy to see mountains as we headed west on I-10 in Texas todayhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161021_133949.jpgYou know you are in the southwest when the Rest Stop bathrooms are open-airYou know you are in the southwest when the Rest Stop bathrooms are open-air (I liked the tile art too...)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/p1090811.jpgWe are excited to be in The Land Of EnchantmentWe are excited to be in The Land Of Enchantment2016-10-22T01:59:38+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/10/18/austin/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/tx-us_flags.jpgTexas & American FlagsTexas & American Flagshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/p1060609.jpgFormer residence of Michael Dell - the lumpy roof hosts a water park ....Former residence of Michael Dell - the lumpy roof hosts a water park ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/p1060617.jpgyup ... it is a bus and a boat!yup ... it is a bus and a boat!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/p1090769.jpgp1090769the "owl face of the Frost Bank Tower" helps keep Austin "characteristically weird"https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/p1060626.jpgNot sure why ... but the birds love to flock hereNot sure why ... but the birds love to flock here ... migratory?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/p1060643.jpgJerry Jeff Walker still has passion for performingJerry Jeff Walker still has passion for performinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kh-komie-sign.jpgA fun billboard to drive by ...A fun billboard to drive by ...2016-11-07T00:29:15+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/10/11/houston-league-city/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/p1090758.jpgWrigley Field - Big League DreamsWrigley Field - Big League Dreams (we should know this field well in another 2 weeks if the Cubs continue ...)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161010_093156.jpgI love the picturesque storm drains here ....I love the picturesque storm drains here ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161009_163318.jpgThe beach at Galveston is great to walkThe beach at Galveston is great to walkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161009_114943.jpgThe murals were fun at Memorial Hermann SoutheastThe murals were fun at Memorial Hermann Southeast where Bob had his MRIhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161007_175623.jpgBefore Mama Mia ! Made it through evening trafficBefore Mama Mia ! Made it through evening traffichttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161006_100354.jpgOnly 10 AM and look at the heat indexOnly 10 AM and look at the heat index2016-11-07T00:24:24+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/new-orleans/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161003_164231.jpg20161003_164231https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/p1060581.jpgNew Orleans getting ready for HalloweenNew Orleans getting ready for Halloweenhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/p1060578.jpgp1060578https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/p1060575.jpgcrossing the Mississippicrossing the Mississippi https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4280.jpgat long last - we get to meet Becky!at long last - we get to meet Becky! https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/al-with-karl-densons-tiny-universe-14.jpgDueling Sax - Karl Denson's Tiny UniverseDueling Sax - Karl Denson's Tiny Universe @ Bear Creek Bayouhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/p1090724.jpgOn our way to New OrleansOn our way to New Orleans2016-10-06T18:53:31+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/09/30/memphis/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20160925_122803.jpgWatershed WallWatershed Wallhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20160925_134030.jpgGulf of MexicoMississippi River at the Gulf of Mexico (Scale: 30” = One Mile One contour ridge = 5 feet vertical depth Entire Length = 2,000 feet or 5 blocks)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20160927_082302.jpgGracelandGraceland - you are allowed to walk through the meditation garden (graveyard) from 7:30 to 8:30 every morning. It made an interesting run diversion.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20160927_185105.jpgOur home away from home - in MemphisOur home away from home - in Memphis2016-10-02T18:18:02+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/09/23/nashville/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-21-17-31-53.jpgVery low-key at The BasementVery low-key at The Basementhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-19-18-03-17.jpg2016-09-19-18-03-17https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20160922_181259.jpgBridge Art - Two Rivers ParkBridge Art - Two Rivers Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20160922_181141.jpg20160922_181141https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20160922_122129.jpgWelcome to Nashville's Jellystone ParkWelcome to Nashville's Jellystone Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20160920_161553.jpgMusicians Hall of Fame & MuseumMusicians Hall of Fame & Museumhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-20-13-09-42.jpgCourtyard Concert - Line upCourtyard Concert - Line uphttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-20-11-53-10.jpgCourtyard ConcertCourtyard Concert - Nashville Public Libraryhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-18-17-53-17.jpgTed Drozdowski's SissormenTed Drozdowski's Sissormen - Bluebird Cafehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-18-16-52-29.jpgBluebird Cafe waiting lineBluebird Cafe waiting line (9/18/16)2016-10-02T18:19:40+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/09/17/tennessee/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/p1060529.jpgBeautiful, well traveled, trailBeautiful, well traveled, trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/p1060530.jpgSummitted Clingman's DomeSummitted Clingman's Dome ... next ... the towerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/p1060533.jpgClingman's Dome Observation TowerClingman's Dome Observation Towerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/p1060535.jpgClouds, mountains ... and BobClouds, mountains ... and Bobhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/p1090701.jpgp10907012016-09-18T01:44:29+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/09/15/virginia/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20160912_150221_002.jpgVirginia BeachVirginia Beach Kite-Flying Breezeshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20160912_153510.jpgVirginia Beach IconVirginia Beach Iconhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20160912_153531_001.jpgVirginia Beach IconVirginia Beach Icon2016-09-16T11:09:39+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/09/12/practicing-for-on-the-road-again/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20160907_203328.jpgTrivia FunTrivia Fun at The Purple Pubhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/lilah-volleyball-11.jpgFrontier Middle School VolleyballFrontier Middle School Volleyballhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/farm-7.jpgSquash1 1/2 hours of squash picking https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/farm-10.jpgMarsha GatorFarmer Marsha parking the Gatorhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20160905_203911.jpgPaulPaul with one last nap before the school year begins. What a great host!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/pichette-labor-day-1.jpgPichette Labor Day FestPichette Labor Day Fest - Complete with a Labyrinthhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/evans-16.jpgKool-AidKool-Aid Hair Dye Fun :)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/top-100-mattawa-2.jpgCruising Lake MattawaCruising Lake Mattawahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/top-100-mattawa-3.jpgLake Mattawa - ShaliLake Mattawa - Shali (Captain)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20160829_162419.jpgPopham BeachPopham Beach at low tide ...2016-09-12T15:39:30+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/09/12/heading-south/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20160910_155114.jpgEndless Caverns VirginiaEndless Caverns Virginia - Caverns and RV Resort - these are remains of 1930's resort2016-09-13T00:37:47+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/05/17/mountains-hills-home/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-05-13-20-59-29.jpgThe Schilling sibs and spousesThe Schilling sibs and spouses (always a ton of laughs)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1090576.jpgThe Old Cape Henry Lighthouse at Fort StoryThe Old Cape Henry Lighthouse at Fort Story (191 stairs to top with great views!) https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1090586.jpgBorderline Crazy on the Boardwalk at Virginia BeachBorderline Crazy on the Boardwalk at Virginia Beachhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1090550.jpgBob, Deb & Nancy on the boardwalk that hovers over the Pamlico RiverBob, Deb & Nancy on the boardwalk that hovers over the Pamlico Riverhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20160517_100534.jpgEndless Caverns & RV ParkEndless Caverns & RV Park New Market, Virginiahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1090613.jpgWest Virginia ... mountain Mama ..West Virginia ... mountain Mama ..https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1090616.jpgA very brief Maryland visitA very brief Maryland visithttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1090618.jpgAnd now ... snoozing in PennsylvanniaAnd now ... snoozing in Pennsylvanniahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1060287.jpgThe photos cannot capture the feeling of being in these huge, beautiful, cavernsThe photos cannot capture the feeling of being in these huge, beautiful, cavernshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1060290.jpgEndless Caverns in New Market, VirginiaEndless Caverns in New Market, Virginia2016-05-18T16:36:30+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/05/05/georgia-or-is-it-carolina-on-my-mind-heading-north/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/fort-frederica-4.jpgFort Frederica - The streets line the insides of this fortFort Frederica - The streets line the insides of this forthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1090478.jpgStanding on the parapet of Fort PulaskiStanding on the parapet of Fort Pulaskihttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1090485.jpgFort Pulaski retired after the Civil War - so the seven-foot walls were unrepaired and the fort is being restored by the National Park ServiceFort Pulaski retired after the Civil War - so the seven-foot walls were unrepaired and the fort is being restored by the National Park Servicehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1060189.jpgA canon "bullet" embedded in the outer wall of Fort PulaskiA canon shell from the Civil War embedded in the outer wall of Fort Pulaskihttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1060218.jpgFort Sumter - Approaching from the ferryFort Sumter - Approaching from the ferryhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1060236.jpgThe Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston with the USS Yorktown in the foregroundThe Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston with the USS Yorktown in the foregroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1060249.jpgThe pineapple has been a universal symbol of hospitality and welcome for many centuries all over the world. In Savannah, hostesses would put a pair of pineapples on their mantle, to welcome thier guests. When she was ready for her guests to leave, the pineapples would be discretely placed on the floor.The pineapple has been a universal symbol of hospitality and welcome for many centuries all over the world. In Savannah, hostesses would put a pair of pineapples on their mantle, to welcome thier guests. When she was ready for her guests to leave, the pineapples would be discretely placed on the floor.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1090527.jpgNext time we come to Charleston, we will stay close enough to make this our morning runNext time we come to Charleston, we will stay close enough to make this our morning runhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1090535.jpgRO-RO car carrier shipRO-RO car carrier shiphttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1090544.jpgBob is dwarfed by The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in CharlestonBob is dwarfed by The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston2016-05-05T22:28:39+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/04/27/east-coast-american-history-and-life/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-23-11-41-17.jpgLove Bugs make a splashLove Bugs make a splashhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-23-19-54-06.jpgDinner at The ReefDinner at The Reefhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-24-12-42-32.jpgSt Augustine LighthouseSt Augustine Lighthousehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-25-12-55-42.jpgEntering the Fort Castillo de San MarcosEntering the Fort Castillo de San Marcoshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/p1090402.jpglooking across the salt marshes on Jekyll Islandlooking across the salt marshes on Jekyll Islandhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/p1090406.jpgLunch spot on Jekyll IslandLunch spot on Jekyll Islandhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/p1090411.jpgJekyll Island - Driftwood BeachJekyll Island - Driftwood Beachhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/live-oaks-5.jpgOaks with Spanish MossOaks with Spanish Moss - like the places we are walking/riding (not my photo)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/p1090373.jpgSt Augustine Beach walking ...St Augustine Beach walking ... love no crowdshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/p1090382.jpgBronze canon Castillo de San MarcosBronze canon from Sevilla @ Castillo de San Marcos2016-05-13T23:06:02+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/04/22/florida-notes/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/p1090181.jpgLove these Osprey ...Love these Osprey ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160419_123558.jpgGood Bye Ruskin .... hello ???Good Bye Ruskin .... hello ???https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/98318-beautiful-purple-jacaranda-tree.jpgJacaranda is a genus of 49 species of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central America, South America, Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica and the Bahamas. Tabebuia, the showy + tree announces springtime in South Florida, with varieties that flower in pink, lavender-pink, and golden yellowJacaranda is a genus of 49 species of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central America, South America, Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica and the Bahamas. Tabebuia, the showy + tree announces springtime in South Florida, with varieties that flower in pink, lavender-pink, and golden yellowhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/tabebuia.jpgTabebuia, the showy + tree announces springtime in South Florida, with varieties that flower in pink, lavender-pink, and golden yellowTabebuia, the showy + tree announces springtime in South Florida, with varieties that flower in pink, lavender-pink, and golden yellow.2020-06-06T11:21:41+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/04/13/florida-days-waning-a-daily-diary/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/radar_april_2016.pngRadar_April_2016Radar - cruising the neighborhoodhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160409_185232.jpgDeb & MarshaDeb & Marsha ready to learn a new sport.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-09-20-14-47.jpgDwayne & Bob enjoying the atmosphereDwayne & Bob enjoying the atmosphere https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-09-20-15-52.jpgClimbing onto the trackClimbing onto the track - In my rookie opinion - Bone Saw Betty, in the stripes was the best offensive & defensive player. Speedy & Tough Lady!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-09-20-19-30.jpgReady to start another Derby bout -Ready to start another Derby bout - the two ladies on the far left are the Jammers (they have stars!)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-08-19-41-04.jpgHand & Foot - Just another fun eveningHand & Foot - Just another fun eveninghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-12-19-23-44.jpgJust a bit of sun spots on nose ...Just a bit of sun spots on nose ... stop looking at me ....2016-04-14T00:04:35+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/04/06/florida-spring-this-blog-started-a-few-days-ago/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/p1060137.jpgBig Bend Power PlantBig Bend Power Plant - A nice bike ride - but no manateeshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160403_175612.jpgBob & Dave-OBob & Dave-O enjoying the songshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160404_130104.jpgBottlebrushOne of the first Florida plants Marsha taught me to recognize: Bottlebrush is a small but spectacular evergreen tree or shrub. Of the family Myrtaceae it is well known as Callistemon or Bottlebrush Tree. https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160404_130113.jpgThe flowers are beautiful here -The flowers are beautiful here - the Manatee River in the backgroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/p1090307.jpgBig Papi & Bradley stroll to the dugout - Note the foul pole behind them. A Ray's sponsor is Chick-Fil-A (and the pole says "Eat more Fowl")Big Papi & Bradley stroll to the dugout - Note the foul pole behind them. A Ray's sponsor is Chick-Fil-A (and the pole says "Eat more Fowl")https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/p1090294.jpgIt was a beautiful day for baseball ...It was a beautiful day for baseball ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-03-30-12-43-32.jpgWorking out and getting worked on - on the in-fieldThe Red Sox working out and getting worked on - on the in-field2016-04-11T11:13:11+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/03/28/a-florida-life-how-lucky-are-we/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/p1090281.jpgPeace River air boat ridePeace River air boat ridehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/p1090260.jpgThe great escape team! next time ...The great escape team! next time ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/20160320_125036-2.jpgMy sister loves alligators and I love to see her smile!My sister loves alligators and I love to see her smile!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/20160319_125606.jpgDali revealedDali revealedhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/20160317_193557_001.jpgBob & Ian jamming with the Hide-Away groupBob & Ian jamming with the Hide-Away grouphttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/p1090242.jpgBradenton Drag Races with Marsha & DwayneBradenton Drag Races with Marsha & Dwaynehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ruskin-8.jpgMom meets up with a Massachusetts friend to golf while in St PetersburgMom meets up with a Massachusetts friend to golf while in St Petersburghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ruskin-5.jpgRiver Oaks resident alligatorRiver Oaks resident alligatorhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/p1060086.jpgBike ride to EG Simmons Park with Lin & IanBike ride to EG Simmons Park with Lin & Ianhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/air-boat-ride.jpgLake Hamilton Air boat rideLake Hamilton Air boat ride2016-04-11T11:12:01+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/02/20/florida-the-living-is-easy/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-02-20-09-35-04.jpgOnly one cow today, but often there are dozensOnly one cow today, but often there are dozens (they must have known I was coming with my camera.)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/p1090149.jpgRun Bob Run! Looking good ...Run Bob Run! Looking good ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/p1090144.jpgAgave or Century Plant 2/17/2015Agave or Century Plant 2/17/2015https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/p1090141.jpgEvening Karaoke FunEvening Karaoke Fun at Little Harborhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/p1090139.jpgSunset at Little HarborSunset at Little Harborhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/p1050970.jpgBeautiful public beach with free parking.Beautiful public beach with free parking.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160214_155158.jpgBob singing along with Dave-O at EG Simmons ParkBob singing along with Dave-O at EG Simmons Park on Valentine's Dayhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160213_113838.jpgWhat better way to meet your neighbors, participate in the local Yard saleWhat better way to meet your neighbors, participate in the local Yard Sale (a few more things, moved on)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160212_114215.jpgI went to pick strawberries at a hydroponic farm in RuskinI went to pick strawberries at a hydroponic farm in Ruskin - a mix of berries and flowers - but I loved the concept2016-03-01T07:50:48+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/02/07/working-our-way-east-texas-louisiana-mississippi-alabama/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/p1050958.jpgInternational Plaza at Johnson Space CenterInternational Plaza at Johnson Space Centerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/p1050947.jpgAmazing how large the back end of the Saturn V rocket isAmazing how large the back end of the Saturn V rocket ishttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/p1050894.jpgPart of the cockpit of the space shuttlePart of the complicated cockpit of the space shuttlehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/p1090092.jpgWelcome to LouisiannaWelcome to Louisiannahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/p1090080.jpgI-10 Texas SkylineI-10 Texas Skylinehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/p1090124.jpgWelcome to AlabamaWelcome to Alabamahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/p1090120.jpgMississippiWelcome to Mississippihttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/p1090105.jpgWhat is that on the ground?What is that on the ground?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/p1090104.jpgOMG - It is a chicken in a bag.OMG - It is a chicken in a bag.2016-02-10T17:52:37+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/01/31/texas-the-journey-continues/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/west-texas-wind-turbines.jpgwest texas wind turbinesWest Texas wind turbineshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p10900651.jpgBob is Bullish on Texas ...Bob is Bullish on Texas ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p10900641.jpgThe Corpus Christi FountainsThe Corpus Christi Fountains - No music, no variation ... although we were told they add pink coloring for cancer awareness monthhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p10508921.jpgA beautiful day to walk ...A beautiful day to walk ... some interesting sculptures here in Corpus Christihttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1090064.jpgP1090064https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1050892.jpgP1050892https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1090065.jpgP10900652016-02-01T16:06:38+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/01/28/texas-summertime/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/san-antonio-river-walk-008.jpgSan Antonio River Walk 008https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/20160124_102116.jpgThe Star in Elmendorf, TexasThe Star in Elmendorf, Texashttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/20160124_101901.jpgThe Star in Elmendorf, TexasThe Star in Elmendorf, Texashttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1090053.jpgPadre Island National SeashorePadre Island National Seashore - Bob with his bag of trashhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/s12_fig_12-1-aquatic-science-texas.jpgWater circulation through the Gulf of MexicoWater circulation through the Gulf of Mexico - winds tend to blow from the southeasthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1050890.jpgWhere are we? TexasWhere are we? Texashttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1050882.jpgPadre Island National Seashore - Speed LimitPadre Island National Seashore - Speed Limithttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1050881.jpgPadre Island National SeashorePadre Island National Seashore2016-01-29T17:22:59+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/01/23/peaks-to-texas-flatlands/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/picacho1.jpgThis trail was created by the CCC in 1933 to service a beacon light at the topThis trail was created by the CCC in 1933 to service a beacon light at the top = it was upgraded by Boy Scouts in 1972https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1090026.jpgBob scrambling up one piece of the trail - gloves are a necessityBob scrambling up one piece of the trail - gloves are a necessityhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1050877.jpgPicacho Peak behind mePicacho Peak behind me - 1,800' gain in 2 mileshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016-01-19-14-48-53.jpgTruly 360 degree viewsTruly 360 degree views - WOW!! https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1090044.jpgHundred of Wind TurbinesHundred of Wind Turbines in West Texas. Most were not turning despite it being a windy day. A topic for another Blog.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1090031.jpgWe are in Texas Now!We are in Texas Now!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1090028.jpgArizona to New MexicoArizona to New Mexico2016-01-24T20:11:27+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/01/18/radar-turns-17-and-other-things/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/wasson-peak-again-011.jpgThe Tucson skies were celebrating an awesome Patriots win on SaturdayThe Tucson skies were celebrating an awesome Patriots win on Saturdayhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/wasson-peak-again-009.jpgWasson Peak viewsWasson Peak viewshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1050857.jpgLooking at the city of Tucson from the top of Tumamco HillLooking at the city of Tucson from the top of Tumamco Hillhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/20160117_155703.jpgLove being back in Arizona where the price of gas is reasonableLove being back in Arizona where the price of gas is reasonable - It was over $3.00/gallon in California https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/20160117_142326.jpg20160117_142326https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/20160116_105140.jpgRadar on the table he has designated as his grooming tableRadar on the table he has designated as his grooming table2016-01-19T03:10:07+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/01/15/back-in-tucson/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1080988.jpgWelcome to Arizona -- Mountain Standard TimeWelcome to Arizona -- Mountain Standard Timehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1080979.jpgCanal diverting water from the Colorado River to the Imperial Valley in California.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1050818.jpgP1050818The California Tower and the Museum of Man in Balboa Park.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1050806.jpgBalboa Park from the California TowerBalboa Park from the California Towerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1080918.jpgBalboa Park - California TowerBalboa Park - California Towerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1080973.jpgRetired navy Pilot Bob Davies and the Landing TourRetired navy Pilot Bob Davies and the Landing Tourhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1050838.jpgP1050838Midway Aircraft Carrier - and our intro to catapult lesson.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1080948.jpgBob on Mt WoodsonBob on Mt Woodson -- with the line and Potato Chip Rock in the background2016-01-16T02:27:48+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/01/08/rain-in-san-diego/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/20160107_140335.jpgA little batch of Lemon-Orange MarmaladeA little batch of Lemon-Orange Marmaladehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1080886.jpgSpruce Street Suspension BridgeSpruce Street Suspension Bridgehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1080884.jpgKate Sessions Canyon below Spruce Street Suspension BridgeKate Sessions Canyon below Spruce Street Suspension Bridgehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1050782.jpgSpruce Street Suspension BridgeSpruce Street Suspension Bridge2016-01-09T01:19:39+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2016/01/05/san-diego-sea-to-mountains/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1050755.jpgSouth Fortuna PeakSouth Fortuna Peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1050754.jpgNorth Fortuna PeakNorth Fortuna Peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1050751.jpgPyle's PeakPyle's Peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/kwaay-paay-peak-9.jpgKwaay Paay Peak (9)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cowles_mt.jpgCowles MountainCowles Mountainhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/20160104_175325.jpgOn't you just love a challenge?On't you just love a challenge?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/la-jolla-ocean-beach-004.jpgOne section of the panoramic view from Mount SoledadOne section of the panoramic view from Mount Soledadhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/la-jolla-ocean-beach-018.jpgThe Ocean Beach Pier is the longest concrete structure on the west coast at 1,971 feet The Ocean Beach Pier is the longest concrete structure on the west coast at 1,971 feethttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/la-jolla-ocean-beach-024.jpgThe seals and gulls at La JollaThe seals and gulls at La Jolla https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/garnet-point-pacific-crest-trail-022a.jpgGarnet Point - Pacific Crest Trail 022aGarnet Peak - Pacific Crest Trail 2016-01-07T00:52:02+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/12/29/discovering-san-diego/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1080702.jpgRadar loves his Dad and his food ...Radar loves his Dad and his food ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1080699.jpgThe Santee Lakes RV ParkThe Santee Lakes RV Park - next time ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/kwaay-paay-peak.jpgDon't you love this?Don't you love this?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/kwaay-paay-peak-13.jpgSan Diego downtown and the waterfront from Kwaay Paay PeakSan Diego downtown and the waterfront from Kwaay Paay Peak https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/kwaay-paay-peak-12.jpgView from Kwaay Paay PeakView from Kwaay Paay Peak - there is undeveloped land here in San Diegohttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/kwaay-paay-peak-8.jpgKwaay Paay Peak - Number 1 of 5 PeaksKwaay Paay Peak - Number 1 of 5 Peakshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/go_pro_plus.jpgOnly in California - Go_Pro_x 6Only in California - Go_Pro_x 6 ??!!!?? https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1080677.jpgA tribute to Bob Hope on the Navy PierA tribute to Bob Hope on the Navy Pierhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151228_144921.jpgUnconditional Surrender"Unconditional Surrender" San Diego versionhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151228_144600_001.jpgBob in front of USS Midway museum shipBob in front of USS Midway museum ship2015-12-31T03:12:01+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/12/27/san-diego-california/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1080675.jpgWaiting for the trolley home ...Waiting for the trolley home ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1080672.jpgOld Town ... looking down on the stagecoach displayOld Town ... looking down on the stagecoach displayhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1080670.jpgSan Diego purchased a cage and put its first escape-proof jail in the Old Town PlazaSan Diego purchased a cage and put its first escape-proof jail in the Old Town Plazahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1050620.jpgMy butt is sore just looking at the seats in these coachesMy butt is sore just looking at the seats in these coacheshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-12-25-15-01-37.jpgA view from the running trail at Murray LakeMy butt is sore just looking at the seats in these coachesA view from the running trail at Murray Lake of our next hike: Cowles Mountain to Pyles Peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-12-25-15-00-55.jpgThis sign is at one end of the Murray Lake running trail ...This sign is at one end of the Murray Lake running trail ... I am wondering if there is a link to my South Deerfield portal.2015-12-29T05:46:40+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/12/25/holiday-madness-christmastime-fun/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151222_002010.jpgApproaching San Diego by plane at nightApproaching San Diego by plane at nighthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1080618.jpgMom ... with the first puzzle of the weekMom ... with the first puzzle of the week https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151220_201922.jpgOur group is scattering - we try to get home for ChristmasOur group is scattering - we try to get home for Christmashttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151219_100833.jpg20151219_100833https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151218_142222.jpgPiezzle Cookies (made with Anise)Piezzle Cookies (made with Anise)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151216_201514.jpgUMass Basketball vs New OrleansUMass Basketball vs New Orleanshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151216_161916.jpgLilah & Kim ... the Fender Guitar PuzzleLilah & Kim ... the Fender Guitar Puzzlehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151215_083517.jpgLauren on Monument MtLauren on Monument Mt in Great Barrington, MA (Moby DIck created here)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/poinsettia-bowl-fireworks-18.jpgPoinsettia Bowl Fireworks (18)Poinsettia Bowl Fireworks - from outside Qualcomm Stadium2015-12-26T18:33:31+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/12/13/san-diego-finally/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1050587.jpgLooking down at the Titan II Missile from outsideLooking down at the Titan II Missile from outside - the green light is where the control center is. https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1050559.jpgControl Room at the Titan II ComplexControl Room at the Titan II Complexhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1080556.jpgSweetwater Trail to Wasson PeakSweetwater Trail to Wasson Peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1080569.jpgThe sign says we reached the end of the trail!The sign says we reached the end of the trail!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1050598.jpgPontatoc Ridge Trail - overlooking TucsonPontatoc Ridge Trail - overlooking Tucsonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/windmill-farm.jpgWindmill FarmWindmill Farm Southern Californiahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1080597.jpgOne of the many canals running along I-8 and fieldsOne of the many canals running along I-8 and fieldshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/california.jpgA New State for the Beast & RadarA New State for the Beast & Radar2015-12-15T21:08:59+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/12/05/kartchner-caverns-state-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/side_flowstone-wall-in-the-big-room-complex.jpgside_flowstone-wall-in-the-Big-Room-complexFlowstone wall in the Big Room complex (known as turnips)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1080525.jpgBob on the Guindani Loop TrailBob on the Guindani Loop Trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/kartchner_big_room.jpgKartchner Big RoomKartchner Caverns Big Roomhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/kartchner-caverns2.jpgKartchner CavernsKartchner Caverns Stalagmites & Stalactites (Iron makes them red) https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cane-cholla-w-fruit-2.jpgCane Cholla w fruitCane Cholla w fruit (I thought they were flowers) https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/bike-ride-017.jpgTrain chugging by with the start Santa Carolina Mountains in the backgroundTrain chugging by with the start Santa Carolina Mountains in the backgroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/bike-ride-015.jpgBob watching roadrunner - very braveBob watching roadrunner - very brave (the roadrunner)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/bike-ride-012a.jpgRoadrunner by bike trailRoadrunner by bike trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151203_184529.jpgKaraoke for the SoulKaraoke for the Soul 2015-12-13T15:26:13+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/11/30/tucson-continued/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080500.jpgThe Sonoran Desert from Picacho PeakThe Sonoran Desert from Picacho Peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080491.jpgPrickly Pear Cactus - doesn't it make your mouth water?Prickly Pear Cactus - doesn't it make your mouth water?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050531.jpgDestination - Wasson Peak - 1.2 miles up.Destination - Wasson Peak - 1.2 miles up.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080487.jpgJulian Wash Trail - TucsonJulian Wash Trail - Tucsonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050467.jpgA javelina (in captivity)A javelina (in captivity)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080511.jpgLadies ... and cacti ... I love these guys ...Ladies ... and cacti ... I love these guys ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080509.jpgBob ... on his way down .. with confidenceBob ... on his way down .. with confidencehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080502.jpgFrom the bottom of the chute ... looking upFrom the bottom of the chute ... looking uphttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050536.jpgDeb ... inching her way up ... carefullyDeb ... inching her way up ... carefully2015-12-04T00:03:11+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/11/27/thanksgiving-week-in-tucson/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080469.jpgThe moon rising over the Santa Rita Mountains in Arizonahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080462.jpgMt Wrightson Peak - complete with box with a book to record your accomplishmentMt Wrightson Peak - complete with box with a book to record your accomplishmenthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080438.jpgObservatory on Mt Hopkins - as seen from Wrightson Peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/tucson-road-sign.pngI-10 Tucson Road Signhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/planting-petunias-voyager-2.jpgIt is so weird to see spring flowers being planted in NovemberIt is so weird to see spring flowers being planted in November ... but we are adaptable https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080483.jpgBob loves to run by the competition at the end ...Bob loves to run by the competition at the end ...2015-12-01T03:23:44+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/11/22/weekend-in-tucson/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080422.jpgIt is just a little bit of snow ...It is just a little bit of snow ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080418.jpgOn the trails again ...On the trails again ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050528.jpgLooking back over Sahuarita, ArizonaLooking down over Sahuarita, Arizonahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015-11-21-13-32-28.jpgSnow and cactus just does not mix ...So surreal ... Snow and cactus just does not mix ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015-11-22-12-22-39.jpgThe wind was whipping in South Tucson todayThe wind was whipping in South Tucson today2015-11-23T14:34:40+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/11/19/colossal-cave-mountain-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080410.jpgA CCC WorkerA CCC Worker - One of the reasons the CCC Museum is here is because a worker was hired by University of Arizona to design and build their physical plant - went on to direct physical planthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080408.jpgCommemorate the CCC CrewsCommemorate the CCC Crews - my pet peeve ... why are out of work workers not helping to rebuild our infrastructurehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080404.jpgMore than just caves ...More than just caves ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050524.jpgone of the CCC built stairways we walked up/downone of the CCC built stairways we walked up/downhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050523.jpgIf you shine your flashlight or candle right, the kitty cat is a landmarkIf you shine your flashlight or candle right, the kitty cat is a landmarkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050521.jpgColossal Cave Mountain ParkColossal Cave Mountain Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050516.jpgI am glad they expanded the cave openingI am glad they expanded the cave opening ...2015-11-20T03:50:29+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/11/17/tucson-ticklers/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080376.jpgOur favorite Tucson companionOur favorite Tucson companionhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050505.jpgOne of the tiny hummingbirds - posing for photosOne of the tiny hummingbirds - posing for photoshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050435.jpgBarn OwlBarn Owlhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050426.jpgThe Grey HawkThe Grey Hawkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/biosphere-2-008.jpgBiosphere 2 008https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/biosphere-2-002.jpgUniversity of Arizona - Biosphere 2University of Arizona - Biosphere 2https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015-11-15-15-24-24.jpgThe Biosphere Tropical ForestThe Biosphere Tropical Foresthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015-11-15-14-52-30.jpgA portion of the Biosphere facilityA portion of the Biosphere facility2015-11-18T03:28:59+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/11/13/just-another-mellow-week/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/deb-and-radar-tucson-004.jpgTucson @ SundownTucson @ Sundown https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080347.jpgNo Narcotics!No Narcotics!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2008_august-20.jpgJust a reminder of the 'real me'Just a reminder of the 'real me'.... I DO deserve a coach ...2015-11-16T20:39:54+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/11/11/tucson-appointments/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151110_203633.jpgI think he looked like Dr SpockI think he looked like Dr Spock - DO you think the skin graft will turn out that way?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151106_134851.jpgRadar - not looking happy at VCA CLinicRadar - not looking happy at VCA Clinic - but he is OK for 'almost 17'https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080346.jpgWe love the Saguaro CactusWe love the Saguaro Cactushttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015-11-08-15-16-41.jpgSummit Wasson PeakSummit Wasson Peak https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015-11-08-13-29-43.jpgWasson Peak - A Different PerspectiveWasson Peak - A Different Perspective2015-11-12T03:11:45+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/11/05/national-parks-friends/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080312.jpgHiking to Mund's GapHiking to Mund's Gap - Franklin Mountain State Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080308.jpgDesert High Brewery - Las Cruces, NMDesert High Brewery - Las Cruces, NMhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080302.jpgCarlsbad Caverns ...Carlsbad Caverns ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050406.jpgCarlsbad Caverns - StalatitesCarlsbad Caverns - Stalatiteshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080285.jpgDay of the Dead Candlelight ProcessionDay of the Dead Candlelight Processionhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080259.jpgWhite Sands National ParkWhite Sands National Park - Unexpected Fun!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1080234.jpgA train ....A train .... (old fun dies hard ...)2015-11-07T15:20:14+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/11/01/las-cruces-new-mexico/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/el-maraton-day-of-the-dead-034.jpgEl Maraton - Day Of The Dead 034El Maraton - Day Of The Dead Finisher Medal (it deserves a prize!)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/el-maraton-day-of-the-dead-028.jpgEl Maraton - Day Of The Dead 028https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/el-maraton-day-of-the-dead-020.jpgBeaver refreshing water and adding a rubber bandBeaver refreshing water and adding a rubber bandhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/el-maraton-day-of-the-dead-019.jpgHow many do I have?Another loop done ... another rubber band.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/el-maraton-day-of-the-dead-011.jpgEl Maraton - Day Of The Dead 011https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/el-maraton-day-of-the-dead-002.jpgWe really did start at sun-up. Very fun.We really did start at sun-up. Very fun.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/no-swim.jpgThe Rio Grande RiverThe Rio Grande River at the park ... I read that water is kept dammed up except when it is needed for irrigation so it is not as unusual as it seemedhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151030_142146.jpgThe BIG Red Chili @ Best American HotelThe BIG Red Chili @ Best American Hotel2015-11-01T22:58:39+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/10/29/rv-travel-days/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1080186.jpgRadar Litter BoxI think Radar thought his Litter Box was a bean bag chairhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/nm_double_rainbow.jpgDouble Rainbow Over New MexicoDouble Rainbow Over New Mexicohttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/new-mexico.jpgWelcome to New MexicoWelcome to New Mexico and Mountain Standard Time2015-10-30T02:29:34+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/10/26/grand-canyon-hikes/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1080171.jpgThe Colorado River meanders through the canyonThe Colorado River meanders through the canyonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1050329.jpgThe end of the trail down to the Colorado RiverThe end of the trail down to the Colorado Riverhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1050314.jpgCatching up to the mulesCatching up to the mules - in the river view section ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1050304.jpgMy first TarantulaMy first Tarantula (that I know of)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-10-24-20-28-23.jpgSal & Bob (Bright Angel Lodge Lounge)Sal & Bob (Bright Angel Lodge Lounge)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/tanner-grandview-020.jpgA Challenging Hike CompletedA Challenging Hike Completed (Grandview Trail)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/tanner-grandview-017.jpgGrandview Trail - the easy partGrandview Trail - the easy section2016-02-17T01:24:25+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/10/22/grand-canyon-2015/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1080151.jpgP1080151Tunnel Vision IIhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1080139.jpgP1080139South Kaibab Trail -Switch Backs below ushttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1080138.jpgSouth Kaibab TrailSouth Kaibab Trail - a bit wet todayhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1050256.jpgTunnel VisionTunnel Visionhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-10-21-20-19-33.jpgBob & Sal @ Bright Angel Lodge LoungeBob & Sal @ Bright Angel Lodge Lounge2015-10-23T03:33:05+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/10/19/rainy-days-in-las-vegas/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1080121.jpgThe 34 Mile Rver Mountains Loop has two trailheads with these bicycle work stationsThe 34 Mile Rver Mountains Loop has two trailheads with these bicycle work stations: pump your tires, bicycle mount, repair tools and a scanable label for common repairshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1050220.jpgAll over the stone mountains out west you see these chalk initials.All over the stone mountains out west you see these chalk initials. They are the school letters (i.e. Boulder City) - we saw them across the northern tier on our bike trip.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1050212.jpgMy bike felt this big & heavy around Mile 23My bike felt this big & heavy around Mile 23https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1080115.jpgState Line - I choose ArizonaState Line - I choose Arizonahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1080099.jpgThe discharge from the electric generatorsThe discharge from the electric generators - below the dam (the buoy line below is where our raft trip started)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1080088.jpgStanding over the Hoover damStanding over the Hoover Damhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1080078.jpgThe 8 Nevada GeneratorsThe 8 Nevada Generators2015-10-21T14:44:22+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/10/15/utah-to-nevada-update/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/observation-point-hike-zion-027.jpgExiting the Canyonvhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/observation-point-hike-zion-008.jpgBig Rocks - Big ViewsBig Rocks - Big Viewshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/observation-point-hike-025.jpgNarrow Slick Rock Trail - but very do-ableNarrow Slick Rock Trail - but very do-ablehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/observation-point-hike-013.jpgLove those zig-zagging trailsLove those zig-zagging trailshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/observation-point-hike-zion-034.jpgOur trail seen from across the canyonOur trail seen from across the canyonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1050198.jpgLake Mead Historic Rail Bed TrailLake Mead Historic Rail Bed Trail - trying out our new hiking hatshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1080070.jpgLake Mead Historic Rail Bed TrailLake Mead Historic Rail Bed Trail2015-10-20T14:42:36+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/10/09/last-day-in-bryce-canyon-and-journey-to-zion-national-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/vlcsnap-2015-10-09-16h06m59s638.jpgR-A-T-T-L-E-S-N-A-K-E spells rattlesnake!R-A-T-T-L-E-S-N-A-K-E spells rattlesnake!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1080039.jpgworking his way out of Bryce Canyonworking his way out of Bryce Canyonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1080020.jpgTurkeys ... are turkeys ...Turkeys ... are turkeys ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1080002.jpgBob trekking through Kodachrome State ParkBob trekking through Kodachrome State Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1050138.jpgJust another walk through Bryce CanyonJust another walk through Bryce Canyonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1050120.jpgHeading down Navajo TrailHeading down Navajo Trail2015-10-10T02:53:57+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/10/07/grand-staircase-escalante-national-monument-and-bryce-canyon-national-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1070967.jpgBob ... thinking of his strategyBob ... thinking of his strategy for passing the HooDoo'shttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1050107.jpgThe Castle through a WindowThe Castle through a Windowhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1050091.jpgOn the Rim Trail over Fairy LandOn the Rim Trail over Fairy Land...we got to hike through the formations.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1050082.jpgLook at the HooDoosLook at the HooDoos... I see the Roman bust in the foreground with an Ivy Crown ... gossiping women in the background ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1050066.jpgThose HooDoos are big ... the rock is red ..Those HooDoos are big ... the rock is red .. the views are specialhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1070941.jpgBob by the Escalante River ...Bob by the Escalante River ... not my feet ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1070930.jpgLooking over the Escalante ValleyView from the Head of the Rocks - on a clear day you can see the la Sal Mountains on the other side of Moab2015-10-08T02:54:16+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/10/03/capitol-reef-national-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/the-chimney-hike-022.jpghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/the-chimney-hike-020.jpgWow what a view ...Wow what a view ... colors and textures ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/the-chimney-hike-011.jpgLooking down on Chimney RockLooking down on Chimney Rockhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/capitol-reef-arch-and-tank-hikes-096.jpgCassidy Arch - you can see other hikers on topCassidy Arch - you can see other hikers on top enjoying the viewhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/capitol-reef-arch-and-tank-hikes-057.jpgClose up of historic inscriptions in Capitol GorgeClose up of historic inscriptions in Capitol Gorge - an old wagon routehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/capitol-reef-arch-and-tank-hikes-029.jpgGrand Wash Trail - Capitol ReefGrand Wash Trail - Capitol Reefhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/capitol-reef-arch-and-tank-hikes-006.jpgBig Views from Cassidy ArchBig Views from Cassidy Arch2015-10-04T02:53:59+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/10/01/fiery-furnace-hike-arches-national-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1070882.jpgP1070882The Different Geology started on the ride to Capitol Reefhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/three-gossips-2.jpgThree GossipsWe pass the "Three Gossips" going in and out of the parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1040937.jpgIn the midst of the Fiery Furnace HikeIn the midst of the Fiery Furnace Hikehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/double-o-arch.jpgDouble O ArchDouble O Arch (or Skull Arch) in the Fiery Furnace @ Arches National Park https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-10-01-17-58-39.jpgCapitol ReefCapitol Reef - Our first visit2015-10-02T03:09:03+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/09/29/devils-garden-arches-national-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070868.jpgWoman in hooded cape with her hands wrapped around her kneesWoman in hooded cape with her hands wrapped around her knees https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070856.jpgDo you see the dinosaur too?Do you see the dinosaur too?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040934.jpgLandscape Arch as the sun goes downLandscape Arch as the sun goes downhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040902.jpgBob at Double-O ArchBob at Double-O Archhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040889.jpgWalking along a 'fin"Walking along a 'fin"https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040874.jpgPhasing outLunar Eclipse Phasing Outhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070849.jpgWelcome to UtahWelcome to Utah - Good Bye Coloradohttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070843.jpgA tame section of the Million Dollar HighwayA tame section of the Million Dollar Highway2015-10-01T00:11:46+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/09/26/ice-lakes-hike-silverton-co/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/upper-ice-lake-5.jpgUpper Ice LakeUpper Ice Lake https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070824.jpgAspens & Evergreens & BobAspens & Evergreens & Bobhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040838.jpgHeading toward Mineral Springs TrailheadHeading toward Mineral Springs Trailheadhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/lower-ice-lake-2.jpgLower Ice LakeLower Ice Lake2015-10-01T00:42:31+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/09/25/quiet-day-travel-day/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040827.jpgThe Durango-Silverton TrainThe Durango-Silverton Trainhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040821.jpgThe train .... the trainThe train .... the train... (some Aspens in the background)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-09-24-14-56-50.jpgThis bird greeted us at our RV Park in Mancos - HappyThis bird greeted us at our RV Park in Mancos - Happyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070797.jpgThe smiley face has a stemThe smiley face has a stem - Mesa Verde in the backgroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070771.jpgThe photo is unretouched - a photographer's dream dayThe photo is unretouched - a photographer's dream dayhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070734.jpgI'll see you in the sky ...I'll see you in the sky ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070722.jpgBottoms UpBottoms Up2015-09-26T14:21:16+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/09/23/hovenweep-national-monument/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070707.jpgLeaving Hovenweed ... a gorgeous dayLeaving Hovenweed ... a gorgeous dayhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070687.jpgAn example of the mortar between the had cut stonesAn example of the mortar between the had cut stoneshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040801.jpgHolly Tower - Built on a sandstone boulderHolly Tower - Built on a sandstone boulderhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/little-ruin-canyon-3.jpgLittle Ruin CanyonLooking at some of the structures at Little Ruin Canyon - incorporated into the rock ledgeshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/holly-house-1.jpgBob outside Holly HouseBob outside Holly House - they can age the house from the wood beams - over 800 years old2015-09-26T14:22:16+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/09/22/four-corners-something-to-do-just-because/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040750.jpgI love you in Four statesI love you in Four states - that is pretty impressive!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040746.jpgThe official intersectionThe official intersection of Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexicohttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150922_152541.jpgYou take two states and I will take two ...You take two states and I will take two ...2015-09-25T22:13:27+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/09/21/trains-and-pueblos/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040740.jpgSpruce Tree House (circa 1250 AD)Spruce Tree House (circa 1250 AD)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040730.jpgLarge Petroglyph Panel at Mesa Verde National ParkLarge Petroglyph Panel at Mesa Verde National Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040705.jpgBalcony House from across the canyonBalcony House from across the canyon - we entered via the ladder on the right and exited via the ladder on the left. (Another tour group in the picture)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070660.jpgBob emerging from a Kiva ... only a few stepsBob emerging from a Kiva ... only a few stepshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070620.jpgThe Durango Silverton train along the Animas RiverThe Durango Silverton train along the Animas Riverhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040669.jpgMarshall Robert DwyerMarshall Robert Dwyer - a true characterhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040639.jpgThe Durango Silverton train along the Animas RiverThe Durango Silverton train along the Animas River2015-09-25T22:09:25+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/09/19/mesa-verde-national-park-wetherill-mesa/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040564.jpgP1040564Long House below Wetherill Mesahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040563.jpgA peek at the Long House from across the valleyA peek at the Long House from across the valleyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040520.jpgWalking along the Knife Edge TrailWalking along the Knife Edge Trail - stark burned trees2015-09-20T03:03:14+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/09/17/continental-divide/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070592.jpgChimney Rock National MonumentChimney Rock National Monumenthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070586.jpgHunting .... Colorado StyleHunting .... Colorado Stylehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070584.jpgAlberta Peak in the BackgroundAlberta Peak in the Backgroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070582.jpgTrail MarkersTrail Markershttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070575.jpgA great hiking trail ...A great hiking trail ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070572.jpgSpruce Beetle DamageSpruce Beetle Damagehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070569.jpgWe really are on the Continental Divide TrailWe really are on the Continental Divide Trail #813https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070566.jpgSan Juan National ForestSan Juan National Forest - Wolf Creek Passhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070559.jpgPagosa Springs, ColoradoPagosa Springs, Colorado2015-09-22T15:47:34+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/09/15/south-park-city-museum/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/waterline-cottonwood-1.jpgWater lines made from Cottonwood TreesWater lines made from Cottonwood Treeshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040506.jpgOne small wall of the PharmacyOne small wall of the Pharmacyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040494.jpgP1040494https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/caboose-3.jpgSteam Train South Park City MuseumSteam Train South Park City Museumhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/alma-queen-mine.jpgAlma Queen MineThe Alma Mine (recreated). I think I would be claustrophobic.2015-09-18T14:08:21+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/09/14/mosquito-range-of-the-rocky-mountains/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070546.jpgWe did not walk in snow - just close to several snowfieldsWe did not walk in snow - just close to several snowfieldshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070545.jpgApproaching a false summitApproaching a false summithttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070544.jpgIf I only had a heart ...If I only had a heart ... oh .. I do!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040473.jpgYes we did!Yes we did!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040466.jpgHard to smile and breathe too at altitudeHard to smile and breathe too at altitudehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150914_091256.jpgFourmile Creek Road - heading to the mountainsFourmile Creek Road - heading to the mountains2015-09-15T03:30:39+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/09/12/pikes-peak-big-breaths/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070536-e1442110270522.jpghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070530.jpgAlmost there ... a very large cairnAlmost there ... a very large cairnhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070526.jpgLet the end ... beginLet the end ... beginhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040446.jpgThe rocky portion beginsThe rocky portion beginshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150912_124055.jpgAt the top ... still standing!At the top ... still standing!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150912_100505.jpgSkateboard Competitors PreparingSkateboard Competitors Preparinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150912_100146.jpgPike's Peak Highway - Skateboard CoursePike's Peak Highway - Skateboard Course2015-09-13T02:19:21+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/09/11/stairway-to-heaven/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/manitou-incline-26.jpgManitou Incline StatsManitou Incline Statshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/manitou-incline-24.jpgManitou Incline (24)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/manitou-incline-20.jpgManitou Incline - the BEFORE pictureManitou Incline - the BEFORE picturehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/manitou-incline-18.jpgManitou Incline from the bottom - the top was in the cloudsManitou Incline from the bottom - the top was in the cloudshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/manitou-incline-16.jpgDid it! Still smiling ....Did it! Still smiling ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/manitou-incline-11.jpgStill climbing ... some clouds now below ..Still climbing ... some clouds now below ..https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/manitou-incline-7.jpgThis is the sign at the base of the hiking trail up Pike's Peak ... Not ready yet ...This is the sign at the base of the hiking trail up Pike's Peak ... Not ready yet ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/manitou-incline-3.jpgBob passing two resting firefightersBob passing two resting firefightershttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/manitou-incline-2.jpgFirefighter Below ...Firefighter Below ...2015-09-13T17:45:51+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/09/10/twin-sisters-peaks-rocky-mountain-national-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070511.jpgThe path across the landslideThe path across the landslidehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070509.jpgand we are off ...and we are off ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040410.jpgOMG - I cannot believe he is standing there ..OMG - I cannot believe Bob is standing there ..https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040403.jpgThe approach to Twin PeaksThe approach to Twin Peakshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040392.jpgStopping for a visual (and breathing) break. Think that is Long's Peak in the backgroundStopping for a visual (and breathing) break. Think that is Long's Peak in the backgroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070504.jpgA rare, but welcome sign on any trail ...A rare, but welcome sign on any trail ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040381.jpgand ... it was beautiful, clean, well stocked ...and ... it was beautiful, clean, well stocked ...2015-09-10T16:09:41+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/09/08/rocky-mountain-national-park-boulder/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070503.jpgP1070503https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040388.jpgBalanced RockBalanced Rockhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040383.jpgGem LakeGem Lakehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/mt-sanitas-hike-polly-tony-004.jpgMt. Sanitas Hike with Polly & TonyMt. Sanitas Hike with Polly & Tonyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150904_150704.jpgDo you think Bob enjoys moose watching?Do you think Bob enjoys moose watching?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040353.jpgLooking across the valley at glaciers and snowfieldsLooking across the valley at glaciers and snowfieldshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070462.jpgOn Flattop Mt Looking toward Tyndall Glacier and Hallett PeakOn Flattop Mt Looking toward Tyndall Glacier and Hallett Peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070461.jpgBob on the top of FlattopBob on the top of Flattop Mtn2015-09-09T02:19:37+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/09/05/colorado-rocky-mountain-high/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070447.jpgSummiting Old Fall River Roadreaching the top of Old Fall River Road - we are the clouds!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070429.jpgBob Setting up the GPS prior to hiking Deer Trail - beautiful morning.Bob Setting up the GPS prior to hiking Deer Trail - beautiful morning.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070426.jpgJust below Sky Pond ...Just below Sky Pond ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040334.jpgElk Viewing on the way back home - love the buglingElk Viewing on the way back home - love the buglinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/thompson-canyon-1.jpgBig Thompson Canyon - I-34Big Thompson Canyon - I-34https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-09-04-08-33-45.jpgThe View from Our RV SiteThe View from Our RV Site2015-09-06T18:39:22+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/09/02/colorado-first-days/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/loveland-bike-trail-003.jpgTomorrow ... the mountainsTomorrow ... the mountainshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/loveland-bike-trail-002.jpgLoveland Colorado Bike TrailLoveland Colorado Bike Trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/loveland-bike-trail-001.jpgLoveland Bike Trail 001https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070402.jpgThe mountains are comingThe mountains are coming, the mountains are coming ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1070398.jpgWelcome to ColoradoWelcome to Colorado (almost missed it!)2015-09-03T23:56:42+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/08/31/nebraska-to-colorado/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1070396.jpgLots of Black Eyed Susans - and cattleLots of Black Eyed Susans - and cattle2015-09-01T02:20:17+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/08/30/traveling-across-the-midwest/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-08-30-09-14-45.jpg2015-08-30 09.14.45Griffs RV Park Altoona, Iowahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1070385.jpgBig farm house ... big farmBig farm house ... big Iowa farmhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1070370.jpgFound ... at the CellarFound ... at the Cellar https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-08-29-14-06-43.jpgRadar & asleep at his Dad's feet ... on the roadRadar & asleep at his Dad's feet ... on the roadhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-08-28-14-48-30.jpgLook at the heart pee Radar left for usLook at the heart pee Radar left for us in his box2015-09-01T00:03:07+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/08/26/theres-no-place-like-home/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/strawberry-roasted-golden-beet-salad-w-goat-cheese-marcona-almonds.jpgStrawberry Roasted Golden beet Salad w Goat Cheese Marcona AlmondsStrawberry Roasted Golden beet Salad w Goat Cheese Marcona Almonds (very similar to our Mango Salad)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1070367.jpgA Soy Bean field - the view behind our temporary homeA Soy Bean field - the view behind our temporary homehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/crab-and-manchego-dip.jpgCrab and Manchego DipCrab and Manchego Dip (Manchego is a Spanish Cheese)2015-08-28T00:03:59+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/08/24/indiana-wants-me-not-sure-ill-come-back-here/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-08-13-18-07-45.jpgBob & "the Beast"Bob & "the Beast"https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/20150813_171545.jpgRIP Paddle BoardsRIP Paddle Boards -It was a good year ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/radar-walking.jpgRadar WalkingRadar sauntering down the path of life ... at his own speed 2015-08-25T01:32:44+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/08/23/michigan-hospitality/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1070361.jpgP1070361https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1070354.jpgP1070354https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1070324.jpgDemonstration of Edison's PhonographDemonstration of Edison's Phonographhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040262.jpgDrip ... Drip ... DripDrip ... Drip ... Driphttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1070298.jpgBob enjoys the tour under the B-17Bob enjoys the tour under the B-17https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040228.jpgB-17 Coasting in after an hour runB-17 Coasting in after an hour runhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1070257.jpgBiking along the waterBiking along the waterhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-08-16-19-51-49.jpgBob's dream carBob's dream carhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-08-15-18-11-11.jpgBasement MusicBasement Music: Bob, Ian & Andyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-08-16-15-50-25.jpgPatio PlantsPatio Plants2015-08-25T01:05:53+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/08/14/on-the-road-again-time-on-our-hands/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1070244.jpgThe bridge from Buffalo to Grand IslandThe bridge from Buffalo to Grand Island. Notice the windshield wipers are still intact.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040194.jpgAscending Osceola Mountain in the White MountainsAscending Osceola Mountain in the White Mountains with Karen and Pollyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/20150803_141923.jpgNancy's Farm StandNancy's Farm Stand (Tamarack Road in Pittsfield). We sure will miss the Western Massachusetts gardens and farms https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/book-club-at-lake-wyola-001.jpgI love my Book Club!I love my Book Club! August meetings at Lake Wyola are always fun (good book too "Three Day Road")2015-08-15T03:48:28+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/07/15/the-journey-continues-back-in-home-country/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1060946.jpgHome is where everyone knows your nameHome is where everyone knows your namehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1070132.jpgBeer making in summer ... adding the MaltsBeer making in summer ... adding the Maltshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1040063.jpgI love a parade ...I love a parade ... The Boston Crusaders prepare for Tanglewoodhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1040031.jpgSeth Glier & Joe NerneySeth Glier & Joe Nerney - move the audiencehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1040027.jpgSinger/Song writer Seth GlierSinger/Song writer Seth Glier - great story tellerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1070095.jpgBob summits Mt FlumeBob summits Mt Flumehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1070080.jpgP1070080https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1070141.jpgKim enjoying a berry good day ....Kim enjoying a berry good day ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1070084.jpgSure have missed the Saturday morning crew (& Rachel)Sure have missed the Saturday morning crew (& Rachel) ... always forget camera ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-07-07-08-16-03.jpgHappy Birthday LilahHappy Birthday Lilah2015-07-16T01:30:01+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/05/10/family-friends-home/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p1060706.jpgSupper @ ChicksSupper @ Chicks (no ... we did NOT coordinate outfits ...)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p1060702.jpgDinner at DocksideDinner at Docksidehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015-05-08-20-36-19.jpgSteel Drum Concert 24th Street VBSteel Drum Concert 24th Street VBhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p1060717.jpg4 states Sunday: Maryland to Penn4 states Sunday: Maryland to Pennsylvaniahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p1060716.jpg4 states Sunday: West Virginia to Maryland4 states Sunday: West Virginia to Marylandhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p1060715.jpg4 states Sunday4 states Sunday: Virginia to West Virginiahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p1060712.jpgWater Tower Art - Mount Jackson, VirginiaWater Tower Art - Mount Jackson, Virginia2015-05-12T18:41:40+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/05/03/virginia-a-big-state/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/va-to-nc-4.jpgThis home had huge elephant displays in their front yard (even their mailbox)This home had huge elephant displays in their front yard (even their mailbox) ... I saw no real ones ... Elams Road Littleton, NChttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/va-to-nc-7.jpgWe love biking to new statesWe love biking to new stateshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p1060684.jpgThe Tobacco Heritage Trail - Lacrosse, Virginiahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p1060663.jpgForever ... my "bear" runForever ... my "bear" runhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p1060661.jpgThe cows of Max Meadows, VirginiaThe cows of Max Meadows, Virginiahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p1060658.jpgBob biking Wytheville, VABob biking Wytheville, VAhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p1060646.jpgMax Meadows, Virginiahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/nojobzone.jpgwho's fooling who?who's fooling who?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p1060678.jpgBob in Beast's pilot seatBob in Beast's pilot seathttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p1060676.jpgThe road is long ... off to Glaston LakeThe road is long ... off to Lake Glaston 2015-05-05T00:36:47+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/04/28/the-road-to-appalachia/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1060643.jpgThe Tobacco Heritage Trail in LaCrosse, VirginiaThe Tobacco Heritage Trail in LaCrosse, Virginiahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1030784.jpgAll wrapped up and ready to run ....All wrapped up and ready to run .... shopping at SteinMart has its advantages ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1060625.jpgWe enjoyed the view of this clock and discovered that it is a landmark for the early Colgate-PalmoliveThe Colgate Clock, located at a Colgate-Palmolive factory in Clarksville, Indiana, is one of the largest clocks in the world. It has a diameter of 40 feet. It was first illuminated in Clarksville on November 17, 1924. It is located directly across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1060626.jpgThe Ohio River - complete with coal bargeThe Ohio River - complete with coal barge ... this was our walking bridge ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1060624.jpgjust another pre-race dinner ...just another pre-race dinner ...we run so we can eat!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1060629.jpgBob gets to shadow box with the great AliBob gets to shadow box with the great Ali ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1030764.jpgBob .... celebrating my birthday with cake! (I think it lasted 3 desserts)Bob .... celebrating my birthday with cake! (I think it lasted 3 desserts)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1030717.jpgSuperman, who can change the course of mighty rivers, bend steel in his bare handsSuperman, who can change the course of mighty rivers, bend steel in his bare hands ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1030725.jpgThis is it!Metropolis, Illinois .... a little piece of history ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1030733.jpgand who? disguised as Clark Kent, a mild manor reporter for ....and who, disguised as Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for a great metropolitan newspaper, fights a never-ending battle for truth, justice and the American way,2015-05-03T12:17:04+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/04/19/driving-through-spring/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1030649.jpgThe Grand Ole Opry ClassicThe Grand Ole Opry Classichttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1060567.jpgBluebird Cafe - music in the roundBluebird Cafe - music in the round ... up close and personalhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1060507.jpgThe Vulcan's Observation DeckThe Vulcan's Observation Deckhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1060520.jpgThe Vulcan's Foot ...The Vulcan's Foot ... a replica ... and mine.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1060525.jpgBirmingham Alabama VulcanBirmingham Alabama Vulcan (159 stairs to the observation deck...)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1030546.jpgFriends & Italian Food & WineFriends & Italian Food & Winehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/canola_field.jpgVast Canola fields ... AlabamaVast Canola fields ... Alabamahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1030607.jpgThis Steinway has been in Studio B since RCA took over the studioThis Steinway has been in Studio B since RCA took over the studio ... think of all the musicians who have sat here ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1030627.jpgWow ... look at all of the music ...Wow ... look at all of the music ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1030632.jpgmunching on grapes outside the Country Music Hall of Famemunching on grapes outside the Country Music Hall of Fame2015-04-20T02:30:04+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/04/12/heading-north-leaving-florida-today/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1060457.jpgYoder's Amish Restaurant - Sarasota FloridaPosing with Marsha & Dwayne at Yoder's Amish Restaurant - Sarasota Floridahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1060483.jpgEaster Dinner at Karen & Dave's new homeEaster Dinner at Karen & Dave's new homehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1030524.jpgWhat a great day to paddle ...What a great day to paddle ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1030532.jpgOur toy haulerOur toy hauler ... bikes inside, paddle boards on top ... ready to roll ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1030540.jpgDinner @ Red's our last night on Pine IslandDinner @ Red's our last night on Pine Island with Lin & Ian ... also celebrating their 43rd wedding anniversaryhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/top-sail-state-park-001.jpgOur 'new home' in Crestview, FloridaWe stopped in Saturday to see our 'new home' in Crestview, Florida and pick up our mailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/top-sail-state-park-012.jpgBob loves being at the beach ....Bob loves being at the beach ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/top-sail-state-park-015.jpgRadar enjoying his walkRadar enjoying his walk2015-04-15T01:16:09+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/03/17/march-blog/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060312.jpgP1060312https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060317.jpgBob keeps our paddle boards clean and ready to roll ..Bob keeps our paddle boards clean and ready to roll ..https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060320.jpgThe nesting ospreysThe nesting ospreyshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060351.jpgVicki, Tim, Bob & Deb - BookeliaVicki, Tim, Bob & Deb - Bookeliahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-03-12-12-50-54.jpg"the dig" at the Randell Research Center"the dig" at the Randell Research Centerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060337.jpgone of my favorite running roads here on Pine Islandone of my favorite running roads here on Pine Islandhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060338.jpgpart of our running routepart of our running routehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060339.jpgSouth Florida Trash Day ...South Florida Trash Day ... palm frommshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060347.jpgOne of the local bald eagles...One of the local bald eagles...can you hear me now? https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060349.jpgThe Beast on Pine IslandThe Beast (side view) on Pine Island2015-03-27T14:40:51+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/03/26/spring-is-sprung/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060391.jpgplayin' music with my friends ...playin' music with my friends ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060348.jpgthe Beast @ Pine Island KOAthe Beast @ Pine Island KOAhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1030515.jpgBrunch at Pignoli on the Harbour at the Cape Coral MarinaBrunch at Pignoli on the Harbour at the Cape Coral Marinahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060435.jpgMake new friends, but keep the old ....Make new friends, but keep the old ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060359.jpgSummertime ... and the livin' is easy ...Summertime ... and the livin' is easy ... fish are jumpin' ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060402.jpgNothing can quite make a moment like the perfect sunrise or sunset ... Bokeelia, FloridaNothing can quite make a moment like the perfect sunrise or sunset ... Bokeelia, Florida2015-03-27T22:34:04+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/03/08/florida-in-march/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060241.jpgDave-O and The Pickers - Sun City Center, FLDave-O and The Pickers - Sun City Center, FLhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060257.jpgPaddling down the Manatee RiverPaddling down the Manatee Riverhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060266.jpgKaren & Dave ... in the boatKaren & Dave ... in the boathttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060268.jpgAnything in shirtsleeves is fun ..Anything in shirtsleeves is fun ..https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060274.jpgTurtle Piggy-Back in the Sun ... on the RiverTurtle Piggy-Back in the Sun ... on the Riverhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060276.jpgBob - over my shoulderBob - over my shoulderhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pine-island-paddle-board-map2-001.jpgOur Pine Island Paddle Board MapOur Pine Island Paddle Board Map ... we usually paddle from the bottom through Lakes 1, 2 & 3. This week we paddled as far as the island at the top ... 2015-03-15T02:02:15+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/03/02/a-day-or-a-week-in-the-life/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1030437.jpg"You're almost done!""You're almost done!"https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1030446.jpgAll that is left .. is the memory...All that is left .. is the memory...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1030450.jpgA warm & busy week in FloridaA warm & busy week in Floridahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060210.jpgThanks for visiting RosyThanks for visiting Rosy (and taking photos!)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060213.jpgI told you the Beast is BIGI told you the Beast is BIGhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060231.jpgPre-Show, Pre-Race Supper in the BeastPre-Show, Pre-Race Supper in the Beasthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060238.jpgThe Everly BrothersThe Everly Brothers (half of the people in the park think they ARE brothers ...)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060162.jpgMom, Deb & Marsha in front of a Kapok TreeMom, Deb & Marsha in front of a Kapok Tree - the seed pods contain a silky, water resistant material used in flotation deviceshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060174.jpgA view from one of the Edison cottage porchesA view from one of the Edison cottage porcheshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1060194.jpgA Banyan TreeA Banyan Tree - Grown for its rubber - root structure only 8" to 12" deep. This tree is 89 years old. The wide base and leaf structure keep it from blowing over.2015-03-04T01:48:56+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/02/21/florida-chilliness/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/bob2.jpgboB .... looking strong on the paddle boardboB .... looking strong on the paddle boardhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p1030373.jpgMax & Laural ... First Time Tandem Kyakershttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p1030375.jpgHow cool is it? The pelicans just want to roost ....How cool is it? The pelicans just want to roost ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p1030394.jpgLin & Deb finish up a 10-miler in time for brunch ...Lin & Deb finish up a 10-miler in time for brunch ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/moms-visit-005.jpgStrawberry Jam: Florida CrewStrawberry Jam: Florida Crewhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p1030361.jpgfollowing a fun run in beautiful Sarasota ...following a fun run in beautiful Sarasota ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p1060130.jpgBathroom Art ... Sun City CenterBathroom Art ... Sun City Centerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p1060138.jpgBob & Dave-O playing some tunesBob & Dave-O playing some tuneshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p1030310.jpgBob Segar @ the Germain Center - Ft MyersBob Segar @ the Germain Center - Ft Myers - Old Time Rock & Roll2015-02-23T01:34:43+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/01/27/change-is-coming/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/tuscany40rx.jpgThe Thor Tuscany with all the cellar doors openThe Thor Tuscany with all the cellar doors openhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/tuscany40rx2.jpgThe kitchen/dininng/living areaThe kitchen/dining/living room areahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/tuscany40rx3.jpgthe master bedroomthe master bedroom (those are the extra dining room chairs on the bed)2015-02-01T02:13:56+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/01/21/a-florida-winter-same-as-summer-home/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/debra-marshas-st-pete-beach-half-marathon-004.jpgReady to run ... while still coolReady to run ... while still coolhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/debra-marshas-st-pete-beach-half-marathon-016.jpgAnd we are off ....And we are off ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/debra-marshas-st-pete-beach-half-marathon-026a.jpgA fun finish ...A fun finish ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/debra-marshas-st-pete-beach-half-marathon-031.jpgPost race yoga with Val ... the best!Post race yoga with Val ... the best!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1060095.jpgMaking music ...Making music ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1060099.jpgMaking chicken saladMaking chicken saladhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/vals-first-5k-010.jpgVal's First 5K ... Ready!Val's First 5K ... Ready!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/vals-first-5k-019.jpgVal's First 5K - A fine finishVal's First 5K - A fine finishhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/paddle-boarding-with-val-007.jpgVal masters the Paddle boardVal masters the Paddle boardhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/paddle-boarding-with-val-016a.jpgDeb chasing the dolphinsDeb chasing the dolphins2015-01-22T13:12:14+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/01/12/pine-island-florida-hard-to-believe-it-is-winter-where-we-come-from/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1030209.jpgThe different birds of FloridaThe different birds of Florida - I think these are Cattle Egrets ... we see them following the cattle around ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1030208.jpgThis is the south end of Pine IslandThis is the south end of Pine Island - from here you can view Sanibel Island and Captivahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1060046.jpgIan, Lin, & Bob in Bokeelia (north end of Pine Island)Ian, Lin, & Bob in Bokeelia (north end of Pine Island)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1030213.jpgJust another walk in the park ...Just another walk in the park ... we have so much to explore ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1060050.jpgBob launching the SUPBob launching the SUPhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1060041.jpgDolphins at PlayDolphins at Playhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1060034.jpgBob on his new SUPBob on his new SUP - notice dolphin fins in the background (right)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1060056.jpgSunday Night Jam at Pine Island KOASunday Night Jam at Pine Island KOA ... Bob & Ian crooning ... https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1030204.jpgSunset over our local lakeSunset over our local lake ... our little gym is located on this lake ...2015-01-21T16:52:21+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2015/01/05/florida-ruskin-to-pine-island/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1030170.jpgthere goes that cat on a leashthere goes that cat on a leashhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1060006.jpgDanny & StephanieDanny & Stephaniehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2014-12-31-12-25-31.jpgsee ... you can't even tell ...see ... you can't even tell ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1060031.jpgA Perfect Pair ... Biking & Dairy QueenA Perfect Pair ... Biking & Dairy Queenhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1060019.jpgA bike ride to BokeeliaA bike ride to Bokeeliahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1030181.jpgBob ... the Wood Stork ... welcomes us to our new camp siteBob ... the Wood Stork ... welcomes us to our new camp sitehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1060013.jpgHappy New Year Karen & Dave-O!Happy New Year Karen & Dave-O!2015-01-07T03:14:13+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/12/27/christmas-time-in-florida/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050980.jpgBob & Big Bend Power Plant ... the bubbles & dots are manateesBob & Big Bend Power Plant ... the bubbles & dots are manateeshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1030104.jpgManatee under water ...Manatee under water ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-12-27-10-38-41.jpga bit of Christmas on our run ...a bit of Christmas on our run ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050996.jpgSunset at the River Oaks RV ParkSunset at the River Oaks RV Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050971.jpgMarsha and her friend Laurie and a peek at her Christmas decorations ...Marsha and her friend Laurie and a peek at her Christmas decorations ... nice ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050972.jpgfamilies are fun ...families are fun ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050977.jpgThe Sunshine Skyway Bridge at Tampa BayThe Sunshine Skyway Bridge at Tampa Bay2015-01-03T01:00:51+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/12/23/ruskin-florida-2/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2013-12-14-19-45-52.jpg2013 George & Dot with Karen (Karen is in Massachusetts)2013 George & Dot with Karen (Karen is in Massachusetts)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-03-07-12-38-44.jpgRiver Oaks RV Resort Ruskin, FLRiver Oaks RV Resort Ruskin, FLhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/st_pete_beach_half_marathon_map.jpgst_pete_beach_half_marathon_maphttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/hooters_half.jpgHooters_Half2014-12-31T21:26:16+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/12/22/disney-where-everything-is-magical/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1030026.jpgThoughts become things ... think good ones ...Thoughts become things ... think good ones ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050959.jpgTaking a break @ EpcotTaking a break @ Epcothttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1030079.jpgMagic Kingdom Christmas CrowdsMagic Kingdom Christmas Crowdshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1020928.jpgExpedition Everest (we are in the back)Expedition Everest (we are in the back)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1020941.jpgA Jungle Safari IIA Jungle Safari IIhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1020942.jpgA Jungle SafariA Jungle Safari Ihttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1030007.jpgMerry ChristmasMerry Christmashttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1020883.jpgDriving partners ...Driving partners ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050930.jpgSerena enjoys a photo opSerena enjoys a photo ophttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050942.jpgWelcome to Disney ....Welcome to Disney .... 2015-01-03T00:53:41+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/12/15/houston-to-new-orleans-to-florida-5-states-in-4-days/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050922.jpgMississippi ... my favorite state to spell ...Mississippi ... my favorite state to spell ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050924.jpgAlabama Closed? we were just passing through ...Alabama Closed? we were just passing through ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050925.jpgFlorida ... Our winter home this year ..Florida ... Our winter home this year ..https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1020859.jpgenjoying a mid-afternoon brew ...enjoying a mid-afternoon brew ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1020863.jpgThis was painted by a color-blind artist to celebrate the brewery's 20th anniversaryThis was painted by a color-blind artist to celebrate the brewery's 20th anniversary - captivating!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1020868.jpgMaison Bourbon Jazz ClubPhil Campo & The Loose Change Jazz Band @ the Maison Bourbon Jazz Clubhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050906.jpgGood-Bye Texas ... Hello LouisianaGood-Bye Texas ... Hello Louisianahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050911.jpgCrossing the Mighty MississippiCrossing the Mighty Mississippi2014-12-22T07:40:38+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/12/10/houston-big-city-texas/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050903.jpgABB Friends: Marion, Fred, Al, Deb, & BobABB Friends: Marion, Fred, Al, Deb, & Bobhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050841.jpgthe San Jacinto Monument stands 567' tall – 12' taller than the Washington Monument. The 220 ton Lone Star crowns the state treasure.the San Jacinto Monument stands 567' tall – 12' taller than the Washington Monument. The 220 ton Lone Star crowns the state treasure.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050863.jpgHouston waterways from the towerHouston waterways from the towerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050879.jpgKemah Pier ....Kemah Pier ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050742.jpgThe Mission Control we grew up withThe Mission Control we grew up withhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050774.jpgThe Space Center is open with workers ... this woman is training a robot to learn patternsThe Space Center is open with workers ... this woman is training a robot to learn patternshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050788.jpgSaturn 5 Rocket (HUGE)Saturn 5 Rocket (HUGE)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050814.jpgWhich button do I push?Which button do I push?2014-12-17T02:33:38+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/12/07/moving-across-texas/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-12-06-10-20-49.jpgOur own River Walk ...Our own River Walk ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1020818.jpgHey Mom ... we got closer to the Alamo than you....Hey Mom ... we got closer to the Alamo than you....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1020837.jpgA door at the San Jose Mission - Intricate stone work ...A door at the San Jose Mission - Intricate stone work ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1020843.jpgThere are National Parks everywhere!There are National Parks everywhere!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1020844.jpgI don't even remember the 1968 World's FairI don't even remember the 1968 World's Fairhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050733.jpgIsn't traveling fun?Isn't traveling fun?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050698.jpgFamily fun on the waterFamily fun on the waterhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050702.jpgRiver Walk Cruise San Antonio TexasRiver Walk Cruise San Antonio Texashttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050705.jpgSan Antonio, Texas River Walk Christmas LightsSan Antonio, Texas River Walk Christmas Lightshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050688.jpgSolid Rock ... Between Van Horn and Junction, TexasSolid Rock ... Between Van Horn and Junction, Texas2014-12-17T02:33:06+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/12/02/deming-new-mexico-to-van-horn-texas/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/new-mexico-to-texas-009.jpgNew Mexico to Texas 009https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/new-mexico-to-texas-013.jpgMountains beyond El Paso, TexasMountains beyond El Paso, Texashttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050675.jpgPecan Trees - prevalent in the SouthwestPecan Trees - prevalent in the Southwesthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/new-mexico-to-texas-016.jpgYou're in Texas now ... and for a few days ...You're in Texas now ... and for a few days ...2014-12-03T11:22:36+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/12/02/arizona-to-texas-the-journey-continues/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050658.jpgWhen I grow up I want to be a Hoodoo.When I grow up I want to be a Hoodoo.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050660.jpgThe Land of Enchantment ... needs some enhancingThe Land of Enchantment ... needs some enhancinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1050661.jpgI love it!I love it! 75MPH straight road ... a good time to Text ...2014-12-03T01:57:32+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/11/30/finger-rock-canyon-to-kimball-mountain/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020796.jpgFinger Rock over TucsonFinger Rock over Tucsonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020800.jpgDeb & Rosy on the trail up with Tucson in the backgroundDeb & Rosy on the trail up with Tucson in the backgroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050652.jpgThe moon over Finger Rock CanyonThe moon over Finger Rock Canyonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050655.jpgA good time was had by all ...A good time was had by all ...2014-12-01T04:06:41+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/11/28/turkey-trots/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-11-28-08-32-10.jpgGo Bob! Running for U of ArizonaGo Bob! Running for U of Arizonahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-11-28-08-32-37.jpgAre we finished yet?Are we finished yet?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020775.jpgGuess who the photographer is?Guess who the photographer is....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/thanksgiving-dinner-006.jpgThanksgiving Dinner with Jerry, Jordan, Bob, Rosy, LT & MeThanksgiving Dinner with Jerry, Jordan, Bob, Rosy, LT & Me2014-12-01T00:00:42+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/11/26/happy-thanksgiving-from-tucson/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/roadrunner.jpga roadrunner...(borrowed photo)a roadrunner...(borrowed photo)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020772.jpgThose are the Rincon Mountains in the backgroundThose are the Rincon Mountains in the background (we are finally getting to know our mountains)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050630.jpgBike trails ... trains ... sunBike trails ... trains ... sun...2014-11-28T16:27:48+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/11/23/tanque-verde-trail-hike/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/chain-fruit-cholla.jpgChain Fruit ChollaChain Fruit Chollahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020768.jpgOff to hike ... phone ready for those UMass Basketball UpdatesOff to hike ... phone ready for those UMass Basketball Updateshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050626.jpgBob & a Crested SaguaroBob & a Crested Saguaro2014-11-26T03:53:46+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/11/23/kitt-peak-national-observatory/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020727.jpgTohono O’odham artist Mike Chiago has painted a mural depicting Native American life and astronomical images on the original cement blank for the Mayall 4-meter telescope mirror that sits outside of the main entrance to Kitt Peak National Observatory near the Visitor Center.Tohono O’odham artist Mike Chiago has painted a mural depicting Native American life and astronomical images on the original cement blank for the Mayall 4-meter telescope mirror that sits outside of the main entrance to Kitt Peak National Observatory near the Visitor Center.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050576.jpgSome of the schools associated with Kitt PeakSome of the schools associated with Kitt Peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050602.jpgA listing of telescopes & types & locationsA listing of telescopes & types & locationshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020766.jpgKitt Peak operates three major nighttime telescopes and hosts the facilities of consortia which operate 22 optical telescopes and two radio telescopesKitt Peak operates three major nighttime telescopes and hosts the facilities of consortia which operate 22 optical telescopes and two radio telescopeshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050617.jpgMayall 4-m Telescope - Notice ladder does not actually touch the floorMayall 4-m Telescope - Notice ladder does not actually touch the floor.2014-11-24T03:18:40+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/11/20/wasson-peak-hike-3rd-highest-peak-of-5-tucson-mountain-ranges/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020695.jpgPeering into an old mining buildingPeering into an old mining buildinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050541.jpgPetroglyphs on King Canyon wallsPetroglyphs on King Canyon wallshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050555.jpgChecking out a mine shaftChecking out a mine shafthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020710.jpgI love the layers of mountains here - Southern TucsonI love the layers of mountains here - Southern Tucsonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050568.jpgTucson SkylineTucson Skyline2014-11-20T19:00:26+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/11/19/hiking-the-santa-catalina-mountains/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050528.jpgP1050528https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020683.jpgPima Canyon SceneryPima Canyon Sceneryhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020687.jpgSaguaros & Saguar-itas ... time to address the assemblySaguaros & Saguar-itas ... time to address the assemblyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020670.jpgTucson as seen from the pass on the Babad Do'ag TrailTucson as seen from the pass on the Babad Do'ag Trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020672.jpgShe'll be comin' round the mountain when she comes ....She'll be comin' round the mountain when she comes ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020675.jpgDon't you love it when there is a sign to tell you that you are at the end of a trail?Don't you love it when there is a sign to tell you that you are at the end of a trail?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050517.jpgWalking with the Saguaros....Walking with the Saguaros....2014-11-20T00:42:37+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/11/18/saturday-pima-air-space-museum/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020624.jpgLove those mountainshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020638.jpgWWII B-17 - Big Outside - Crew Quarters very smallWWII B-17 - Big Outside - Crew Quarters very smallhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020662.jpgOne of the few B-17s with no casualtiesOne of the few B-17s with no casualties2014-11-18T23:45:11+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/11/18/friday-the-arizona-sonora-desert-museum-and-the-mission-xavier-del-bac/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020604.jpgBarrio Brewing Co. TucsonBarrio Brewing Co. Tucsonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020509.jpgA barn owl if I remember correctlyA barn owl if I remember correctlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020557.jpgI would not like to meet him on a hike ...I would not like to meet him on a hike ... (but I hate to see him caged)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020568.jpgOne of many hummingbirdsOne of many hummingbirdshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020597.jpgthe view south from the Sonora Desert Museumthe view south from the Sonora Desert Museumhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020485.jpgThe White Dove of the DesertThe White Dove of the Deserthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050457.jpgLooking back at the choir loftLooking back at the choir loft (this picture is for Mom)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050458.jpgthe angel of reality ...the angel of reality ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050460.jpgThis angel could be me!This angel could be me!2014-11-19T03:18:11+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/11/17/thursday-visitors-the-catalina-mountains/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050443.jpgNancy & Hoty dwarfed under the SaguaroNancy & Hoty dwarfed under the Saguarohttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050442.jpgOne of over 1,000 Saguaro (saw-WAH-row,) in Catalina State ParkOne of over 1,000 Saguaro (saw-WAH-row,) in Catalina State Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050451.jpgCandy BarrelcactusCandy Barrelcactus & friends2014-11-18T03:54:07+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/11/17/biking-on-tucsons-loop-trail/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050510.jpgRows & rows of planes in the BoneyardRows & rows of planes in the Boneyardhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050434.jpgA piece of 'the boneyard'A piece of 'the boneyard'https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050438.jpgDid I mention that our shade where we fixed our flat ... was in the AF Base flight approachDid I mention that our shade where we fixed our flat ... was in the AF Base flight path2014-11-18T01:46:12+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/11/13/mt-lemmon-to-picacho-peak/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020484.jpgTrail very rough in many places ...Trail very rough in many places ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050426.jpgPicacho Peak - Our destinationPicacho Peak - Our destinationhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050429.jpgThe Sonoran Desert - All of those cacti waiting for an inspiring speechThe Sonoran Desert - All of those cacti waiting for an inspiring speechhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/picacho-peak-17.pngThis is what the cable portion of the climb looks like (shared photo)This is what the cable portion of the climb looks like (shared photo)2014-11-16T21:19:17+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/11/12/i-love-a-parade/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/20141109_192931.jpgPeople from all walks of life ... with all kinds of memories ... walking togetherPeople from all walks of life ... with all kinds of memories ... walking together ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/20141109_194258.jpg20141109_194258Just another evening out ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/procession-of-souls-parade-003.jpgProcession of Souls Parade 003Great dancing and music ..https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/procession-of-souls-parade-008.jpgProcession of Souls Parade 008Creativity!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/procession-of-souls-parade-010.jpgProcession of Souls Parade 010Many Marchers with messages to share ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/procession-of-souls-parade-012.jpgProcession of Souls Parade 012something to make you smile ....2014-11-14T16:50:41+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/11/09/43-years-and-the-adventures-continue/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050392.jpghere come the Wildcats!here come the Wildcats!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050394.jpgI love the glitz and fanfareI love the glitz and fanfarehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050396.jpgall dressed up for footballall dressed up for footballhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020451.jpgthis one is for you Dad ...this one is for you Dad ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020464.jpgMt Wrightson hike wildlifeMt Wrightson hike wildlifehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020473.jpgA mountain top guest book ...A mountain top guest book ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050384.jpgMt. Hopkins ObservatoryMt. Hopkins Observatoryhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050385.jpgBob's new GPS records our hike UPBob's new GPS records our hike UPhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050387.jpgMt Wrightson (Santa Rita Mountains) Summit SandwichMt Wrightson (Santa Rita Mountains) Summit Sandwichhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050368.jpgJulian wash Bike LoopJulian wash Bike Loop2014-11-09T22:36:35+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/11/05/a-quiet-day-in-tucson/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050364.jpgMoon over TucsonMoon over Tucson2014-11-06T20:03:56+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/11/04/dove-mountain-hiking-the-tortolita-mountains/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p10204371.jpgCholla Cactus - Wow!Cholla Cactus - Wow!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1020442.jpgstand tall !!stand tall !!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050352.jpgthe paths were desert beautiful ..the paths were desert beautiful ..https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050360.jpgThese Saguaro Cacti are HUGE!These Saguaro Cacti are HUGE!2014-11-05T04:04:42+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/11/03/tucson-big-rv-city/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050332.jpgSaturday drive...love the low hanging clouds ...Saturday drive...love the low hanging clouds ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050335.jpgWouldn't you love to live there? Kind of like "Leave it to Beaver"Wouldn't you love to live there? Kind of like "Leave it to Beaver"https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050337.jpgNo Snow!!No Snow!!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050339.jpghas to be 'Arizona'has to be 'Arizona'https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1050271.jpgBoulder City, NevadaBoulder City, Nevada2014-11-05T15:23:29+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/31/soon-on-the-road-again/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014-10-31-17-45-11.jpgBack in the saddle againBack in the saddle again2014-11-05T15:21:09+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/30/a-walk-on-the-strip-destination-the-stratosphere/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020418.jpgwork crews out ... canons ready to be worked on this morning at The Bellagio Fountainswork crews out ... canons ready to be worked on this morning at The Bellagio Fountainshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020419.jpgthe Bellagio canons ... ready for repairs & testingthe Bellagio canons ... ready for repairs & testinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020420.jpgI wonder if anyone rides this....I wonder if anyone rides this....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020433.jpgwaiting for the Fountains of Bellagiowaiting for the Fountains of Bellagio2014-11-05T15:19:18+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/29/henderson-nv-last-days/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/golightly.jpgI think a name change is needed ...I think a name change is needed ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050330.jpg'Our Mountain' as seen from our campground'Our Mountain' as seen from our campground2014-11-05T15:18:30+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/28/our-mountain/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020417.jpgthe road is long and full of ups and downs (yeah ups!)the road is long and full of ups and downs (yeah ups!)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050326.jpgA Barrel Cactus - lots of needles to gather water ...A Barrel Cactus - lots of needles to gather water, direct to the creases to run into the roots .... we are in the Mohave Desert ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050327.jpgA quiet view of Vegas ...A quiet view of Vegas ... Only one other person on the trail today with us!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050328.jpgHiking in the saddle between peaks ...Hiking in the saddle between peaks ... (I was looking for Big Horn Sheep)2014-10-30T17:03:09+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/28/black-canyon-river-raft-tour/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020380.jpgthis would make an interesting hike ...this would make an interesting hike ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020361.jpgour raft ... 26 passengers were very comfortable ...our raft ... 26 passengers were very comfortable ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020366.jpgthe raft trip actually begins this close to the Hoover Damthe raft trip actually begins this close to the Hoover Damhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020368.jpgNot only finished early ... also under budget ...Not only finished early ... also under budget ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020378.jpgP1020378Just us and the river .... only motorized boat allowed on Sundays & Mondayshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020394.jpgP1020394Our front 'pontoon' seats ...2014-10-28T15:24:07+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/26/las-vegas-lake-mead/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020330.jpgFortification HillFortification Hill - we took this photo while we were looking for our trailhead ... not realizing it was our destinationhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020344.jpgTwo State FunTwo State Fun (Shoe Shot!)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050320.jpgThis poster showed us that we were there!This poster showed us that we were there!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020348.jpgThe cactus in our 'yard' is fruitfulThe cactus in our 'yard' is fruitful2014-10-27T04:51:40+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/25/las-vegas-again/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020121.jpgWhite Rock Loop Trail - Red ROck CanyonWhite Rock Loop Trail - Red Rock Canyonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050309.jpgBob, Red Rock Canyon & the red rental truckBob, Red Rock Canyon & the red rental truckhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050293.jpgThe VooDoo Zip Line @ the RIOThe VooDoo Zip Line @ the RIOhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050276.jpgThe tree at the Bellagio conservatoryThe tree at the Bellagio conservatoryhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020162.jpgalways ready for a phot op ...always ready for a phot op ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020170.jpgOur Florida Family ..Our Florida Family ..https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020200.jpgwedding cake cutting ...wedding cake cutting ... https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020212.jpgLena & Jason ... a new lifeLena & Jason ... a new life2014-10-30T17:01:27+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/19/grandview-trail-grand-canyon/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020061.jpgHorseshoe Mesa - Mining Building RemnantsHorseshoe Mesa - Mining Building Remnantshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020046-copy.jpgThe arrow points to the Horseshoe Mesa ... our destinationThe arrow points to the Horseshoe Mesa ... our destinationhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020060.jpgMade it ... Horseshoe MesaMade it! ... Horseshoe Mesahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020113.jpgThe Watchtower at Desert ViewThe Watchtower at Desert Viewhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050263.jpgStepping up along the edge of Grandview TrailStepping up along the edge of Grandview Trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020114.jpgA view of the Colorado River from Desert View Point (East)A view of the Colorado River from Desert View Point (East)2014-10-20T00:31:13+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/17/hermit-trail-grand-canyon/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050250.jpgHermit Trail stone workHermit Trail stone workhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020037.jpgThe Grand Canyon from Pima Point - Colorado River far belowThe Grand Canyon from Pima Point - Colorado River far belowhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020035.jpgSanta Maria Spring Hermit Trail Grand Canyon - Must Treat WaterSanta Maria Spring Hermit Trail Grand Canyon - Must Treat Waterhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050247.jpgSanta Maria Spring - Hermit Trail Grand Canyon Guest BookSanta Maria Spring - Hermit Trail Grand Canyon Guest Book2014-10-17T17:14:26+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/16/kaibab-to-bright-angel-via-tonto-trail/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020018.jpgTonto Trail .... Heading toward Pipe SpringTonto Trail .... Heading toward Pipe Springhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1020024.jpgThe Finish ... Bright Angel TrailThe Finish ... Bright Angel Trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050212.jpgTop of Kaibab TrailTop of Kaibab Trail - Starting off ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1010997.jpgHeading down South Kaibab TrailHeading down South Kaibab Trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1010998.jpgGrand Canyon Mule TrainGrand Canyon Mule Train2014-10-30T17:00:57+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/14/grand-canyon-notes/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1010965.jpgLooking down on the lower canyon plateausLooking down on the lower canyon plateaushttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050185.jpgSharing the trail...horses transfer supplies in and out of Phantom RanchSharing the trail...horses transfer supplies in and trash out of Phantom Ranchhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1010981.jpgGrand Canyon Pet DeerGrand Canyon Pet Deerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050195.jpgRadar enjoys wilderness camping & wildlifeRadar enjoys wilderness camping & wildlife2014-10-14T23:52:59+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/13/%ef%bb%bfgrand-canyon-too-big-too-different-wow%ef%bb%bf%ef%bb%bf%ef%bb%bf/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050171.jpgfollowing the path through desert beautyfollowing the path through desert beautyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050173.jpgHeading back - the view toward 'home' - the green is Indian GardenHeading back - the view toward 'home' - the green is Indian Garden ... and yes we had to hike to the top!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050176.jpgAmazing grasses as we left Indian GardenAmazing grasses as we left Indian Gardenhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1010935.jpgon the edge of the plateau above the Colorado Riveron the edge of the plateau above the Colorado Riverhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1010896.jpgP1010896https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1010907.jpgYou can follow most of the path we took into the canyon on SundayYou can follow most of the path we took into the canyon on Sunday2014-10-14T01:23:06+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/10/kingman-arizona/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050149.jpgNotice the autumn banners with maple leaves ... this IS the desert with palm trees and cactus .... all a head game I guessNotice the autumn banners with maple leaves ... this IS the desert with palm trees and cactus .... all a head game I guesshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050152.jpgArizona ... for a while ...Arizona ... for a while ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050155.jpgTrained elk? Did not budge from the side of the road ..Trained elk? Did not budge from the side of the road ..https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050159.jpgRed wine ... low lights ... life is good :)Red wine ... low lights ... life is good :)2014-10-11T03:58:54+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/10/spring-mountains/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050134.jpgBob standing below the Mummy's chin ...Bob standing below the Mummy's chin ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1010891.jpgthe Bristlecone Pine ... big and twisted....the Bristlecone Pine ... big and twisted....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050140.jpgthere are layers of mountains in the backgroundthere are layers of mountains in the backgroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050144.jpgFancy Wilderness signFancy Wilderness signhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mummyus95.jpgMummy Mountain - we were hiking on the ridge below the 'peaks'Mummy Mountain - we were hiking on the ridge below the 'peaks'2014-10-12T14:58:17+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/09/las-vegas-mellow/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/las_vegas_evening-2.jpgA Las Vegas Evening ...A Las Vegas Evening ...2014-10-09T04:14:41+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/07/frenchman-sunrise-mt/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1010853.jpgyeah Merrell! love my new shoes ...yeah Merrell! love my new shoes ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1010859.jpglove the path ...love the path ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1010869.jpgthe bsckside of our hike - the Mojave Desert & Lake Mead in the backgroundthe bsckside of our hike - the Mojave Desert & Lake Mead in the backgroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050117.jpgI am lightheaded just looking at this ... only 4,000' upI am lightheaded just looking at this ... only 4,000' uphttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050121.jpgOverlooking Las Vegas DowntownOverlooking Las Vegas Downtown2014-10-08T03:40:00+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/07/%ef%bb%bflake-mead-railroad-tunnel-hike%ef%bb%bf%ef%bb%bf/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1010834.jpgNot as much echo as you would think!Not as much echo as you would think!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050107.jpgMade it!Made it!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1010822.jpgsome shoes are very, very good ... some shoes are not!some shoes are very, very good ... some shoes are not!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050097.jpgThe 'bathtub rings' of Lake MeadThe 'bathtub rings' of Lake Mead2014-10-09T14:46:15+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/06/weekend-in-las-vegas-i-e-henderson-nevada/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1010816.jpgyes ... Mojave Desert ...yes ... Mojave Desert ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014-10-04-11-21-28.jpgblue sky, hot sun, paved trail & boB ...blue sky, hot sun, paved trail & boB ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1010817.jpgLake Mead & the many powerlinesLake Mead & the many powerlines2014-10-08T16:18:52+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/03/three-state-daynew-time-zone/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050088.jpgArizona ... briefly ... we will be back ...Arizona ... briefly ... we will be back ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050091.jpgI-15 Highway ViewsI-15 Highway Viewshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050092.jpgWelcome to NevadaWelcome to Nevada2014-10-08T16:19:42+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/02/west-rim-trail-zion-np/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/angels-landing-and-west-rim-hike-019.jpgBob with Observation Point (yesterday's hike) in the backgroundBob with Observation Point (yesterday's hike) in the backgroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/angels-landing-and-west-rim-hike-016a.jpgDoes size matter?Does size matter?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/angels-landing-and-west-rim-hike-009.jpgSummit Sandwich with the last of Polly's Wild Plum JamSummit Sandwich with the last of Polly's Wild Plum Jamhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/angels-landing-and-west-rim-hike-012.jpgRocky Mountain RattlesnakeRocky Mountain Rattlesnake2014-10-03T13:48:21+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/10/02/observation-point-via-the-east-rim-trail/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1010775.jpgObservation Point Zion NPObservation Point Zion NPhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050060.jpgOnly 6500' but hard to look at ...Only 6500' but hard to look at ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050055.jpgChecking out the path above ...Checking out the path above ... after completing the path below.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050058.jpgThe slickrock of Echo CanyonThe slickrock of Echo Canyonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050065.jpgEast Rim Trail - Zigzags through the canyonEast Rim Trail - Zigzags through the canyonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1050066.jpgNote the zigzag on the right of the cliff - the trail.Note the zigzag on the right of the cliff - the trail.2014-10-03T04:32:07+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/zion-np-observation-point-hike-1/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/observation-point-hike-1-004.jpgA walk in the woods ...A walk in the woods ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/observation-point-hike-1-029.jpgNot a CCC Project but the same era ... two major park trails were constructed by CCCNot a CCC Project but the same era ... two major park trails were constructed by CCChttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/observation-point-hike-1-020a.jpgA little Big Horn SheepA little Big Horn Sheephttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/observation-point-hike-1-006.jpgFrom Observation Point Looking a Angels Landing (left)From Observation Point Looking a Angels Landing (left)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/observation-point-hike-1-040.jpgOverlooking Zion Canyon from Observation PointOverlooking Zion Canyon from Observation Pointhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/observation-point-hike-1-014.jpgZion-Mount Carmel HighwayZion-Mount Carmel Highway2014-10-02T01:27:50+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/zion-national-park-angels-landing/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010713.jpgThe first climb from ScoutThe first climb from Scouthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010714.jpgI will NOT let go ... no photos for me!I will NOT let go ... no photos for me!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010716.jpgThis is what we left undone ... see people all of the way up the side ...This is what we left undone ... see people all of the way up the side ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010720.jpgZion National Park - Deep Canyons Carved by the Virgin RIverZion National Park - Deep Canyons Carved by the Virgin RIverhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1050002.jpgAngels Landing behind BobAngels Landing behind Bobhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1050006.jpgLooking back down Angels Landing TrailLooking back down Angels Landing Trail - that is Bob on the first curve ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1050009.jpgBob @ Upper Emerald Pool2014-10-02T15:00:05+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/27/tidbits-from-bryce-canyon/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010622.jpgThe pink plateau in the backgroundThe pink plateau in the backgroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/devils-garden-arches-11.jpgBlue Juniper BerriesBlue Juniper Berrieshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040988.jpg7:00 PM - I think the rain is over ...7:00 PM - I think the rain is over ... a double rainbow!2014-09-29T00:31:39+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/26/bryce-canyon-navaho-peekaboo-queens-garden/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010690.jpgA slot canyon ...A slot canyon ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010642.jpgDefinitely worth the energy to hike back up!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040974.jpgLittle tunnels ..Little tunnels ..https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040969.jpgTrees actually grow in the canyonTrees actually grow in the canyon!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010702.jpgBryce AmphitheaterBryce Amphitheater2014-09-29T00:27:31+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/25/bryce-canyon-riggs-spring-loop-trail/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010627.jpgThey grow big trees here in Bryce CanyonThey grow big trees here in Bryce Canyonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010626.jpgAny excuse for a breather on the way back up ...Any excuse for a breather on the way back up ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040958.jpgBuddha?Buddha?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040953.jpgoh oh ... no bear spray today ...oh oh ... no bear spray today ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040951.jpgDown then back up ...Down then back up ... then done!2014-09-29T00:25:46+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/25/%ef%bb%bfbryce-canyon-day-one%ef%bb%bf%ef%bb%bf/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p10106131.jpgThe People Gather ...The People Gather ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040938.jpgThe Hike Begins ... Under the Tower BridgeThe Hike Begins ... Under the Tower Bridgehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010607.jpgThe Castle through the WindowThe Castle through the Windowhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010576.jpgColorful HoodoosColorful Hoodooshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010559.jpgThe TowerThe Towerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010528.jpgThe People Are watching ...The People Are watching ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010517.jpgI wonder whose castle that is ..I wonder whose castle that is ..2014-09-29T00:25:25+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/23/moab-corona-arch/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040924.jpgBig Rocks .. Big SkysBig Rocks .. Big Skyshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010506.jpgTurning a stone wall into a field of cairnsTurning a stone wall into a field of cairns (or little people)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010502.jpgCorona Arch - MoabCorona Arch - Moab2014-09-29T00:26:06+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/20/mt-peale-la-sal-mountain-range/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040900.jpgBob & the clouds ..Bob & the clouds ..https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040896.jpgLook Mom ... No Hands!Look Mom ... No Hands!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040886.jpgalmost there ...almost there ... lots of breaks for lots of altitude!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010498.jpgThe small pleasures in life!The small pleasures in life!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040880.jpgYes I did climb all that talus ...Yes I did climb all that talus ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040876.jpgThe Aspens in the La Sal MountainsThe Aspens in the La Sal Mountainshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040874.jpgMt Peale Mt Peale - our destination2014-09-23T01:08:17+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/20/arches-np-day-2-delicate-arch-double-arches-windows-arches/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040842.jpgTrail to Delicate ArchTrail to Delicate Arch - a bit uphill and lots of slickrockhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010482.jpgNorth & South Window ArchesNorth & South Window Arches - rear viewhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010478.jpgArches NP rock formationsArches NP rock formations with La Sal Mountains in the backgroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010472.jpgDouble ArchDouble Archhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010440.jpgDelicate ArchDelicate Arch - that is Bob & me underneath ithttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010433.jpgDelicate Arch in the BackgroundDelicate Arch in the Background2014-10-01T00:56:37+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/19/canyonlands-national-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040829.jpgView at Upheaval DomeView at Upheaval Dome - meteor? or erosion?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040818.jpgJuniper TreeJuniper Tree - they are every where in the parks - the berries are blue and ripe! https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040821.jpgGrand ViewGrand Viewhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010398.jpgGrand ViewGrand View https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040838.jpgMesa ArchMesa Arch - The La Sal Mountains in the background are calling us ...2014-09-21T03:34:29+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/18/arches-national-park-devils-garden-trail/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/tunnel-arch-3.jpgTunnel Arch Tunnel Arch https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pine-tree-arch-2.jpgPine Tree Arch Pine Tree Arch https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/partition-arch-3.jpgPartition Arch Partition Arch - this was my favorite - we had lunch herehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/navajo-arch-6.jpgNavajo Arch Navajo Arch https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/double-o-arch-5.jpgDouble O ArchDouble O Archhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/devils-garden-arches-6.jpgView from Devils Garden Trail - Arches National ParkView from Devils Garden Trail - Arches National Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dark-angel-arches-3.jpgDark Angel - Arches National ParkDark Angel - Arches National Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/landscape-arch-9.jpgLandscape ArchLandscape Arch - in 1991 80 tons of stone fell from the right side2014-09-21T19:19:21+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/17/denver-to-grand-junction-to-moab-utah/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040729.jpgUtah ... new adventures await ...Utah ... new adventures await ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040728.jpgGood Bye Colorado... we will be back ....Good Bye Colorado... we will be back ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040725.jpgColorado CountrysideColorado Countryside2014-09-19T02:47:37+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/16/wedding-weekend/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040711.jpgI Will...I Will...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010215.jpgMarsha & DintyMarsha & Dintyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040703.jpgDavid & DebbieDavid & Debbiehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040686.jpgJeff & ShaliJeff & Shalihttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010230.jpgI do !I do !2014-09-17T14:56:27+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/10/flattop-mountain/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040676.jpgJust before we turned back ...Just before we turned back ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040671.jpgtop of the world views ...top of the world views ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040656.jpgwe are off ... temperature 52 degrees ... elevation 9,475'we are off ... temperature 52 degrees ... elevation 9,475'https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010175.jpgDriving into RMNP September 10th Driving into RMNP September 10th https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010174.jpgDriving into RMNP September 10th Driving into RMNP September 10th 2014-09-12T01:51:30+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/09/timberline-falls-from-bear-lake-trail-head/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/timberline-falls-46.jpgThat is Hallett Peak on the left behind BobThat is Hallett Peak on the left behind Bob - as seen from Bear Lakehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/timberline-falls-42.jpgElk whose only interest is eatingElk whose only interest is eatinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/timberline-falls-41.jpgThe Aspens are changing ...The Aspens are changing ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/timberline-falls-36.jpgMarmot on our trail ...Marmot on our trail ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/timberline-falls-26.jpgHiking trail 4+ miles from the trailheadHiking trail 4+ miles from the trailheadhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/timberline-falls-15.jpgView of Loch Lake from Timberline Falls View of Loch Lake from Timberline Falls https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/timberline-falls-13.jpgTimberline Falls - up close & personalTimberline Falls - up close & personalhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/timberline-falls-10.jpgBehind Deb, our destination, Timberline Falls Behind Deb, our destination, Timberline Falls https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/timberline-falls-7.jpgTimberline FallsTimberline Falls2014-09-11T22:34:31+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/08/boulder-colorado/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040617.jpgA road with views ...A road with views ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1010155.jpgABB ReunionABB Reunion2014-09-10T01:03:07+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/07/trail-ridge-road-rocky-mountain-national-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/trail-ridge-rd-rmnp-10.jpgTrail Ridge RdTrail Ridge Rd RMNP - heading east ... down ..https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/trail-ridge-rd-rmnp-7.jpgTrail Ridge Rd RMNP - notice the guard rails ... NOT!Trail Ridge Rd RMNP - notice the guard rails ... NOT!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/trail-ridge-rd-rmnp-5.jpgwe just came up that road ...we just came up that road ...2014-09-08T23:55:43+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/04/quiet-day-in-rmnp/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/winding_river_resort-16.jpgSigns around our campgroundSigns around our campgroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/winding_river_resort-11.jpgWinding_River_Resort (11)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/winding_river_resort-9.jpgWinding_River_Resort (9)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/winding_river_resort-17.jpgWinding_River_Resort (17)June Daisies??? Are they going to be surprised when the snows come later this month. They are everywhere in this area.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/winding_river_resort-13.jpgOur current home2014-09-08T23:52:43+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/03/grand-lake-colorado-west-gate-to-rocky-mountain-national-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040570.jpgthousands of dead pinesthousands of dead pineshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040573.jpgShadow Mountain Look-out TowerShadow Mountain Look-out Towerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040553.jpgView from our campgroundView from our campground2014-09-04T22:52:36+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/09/01/pikes-peak-at-last/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040545.jpgPikes Peak Toll RoadPikes Peak Toll Roadhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040540.jpgVast views ...on the way down ...Vast views ...on the way down ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040532.jpgBeginning the last rock scramble to the topBeginning the last rock scramble to the top ... notice several groups in the rocks ... and the many cairns ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040528.jpgOur first 14,000 footer!Our first 14,000 footer!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040514.jpgGarden of the Gods Garden of the Gods (no views of the red rock formations)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1040513.jpgPikes Peak as seen from Garden of the GodsPikes Peak as seen from Garden of the Gods ... wishing we were there.2014-09-03T23:19:39+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/31/colorado-springs/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/airforce-academy-with-ray-jean-max-laural-and-debra-jean-020a.jpgWhat a great day for football!What a great day for football!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/airforce-academy-with-ray-jean-max-laural-and-debra-jean-018.jpgPrivilege or PunishmentPrivilege or Punishmenthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/airforce-academy-with-ray-jean-max-laural-and-debra-jean-016.jpgLet the game begin!Let the game begin!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040492.jpgAurora Colorado Aurora Colorado 2014-08-31T16:02:45+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/28/road-hazards-laramie-wy-to-colorado-springs-co/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-27-14-47-23.jpgTeaching Radar rock scrambling while we waitTeaching Radar rock scrambling while we waithttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/laramie-to-colorado-springs-007.jpgThat is a shredded tire!That is a shredded tire!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/laramie-to-colorado-springs-002.jpgA good start for the trip ...A good start for the trip ...2014-09-03T15:12:45+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/26/medicine-bow-peak-hike-2/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1010080.jpgExpansive Views Expansive Views - It is great to be outside!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040462.jpgP1040462https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1010085.jpgA moose - Snowy MountainsA moose sunning himself - Snowy Mountains2014-08-27T03:06:28+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/25/anniversary-laramie-wyoming/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040452.jpg8/25/2014 Afternoon Hail Storm8/25/2014 Afternoon Hail Stormhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-25-18-16-28.jpg mFunny ...this is actually a mural at our campground ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bob-deb-wedding-001.jpgAugust 25, 1973August 25, 19732014-08-27T00:35:19+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/24/medicine-bow-peak-hike/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040439.jpgCheck the blown frost patternCheck the blown frost patternhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1010076.jpgyes ... we were thereyes ... we were therehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1010071.jpgThat IS frost on those pine treesThat IS frost on those pine treeshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1010070.jpgEarly view of Mirror LakeEarly view of Mirror Lakehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040443.jpgMedicine Bow Peak Summit (12,000+ ft)Medicine Bow Peak Summit (12,000+ ft)2014-08-25T11:43:49+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/24/laramie-wyoming-fall-weather/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040433.jpgP1040433https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040430.jpgSaturday's Wyoming SkySaturday's Southern Wyoming Skyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040427.jpgWe are back in train countryWe are back in train country ... I love it!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-23-19-57-24.jpgA small selection of thier brewsA small selection of thier brews2014-08-25T11:49:11+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/22/travel-day-to-rock-springs-wyoming/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040422.jpgWestern Wyoming DriveWestern Wyoming Drivehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040419.jpgDo you think Radar has a cushy life?Do you think Radar has a cushy life? This is in our dining area ... 2014-08-23T00:52:03+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/21/teton-weather/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_20140821_193854_185.jpgI think Bob really liked the cask conditioned brew ...I think Bob really liked the cask conditioned brew ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040418.jpgElk AntlersElk Antlershttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040416.jpgJackson, Wyoming Town SquareJackson, Wyoming Town Square2014-08-23T14:02:48+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/20/jackson-hole-wyoming/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/jackson-hole-hike-2-025a.jpgA 'game bird' we spotted along the wayA 'game bird' we spotted along the way ... maybe a Grouse?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/jackson-hole-hike-2-018.jpgView across Jackson to the Teton PassView across Jackson to the Teton Pass ...memorieshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/jackson-hole-hike-2-006.jpgUnnamed Peak - beautiful afternoonUnnamed Peak - beautiful afternoonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/jackson-hole-hike-2-001.jpgA view of JacksonA view of Jackson, Wyominghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_20140816_202006_509.jpgSnake River Brewing CompanySnake River Brewing Companyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040405.jpgTeton Valley Bike RideTeton Valley Bike Ridehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1010050.jpgI like to ride my bicycle ... I like to ride my bike ...I like to ride my bicycle ... I like to ride my bike ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1010049.jpgBirdhouse # 5 National Wildlife RefugeBirdhouse # 5 National Wildlife Refuge2014-08-22T04:13:52+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/09/yellowstone-fishing-bridgelake-region/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/yellowstone-day-1-4.jpgYellowstone LakeYellowstone Lakehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/yellowstone_day_2_pelican_valley-2.jpgPelican Valley HikePelican Valley Hikehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/yellowstone_day_2-75.jpgYellowstone_Day_2 (75)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/yellowstone_day_2-73.jpgA Geyser IN the lakeA Geyser IN the lakehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/yellowstone_day_2-66.jpgA bit darker ... a bit coolerA bit darker ... a bit coolerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/yellowstone_day_2-56.jpgYellowstone_Day_2 (56)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/yellowstone_day_2-48.jpgYellowstone_Day_2 (48)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/yellowstone_day_2-46.jpgMore thermal poolsMore thermal pools ... most have names (must be a fun job!)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/yellowstone_day_2-32.jpgYellowstone_Day_2 (32)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/yellowstone_day_2-29.jpgRoadside ElkRoadside Elk2014-08-19T23:23:38+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/08/yellowstone-park-day-1-day-2-beginning/2014-08-19T22:32:52+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/jackson-wyoming-aka-jackson-hole/2014-08-20T14:31:29+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/17/jackson-hole-community-pathways/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040389.jpgGettting ready to ride ...Gettting ready to ride ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040385.jpgRoadside art ...Roadside art ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040379.jpgMemories ... the Tetons ...Snake River ... bicyclesMemories ... the Tetons ...Snake River ... bicycleshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040377.jpgBob on a bike with a Moose!Bob on a bike with a Moose!2014-08-18T03:29:03+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/16/jackson-wyoming/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040368.jpgmore Tetons ...more Tetons ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040359.jpgApproaching the Teton Mountain RangeApproaching the Teton Mountain Rangehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_20140816_162231_352.jpgI spied this license plate in our RV Park todayI spied this license plate in our RV Park today .... perfect!2014-08-17T03:36:42+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/15/purple-mountain-last-yellowstone-day/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/purple_mt_hike-14.jpgTop of Purple Mt - Yellowstone ParkTop of Purple Mt - Yellowstone Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/purple_mt_hike-22.jpgLodge Pole PinesLodge Pole Pines - their pine cones only put out seeds in a fire (heat) - thus regrowth after forest fires.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/purple_mt_hike-6.jpgView from the top of Purple MountainView from the top of Purple Mountain2014-08-18T03:30:31+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/15/wednesday-old-faithful-geyser-basin/2014-08-17T03:38:00+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/13/tuesday-mammoth-hot-springs-yellowstone-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/yellowstone_day_6_bunsen_peak-35.jpgLongview of terraced Mammoth Hot SpringsLongview of terraced Mammoth Hot Springshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/yellowstone_day_6_bunsen_peak-8.jpgLooking at the Gallatin Mountains from Bunsen PeakLooking at the Gallatin Mountains from Bunsen Peak2014-08-17T03:38:51+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/12/montana/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/yellowstone-day-4-072.jpgBison Every Where2014-08-17T03:40:16+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/10/yellowstone-weekend/2014-08-12T21:14:18+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/06/heart-mountain/2014-08-07T14:31:25+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/05/cody-wyoming/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/surface_coal_mine_detail_gillette_wyoming.jpgSurface_coal_mine_detail,_Gillette,_WyomingSurface coal mine detail Gillette,_Wyominghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/003-buffalo-bill-museum.jpgBuffalo-Bill-MuseumBuffalo-Bill-Museumhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_20140805_105158_808.jpgIMG_20140805_105158_808Beck Lake Park - Cody, Wyoming2014-08-07T01:59:56+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/04/bighorn-national-forest-sheridan-wyoming-to-cody-wyoming/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040120.jpgI do not like traveling this fast ....I do not like traveling this fast ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040122.jpgSnow covered mountains on the horizonSnow covered mountains on the horizonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040118.jpgCattle ranches scattered through northern WyomingCattle ranches scattered through northern Wyominghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040109.jpgBales of hay everywhereBales of hay everywherehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040131.jpgBighorn National ForestBighorn National Forest - I had never heard of the Bighorn Mountains!2014-08-06T01:40:37+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/02/devils-tower/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1000680.jpgPrairie Dog PlayPrairie Dog Playhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1000653.jpgclimber taking a restclimber taking a resthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1000650.jpgCheck climber center of photoCheck climber center of photo to give you a sense of sizehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1000647.jpgNow who would wear that color pants climbing?Now who would wear that color pants climbing?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1000644.jpgDeerDeerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/devils-tower-day-2-011.jpgPart of the field of Prairie DogsPart of the field of Prairie Dogs - notice the 2 little critters front left and the field dotted with their holes ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/devils-tower-day-2-007.jpgDevil's Tower - Day 2 0072014-08-04T04:52:38+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/08/01/meeting-another-dream/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040094.jpgDevils Tower ... up close & personalDevils Tower ... up close & personalhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040072.jpg'Bel & Bob & Devils Tower'Bel & Bob & Devils Towerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1040068.jpgWyoming - the west ...Meeting another Dream …https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p1000621.jpgDevils Tower - Beautiful DayDevils Tower - Beautiful August Day2014-08-03T16:33:58+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/07/31/rush-no-more/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p1040056.jpgTown Centers in The Black Hills - before the Sturgis RallyTown Centers in The Black Hills - before the Sturgis Rallyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p1000601.jpgMt RushmoreThe pupil of each eye is a 20-inch shaft of granite. When the sunlight shines on the flat end of the shaft, the eye appears to twinkle.https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p1040058.jpgOur heritage ...Our heritage ...2014-08-01T03:13:40+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/07/30/we-have-high-hopes/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/harney-mt-hike-008.jpgThe fire tower on Mt Harney as seen from Little Devils TowerThe fire tower on Mt Harney as seen from Little Devils Towerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p1040053.jpgP1040053https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p1040050.jpgHarney PeakHarney Peakhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p1040049.jpgWith Bob's 4-leaf clover, it had to be a good day!With Bob's 4-leaf clover, it had to be a good day!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p1040046.jpgA challenging side trip todayA challenging side trip today2014-08-04T04:41:17+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/07/28/badlands-interior-sd/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_20140728_122559_578.jpgInterior, South DakotaInterior, South Dakotahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p1000581.jpgInterior, South DakotaInterior, South Dakota2014-07-29T03:12:05+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/07/28/the-badlands-south-dakota/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p1040035.jpgThat was the ridge we ended up onThat was the ridge we ended up onhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p1040020.jpgEasy Peasy for BobEasy Peasy for Bobhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p1040017.jpgBadlands Prairie VistaBadlands PrairieVista - 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Harpers FerryPotomic River - Harpers Ferryhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1100630.jpgDeb & Marsha under Discovery's thrustersDeb & Marsha under Discovery's thrustershttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1030177.jpgBurnside Bridge - the last battleBurnside Bridge - the last battlehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1030163.jpgtrees being replanted for the 'woods'trees being replanted for the 'woods'https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1100606-copy.jpglooking over the mid-day battle arealooking over the mid-day battle areahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1030135-copy.jpgThe tour begins ...The tour begins ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-05-15-55-10-copy.jpgLewis & ClarkLewis & Clarkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-05-15-33-52-copy.jpgAppalacian TrailAppalacian Trail2014-04-09T23:41:23+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/04/04/26-states-and-american-history/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1030130.jpgcherry blossom buds ... up close & personalcherry blossom buds ... up close & personalhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1030128.jpgCherry Blossom time at the Jefferson MemorialCherry Blossom time at the Jefferson Memorialhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1030122.jpgthe scaffolding is gone from the Washington Monumentthe scaffolding is gone from the Washington Monumenthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1050123.jpgan exouberant Jefferson Memorial historianan exouberant Jefferson Memorial historianhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1030114.jpgThe flag, flying at Fort McHenry in Baltimore than inspired 'The Star Spangled Banner'The flag, flying at Fort McHenry in Baltimore than inspired 'The Star Spangled Banner'https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1030112.jpgThere is no place like home ...There is no place like home ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1030089.jpgThe first car across the country interested us ...The first car across the country interested us ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1030079.jpgWho's picture is on the $100,000 bill?Who's picture is on the $100,000 bill?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1050130.jpgBattle at the campground ...A battle at the campgroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1050129.jpgWest VirginiaWest Virginia2014-04-05T16:40:12+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/04/02/national-air-and-space-museum-of-the-smithsonian-institution/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1030013.jpgDiscovery - hind endDiscovery - hind endhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-02-17-12-49.jpgJust another day on the DC area highways ..Just another day on the DC area highways ..https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1030067.jpgEarly Pan AM next to Concorde Early Pan AM next to Concorde https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1030055.jpgPoseidon missile - Bob worked on components many years ago at GEPoseidon missile - Bob worked on components many years ago at GEhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1030052.jpgLockheed SR-71 Blackbird Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1030011.jpgDiscovery as she leaves earthDiscovery as she leaves earthhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1020988.jpgEnola Gay - plane that dropped first atomic bombEnola Gay - plane that dropped first atomic bombhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1020921.jpgKorean War Memorial "Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met."Korean War Memorial "Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met."https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1020920.jpgnice reflection ...nice reflection ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1020900.jpga patriotic pony ... (a little girl took my winged dragon...)a patriotic pony ... (a little girl took my winged dragon...)2014-04-04T00:33:56+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/03/31/virginia-to-washington-dc/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/drive_to_dc-2.jpgwelcome to Marylandwelcome to Marylandhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-30-13-04-45.jpg50 degrees and 20 mph winds AND paddle boarding50 degrees and 20 mph winds AND paddle boardinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p1020866.jpgit's kind of warm ...it's kind of warm ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p1050104.jpga walk along the bay ...a walk along the bay ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-23-15-50-46.jpgDaffodils in hidingDaffodils in hiding2014-04-02T01:30:30+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/are-we-in-the-northeast-it-is-bitterly-cold/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-23-17-40-44.jpgcan't you feel the beat ....can't you feel the beat ....https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-23-15-50-35.jpgNancy & Dan and their new Ace-y MotorhomeNancy & Dan and their new Ace-y Motorhomehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-21-13-12-02.jpgGo UMass!Go UMass!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-21-10-51-241.jpgBeautiful flowering Pollen MakersBeautiful flowering Pollen Makers2014-03-27T22:13:22+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/03/13/south-carolina-state-23-chilly-here/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p1050070.jpgSouth of the BorderSouth of the Borderhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p1050067.jpgSouth CarolinaSouth Carolina2014-03-14T01:29:31+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/03/12/on-the-road-again-georgia/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/little-harbor-pb-1.jpganother paddle board adventureanother paddle board adventurehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/mcla_mike-5.jpgSoftball in summerSoftball in summerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p1050053.jpgRobinson PreserveRobinson Preservehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/soft-golf-015.jpglook at the size of the golf ball ...look at the size of the golf ball ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p1050065.jpgGeorgia on my mind ...Georgia on my mind ...2014-03-13T23:35:31+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/03/04/savoring-the-summer/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/whitesquirrel-2.jpgOur address @ River Oaks RV Park is White Squirrel Drive ... this is why ...Our address @ River Oaks RV Park is White Squirrel Drive ... this is why ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p1020779.jpgManatees hovering @ Big Bend Power PlantManatees hovering @ Big Bend Power Planthttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/pinellas-county-bikeway-003.jpgTropicana Field from the Pinellas Bike TrailTropicana Field from the Pinellas Bike Trailhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/fort-desoto-001.jpgSky Bridge into St Petersburg, FLSky Bridge into St Petersburg, FLhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p1040947.jpgFinish Line 10KFinish Line 10Khttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p1040917.jpgStart Wave E Cinderella 5KStart Wave E Cinderella 5Khttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p1040978.jpgFort Wilderness CampgroundFort Wilderness Campgroundhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p1020757.jpgBuzz Lightyear CompetitionBuzz Lightyear Competitionhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p1020724.jpgView out the window @ Animal Kingdom LodgeView out the window @ Animal Kingdom Lodgehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p1020706.jpgBoat from Fort Wilderness to Magic KingdomBoat from Fort Wilderness to Magic Kingdom2014-03-08T13:27:21+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/02/20/summer-continues-pine-island-to-disney/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1040875.jpgIan & Bob ... harmonizingIan & Bob ... harmonizinghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1040842.jpgPiliated Woodpecker - Pine Island KOAPiliated Woodpecker - Pine Island KOAhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1020691.jpgOne of the beaches of Sanibel IslandOne of the beaches of Sanibel Islandhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1020685.jpgThe shells @ SanibelThe shells @ Sanibelhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1020663.jpgFunky MatlachaFunky Matlachahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-16-13-56-02.jpgCayo Costa Boat RideCayo Costa Boat Ridehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1020709.jpgA gorgeous day @ EpcotA gorgeous day @ Epcothttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1040902.jpgOur favorite Epcot event ...Our favorite Epcot event ...2014-02-22T21:53:31+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/02/12/still-summer/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-12-21-46-52.jpgBowl of Star FruitBowl of Star Fruithttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1020522.jpgneighborhood Wood Storkneighborhood Wood Storkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1040813.jpgPole Art Preview ...Pole Art Preview ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1040836.jpghawk ...hawk ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1040833.jpgDifferent strokes for different folks ...Different strokes for different folks ...2014-02-14T00:24:09+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/02/07/summertime/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1020599.jpgplayful dolphins ...playful dolphins ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1020569.jpgThe Tropic Star - our boat ...The Tropic Star - our boat ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1020551.jpgA good day to explore FloridaA good day to explore Floridahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1040772.jpgTropical Point - Pine Island, FLTropical Point - Pine Island, FLhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1040789.jpgthe 'real' Florida ...the 'real' Florida ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1100594.jpgsmooth water ...smooth water ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1040749.jpgtough kayaking ...tough kayaking ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1020553.jpgearly morning calm ...early morning calm ...2014-02-08T03:00:09+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/02/02/island-explorations/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sanibel-captiva.jpgPine Island to SanibelPine Island to Sanibelhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1040739.jpgTHE PICTURE SAYS IT ALLTHE PICTURE SAYS IT ALLhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1040737.jpgbeach North Captivabeach North Captivahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1040732.jpgwhite pelicans ... and friendswhite pelicans ... and friendshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1040727.jpgcheck those tires ...check those tires ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1020534.jpgFort Myers Beach from the causewayFort Myers Beach from the causewayhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1020532.jpgSanibel-Captiva BridgeSanibel-Captiva Bridgehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1020524.jpgwhite pelicans ... and other birds ..white pelicans ... and other birds ..2014-02-08T01:36:45+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/01/30/pine-island-week-2/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1040722.jpglunch company on the dockslunch company on the dockshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1040717.jpgPelican & sunshinePelican & sunshinehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1040716.jpgDanny, Bob & Nancy @ Olde Fish House MarinaDanny, Bob & Nancy @ Olde Fish House Marinahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-28-13-50-36.jpgOFH Opry JAMOFH Opry JAMhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1040726.jpgMe & Marsha (and my Star fruit on the counter)Me & Marsha (and my Star fruit on the counter)2014-01-31T02:42:56+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/01/27/pine-island-florida-we-are-sooooo-lucky/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/pine-island-second-bike-ride-031.jpgThe north end of Pine IslandThe north end of Pine Islandhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/pine-island-second-bike-ride-007.jpgI love having terns in my back yardI love having terns in my back yardhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/shelleygautier_alan.jpgShelleyGautier & AlanShelleyGautier & Alanhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1040710.jpgTandem ManufacturerTandem Manufacturerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1020511.jpgFancy Manatee Mailbox HolderFancy Manatee Mailbox Holderhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-27-17-43-30.jpgSun getting ready to set at our campgroundSun getting ready to set at our campground2014-01-28T02:19:13+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/01/23/pine-island-florida/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1040682.jpgOur RV Park - between mile 3 and 4 on the bike trail ...Our RV Park - between mile 3 and 4 on the bike trail ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1040681.jpgBob ... with 'Pole art' ... more in future daysBob ... with 'Pole art' ... more in future dayshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1040671.jpgIt is great to be back on the bike ...It is great to be back on the bike ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1020479.jpgSouthern End of Pine IslandSouthern End of Pine Islandhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1040674.jpgthe southern end ... time to turn around ...the southern end ... time to turn around ...2014-01-25T01:17:40+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/01/21/living-in-florida/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-21-09-57-55.jpgRadar ... trying to decide on indoors or out ...Radar ... trying to decide on indoors or out ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1020474.jpgI am still loving to run ...I am still loving to run ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1020462.jpgI love to run ...I love to run ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1020461.jpgSet up for 6-person Hand & FootSet up for 6-person Hand & Foothttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_20140117_134350_643.jpgSmiling after Crabby Bill's crab cakes!Smiling after Crabby Bill's crab cakes!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_20140117_134325_821.jpgMarsha ... just another day in the sunny southMarsha ... just another day in the sunny south2014-01-22T05:02:45+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/florida-settling-in/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1020456.jpgManatee sizing up BobManatee sizing up Bobhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1020452.jpgBig Bend Power Plant with manatees swimming belowBig Bend Power Plant with manatees swimming belowhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1020448.jpgManateeManateehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1020436.jpgP1020436Serious singing by Bob & Davehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1020428.jpgArts & Eats ... home for music, mosaic & fun diningArts & Eats ... home for music, mosaic & fun dininghttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1020421.jpgcan a fish ride a bicycle?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1020416.jpgthis chair reminds me of Dr Seussthis chair reminds me of Dr Seuss2014-01-18T01:24:33+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2014/01/13/florida-almost-like-being-home-but-warm/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/skywayfishingpier3.jpgSkyway Fishing PierSkyway Fishing Pierhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1020415.jpgYbor GrilleYbor Grillehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1100582.jpgturtles on the Manatee Riverturtles on the Manatee Riverhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1100580.jpgis it real? or is it a reflection?is it real? or is it a reflection?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1100558.jpggreat current ...great current ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1100551.jpgpaddle?paddle?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1020413.jpgLove the beach ...Love the beach ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1020412.jpgwalking the beach @ Siesta Key w/Karen & Bobwalking the beach @ Siesta Key w/Karen & Bobhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1020391.jpgNorth Bridge Sarasota, FloridaNorth Bridge Sarasota, Floridahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-10-09-08-41.jpgFlorida … almost like being home … but warmFlorida … almost like being home … but 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...2013-12-10T20:32:39+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/12/08/azalea-acres-rv-park-robertsdale-alabama/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/touchdown_jesus.jpgTouchdown JesusTouchdown Jesushttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/welcome-alabama.jpgWelcome AlabamaWelcome Alabamahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1040441.jpgFoggy MississippiFoggy Mississippi2013-12-14T22:29:43+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/12/07/new-orleans-krewe-of-jingle-parade/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/beads-gumbo.jpgBeads & GumboBeads & Gumbohttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1040434.jpgKing Cake "baby"King Cake "baby"https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1040422.jpgI love a parade!I love a parade!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1040402.jpgHow can you choose?How can you choose?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1040400.jpgthe three who?the three who?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1040398.jpgThe cow from the Chick-fil-A billboards "EAT MOR CHIKIN" The cow from the Chick-fil-A billboards "EAT MOR CHIKIN" https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1020211.jpgHere comes Santa ...Here comes Santa ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1020203.jpgThe Elvis KreweThe Elvis Krewehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1020180.jpgIs that a crab?Is that a crab?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1020167.jpgMarching Band ...Marching Band ...2013-12-08T05:39:11+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/12/05/new-orleans-french-quarter/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1040358.jpgHotel Monteleone Carousel BarHotel Monteleone Carousel Barhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1040344.jpgInteresting ... foliage changed, palm trees & Christmas decorations...Interesting ... foliage changed, palm trees & 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Marina2013-12-06T03:33:15+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/12/03/new-orleans-louisiana/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1040328.jpgDinner at Chartres HouseDinner at Chartres Househttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1040326.jpgWelcome to LouisianaWelcome to Louisianahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1040325.jpgObelisk/Cell Tower Ridgeland, MSObelisk/Cell Tower Ridgeland, MShttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1020014.jpgMississippi DeltaMississippi Delta2013-12-05T15:08:13+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/12/02/mississippi/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1040324.jpgMississippi Dec 2, 2013Mississippi Dec 2, 2013https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1040321.jpgMississippi Dec 2, 2013Mississippi Dec 2, 20132013-12-03T04:30:36+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/12/01/memphis-wow/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1020005.jpgBob @ the Memphis Rock & Soul MuseumBob @ the Memphis Rock & Soul Museumhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1010934.jpgRacquetball Court @ Graceland turned into an Awards RoomRacquetball Court @ Graceland turned into an Awards Roomhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1010923.jpgA small section of the Awards Hallway @ GracelandA small section of the Awards Hallway @ Gracelandhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1010893.jpgGracelandGracelandhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1010889.jpgWe are here @ GracelandWe are here @ Gracelandhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1040305.jpgMemphis sits on the Arkansas/Tennessee/Mississippi borderMemphis sits on the Arkansas/Tennessee/Mississippi 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RazorbackUSS Razorbackhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010793.jpgThat is a Large BargeThat is a Large Bargehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010787.jpgRadar loves walking the riversideRadar loves walking the riversidehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-29-11-39-10.jpgRiverside RV Park (see the red truck in the middle ... that's us)Riverside RV Park (see the red truck in the middle ... that's us)2013-11-30T21:12:01+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/11/28/thanksgiving-day-little-rock-arkansas/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1040287.jpgBig Dam BridgeBig Dam Bridgehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1040275.jpgRadar & the Arkansas RiverRadar & the Arkansas Riverhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010780.jpgThe Old MillThe Old Millhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010773.jpgThe Three Billy Goats Gruff Bridge (as named by me)The Three Billy Goats Gruff Bridge (as named by me)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010744.jpgBig Dam BridgeBig Dam Bridgehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-28-08-43-34.jpgrun overlooking Arkansas Riverrun overlooking Arkansas Riverhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/gobbler2013.pnggobbler2013Go!bbler 20132013-11-29T16:20:24+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/11/26/tulsa-ok-day-6/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tulsa2house.jpgA typical house in TulsaA typical house in Tulsahttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tulsa.jpgGreen grass & large deciduous trees common in TulsaGreen grass & large deciduous trees common in Tulsa2013-11-28T05:54:33+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/11/25/route-66-half-marathonmarathon-tulsa-oklahoma/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-23-12-22-34.jpgone small space in the Johnson house (I love the swimmer!)one small space in the Johnson house (I love the swimmer!)https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tulsa-golden-oil-rigger-2.jpgTulsa Golden Oil RiggerTulsa Golden Oil Riggerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010714.jpgPost Race supper with Vern & CatherinePost Race supper with Vern & Catherinehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010711.jpgNothing like a good sleep before a race ...Nothing like a good sleep before a race ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010707.jpgBob tapes Hadley's shoulderBob tapes Hadley's shoulderhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-24-12-38-35.jpgWe were here!We were here!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-24-10-10-23.jpgHadley loves the Route 66 MarathonHadley loves the Route 66 Marathon!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-23-15-40-39.jpgReady to Run!Ready to Run!2013-11-26T03:31:14+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/11/22/tulsa-oklahoma/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-22-19-36-30.jpgHadley takes the dish dutiesHadley takes the dish dutieshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-21-20-20-22.jpgVern, Catherine, Deb & Bob WOW!Vern, Catherine, Deb & Bob WOW!2013-11-23T03:31:53+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/11/20/oklahoma-city/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010665.jpgP1010665https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010664.jpgOklahoma CityOklahoma Cityhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010663.jpgOK City Centennial MemoryOK City Centennial Memoryhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010660.jpgGo there ... learn ...Go there ... learn ...2013-11-22T03:07:19+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/11/19/texas-to-oklahoma/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1040266.jpgwind 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The Lighthouseour destination ... The Lighthousehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010635.jpgIs that Buddah in the background?Is that Buddah in the background?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010631.jpgPalo Duro CanyonPalo Duro Canyon2013-11-19T06:02:19+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/11/17/amarillo-texas-big-country/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-17-12-56-41.jpgHeading for the Route 66 MarathonHeading for the Route 66 Marathonhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-17-12-56-23.jpgDefinitely HistoricDefinitely Historichttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-17-12-18-45.jpg4-Mile Bike Path4-Mile Bike Pathhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-16-20-33-09.jpgBob enjoying a BIG BREW @ the BIG TEXANBob enjoying a BIG BREW @ the BIG 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Fe River ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010628.jpgOh ...the Santa Fe RiverOh ...the Santa Fe Riverhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010620.jpgSanta Fe Art GallerySanta Fe Art Galleryhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010612.jpgOld Santa FeOld Santa Fehttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010608.jpgRoute 66 again ...Route 66 again ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-15-11-18-27.jpgRail RunnerRail Runnerhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-15-08-59-52.jpgAlbuquerque Bike RacksAlbuquerque Bike Rackshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1040224.jpgRail RunnerRail Runner2013-11-16T20:38:23+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/11/14/albuquerque-new-mexico/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1040215.jpgP1040215https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1040214.jpg'Bel @ sunset'Bel @ 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Park2013-11-11T04:44:13+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/11/09/tucson-%c2%bd-marathon-training/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-09-11-11-41.jpgRun DONE!Run DONE!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-09-15-53-28.jpgI love these bus stops ...I love these bus stops ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-09-15-53-34.jpgTucson Bus StopsTucson Bus Stopshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-09-15-53-54.jpgbus stop seats...aren't they cute?bus stop seats...aren't they cute?2013-11-10T03:53:26+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/11/09/tucson-rillito-trail/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-08-11-55-09.jpgI love the red sign bottom right ...I love the red sign bottom right ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-08-11-49-12.jpgRillito DownsRillito Downs2013-11-09T05:17:08+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/11/08/tucson-mt-lemmon/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1040178.jpgwilderness rockswilderness rockshttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1040172.jpga smaller Hoodooa smaller Hoodoohttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1040167.jpgready to trek down ...ready to trek down ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010580.jpgP1010580https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010575.jpgThe People are watching ...The People are watching ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010569.jpgKermit the Frog?Kermit the Frog?https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010566.jpgThe Hoodoos watch DebThe Hoodoos watch Deb2013-11-10T03:44:57+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/11/07/tucson-hiking-and-radar-too/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1010539.jpgDesert beautyDesert 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An Experience ..Done 10-Miles!! 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One foot in ArizonaOne foot in Nevada ... 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Cool!Arizona! Cool!2013-10-11T03:46:31+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/10/09/moab-utah-to-beaver-utah/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/drive_to_beaver-6.jpgAmazing Road ConstructionAmazing Road Constructionhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/drive_to_beaver-3.jpgWelcome Beaver!Welcome Beaver!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/drive_to_beaver-2.jpgSan Rafael Swell I-70 UtahSan Rafael Swell I-70 Utahhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/drive_to_beaver.jpgSan Rafael SwellSan Rafael Swell2013-10-11T01:03:35+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/10/09/last-day-in-moab-utah-for-now/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/p1100532.jpgP1100532https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/p1100530.jpgPetroglyphs ...Petroglyphs ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/p1100494.jpgCorona ArchCorona Archhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/p1100489.jpgA great place to be ...A great place to be ...https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/p1100480.jpgWOW! 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3132013-10-03T03:35:50+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/10/02/first-the-rains-now-the-tea-party/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dead_horse_point_state_park-35.jpgDead Horse Point State ParkDead Horse Point State Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dead_horse_point_state_park-32.jpgDead Horse Point State ParkDead Horse Point State Parkhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dead_horse_point_state_park-19.jpgShafer Canyon OverlookShafer Canyon Overlookhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dead_horse_point_state_park-18.jpgReal Life StratumReal Life Stratumhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dead_horse_point_state_park-16.jpgGeological SketchGeological Sketchhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dead_horse_point_state_park-4.jpgEvaporation Pools Down BelowEvaporation Pools Down Belowhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dead_horse_point_state_park-3.jpgIntrepid Evaporation PoolsIntrepid Evaporation Pools2013-10-02T21:41:12+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/09/30/moab-utah-day-1/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/moab_day1.jpgArches National Park @ SunsetArches National Park @ Sunsethttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/moab_day1-4.jpgArches National ParkArches National Park2013-10-02T19:24:01+00:00monthlyhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/2013/09/29/utah-olympic-park/https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/p1030766.jpgRadar strutting his stuff!Radar strutting his stuff!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/p1030764.jpgBob finishes his ride!Bob finishes his ride!https://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/p1030759.jpgBob makes a decisionBob makes a decisionhttps://ds52.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/p1030756.jpgP1030756Utah Olympics 90m & 120m 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