Exploring the American Landscape
Botany and wildlife
Based on feedback on the last post, the main thing readers are interested in is our two-block move. Which, of course, has the least interesting photos and the most detailed explanations, so strap in for some big blocks of text describing a pretty simple process that we’ve all suffered through. Local Relocation Why did we … Read more
Things are still terrible politically and economically, but that isn’t stopping the inevitable change of the seasons. We have really enjoyed seeing trees bursting into bloom as we stroll around the neighborhood, power-walk down the greenway, and drive around town. I am particularly lucky to be able to enjoy the lovely surroundings of … Read more
In North Carolina we are emerging from winter and embracing the promise of spring. The trees surrounding our home are furred with buds ready to burst open and we are getting a few tantalizing days of warm, sunny weather interspersed with cooler temperatures.The change in the seasons seems like a good time to reflect on … Read more
Despite having been planned as an eastern version of the great western national parks, and sitting within a day’s drive of millions of East Coast dwellers, somehow Shenandoah National Park was one that we had not managed to add to our list of national parks visited. Until now, making it #33. After completing our northbound … Read more
After our last airplane/train/city adventure in Chicago, we decided it was time to take the edge off the summer heat with a mountain hiking trip. We also wanted to do a “big” trip to celebrate our 20th anniversary, but without the hassle of plane travel. Thus was born the idea of a leisurely road trip … Read more