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Early Signs of Spring

March 9th, 2010

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It was a cool and balmy Sunday in my usual early morning walk at 7:30 a.m. I checked out the cherry blossom trees in the lake. There were a lot of buds and a few sprouts.

We sure did get a lot [...]

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Outdoor Wednesday: Mini Train Ride

March 2nd, 2010

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This is a real kiddies mini train ride. Kids and grown ups alike enjoy not only the ride but also a tour of the gardens.

Along the tracks, you see reflecting ponds
Trees

Flowers in bloom
and some pollinating bees

And a blooming pink tree to welcome you!

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Trails Along Salt Creek

February 23rd, 2010

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Continuing our trip to the desert in Death Valley, is the lower stream of  Salt Creek.  It flows intermittently from the Devil’s Cornfield into Badwater Basin. Its course is mostly across mud flats and sandy plains.  At the time of our [...]

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Death Valley National Park: Father Crowley Point

February 16th, 2010

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We continue our drive to Panamint Valley through the winding road and  scenic view, with the constant use of your brakes. Death Valley Scenic Byway is 81.5 miles long and is a 2 hour drive or 3.5 hours on a stop and go. It is the entrance to [...]

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Outdoor Wednesday: The Birds and The Bees

February 2nd, 2010

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The title of this post is a song sung by the 1960’s pop group, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, yeah, an oldies song.
Let me tell you ’bout the birds

and the bees

and the flowers

and the trees

And the moon up above

and a thing called LOVE.

This is our pet Twylah, she has [...]

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