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Lake Powell – Stanton Creek | Udink.org

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Lake Powell – Stanton Creek. August 12, 2015. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Camp after arriving and setting up. The dogs explore their new surroundings while Bradley picks up trash from a very trashy campsite. In the evening I grilled some dinner and then the sun made a dazzling appearance just before disappearing behind the horizon. While my family and I sat on the shore enjoying the light show to the west we almost missed another show behind us–a bright double rainbow! Colorful, stormy sunset.

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Memorial gathering and hike for Jenny | Endless streams and forests

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Endless streams and forests. Welcome to the fastnesses of Jenny's blog. Memorial gathering and hike for Jenny. July 3, 2015. Posted by Jenny in Uncategorized. Jenny Bennett in the Smokies. For those of you who have not already Googled “Jenny Bennett Smoky Mountains hiking”, here is a brief outline of what happened. July 5, 2015. So sorry for your loss. Knowing the details is not going to bring her back. Thanks for the updates. I plan to attend her memorial service. I am keeping tabs on th...July 8, 2015.

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Birding Across Texas: Bluewater Highway

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I'm on a mission to visit all of the birding and wildlife trails of Texas. Nine maps.953 sites.this will take awhile. Sunday, December 21, 2014. Leaving San Luis Pass, I drove the Bluewater Highway to Surfside. It was very windy and the birds flighty. I tried to get photos of the birds I saw on the lines, but as soon as I slowed the car they flew off. Even the European Starlings were difficult to photograph. I barely snapped one picture before they scattered. At first glance, it looks like I found one of...

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Hiking with Lipstick: The Perfect Snow Jacket

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March 12, 2015. The Perfect Snow Jacket. Yes, that's nine inches of snow in Georgia. Photographed here on the way to Springer Mountain from the Len Foote Hike Inn. I couldn't resist stopping at the North Georgia Premium Outlets. In Dawsonville, Georgia while on a recent drive through the north Georgia mountains to celebrate Valentine's with the Big Guy. Here are some of the features advertised by North Face:. Outstanding warmth without weight. Features The North Face's PrimaLoft ThermoBall insulation.

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Year in Review: My 2014 in 35 Photos - The Aloof

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The Adventures of Author Tristan Higbee. Year in Review: My 2014 in 35 Photos. Year in Review: My 2014 in 35 Photos. I had an amazing 2014, and here are 35 photos to prove it. I spent the first few months of the year in Bangkok. I spent a week in Cambodia and saw sunrise at Angkor Wat. I went back and spent four more months in Cambodia later in the year. Here I am at Angkor Wat again. The faces at Bayon, another one of the Angkorian temples. I went to the beach in Cambodia with some friends. I survived a...

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Birding Across Texas: Pedernales Falls State Park

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I'm on a mission to visit all of the birding and wildlife trails of Texas. Nine maps.953 sites.this will take awhile. Monday, December 1, 2014. Pedernales Falls State Park. Date of visit: 10/31 - 11/01/2014. In October of this year, a Dusky-capped Flycatcher was spotted at Pedernales Falls State Park. I haven't spent much time in the Hill Country this year, so I picked him as my next chase bird. It's the first official record in this part of Texas, so he was rare indeed. Unlike the Blue Jays I'm used to ...

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The Hiking Dead: Pacemaker Stix Expedition poles | GearToons

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Hiking gear reviews for hikers with short attention spans. The Hiking Dead: Pacemaker Stix Expedition poles. June 28, 2014. A few weeks ago, I received a pretty rad little package in the mail from Brian at Pacemaker Stix. Inside was a pair of their Expedition. Trekking poles. This has been a busy time of year for me, but I finally managed to find a time to get out in the woods and put them to use. One thing I like about the Expedition pole is the weight. Only 10.5 ounces per pole. The shaft i...The tips ...

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Birding Across Texas: Johnson Settlement at Lyndon B Johnson National Historic Park

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I'm on a mission to visit all of the birding and wildlife trails of Texas. Nine maps.953 sites.this will take awhile. Thursday, December 4, 2014. Johnson Settlement at Lyndon B Johnson National Historic Park. Date of visit: 11/1/2014. The Johnson's established a cattle-droving headquarters in the area, and Texas Longhorns are on display. This one played peek-a-boo beside a corner post. Turns out he was a decoy. While he distracted me, the others snuck closer. I turned my head to find four of ...Species I...

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Birding Across Texas: 8-Mile Road and Sportsmen's Road

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I'm on a mission to visit all of the birding and wildlife trails of Texas. Nine maps.953 sites.this will take awhile. Monday, December 8, 2014. 8-Mile Road and Sportsmen's Road. Date of visit: 11/9/2014. The driving directions for this site take you first to Moody Gardens, where I started in the butterfly gardens. Here, among the many flowers and herbs, are plaques providing interesting facts such as Texas has approximately 400 butterfly species, more than any other state. Wow! Moody Gardens has many exh...

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Birding Across Texas: Frenchtown Road

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I'm on a mission to visit all of the birding and wildlife trails of Texas. Nine maps.953 sites.this will take awhile. Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Date of visit: 11/18/2014. Once on the Bolivar side, I parked and walked out onto the jetty for a closer look at the birds and the dolphins, which swam very close. No, don't get up. I just want a quick photograph and then I'll be on my way. No need to wake your friends. The Snowy Egret was fishing beside the loading ramp. What's with all the sleeping birds?