Exploring Creede’s Scenic Wonders
We kept climbing higher and higher, and still the trail continued – 11,000 feet, then 12,000 and upward. That’s Colorado! Continue reading Exploring Creede’s Scenic Wonders
Tag: History
Remembering Topaz: Lessons from Japanese American Internment
US citizens of Japanese ancestry were taken from their homes and businesses, put on trains to these desolate prison camps with no trials, no due process, and no compensation… Continue reading Remembering Topaz: Lessons from Japanese American Internment
The Wonders of the Land of the Ice Bears
A fully grown male bear can weigh as much as 1760 pounds (800 kg), and can stand a bit over 12 feet (3.66 meters) tall on their hind legs! Continue reading The Wonders of the Land of the Ice Bears
A Hint of Autumn at the Bonneville Salt Flats
The Bonneville Salt Flats are quite incredible, not only for their historic land speed records, but for their uniqueness and desolation. Continue reading A Hint of Autumn at the Bonneville Salt Flats
A Bit of History in Creede, Colorado
…I noticed some old railroad cars near the highway, and envisioned a cool old looking black and white photo. Continue reading A Bit of History in Creede, Colorado
History and Highlights of Heceta Head Lighthouse
The Fresnel lens was originally invented just over 200 years ago! And yet, the huge First Orders can still cast strong beams of light over 20 miles out to sea. Continue reading History and Highlights of Heceta Head Lighthouse
End of a Legend: The Porsche Booster
…It hugs the curves like it’s on rails. The acceleration is brutal… Continue reading End of a Legend: The Porsche Booster
Enjoying the Beauty of Oregon’s Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Nature gave me a perfect sky with a colorful sunset to capture a dusk image of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse. Continue reading Enjoying the Beauty of Oregon’s Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Apologies to My Friends in Australia, Canada, Europe, Mexico and Asia
Democracy was something we learned about in school, and if I can be totally honest, something that we just took for granted. Continue reading Apologies to My Friends in Australia, Canada, Europe, Mexico and Asia
A Sad and Shameful Day
I never thought that I would say this. But today I am ashamed and embarrassed to be an American. To my friends and followers from all over the globe – from Great Britain to Canada to Australia to India to Finland to Sweden to Croatia and more places than I can remember – I hope you know that I DO NOT stand with, support or in any way condone the disgraceful actions of our president. The United States has lost its soul. Our country has never been perfect; no country has. We have down a lot of shameful things in … Continue reading A Sad and Shameful Day
Cape Flattery: A Hidden Gem in Washington State
The rugged beauty of Cape Flattery is enchanting. Add in the waves and the cliffs, and well, it’s just spectacular! Continue reading Cape Flattery: A Hidden Gem in Washington State
The Gothic Charm of St. Johns Bridge in Portland
This old gothic bridge is so narrow that you cannot drive a truck with trailer next to a tractor-trailer rig without staggering the vehicles! Continue reading The Gothic Charm of St. Johns Bridge in Portland
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