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Sitting in the middle of the Mojave Desert, I realized I have been terribly remiss with my blog writing! The trouble is I find it hard to write at times while traveling with my husband. I don’t have a handle on exactly why that… Continue Reading “Somewhere in the Mojave…..”
Part 2 of our travels through Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe area: We moved to the Pine Springs Campground in Guadalupe National Park after our long day in Carlsbad Caverns. This was not by choice (that’s another story!) but it ended up being extremely convenient… Continue Reading “2 Days, 2 Parks – Guadalupe NP”
Spending quality time with family is the thing most precious to me. It sustains me in a way that is indescribable. Currently, my two grown children live about as far apart as you can get and still be in the lower forty-eight. One son… Continue Reading “Isle au Haut Family Time”
As I wind down my second season here on Mount Desert Island at Acadia National Park, I’ve been reflecting on what it is that makes Acadia unique among national parks. The origin of the early trail system in the park certainly meets that criteria. … Continue Reading “Acadia’s Uniqueness”
Our staff photo challenge scavenger hunt is over. It was fun for those of us who participated. Here are some of my other entries. The above shot was #12 on our list and the task was to capture a butterfly shot. I had… Continue Reading “More Scavenger Hunt Photos”
I’ve been watching these Pink Lady’s Slippers for a couple of weeks anxiously waiting for the blooms to appear. This morning I hiked up to my favorite patch of orchids in anticipation of finally being rewarded with their delicate flowers. I was not disappointed! … Continue Reading “Thursday Thrills: Acadia”
It’s time to start my hiking series and I’ll be posting either on Tuesday’s or Wednesday’s – titled Tuesday Treks or Wednesday Walkabouts!! Today was a bright welcome relief after torrential rains yesterday dampened many a spirit including mine. I had planned on hiking… Continue Reading “Wednesday Walkabouts: Acadia”
Asticou Azalea Garden is one of the public gardens managed by the Land and Garden Preserve. As the name indicates, it is mostly centered around azalea and rhododendron plantings. There are a number of other unique specimen plants as well including a very nice… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 29”
The walk around Witch Hole Pond on the carriage road was full of surprises today. The bog-friendly Rhododendron canadense was in full bloom all around the loop and absolutely wins the prize for outstanding bloom of the day! We also saw many, many painted… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 28”
In search of Cypripedium acaule – Pink Lady’s Slipper! This evening, I returned to a patch of native orchids I had discovered last year and was excited to see that there are some emerging plants and they will soon be in bloom! Can’t wait for… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 27”
Lynn Amber - Travel & Photography 