You might never have heard of Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in south-central Idaho. I hadn’t, even though I’m kind of a space nerd and the Apoll0 14 astronauts trained here to learn the basics of volcanic geology. As I was driving across Idaho anyways, I figured I’d stop in and check it out. Good decision. It was wild, truly wild. Not many people, as barren as the moon in some corners, and almost as unearthly. If you ever wanted to walk on a lava field, this is the place to go (and save yourself the airfare…
Month: February 2017
Sunday Serenity: Sunset Silence
Sunday, the day of rest. The day to relax, to recharge. The day to appreciate the moments as we’re in them, instead of thinking ahead to what tomorrow might bring. I offer these images to relax you, to recharge you, and to remind you that everything is fine just the way it is. A sunset …. is what our lives should be: quiet, noble and unhurried. C. L. Rawlins
Bare Trees
Before Spring busts out all over, let’s just have some fun with naked trees and bare branches! There’s something about seeing the structure of a tree, minus the leaves, that makes me want to snap away, so I have quite a collection of naked trees at this point. Here are my five favorite ones. (Yes, I have favorites in this category!) What shape waits in the seed of you, to grow and spread its branches? David Whyte
Travel Tuesday: Death Valley National Park
Death Valley. When I was growing up, I had zero desire to see what this place was all about. I knew it was desert, hot and dry, and those were two words that never had encouraged me to go. I was a water girl, beaches and surf. More than two decades in California growing up and I never went to Death Valley. Never wanted to. And then my friend sent me a message that she was going to be in Death Valley and why not come down in November? I thought about it overnight, checked the November weather averages, and…
Digital Vacation
Starting on Feb 20 and lasting until Feb 28, I’ll be staying in Big Bend National Park. It’s known for beautiful hikes, scenery, and the Rio Grande. It is not known for its digital connectivity. So consider this fair warning that I’ll mostly be out of pocket unless the campground store wifi is decent. To tide you over, I’ve scheduled Travel Tuesday, Friday Fun, and Sunday Serenity posts so you will have something to look forward to while I’m gone. Enjoy the world. Put down your phone or tablet, walk away from your laptop, let the politics go for a…