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As we fast approach the end of October, it looks like this is one for the record books. It is turning into one of the warmest, driest Octobers in Nederland’s history, with temperatures 10 degrees warmer than normal. Yesterday, it was in the 70s up here in the mountains, and…
Continue readingFor many, October symbolizes leaves turning colors, the first frost, and shorter days — in general, all the signs of Fall. However, for me, October is a month of transition from one seasonal job to another. I finish my summer/fall job working in the parks, and pick up more hours…
Continue readingWe just came back from a 5-day road trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota which was just amazing. While I love travel of any kind, there’s something that I particularly love about a good road trip in the western United States and this trip was no different. Being…
Continue readingWe’re up on vacation in the Black Hills of South Dakota this week. There’s a lot of wildlife and a lot of American Indian history up here. And the scenery is breaktaking and just really reminds me I am out west, with wide open spaces, vistas, and the horizon over…
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