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Picture a Day #41- Great Sand Dunes
This was one of the highlights of our cross-country trip. It was so incredible to witness such a dramatic result of the erosion process. Driving through the San Luis Valley, and then approaching the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with huge … Continue reading
Picture a Day #40 – A Hidden Delight
Before we left Cortez, Colorado my husband’s uncle told us about a spot we should visit. So when we arrived at the western edge of the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado, we stopped at the Peace of Art Cafe/Organic Peddler in … Continue reading
Picture a Day #39 – Crossing the Continental Divide
Here are some images captured along our route through the San Juan Mountains, as we headed toward the Continental Divide at Wolf Creek Pass in Southern Colorado. This is Treasure Falls, on Falls Creek, several miles west of the pass. As … Continue reading
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Tagged Colorado, Continental Divide, nature, postaday, travel, waterfall
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Picture a Day #38 – Heading into the Rocky Mountains
Before we left Southwestern Colorado, which was hard for me to do, a few more of the many interesting sights caught my eye. This junco was hanging around in Dolores, making some noise. Here is the Dolores River. We took leave … Continue reading
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Tagged bird watching, Colorado, nature, postaday, river, Rocky Mountains, travel
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Picture a Day #37 – SW Colorado
After camping in Mesa Verde National Park, we stayed with family in Cortez and did a little wandering in Dolores. Dolores, Colorado Not my best photography, but I think it’s fairly legible! This is a great graphic of the cultural groups … Continue reading
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Tagged Anasazi, Colorado, education, history, postaday, travel
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Picture a Day #36 – Exploring in Colorado
Our trip through Colorado began with camping in Mesa Verde National Park. It was our second trip to this amazing spot. I would come here every year if I could! The Cliff Palace is one of my favorite sites.
Picture a Day #35 – From Signs to Symbols
Ok, a friend posted a comic on Facebook this am that had to do with this topic, and I couldn’t resist. I simply had to wax poetic. I am one of those grammar freaks who cringes when certain errors occur. … Continue reading
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Tagged apostrophe, art, collage, education, poetry, postaday, thoughts
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Picture a Day #34 – A Sign in the Forest
This elevation sign is near the south entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park, along Highway 36 in northern California. It happens to be posted in my favorite part of the state! Northeastern California has such a variety of environments: forest, mountain, … Continue reading
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Picture a Day #33 – Signs
I am a sign reader. I am particularly fond of elevation signs. I always want to know how far above sea level I am. What difference does it make? Well, most of the time not much. Dramatic changes in elevation … Continue reading
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Tagged California, marker, postaday, sign, travel
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Picture a Day #32 – Monument Valley
When I was little, we moved into a house with a collection of Arizona Highways magazines that was left behind by the previous owners. My siblings and I used to look through them on rainy days, and cut out pictures … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, Monument Valley, nature, postaday, travel
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