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Seeing Beauty in the Everyday World
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2–3 minutesFlat Water
Read More →: Flat WaterWe are back at the lake and got out in the kayaks last evening with a friend. It was a wonderful evening to be on the water; no wind, flat water, and loons. As we started, we saw this interesting…
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1–2 minutesPink Lady’s Slippers
Read More →: Pink Lady’s SlippersWe found a beautiful wild flower on the common property of Orchestra Camp Colony this week, pink lady’s slippers. They may have bloomed every year, but this is the first we’ve seen them. They are a member of the orchard…
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1–2 minutesNapoleon Memorial Day Parade and Celebration
Read More →: Napoleon Memorial Day Parade and CelebrationThere is something about a small-town Memorial Day Parade that I enjoy, even more so when the Grand Marshall is my 99 year-old father-in-law. Having grown up in Napoleon, MI, and a member of the Napoleon High School marching band,…
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1–2 minutesRedbud and Dogwood
Read More →: Redbud and DogwoodThe redbud is in full bloom and is spectacular this year. The dogwood, as usual, is a bit behind the redbud, but is starting to come along. Here are a few photo I took yesterday. There is a place in…
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2–3 minutesThe Lake to Ourselves
Read More →: The Lake to OurselvesThis morning was the first that we put our kayaks in the lake. It was a still morning and the water was pretty flat, a great morning for the kayaks. We had the lake to ourselves, well, almost. There were…
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1–2 minutesUpdated Website
Read More →: Updated WebsiteI have updated my website to be more secure. You will also notice it has a new look and some new features. This particular look and layout may be temporary, so I invite you to look around and let me…
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1–2 minutesTrip to Sedona – Chimney Rock Hike
Read More →: Trip to Sedona – Chimney Rock HikeAnother prominent landmark is Chimney Rock. Chimney Rock, Sedona, AZThere are a couple trailheads that can be used to hike around Chimney Rock. We tried the Andante Trailhead, but there was no parking available. We headed off to Thunder Mountain…
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1–2 minutesTrip to Sedona – Cathedral Rock and Crescent Moon Picnic Site
Read More →: Trip to Sedona – Cathedral Rock and Crescent Moon Picnic SiteThe next morning we went in search of the Cathedral Rock. There are two approaches to Cathedral Rock. The more iconic trail, Cathedral Rock Trailhead, is very busy and parking is limited. If you get there too late (early- to…
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1–2 minutesTrip to Sedona – Afternoon and Evening Sightseeing
Read More →: Trip to Sedona – Afternoon and Evening SightseeingThe remainder of our first day in Sedona were spent looking at some of the vista overlooks. There is one near the airport just west of town called Airport Mesa. The view is wonderful. After dinner we noticed that…
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1–2 minutesA Trip to Sedona – Chapel of the Holy Cross
Read More →: A Trip to Sedona – Chapel of the Holy CrossContinuing our trip to Sedona, we stopped at the Chapel of the Holy Cross. The chapel was built in 18 months at a cost of $300,000, completed in 1956. There is parking below the chapel with a steep walk up…
Mark Yancey
I’m Mark Yancey. I try to capture the everyday beauty around us all. It is amazing the things I see when I’ve got my camera in my hand that I might otherwise simply pass by. I also enjoy travel and share my travel photos here. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know.
