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Pink Lady's Slippers

Pink Lady’s Slippers

We 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,…

Napoleon Memorial Day Parade and Celebration

There 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…
Redbud Tree in Full Bloom

Redbud and Dogwood

The redbud is in full bloom and is spectacular this year.  The dogwood, as usual, is a bit behind the redbud, but is starting to…
River Otter

The Lake to Ourselves

This morning was the first that we put our kayaks in the lake.  It was a still morning and the water was pretty flat, a…
Heron in Dead Tree

Updated Website

I have updated my website to be more secure.  You will also notice it has a new look and some new features.  This particular look…
Chimney Rock, Sedona, AZ

Trip to Sedona – Chimney Rock Hike

Another prominent landmark is Chimney Rock.  Chimney Rock, Sedona, AZThere are a couple trailheads that can be used to hike around Chimney Rock.  We tried…
Last View of Cathedral Rock Along Red Rock Loop

Trip to Sedona – Cathedral Rock and Crescent Moon Picnic Site

The next morning we went in search of the Cathedral Rock.  There are two approaches to Cathedral Rock.  The more iconic trail, Cathedral Rock Trailhead,…
Clouds and Snow on Buttes, Sedona, AZ

Trip to Sedona – Afternoon and Evening Sightseeing

The remainder of our first day in Sedona were spent looking at some of the vista overlooks.  There is one near the airport just west…
Chapel of the Holy Cross from Below

A Trip to Sedona – Chapel of the Holy Cross

Continuing our trip to Sedona, we stopped at the Chapel of the Holy Cross.  The chapel was built in 18 months at a cost of…
Bell Rock along the Trail, Sedona

A Trip to Sedona – Bell Rock Trail

We had the opportunity to visit Sedona, AZ, last month.  Although the weather wasn’t ideal, we had a great time seeing the sights and doing…