Category Archives: Western United States
Annular Solar Eclipse Viewed in Southern Utah
What an extraordinary way to initiate our arrival in southern Utah–watching the annular solar eclipse from a clifftop near our “summer home” outside Bryce Canyon National Park! The owners of the Stone Canyon Inn–Mike and Dixie Burbidge (second row on … Continue reading
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Furry Scurry Reunites Friends
Among the many dear friends we’re connected with during our stay in Denver is fine artist Ravay Snow, who had a booth at the Denver Dumb Friends League annual Furry Scurry. Ravay is the talented artist who created the illustrations … Continue reading
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On the Road Again (Almost)
After three pleasant winter months in Pahrump, Nevada, we’re gearing up to drive our motorhome to Utah where we’ll store it while we do a road trip to Phoenix, Tucson and Denver to visit friends and family and attend a … Continue reading
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Happiness Is Chasing Jackrabbits
At least for Sonya! Despite her “fast as a bullet” speed, the jackrabbits outdistancedher in no time. Their long ears shot skyward as they sprang through desert brush into the mesquite groves. I scarcely manage to get a photo of … Continue reading
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Nevada’s Big Sky Glows at Sunset
Every evening I check the sky to see what surprise awaits me. Last night was exceptional. Clouds swirled across Nevada’s big sky and literally glowed golden red! Mother’s Nature extraordinary palette always puts me in a state of awe.
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Snow Dusts Mount Charleston on Spring Mountain Range, Nevada
After three days of brooding clouds, intermittent showers and chilling winds, sunshine returned today to southwestern Nevada. Snow dusted Mount Charleston, adding sparkle to the tan, brown and gray palette of Spring Mountain Range. Wispy clouds painted brush strokes on … Continue reading
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Paths Cross in the Strangest Places
As of last Saturday, our “home” is the Escapees park, Pair of Dice, in Pahrump, Nevada. Although Las Vegas is only an hour or so east of here, this quiet, beautiful desert location feels remote. Certainly not a place close … Continue reading
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Mustangs Beautify Our Christmas Day
Wild horses roam the ranges of Nevada. As a special treat on Christmas Day, we headed to a Bureau of Land Management area just outside of Fernley town limits where they are known to graze. The mustangs steadily moved toward … Continue reading
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Unique Clouds Accent Nevada’s Big Sky
The sight of these unusual clouds greeted me this morning. Big skies with dramatic clouds and colorful sunsets are one of the natural qualities I love about the western United States. Just when I think I’ve seen it all, something … Continue reading
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Crossroads of Commerce Constantly Hums
From our vantage point in northwest Nevada, U.S. commerce is hopping! Our RV park sits in the midst of it. The railroad tracks and Interstate 80 lie to the north. Alternate U.S. Hwy. 95 runs down the small town of … Continue reading
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