— I suppose we have all read and/or heard the saying about “can’t see the forest for the trees.” We sometimes get so bogged down with details that we miss what is around us. That was not the case during … Read More

— Lower Cataract Lake is a beautiful lake located in the Eagles Nest Wilderness section of the White River National Forest in Colorado. The lake is about 40 minutes northwest of Silverthorne. We visited this lake and its trail in … Read More

— Simplicity in nature can be defined as the elegant beauty we see around us, even in the smallest of things. It is that kind of beauty that is unpretentious, uncluttered, and sometimes free of unnecessary complexity. As an example, … Read More

— If you are like me, you cannot resist passing by a garden or a natural area with a number of ferns. Maybe it is because they are delicate, but I find them magical. For some people, ferns are often … Read More

— Before anything is said, there needs to be a clarification. All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. Therefore, the Aloe Vera plant, for example, is not a cactus. Also, simply because a plant may have thorns … Read More

— Just barely over a year ago, we were spending some time in Summit County, Colorado. We were staying in Silverthorne, more precisely. What a beautiful area that is! We are headed back there again in a couple of weeks. … Read More

— Is this bee taking a nap or is it totally inebriated with pollen? The third week of June celebrates Pollinator Week. It is an annual event celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health. It is a time to celebrate … Read More

— If you ask someone what spirituality means, you will likely get as many different answers as the number of people you ask that question. For some, it refers to a sense of connection to something bigger than oneself. That … Read More

— When I first visited Seminole Canyon SP and Historic Site (Texas), I did not know about the historic side of the park. I had driven by the park a couple of times on my way to Big Bend NP, … Read More

— In today’s hectic world, it can be difficult to find peace or a place to relax and escape the noise and stress. We are constantly bombarded with noise, stress, and anxiety. But it’s important to have a haven of … Read More