Jul 2, 2021 – The Sound of Music

At Isa Lake, in Yellowstone National Park. What makes a divide a divide? Water flows down one side or the other. In the case of the continental divide, water flows into the Pacific Ocean from one side and into the Atlantic Ocean from the other. Located on Craig Pass, Isa Lake straddles the continental divide, … Continue reading Jul 2, 2021 – The Sound of Music →

June 26, 2021 – A Science Lesson from Yellowstone National Park

Let's start with this scene, 6 am at the West Yellowstone entrance to the national park. The line was short compared to the 3 miles of vehicles coming in at 1pm as we were leaving. This blog is inspired by our first visit to Yellowstone National Park. But I will warn you now, I am … Continue reading June 26, 2021 – A Science Lesson from Yellowstone National Park →

June 23, 2021 – To the Moon and Back

A new state for both of us. We drove north to Utah's most northern border which meant we were very close to the highly anticipated Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. But first, we had to visit the moon - Yellowstone would have to wait. So, let me tell you about our short time on the … Continue reading June 23, 2021 – To the Moon and Back →

June 3, 2021 – Ode to a National Park

Our routine was to enter a park by sunrise before the crowds and heat, and get out by noon. Each time we exited the park, we passed a long trail of vehicles lined up at the entrance gate. Famed author and anarchist Edward Abbey wrote in his 1968 book “Desert Solitaire: A Season in the … Continue reading June 3, 2021 – Ode to a National Park →

Jul 15, 2019 – Gettysburg

The bucolic farm scene spread out before me as I hustled to set up the camera and tripod in predawn darkness. The unfamiliar crisp air added to my thrill of being surrounded by uninhabited hallowed grounds that make this place so special. Behind me, another scene was unfolding, a brilliant pink sky illuminating a swath … Continue reading Jul 15, 2019 – Gettysburg →