by Danette | Apr 29, 2021 | Archaeology, Beaches, Destinations, Hawaii, Islands, Travel, Travel and Education, Water Sports
The Big Island Hawaii is an archipelago of 143 volcanic Islands 1500 miles long. The youngest and largest island is the Big Island of Hawaii, located on the east end of the Island chain. The Big Island is still forming and growing as new volcanic eruptions occur. Lava...
by Danette | Apr 3, 2021 | Destinations, geology, North America, Travel and Education
Identity of Place When I began researching places named Hell’s Half Acre because of their difficult terrain, I had no idea that so many places would come up. After thinking about it, I shouldn’t have been surprised. I won’t cover all of them in this post....
by Danette | Mar 26, 2021 | Barrier Islands, Beaches, Destinations, Islands, North America, Travel and Education
The Southern U.S. State and the coastal islands of South Carolina are lovely. The most striking feature along its 2876 miles of tidal coastline is its chain of barrier and tidal Islands. South Carolina boasts beautiful wide sandy beaches. Additionally, many of...
by Danette | Feb 24, 2021 | Colorado, Destinations, North America, Rocky Mountains, Travel and Education, Uncategorized
Pawnee Buttes and Wildflowers in Northeast Colorado Coming out of the Winter months in Colorado, there is an anxious optimism to get outdoors and see newly awakened plants and a myriad of vibrant wildflowers as they burst from their hibernation onto Mother...
by Danette | Feb 20, 2021 | Colorado, Destinations, geology, National Monument, North America, stargazing, Travel and Education
Colorado National Monument in Colorado Smithsonian Magazine Its Geologic Formations Geologic formations are a common theme in Colorado. As always, they remind us of her diverse pre-historic past. Also, almost every location in the state inspires us with visual...
by Danette | Feb 11, 2021 | Destinations, National Parks, North America, Travel and Education, Uncategorized, US geographical paintings
Zoroaster Peak detail Art after the Civil War After the exhausting and vicious Civil War In the late half of the nineteenth century, a group of artists played an indispensable role in providing an impressive, visual portfolio of the West’s majesty. As a matter...
