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Nevada Adventures – Red Rock Canyon – Calico Hills

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Ron

Nevada Adventures – Red Rock Canyon – Calico Hills Anyone who visits Red Rock Canyon will immediately fall in love with the colorful red sandstone outcropping known as Calico Hills. The Calico Hills were formed 180 million years ago when … Continue reading →

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New England Trip 2012 – Day 5 – Castle Craig and Meriden, Connecticut

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Ron

New England Trip 2012 – Day 5 – Castle Craig and Meriden, Connecticut The night before, as the sun dropped below the horizon o, or at least behind the trees, we decided to pull off the highway and stay the … Continue reading →

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New England Trip 2012 – Day 4 – Creamery Bridge, Brattleboro, VT

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Ron

New England Trip 2012 – Day 4 – Creamery Bridge, Brattleboro, VT After doing a bit of sightseeing in Wilmington VT, we headed on our way along Vermont Route #9 toward Brattleboro VT.  A pull-off area at the end of … Continue reading →

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New England Trip 2012 – Day 4 – Bennington Battle Monument

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Ron

The Bennington Battle Monument is 306 feet 4 and 1/2 inches tall and was completed and dedicated in 1891. It is constructed from blue-grey magnesian limestone. When we had arrived at Bennington, Vermont, the previous evening, it was easy to … Continue reading →

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Breeding Bird Survey 2012 – Day 2

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Ron

Breeding Bird Survey 2012 – Day 2 – Singe Lake Route 68-373 We camped overnight at the Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park and were at the start of our route at first light which, in mid-June, is way too early for … Continue reading →

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Pompeii, Italy

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Ron

Ancient Pompeii, Italy If you were an individual walking across this forum during two fateful days in 79 AD, you would most likely have died. (LOCATION)

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Cycling in Florida – Flamingo, Florida and Crocodiles

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Ron

We woke up this morning with frost on the picnic table but with a nice blue sky overhead so we decided that cycling to Flamingo to see the crocodiles would be a good way to spend the day. We decided … Continue reading →

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Heading out to High Peaks Region

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Ron

Heading out to High Peaks Region of the Adirondacks As I left Ottawa on my way to a winter climb of Mt. Marcy, the highest peak in the Adirondacks, the weather conditions for driving were definitely not optimal. I would … Continue reading →

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