Bird Watching from the Couch
I was born into a nest of birders, only I wasn’t like the other birds. My mom was an ornithology student and my dad a biologist. … continue reading
Nature
Spring Sundays: Animal Tracks, Bird Calls, and Skipping Rocks
As we sped along on our way to the grocery store P asked if I thought the ice was off the ponds at Osprey Point. … continue reading
Cranespotting in Nebraska
This was a true case of making an effort to find the adventure in the field trip. We were driving through Nebraska on our way home from … continue reading
Lewis & Clark Summer Expedition: Week Two
Week Two Have you already read the Lewis & Clark Summer Expedition prep post? How about the week one activities? Are your journals and expedition … continue reading
Not Your Average Picnic: Eating with Bison
Last year P and I decided to check out Oneida’s bison herd. We heard there was an overlook to watch the bison. We were pleasantly … continue reading
Hartman Creek State Park
Hello. My name is Terra and I have a camping problem. Yes, I’m a camping addict. Camping is one of the ways I can still … continue reading
The Town Beach is Good Enough for Me
Field trips don’t have to come with a price tag. In fact, the best ones are free. The Dunbar Town Beach is one of these … continue reading
Colorado’s Hidden Gem: Pawnee National Grassland
As we get ready this week to leave for our annual road trip to Colorado I keep thinking of our birding adventure at Pawnee National Grassland … continue reading
Finding Beauty in the Longest. Winter. Ever.
It was -20 degrees Fahrenheit without wind when I woke up this morning. It seems like Old Man Winter is really enjoying his stay this year. … continue reading