Tag: Flower Photography
Berlin Ichthyosaur State Park, Nevada + Ichthyosaur Unit Study
An Ichthyosaur was a prehistoric marine reptile. I had never heard of it before we moved to Nevada. The official state fossil of Nevada is the Ichthyosaur and we have lived here for three years, so I felt that it was well past time to visit the Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park. After traveling to Austin, Texas … Continue reading Berlin Ichthyosaur State Park, Nevada + Ichthyosaur Unit Study
Parks & Rec Trails Challenge 2026
Hike #7 for 2026 We took a day trip to try a few new trails that are part of the Parks & Rec 2026 Trails Challenge. We hiked three of the shorter available trails for the challenge for a total of 3.94 miles. Five hikes are required to enter the prize raffle at the end … Continue reading Parks & Rec Trails Challenge 2026
Happy Mother’s Day 2026
"Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; a mother’s secret hope outlives them all." —Oliver Wendell Holmes
Zilker Botanical Garden – Austin, TX
I ended up deciding to visit Zilker Botanical Garden for our last day in Austin, TX. The other option was Bullock Texas State History Museum where I’m sure we could’ve spent an entire day. If we’d had another day in Austin, I would’ve gone there next. My husband’s conference ended today and I was hoping … Continue reading Zilker Botanical Garden – Austin, TX
heavens to betty 