State Parks – Summer 2023

As a way to encourage myself to “get out there” when honestly, I’d really rather just stay in, I picked up a Nevada State Park Passport and NV State Parks Junior Ranger Workbooks. We also have a 5th grader, so we got a free NV State Park Pass too! (I do love free stuff.) I … Continue reading State Parks – Summer 2023

Empire Mine State Historic Park – California

We couldn’t pass up an opportunity to visit the Empire Mine State Historic Park in Grass Valley, California. coincidentally, it tied perfectly to our current audiobook, Brighty of the Grand Canyon by Marguerite Henry. We hope you enjoy our photos. old gas pump value of gold a peek down the mine shaft use of mules … Continue reading Empire Mine State Historic Park – California

Globemallow

Photos taken by my husband

Cloud Rainbow

I don’t remember seeing a rainbow like this before… my 10-year-old daughter took the photo from her vantage point in the backseat of the truck.

Magpie Building a Nest

We were blessed to observe 2 magpies building their nest of sticks for science class this week.