First Hike 1/1/25 – Fort Churchill State Historic Park

I’m currently working on a map art project, and it struck me that the cut ends of the fallen logs along the trail resemble a compass rose. The longest cracks seem to point in a direction. Carson River Our family went on a Ranger-led group hike 3.25 miles there & back cloudy/52°F red tail hawks, … Continue reading First Hike 1/1/25 – Fort Churchill State Historic Park

Heart Graffiti

I saw this heart street art when I walked a mile from my eye doctor appointment to a coffee shop I’ve been wanting to try - feeling very European. My husband and kiddos were at a Python coding class and I had an extra 30 minutes to spend however I chose. I would’ve read a … Continue reading Heart Graffiti

Blue Angels

Feature Photo by my daughter K (age 12) with my husband’s iPhone. After watching The Blue Angels Documentary. The Blue Angels. Check it out now on Prime Video! We were thrilled to see them in person.

Donner Pass Train Tunnels Hike

One of the reasons I decided to join a homeschool co-op was the opportunity to explore the area with some “local guides“ aka other families who’ve lived here longer than we have. I’m fairly sure I’d never have found this unique hike on my own. Ooo, ice cream - ice cream sounds good! Some of … Continue reading Donner Pass Train Tunnels Hike

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