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Retired ER nurse. Avid ultra runner, cyclist, hiker and all-around lover of the outdoors and nature. Any day gold prospecting is a GOOD day

3 days ago

My Actifit Report Card: September 23 2023 Off and on drizzle slowed us down in the morning but Mother Nature was kind and the sky cleared ad the sun came out for us on a hard 4 mile hike up into the hills around Lynx…

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4 days ago

Fascinating Insects

Along came a spider During my afternoon walk I came upon this Orb Spider ( Banded Garden Spider or Argiope trifasciata ) on the exposed pavement instead of their usual large delicate webs…

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5 days ago

My Actifit Report Card: September 21 2023 Both Lulu and I had a very productive day as I took her out on a couple of good walks together as well as a short late afternoon walk by myself. This morning was cool but sunny…

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8 days ago

Canyon Tree Frog Amphibians aren't that plentiful in arid Arizona but during the "rainy" season it is possible to come across a few if you're lucky and observant. While prospecting at Lynx Creek…

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8 days ago

Fascinating Insects

Tiger Swallowtails at a mudhole 🦋 Water is precious, especially here in the arid Southwest. A damp spot in this usually dry creek bed provides a welcome source of moisture (and dissolved minerals from the nearby…

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18 days ago

My Actifit Report Card: September 8 2023 We all had a wonderful family trip over to Lynx Lake foe a nice and easy walk along the shoreline path and then a couple of hours relaxing by the shore. Of course Lulu and I…

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25 days ago

Fascinating Insects

Arizona Azure enjoying a meal A few of these dainty beauties were busy around the butterfly garden at the Page Springs hatchery. Thankfully they were content enough to be still long enough for a few photos…

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29 days ago

Fascinating Insects

Milkweed Tussock moth caterpillars A little butterfly garden at the Page Springs Fish Hatchery had a section of Milkweed plants to provide food for Monarch Butterflies. Instead of Monarch

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29 days ago

Fascinating Insects

Jumping spider on the prowl Alright, I know spiders are arachnids and not insects but since there isn't a "Fascinating Spiders" community we'll go with this one I came across thi

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about 1 month ago

My Actifit Report Card: August 26 2023 Lulu and I enjoyed a wonderful trip up to Page Springs which is a few miles south of funky Sedona to walk around the very tranquil and peaceful Page Springs Fish Hatchery. The…

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