Category Archives: National Parks

Is my Honda CRV watching me?

Posted on September 2, 2019 by

As we drove down the long hill to Moab, Utah, my 2018 Honda CRV started beeping, shaking the steering wheel and flashing information messages to me. Driver Attention Level Low, Time for a Break I immediately started looking all over … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Climbers in Yosemite

Posted on October 3, 2013 by

On a beautiful July day, we entered Yosemite National Park through the east entrance at Tioga Pass. I wanted to stop every 100 yards and capture photos of the amazing acts of nature from the the snow fed streams to … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: CanyonLands National Park

Posted on October 1, 2013 by

On this day of national shame no matter what your political persuasion as the government shuts down, I salute the National Parks which have given our family so much joy. The “google search image” celebrates our National Parks: “Google is … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Kolob Canyons of Zion National Park

Posted on September 29, 2013 by

On our drive north from Zion National Park we spotted Kolob Canyons of Zion National Park. Having a few hours of daylight left, we turned into the park and started a steep climb out of the flat lands. As we … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Patterns Surround Me

Posted on September 28, 2013 by

My good friend and colleague David Socha introduced me to his habit of taking “patterns” photos. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. On my good days, I am on the hunt for interesting patterns. Here are a few of … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Angels Landing and Walter’s Wiggles

Posted on September 27, 2013 by

We’d heard so much about Angels Landing from our daughter Elizabeth and her dissertation research professor, Paul Dassonville. We decided to spend a second day at Zion National Park in order to ascend what looked to be a comfortable hiking … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Zion National Park

Posted on September 25, 2013 by

For those who only spend time in Seattle in the summer months, it is hard to imagine how dreary the winter and spring months can be with constant gray and drizzle. The wet cold goes all the way to the … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Arches National Park

Posted on September 13, 2013 by

As our escape from Seattle dreary weather in 2010 continued from our quick visit to Capitol Reef National Park, we entered Arches National Park. I got a little carried away with this video because I was so taken by the … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Capitol Reef National Park

Posted on September 12, 2013 by

On our escape from the miserable weather in Seattle in 2010, we journeyed from Bryce Canyon National Park to Capitol Reef National Park.  Prior to this trip to Utah, I’d never heard of Capitol Reef National Park. When we looked … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Exploring Bryce Canyon National Park

Posted on September 8, 2013 by

The weather in Seattle had been miserable all winter and spring. I finally threw my hands up in mid-June and told my wife “we’ve got to get out of here and find some sunshine, preferably really hot.” So we hopped … Continue reading →

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