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February 5, 2017 · 8:12 pm

Just an ordinary Saturday…

I traveled across Missouri for a Science Olympiad Tournament, stumbled on to a state park, and discovered a little coffee shop. Not a bad day.

Knob Noster gets its name from a few hills (called knobs). Noster means ‘our’ in the indiginous people’s language from this area.

Hiking in the winter means no ticks, no mosquitoes, and no other people. Peace.

Discovery Trail

Knob Noster State Park

Found Art

One of several lakes.

These are not the correct knobs.

This stream floods the road often

Friendly, welcoming place

The coffee passed the test. Excellent

Pastries. I tried the kolache.

The Wright Stuff

Tower Building

Hovercraft

Burnt Ends just like butter

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January 1, 2017 · 4:11 pm

Missouri has 91 state park sites, and I have visited 54 of them. I plan on exploring some each month in 2017 to visit them all. I got an early jump on the project. December 2016. I particularly like the black and whites. It’s a little strange to me mixing the b/w with the color, but why not.

Jewell Cemetery State Historic Site

Historic Downtown Blackwater

Rural roads of Saline County

Sappington Cemetery State Historic Site

Three Former Governors ‘Rest’ Here.

Outside of Boonville

Iron Kettle of Boonslick Saltworks

Boonslick State Historic Site Salt Creek

Sandy Creek Covered Bridge Historic Site

Governor Dunklin Grave Site SHS

Bat box at Dunklin Grave Site on Mississippi River

Van Meter State Park bottomlands.

Scott Joplin House SHS

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November 23, 2016 · 8:47 am

Art of Rwanda

My friends from Kigali returned to my school today. They bring art, dance, singing, music and stories from their culturally rich country. Pacifique travels the world telling his story to support his NIYO Cultural Centre. The organization keeps kids off the streets in Kigali and in school.

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July 21, 2016 · 1:45 am

A Nightly Ritual

The sun punctuates the circadian rhythms of our lives. Humans from the dawn of time have been captivated by the nightly ritual.

This photo captures the sun, and two islands of Lanai on the left and Molokai on the right. The Clouds showed up to play a starring role.

Sunset in Kahana, Maui

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July 17, 2016 · 5:45 pm

Black Rocks of Maui

Even though the many shades of blue are stunning, these b/w photos provide a nice contrast.

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July 16, 2016 · 12:00 pm

Upon arriving at Maui

In the past, I’ve been to the Big Island of Hawaii, Oahu, and Kauai. I had avoided Maui because I thought it was the most “elite”, dominated by 5 star experiences. I don’t know why I felt this way.

What I found was a laid back experience much like the Florida Keys. The Kahana & Napili areas have character.

I also can’t believe how close Molokai and Lanai are to Maui. They are impressive sights.

shadow of a pistil

Kahana Beach with Lanai in the background

Maui Brewery in Kahana

beachwalker molokai covered in clouds

sandwalker

the hook he was using was as big as my head

reflection

sailing…

last views

lunch with a view at Dukes

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March 24, 2016 · 10:19 pm

Desert Blooming

Near Lake Roosevelt in central Arizona, you can find the Tonto National Monument. If you visit in March you will find the plants abloom. The cliff dwellings are impressive too. The Apache Trail is a treacherous but scenic drive.

sandstone and cacti

animated saguaro

safe house

Lake Roosevelt

all twisted up

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March 24, 2016 · 10:07 pm

Desert Black & White

McKittrick Trail in Guadalupe

Hello moon

cactus shells

McKittrick #2

Saguaro cacti

straight up

petrified giant

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March 19, 2016 · 1:19 am

Canyon de Chelly

A few black and whites from this mesmerizing canyon in Navajo Nation. This historic monument has the ancient cliff dwellings, the Navajo fortress, and spider rock.