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Patience = Wisdom

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Depression and Denial, Denial and Depression,

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Migratory travelers

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Escaping summers hot temperatures as a solo migratory traveler.

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Minnesota State Parks, Wow!

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An adventurous excitement that my heart and soul craves several return visits to enjoy thoroughly.

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Trumpeter Swans.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/27/2023 2 Comments

The young swans in the photo above are called Cygnets.

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District School Houses

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Braving all forms of inclement weather along dirt roads.

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Early Summer Travels

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My awe is continuously appreciative of my surroundings.

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Nature’s trails heals.

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My times have been moments of spiritual tranquility.

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Nicodemus, KS, 2023

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African American families stayed in the area, settling on farms in the surrounding township.

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Love and Healing

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/19/2023 2 Comments

Dreaming of nomadic travels roaming our planet, searching for tranquil moments surrounded by nature.

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Hyphened Journeys

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/21/2023 4 Comments

Life's journey is the hyphen defining life.

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Saguaro National Park East, Again

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/12/2023 4 Comments

I have returned with more of my desert hiking experiences forthcoming.

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My Valentine’s Day love letter.

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Happy Valentine's Day.

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Rubber Tramp Rendezvous 2023

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I enjoyed the company of several dogs who satisfied my dog-fix.

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Poetry is Nature

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Words describe what is visually sighted, allowing your mind, body, and soul to absorb the picturesque poetic surroundings.

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End of the Year, 2022

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/18/2022 4 Comments

I wish all my readers worldwide a humble, healthy, safe time as the end of 2022 approaches

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Golden moments of a day.

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The beauty for the beginning or end of a day.

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Anxieties Lifeline

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/30/2022 2 Comments

Anxiety is life's emotion to prepare for life's adventures

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Natures Spirituality.

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Nature is forever, as opposed to humanity's life span of fewer than one hundred years.

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Landscape photography of a pier.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/02/2022 2 Comments

Needless to say, I was a little disappointed.

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Harvest Host

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/22/2022 3 Comments

Make the journey for a piece of Virginia heaven.

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The Monacan Indian Nation

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Many Indigenous people around the world live on their ancestral grounds where they have always been.

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Bonnieville Salt Flats

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Experiencing a unique beauty during a different season.

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Geocaching Time!

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Mega-events are attended by at least 500+ people

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Retiree anniversary

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/28/2022 6 Comments

Sunrise Matanza Pass Fort Myer Beach Florida I once was a hard-working, career-minded son, military personnel, husband, father, civil service worker to survive and enjoy the fruits of forty years…

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Pacific Coast Beach & Shore birds

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Watch your feet and move carefully away.

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Wildlife and landscape photos

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Mountain Goat Coffee & Bakery During my travels east across Washington State from the coast, I stopped at my friendly neighborhood campground, the Cascades near Packwood, Washington, where large bull…

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Nature’s forested spirituality

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Nature's melodic soothing sounds.

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Grove of the patriarchs

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Dozens of day hikes and overnight backpacking within Mount Rainer National Park.

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2021 Pacific Crest Trail day

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I'm not in a hurry and I love certain weighted comforts

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First day at Mount Rainer

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My happy place.

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My Yearly Teddy Tour

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Theirs a sense of comfort when I visit the same National Park every year.

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Voyagers National Park

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International Falls MN becoming one of the best outdoor actives destinations in the U. S.

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North Shore Mn, Route 61, and the superior trail

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Duluth, MN, is the boyhood hometown of Robert Allen Zimmerman,

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Back on the road

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/05/2021 3 Comments

Twenty-four to thirty-six hours later, I was anxiously anticipating my travels

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America’s prescription parks

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/23/2021 1 Comments

Nurturing your heart, mind, and soul in the great outdoors.

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“What is RV Boondocking?”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/22/2021 3 Comments

I simply explain I'm staying inside my mobile home.

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Southwestern National monument destinations

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/23/2021 5 Comments

Pssst, here's a travel destination secret.

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Visiting an old friend

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The first icon park I fell in love with.

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Unique campground experience

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There are iconic National Parks across the U. S. everyones eyes should gaze upon during their lifetime.

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Red Rock National Conservation area

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/29/2021 4 Comments

I talked about my adventures when suddenly my uncle's pickup turned into the left turn lane

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The Hoh rain forest Hiking Trail

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Beauty beyond expression

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Olympia National park

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I have fallen in love with the ecological beauty of the Pacific Northwest

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Change is INEVITABLE

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/01/2020 8 Comments

Many expectations in life are inevitable,

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Port Townsend WA

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Now you know something new!

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lake Audobon landscapes

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Moments in time captured from the lens of my camera

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4E Winery

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/10/2020 6 Comments

Extraordinary life experiences have become a delight, especially when interacting with Greg & Lisa

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Doubting Thomas organic Farm

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50+ years of my life to find my farming home.

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Harvest host

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"It's not just grapes that make fine wines."

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Lakeshore RV resort

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I love the sounds of silence

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Travel fate & wisdom during a pandemic

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The word "skepticism" quickly emerged from my thoughts.

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“Traveling nomadic during a world pandemic”

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Until a vaccine is discovered and everyone is inoculated, stay safe and healthy.

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Nomadic Covid-19 self-isolation sacrafices

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The beacon of light brightens towards the end of this pandemic.

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Saguaro National Park West

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Falling in love with the desert.

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Sanibel Island Causeway

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Basking in the beauty of my surroundings as a nomadic traveler

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"Wintering in the Florida Everglades."

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Human Snow Birds retreat to the warmer climates mimicking mother natures migration

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"Big Cypress National Preserve & the Florida Keys."

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An opportunity to capture photos and enjoy the beauty of the ride

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Big Cypress National Preserve morning sunrise

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The perfect morning for me

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"My happy place."

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The quiet wilderness serenity of nature's beauty.

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"Humanities Blue Balloon."

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we all live upon a planet with a downward force of gravity

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"What a Summer!"

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Surrounded by nature, emitting happiness and contentment.

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“Falling in love with nature.”

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Surrounded by nature, emitting happiness and contentment

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“Santa Cruze CA Pier/Wharf.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/15/2019 2 Comments

I'm planning to merge my love of downhill mountain biking, and bicycle touring so I visited the Santa Cruz bicycle headquarters in Santa Cruz, CA. After I drooled over my…

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“Poetry is Nature.”

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Poetry is nature, infinite in age.

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“Sacred spiritual site for all.”

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A sense of reverence is experienced as you pass the enormous Coast Redwood Trees

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PCT 2019 people and animals

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Among the thousands of people hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, there are also animals, and photographer, Andrew Burns. He is not hiking the trail, but he is developing a…

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“2019 Pacific Crest Trail Days.”

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We are sleeping inside a pup-tent for the very first time together.

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Glacier National Park

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Glacier National Park is a natural amusement park, with hiking, and backpacking trails providing a soul calming meditative experience costing less than the entrance to Disney World, or Six Flags.…

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“Theodore Rossevelt National Park.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/02/2019 2 Comments

Serendipity is attached to my nomadic travels when I discover the incredible beauty of hundreds of bison, several dozen feral horses, along with hundreds of prairie dogs wandering the grassy…

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“My restless soul; (“Poetry”).

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In the forest I close my eyes hearing insects buzzing and humming around me.

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“Alligators.”

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Do not feed the animals their diets do not include human tourist.

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Everglades “Waste management.”

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These birds are the official and original waste management facilitators of the Florida Everglades

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“Rubber Tramp Rohndeveou.” aka RTR

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My attempted winter destination for 2019 was the Quartzsite Arizona in Western Arizona. It is also the winter destination for several thousand RV'ers, Van dwellers, and everything in between. I…

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“2018 Key West Fantasy Fest.”

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Before I created this blog post, I took time organizing my thoughts to shape the narrative for the photos I captured during the 2018 Key West Fantasy Festival. I was…

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“Fellow World Travelers.”

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It is always great meeting fellow travelers who seek nomadic adventures as we are a unique tribe of people whose experiences of the open road brings joys to our hearts.

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“Zombie bike ride.”

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I recommend you visit Key West during the Fantasy festival with a daily schedule of events, there is something for everyone.

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“Love, Peace, and Happiness.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/23/2018 8 Comments

These three words are the essential foundation for every human living on this planet. There are millions of different ways to achieve all three based on need desire and what…

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“Their love is with me forever.”

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fpR07wwpS4 I recently viewed the movie trailer "Green Book" scheduled for November 21, 2018, release in the US, and it triggered my thoughts about my travels across the US during…

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“Hiking and Backpacking Fears.”

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On many occasions, my family and friends have voiced their concerns about me backpacking or hiking into the forests and deserts. They fear for my safety of everything and anything…

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“Elegance in nature.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/30/2018 8 Comments

Elegance is a word used to describe style and beauty. Outdoor photography captures natures ever-changing elegant views of a Florida sunset. This, landscape sunset cloud formation in Key West stretching…

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“Hiking and backpacking fears.”

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On many occasions, my family and friends have voiced they're concerned about me backpacking or hiking into the forests and deserts. They fear for my safety of everything and…

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Regular routine?

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/20/2018 1 Comments

For the past several months, I have struggled with a writing routine as I traveled but, summer has eased into autumn, and I draw inspiration from quotes, by Gustave Flaubert.…

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“A National Parks Geek.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/06/2018 3 Comments

It was a day after the American Labor Day holiday and the unofficial end of summer. But more importantly for me, it is the demographic transition of the US National…

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Traveling soothes the soul.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/03/2018 8 Comments

Recently while I was touring and photographing the West Rim Drive of Crater Lake in Oregon, I met a New Zealander in his late twenties, and a 66-year-old couple all…

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“Pacific Crest Trail Days.”

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The Pacific Crest Trail Celebrated 50 Years as A National Scenic Trail of 2,650 miles from the California Mexican border to the Washington State, Canadian Boarder. It normally takes…

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“Chipmunks Everywhere!”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/30/2018 3 Comments

I was taking a short day hike around the campground in Collier Memorial Park in Oregon when I met another camper/traveler and our conversation turned to current events. It was…

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“Travel dreams crossing the U.S.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/15/2018 11 Comments

Monarch Pass, on route 50, in Colorado, at over 12000 feet above sea level. It has been a little over a month since I last posted a blog simply…

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“New tent and picturesque islanding camping in Vermont.”

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During the last couple of years, I have traveled mostly in the western US and back home to my much beloved Florida beaches and the Florida Keys, I have seen…

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“Meteor Crater.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/28/2018 4 Comments

Many things in life are comfortable assumptions, like night or day, green light or red light, and a massive crater in the middle of a desert created by a meteor.…

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“2018 Overland Expo West.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/27/2018 4 Comments

I attended the 2018 Overland Expo West gathering that brought people together from around the world to Fort Tuthill County Fairgrounds in Flagstaff AZ. This event is organized for anyone…

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Arizona’s Route 89A, a scenic drive.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/25/2018 10 Comments

Everyone who visits Arizona always recommends the Grand Canyon and their next recommendation is usually the city of Sedona AZ to see the picturesque red mountains surrounding the town. Many…

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“Petrified Forest National Park.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/15/2018 14 Comments

Oh yes, the Petrified Forest National Park has been on my must-visit list for years, and my recent scenic drive tour has only conjured up plans for a re-visit to…

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“Places in the World.” (poetry)

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There are many places in the world, but none compare to traveling to witness vistas, landscapes, and wildlife. My current place on this planet is the above photos inside…

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“Authentic Migrations.”

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Capturing sunrise photos while stopped at the "Sols Cliff scenic overlook with views of Bar Harbor Maine from inside Acadia National Park. The crisps winds of an early September cold…

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“Layers upon layers of hope.”

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Attending a funeral, a retirement gathering, a college or high school graduation, of a family member or friend allows for personal self-reflection. Your thoughts peel away layers of life's reality igniting and stirring…

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“I’d Rather Be.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/24/2018 6 Comments

The weekly photo challenge asks the question where would you rather be. The following photos reveal where I would rather be as photography allows for the repeated return to moments…

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“Meander.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/12/2018 4 Comments

During my lifetime of travel along the back roads, my reason to stop is best described as "distracted." by what my eyes witness and I want to learn and discover…

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“A Grey Nomads Gap Years.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/02/2018 7 Comments

My plan for the day was to set up somewhere along the beach to write and read all day on a picnic bench under a shelter looking out onto the…

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“Valentines Day of love”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/14/2018 4 Comments

Well, it has come around again the commercially celebrated Valentines Day of love. It is the erotic, exotic, enticing, inspirational day for the expression and confession of love for one…

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“Natures Transformations.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/23/2018 6 Comments

The desert is a great place to experience the beauty of nature when the approaching rains transform the landscape scenery. A weather system pushed through the Quartzsite AZ desert providing…

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“Horizon.”

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My thoughts often drift to the Arizona desert horizon at sunrise during our two week Christmas break. My face brightens with a smile, and yet my heart aches for endless…

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“Treated reservations.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/03/2018 4 Comments

If you are lucky, your life will treat you to various forms and types of reservations. I have had room and dinner reservations and I have toured nature reserves and…

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“Cozy Confessions.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/31/2017 7 Comments

My thirty plus years of travel destinations are filled with photos and encountering people who are the inspirations for some of my creative writings ideas. In the beginning, I traveled…

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“Silent bliss without a compass.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/19/2017 12 Comments

I hiked a trail without a compass within the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument in the Robledo Mountains of Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The area is located at an elevation…

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“Relocate.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/08/2017 5 Comments

For a weekend I relocated to Northern New Mexico in search of winter landscapes to photograph. My destination was the ski area in and around Taos New Mexico. I found…

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“Gorge.”

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The images do not reflect the cold temperatures, of the Rio Grande Gorge near Taos New Mexico of the magnificent engineering marvel of the bridge, draped in the beauty of…

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“Autumn Fluffy.”

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The end of green summer leaves leads to the transformation to various bright colors. During an October hike with crisp, breezes blowing red, yellow, purple, orange, magenta, and brown leaves…

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“Inflated elastic beauty.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/11/2017 4 Comments

The elastic balloons cover the grounds as far as the eye can see. Ground crews hold lines as the balloons are inflated reaching heights towering towards the sky. Thousands of…

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“Fashionable Beauty.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/10/2017 3 Comments

Hiking a forest or desert trails with only the sounds of your footsteps crunching the ground quiets your soul to experience a believable sense of silenced spiritual connection. Natures natural…

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Leaf, needles, and a forest.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/23/2017 6 Comments

Hiking the trails within the National Parks, National Forest, and National Conservation Areas can produce a feeling of irrelevancy for whatever is going on in the world. Standing motionless staring…

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“Social media crumbs”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/21/2017 1 Comments

Social media produces journalling crumbs of our past. Crumbs for those you chose to see the highs and lows of your life. Wisdom can be gained from the crumbs of…

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“An iconic American road.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/19/2017 3 Comments

I was traveling south along Nevada route 95 when I wandered into Las Vegas to visit family and to check out Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area. When I told my uncle…

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“Anticipated Crescendo.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/08/2017 2 Comments

As a traveler, I have encountered many others who's mentality like mine is filled with the anticipated experiences of the journey and destination. The journey has numerous crescendos of discovery around…

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“Elevating my knowledge of West Wendover NV.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/06/2017 6 Comments

My travel mission was set to photograph the Bonneville Salt Flats with a refuel top off in the town called West Wendover, NV en-route to Reno NV. However, it's been my custom…

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“Structure,”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/05/2017 4 Comments

The structure of nature can sometimes have no structure at all. The Bonneville Salt Flats white sands are a living sight to witness. The white sands distinguish no structure, only…

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“Enamored with Nature.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/03/2017 12 Comments

After viewing and capturing photos of the natural beauty in Yellowstone National Park, I found the Flagg Ranch Campgrounds located along the John D Rockafeller Parkway in between Yellowstone National…

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“Heart Mountnain, Japanese-American Confinement.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/30/2017 6 Comments

I love history and consider myself an amateur historian of American History, so when I entered the Cody Wy visitors center to see what the area had to offer,…

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“My Homage to Travel Dreams.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/28/2017 8 Comments

A retiree who accepts their status will become a happier person going forward into the second chapter of their lives. While many retirees remain in their past, never reflecting on…

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“Corners and Sunflowers.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/23/2017 10 Comments

Traveling through Cody Wyoming I was able to satisfy the Wordpress photo challenge which asks for corners and intersections. This old red barn projects exceptional corners intersecting and surrounded by Sunflower circles.…

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“Wanderlust.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/03/2017 11 Comments

Wanderlust is revealed through my photography during my nomadic travel adventures. These photos reflect my travels from Key West Florida, up the East Coast of the US, through the Midwest,…

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“Earth Day Sunsets.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/23/2017 11 Comments

As the sun sets on another yearly earth day celebrations around the world including protests marches to bring attention to climate change. One fundamental aspect that will never change is…

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“Dense.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/04/2017 5 Comments

The density within a photograph can capture and reveal woodland landscapes, a field of flowers or a large school of fish. My photos encompass multiple items within its landscape. The…

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“The Roads Taken.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/17/2017 2 Comments

The photos of the roads I have taken vary widely from Aligator Alley near the Florida Everglades to the Alaska Highway, interstate 70 in Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska and the…

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“Path.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/26/2016 9 Comments

The paths of life eventually cross bridges either by foot or bicycle. Wordpress weekly photo challenge.

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“Two, Gulf of Mexico morning horizons.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/11/2016 13 Comments

The Gulf of Mexico has two horizons for me as seen from Galveston Texas sunrise December 2016, windy cold. Fort Myer Florida November 2015 sunset, lazily warm. Sunrise or sunset each has…

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“Mythical.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/06/2016 6 Comments

Some things in life can become mythical within my thoughts. My hiking experiences encompass several decades as a Boy Scout, hiking trails in middle and southern Missouri. To becoming a…

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(Photo Challenge) “Relax.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/04/2016 8 Comments

A relaxing hike in the Sonoran Desert will bring you peace, and tranquility while viewing the beauty of nature's landscapes. Below, I have listed facts about the Saguaro Cactus in found…

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2016 International Balloon Fiesta

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/09/2016 7 Comments

I realize it has been 9-days of daily balloons sightings as they rose into the morning sky. Ok, not every day, because some morning were too cold for me, and…

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“Graceful.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/01/2016 9 Comments

Graceful is the word I use to describe Hot air balloons lifting off the ground into the early morning blue sky at the 45th International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, in…

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Migrating Settlers & Rv’ers

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/29/2016 4 Comments

Just like the early settlers who migrated west walking 20oo-miles, there is a current migration of travelers in recreational vehicles who criss-cross the US, Canada, and Mexico.…

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“Hiking.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/21/2016 9 Comments

As a young Boy Scout, I hiked and camped a lot which is my outdoors foundation that lives on within me to this day. I now intermix photography, some video and…

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“Perplexed, zing.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/15/2016 6 Comments

It is early in the morning a half hour before the sunrises as I walk along a hiking trail to capture photos of mother nature, starting her day. This September morning,…

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Stump

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/14/2016 0 Comments

The daily word prompts ignite my imagination of times in my life. The word "stump" has me reflecting on the stump-grinder, I rented to remove two tree stumps from my…

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Radical Moose Encounter

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/13/2016 10 Comments

What would be the radical experiences to capture morning photos of the sunrise at a place called Silver Lake at Brighton Utah, 8000 feet above sea level? I never thought…

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Happy Birthday US National Parks

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/25/2016 0 Comments

Today the US National Parks celebrate their 100th centennial. Yes, being 100 is cool when you have the gorgeous historic beauty surrounding you when you are a Park Ranger. The…

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Full Moon thoughts

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/19/2016 2 Comments

Photographing the western plains with clear, unobstructed views provides spectacular visuals especially the night of a full moon at sunset. As the sun descends into the horizon with the sight…

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Obsessed

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/14/2016 1 Comments

Obsessed, can be a passion with boundaries. The boundaries can become askew by obsession or passion To be obsessed is to have a passion or to have passion can be…

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“Paint”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/08/2016 0 Comments

This time last year I was in Key West Fl where I was exposed to the wonderful world of creative artists. I call it my creative summer of exploring the…

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My Journey Begins

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/04/2016 13 Comments

For the past three months, I have been adjusting to life as a full-time RV'er with stops in St. Louis Mo, Tavares Fl, Spotsylvania VA, Corning NY, with a return…

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“Glass”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/11/2016 4 Comments

The word glass has many definitions around the world, yet, its basic form, glass is a non-crystalline solid with enormously other uses. For me, the word glass immediately brings to…

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“Partners”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/06/2016 7 Comments

I took plenty of long-distant photo of the Mute Swan partners with their cygnet securely in between both. A week later, they ventured to my side of the lake for…

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St. Louis Mo.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/04/2016 0 Comments

My journey as a travel writer begins in the city of my birth St. Louis, Missouri the "Show Me State." On June 4, 2016, I started living full-time in a…

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Voyages

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/04/2016 6 Comments

The various reasons voyages are taken range from curiosity to seeking what's' over the next hill, seeking adventure to explore places unknown, a pilgrimage of self-reflection and sometimes you just…

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“Fence”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/30/2016 6 Comments

Standing in a Kansas wheat field. A fence of wheat on the left. A fence of wheat on the right. A fence of wheat ahead. A fence of wheat behind.…

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Awe or Awesome

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/23/2016 11 Comments

The word awe is a noun, and some people consider it is short for awesome, however, it is not. Awe is defined as a feeling of reverential respect mixed with…

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“Mountain”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/12/2016 0 Comments

The sight of most mountains stirs within some humans the desire to explore a trail to conquered and stand upon the summit. As you walk along a path, crossing the…

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“Sky”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/12/2016 0 Comments

The sky above is also known and described as the heavens. The sky is filled with sights seen and unseen. The sky is the invisible atmosphere we breathe, although…

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“Sing”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/22/2016 2 Comments

The voice is an incredible musical instrument when used correctly soothes the soul of many listeners. So, sing a song of love, sing a song of praise, sing a song…

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“The South”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/18/2016 0 Comments

Many locations in the US south like the above morning sunrise photo taken in Tavares Fl with morning temperatures in the mid 70's are considered warm temperate zones, but,…

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“Hope and the Westward Expansion Memorial”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/17/2016 1 Comments

The city of St. Louis is home to the 19-Acre Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, it is home to the Gateway Arch, the site of The Dred Scott Trail, the starting point…

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“Beach”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/16/2016 2 Comments

The sight of seabirds above Listening to the waves Smelling the ocean mist The beach is an essence I desire. Wordpress daily word prompt.