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Category Archives: Science Writing
The Blonde Coyote in the Guardian: Top Ten Parks in Oregon!
Hey everybody, my latest state-by-state roundup of the top ten parks for the Guardian just went live! This month I’m featuring one of my favorite states: Oregon! Oregon was the first place I lived after college and it will always hold a special place … Continue reading
Gone Fishin’ At Fossil Butte
My Uncle Frank always gave us kids the best Christmas gifts, like kites and gyroscopes and one year, a fossilized fish. That unidentified ichthyous slab still sits on a shelf at my parents’ house in Pennsylvania and I’ll bet any money … Continue reading
Sun Tunnels Solstice
I spend most of my time outside and live by the Sun and so Solstices are kind of a big deal for me, more so than any other Hallmark-holiday. So when I was invited to a Solstice party way out in … Continue reading
Writing on the Wall: Rochester Rock Art Panel
I uploaded these pictures a couple of weeks ago, but I’ve hesitated to share them. They’re very nice shots, but they pale in comparison to the subject matter – encountering this panel of finely pecked, richly detailed rock art, previously sight unseen (I … Continue reading
EARTH Magazine: Spanish cave reveals new Neanderthal ancestor
As many of you know, I don’t just write for fun. This is also how I make my living! If you’re curious about my science writing, my latest story for EARTH magazine just went live. This is one of my … Continue reading
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Hey Blonde Coyote, Will You Plan My Road Trip?
Hello! I’m planning a cross country trip soon and have been looking into boondocking and places to camp. I found your site and have been reading it the past few days. Awesome to say the least. I’m traveling from the Philadelphia … Continue reading
What Would the Blonde Coyote Do? Questions from an Aspiring Nomad
I’ve been getting so many lovely, thoughtful, inquisitive emails from people and I’m sorry to say it’s become impossible for me to answer all of them. Most of you want to hit the road – for a long weekend, for … Continue reading
EARTH Magazine: How earthquakes affect the upper atmosphere
As many of you know, I don’t just write for fun. This is also how I make my living! If you’re curious about my science writing, my latest story for EARTH magazine, on how earthquakes affect the upper atmosphere, just … Continue reading
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Earth Day Love Letter from the Arroyo
Arroyos are the great gutters of the desert. As dry as this place appears much of the year, its shape is dominated by the rare running of water. Before I came to New Mexico, I had never even heard the word arroyo. … Continue reading
EARTH Magazine: A New “Travels in Geology” Collection!
My favorite beat at EARTH magazine has always been the Travels in Geology column. Now EARTH has published a collection of travel pieces that includes six of my Travels in Geology features: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, New Mexico’s Ghost Ranch, Montana’s Bitterroot Valley, … Continue reading
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