Category Archives: Science Writing

The Blonde Coyote in the Guardian: Top Ten Parks in New Mexico!

Posted on January 23, 2014 by theblondecoyote

Hey everybody, my latest state-by-state roundup of the top ten parks for the Guardian just went live! This month I’m featuring my favorite state: New Mexico! I’ve spent more time in the Land of Enchantment in the past five years than … Continue reading →

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The Blonde Coyote in the Guardian

Posted on November 21, 2013 by theblondecoyote

Hey everybody, sorry for the radio silence lately. It’s one of those weeks with half a dozen deadlines. In between writing about the geologic origins of gold, the glacial history of Norway and the future of the Chesapeake Bay, I … Continue reading →

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EARTH Magazine: Tiny traces reveal big secrets at LA’s Le Brea Tar Pits

Posted on October 28, 2013 by theblondecoyote

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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High Points On My Horizon: Hiking Arthur’s Seat

Posted on October 23, 2013 by theblondecoyote

Edinburgh has quickly become one of my all-time favorite cities on Earth, in large part because of its prominent volcano. Arthur’s Seat – named for the legend of King Arthur and thought to be one of the potential locations for Camelot … Continue reading →

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EARTH Magazine: New Subduction Zone May Close Atlantic Ocean

Posted on October 13, 2013 by theblondecoyote

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. Seeing as I’m currently across … Continue reading →

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Awesome Geology at Finn MacCool’s Causeway

Posted on October 2, 2013 by theblondecoyote

Millions of years ago, back when giants ruled the Earth, a massive Irishman named Finn MacCool was challenged to a fight by the Scottish giant Benandonner. Now, as everybody knows, giants can’t swim, so MacCool, an expert mason, built a … Continue reading →

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Up Next on the Blonde Coyote: the Emerald Isle & Scottish Highlands!

Posted on September 24, 2013 by theblondecoyote

I do most of my traveling stateside, but at least once a year I dust off my passport, park the Teardrop in a safe place, leave my dogs with friends and fly to a foreign land. Last summer the dogs, the … Continue reading →

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Accounting For All the Pretty Horses

Posted on September 23, 2013 by theblondecoyote

Two summers ago I did something reckless: I went to a wild horse and burro auction in Bernalillo, New Mexico. I managed not to place any bids, but I fell in love many times over. Nothing is more beautiful than a wild mustang … Continue reading →

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A Special Auction

Posted on September 20, 2013 by theblondecoyote

My favorite day of the year is always the Third Saturday of September: Auction Day! On this day, every year for the past 24 years, the Amish and Mennonite communities of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania have held a spectacular benefit auction … Continue reading →

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Summer in Colorado: By the Numbers

Posted on September 17, 2013 by theblondecoyote

One of the most common excuses I hear from people about why they can’t/ won’t/ don’t travel is money. Believe me, freelance writing is no way to get rich. If I can afford to travel, so can you! Travel doesn’t … Continue reading →

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