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Category Archives: Sustainable Living
A Special Auction
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
Posted in Photography, Science Writing, Sustainable Living, Uncategorized
Tagged Amish, auction, Clinic For Special Children, genetics, Holmes Morton, Mennonite
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My 500th Post!
Drum roll, please… this is my 500th post on the Blonde Coyote! A look back at my very first post from June 2011: Until very recently, I resisted starting a blog. I already make my living at the keyboard as a freelance … Continue reading
Ask the Blonde Coyote: Tips For Traveling With Dogs
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
With A Name Like Death Canyon…
Park rangers are one of my favorite resources for hiking tips when I’m on the road. At the Climbing Festival in Lander I met a ranger from the Grand Tetons and asked him to name his favorite hike. Death Canyon, … Continue reading
Ask the Blonde Coyote: Where the Heck is the Bathroom?!
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
Ask the Blonde Coyote: Facing the Fear Factor
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
An Unexpected Urban Detour: SLC Punks Trump Space Jesus
When I’m on the road, I usually avoid cities unless I have a very specific mission in mind (like finding all the Banksy’s in San Francisco) or I know somebody there who can show me around. Otherwise, I spend the whole time fighting … 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
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 Does the Blonde Coyote Eat & Drink On the Road?
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