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I'm an ecologist, rancher's wife, mother, writer and dreamer. Join me as I explore the desert and what it takes for plants, animals, and people to survive.
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Cool Outhouse
When we go touring around old homesteads, we frequently see an old outhouse or two. But this one caught my attention, because it's not built like most outhouses. Most have planed lumber that is nailed together. Take a look at the size of logs on this...
Hidden Pictographs
Many archeological site locations are kept under tight wraps to prevent looting and defacement. Today I'm going to take you to one of those secret spots. I had heard about it a couple years ago, and although it wasn't too far from where we live, my...
Desert Destination: Baker Archeological Site
Every Monday we visit a desert destination.Not far from Great Basin National Park is the Baker Archeological Site. Located on the valley floor, it's accessible year round. The site is a Fremont culture village, occupied from approximately 1220 to 129...
Windmills in the Desert
Out on the desert floor I see a windmill, looking lonely out in the desolate brush. The windmill is a sign of early technological progress--a way to harness the wind to pump water from the ground and provide for livestock, irrigation, or other water ...
