nature on the mind
Celebrating Earth Day Every Day of the Year
Today is Earth Day. Confession: I’m not often a big observer of days, holidays and the like. I mean, I enjoy celebrations and special occasions, but I don’t often put …
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Easter Morning Hike in the Foothills of the Colorado Rockies
My daughter, Hannah, and I stepped outside into a frosty 29° morning, a half-moon hanging in the sky. It was a waning gibbous, halfway between full and new. A shrinking …
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Waterfowl Migration on the Upper Mississippi Flyway
Recently, I decided to go on a migration-seeking adventure. It’s that time of year when waterfowl (and many other birds) are on the move, heading for northern nesting sites. I …
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A Visit to Lake Superior on a Cold, Sunny Day
I’ve had a relationship with Lake Superior since I was a child. My parents grew up in Duluth, near the shores of Superior. Consequently, I had grandparents there and many …
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The Magic of the Vernal Equinox
Spring is my favorite season. I love it so much I was willing to get up at 3 a.m. to welcome it properly. The vernal equinox is the official onset …
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Nature’s Gift: Letting Go of Work and Embracing the Wild
After a long workday—and I mean long, I decided to enjoy the gift of nature, so I took myself to a river in some local woods, a favorite spot of …
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First-Time Horseback Riding (In a Long Time!)
Recently, I did something I haven’t done in decades—I went horseback riding! A few friends and I saddled up for a ride, and while it had been years since I’d …
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Why Nature Is the Best Work Break
Have you ever had one of those days where you did so much work on a computer that your brain was buzzing? That was me on Monday. I started work …
Surfing Lake Superior
Lake Superior in Winter: A Surfer’s Ultimate Challenge
Lake Superior is a force of nature—wild and ever-changing. It’s the largest and deepest of the Great Lakes. In the winter, the lake transforms into something extraordinary. Powerful storms roll …
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Winter Adventures & Safety: How to Stay Warm, Safe, and Prepared
Winter outdoor adventures can be exhilarating. Crisp air. Snowy landscapes. The wonder of a slumbering earth. It is a magical time that fills me with a sense of wonder. Winter …