Author: Melissa Dowland
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Old Friends, New Home
Mike and I took a trip to explore our new home state… and met some old friends while we were there. Read more…
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First Flower?
Mike and I saw our first wildflower of the season on a hike this week! Or at least, we thought we did… Read more…
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Two Poems for Today
Two poems for today. One, an invitation. The other, an elegy. I hope that through both, our human connection with nature brings you a small moment of peace. Read more…
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Endings… and Beginnings
As the year closes, we look back on our favorite images and places in North Carolina as we continue to learn about and love our new home in Yellowstone. Read more…
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The Colors of Autumn
Our first fall in the Rockies has provided some magical moments in a golden landscape. Read more…
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How To Love This World
Last weekend we took a long awaited canoe-camping trip to Shoshone Lake in the southern part of Yellowstone. It’s touted as the largest backcountry lake in the lower 48 states. It can only be reached by foot or non-motorized boat. We chose that route: a paddle across Lewis Lake then up the three mile long… Read more…
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Exploring the Beartooth Mountains
We finally escaped to the Beartooths for some camping and wildlife-watching after three busy months of unpacking and family visits. Read more…
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The Soul of the Land
The experience of twelve educators in Yellowstone reflects transformation through nature, friendship, and learning, capturing moments of wildlife and connection that resonate deeply within each participant. Read more…
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Early Adventures: Melissa’s Take
Mike gets up much earlier than me, and that’s his blogging time. By the time I’m ready to face the world, he’s already shared our adventures! However, with a bit more time on my hands these days, I’m looking forward to contributing more to the blog. Here’s my take on some of our early adventures… Read more…
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Farewell Eastern Columbine
I’m glad the Covid-19 shutdown began in March. April is the best month to be home. Twenty-five years of gardening – not the traditional type of gardening; Mike’s gardening is more like an attempt to create a mountain cove forest in the side yard – has led to a beautiful array of native wildflowers. April… Read more…
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