White Wings
A snowy egret at the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary--where the city's sewage also goes through tertiary treatment.
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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origin... [read more]
Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origin... [read more] Blog: Astoria to Arcata on Hwy 101
Date: February 26th 2006
February 17-26, 2006 Seaside, Ore. - Arcata, Calif. Mile 1,029 Greetings from sunny California! It sounds trite, but it really was warmer and we felt a mite more laid-back when we crossed the state line a few days ago. Writing from Arcata, Calif., I [Shelly] am happy to report that both of us are healthy again, that Matilda kept us warm on a string of below-freezing nights on the ... read more
Date: February 26th 2006
February 17-26, 2006 Seaside, Ore. - Arcata, Calif. Mile 1,029 Greetings from sunny California! It sounds trite, but it really was warmer and we felt a mite more laid-back when we crossed the state line a few days ago. Writing from Arcata, Calif., I [Shelly] am happy to report that both of us are healthy again, that Matilda kept us warm on a string of below-freezing nights on the ... read more
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We are a writer/photographer and a land-use planner from Port Townsend, Wash., who quit our jobs to take a year-long "sabbatical" for the 12 months of 2006.
Our travel vehicle was a Volkswagen Westfalia camper-van named Matilda, after the Australian phrase (and song) "Waltzing Matilda" -- meaning to hit the road with your possessions slung in a bag over your shoulder. We were glad not to be wandering on foot like those Aussie swagmen!
We had a memorable trip waltzing around the U.S. and Canada, learning as much as we could about this vast and diverse continent we call home. So glad we di... full info
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