"We may not have wings or leaves, but we humans do have words. Language is our gift and our responsibility. I've come to think of writing as an act of reciprocity with the living land. Words to remember old stories, words to tell new ones, stories that bring science and spirit back together..."

-Robin Wall Kimmerer

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Ice Age Trail Report: Greenwood through Chaffe Creek, Valley View
Ice Age Trail Report: Greenwood through Chaffe Creek, Valley View

It was a hot weekend on the trail! Enjoyed every second of it, though, because it’s been a while since I got a full weekend of hiking in. Fri/Sat I did Wedde Creek, Chaffe Creek, Mecan River, and partial Greenwood in little 4 mile chunks…

Thomson Causeway - Camping & Paddling on the Mississippi River
Thomson Causeway - Camping & Paddling on the Mississippi River
A Missouri Roadtrip with 2 State Parks, 1 National Forest, and a Conservation Area
A Missouri Roadtrip with 2 State Parks, 1 National Forest, and a Conservation Area

My nephew was graduating from high school in Edmond, OK, and there are a few ways to get there from the Quad Cities if you’re not flying. The most straightforward is a 9.5 hour drive by way of Des Moines and Kansas City, but it is a soul sucking..

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The haunt has come to an end for the season and I am so grateful for the experience! Getting to come back 4 consecutive weekends gave me a chance to get more comfortable and consistent with my props, invest further in stage gear, and play with costum
This weather is as good as it gets. The transition from summer to fall feels like a gentle one this year. #qcwoc ☀️ 🛶💗