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Thimbleberry Time!

I could have sworn that thimbleberry season was in late July. But we went hiking this weekend and found ourselves in thimbleberry heaven.

We didn’t pick enough to make jam, but we had enough to fill our bellies. They are always a welcome treat!

This year I have been paying close attention to thimbleberry patches [...]

Gas Powered RC Truck + Stamp Sand = Fun

We had a friend visit the area not too long ago and he brought his neat gas powered RC truck with him. He fired it up outside of our house and took it for a spin. Wow. That thing could move! And it was super loud! We had him shut [...]

Where in the Copper Country Wednesday – #8

I didn’t get one of these posted last week, but Gordy nailed the previous spot quickly. #7’s picture was definitely the Lily Pond Public Access site (for more information on this series, please see the beginning of this post).
I’m a day late for this week’s picture. We suffered an internet outage earlier in [...]

A Few Pics from a Guest Photographer

I have been having a few technical difficulties on here, so I apologize for the lack of posts. Things should be fine now, but if you notice anything funny – feel free to let me know.
Today I thought I would highlight a guest photographer. He likes to photograph things from a [...]

Railroad on the Way to Victoria Dam

While in Rockland recently, we headed out to Victoria Dam. On the way back, we stopped at the railroad crossing to check it out. We don’t have left near us, and my son just loves trains. Dad and son looked at the railroad while I snapped some pics.

I often wonder if the [...]