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Visiting the past – Haak’u: A Place Prepared
2 Oct 2013

Visiting the past – Haak’u: A Place Prepared

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Museum, National Historic Landmark, Photography, Travel | 2

In 2006, I decided to go on a road trip to southwestern Colorado to explore some of the wonders of the region including, in addition to many other places, Mesa Verde National Park and Aztec Ruins National Monument. This trip … Continued

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Acoma, Acoma Indian Reservation, Adventure, ancient people, Haak'u, History, Kevin Earl, National Historic Landmark, New Mexico, Photographs, sky city, Southwest, Travel
Albuquerque Temple
30 Sep 2013

Albuquerque Temple

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel | 0

On the way back through Albuquerque, I pulled off the interstate to take a walk around the LDS temple in the northeast corner of the city. If you’ve followed my adventures, you know that wherever I go I try to … Continued

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Santa Fe – It is there!
22 Sep 2013

Santa Fe – It is there!

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Museum, National Historic Landmark, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel | 0

Santa Fe Answering the query from Jack Kelly in Disney’s Newsies: yes, Santa Fe is there. And, it is so much more than I ever thought. I spent just a short time there, but know there is so much more … Continued

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New Mexico – a land of culture and history
20 Sep 2013

New Mexico – a land of culture and history

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Historic Site, National Historic Landmark, National Parks, Photography, Travel | 2

Taos, NM One thing the Chinese pride themselves on is how long their culture has been around. It has been continuous in some fashion for thousands of years. Although there are remnants of ancient civilizations in the U.S. you would … Continued

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Arizona Museum of Natural History
2 Sep 2013

Arizona Museum of Natural History

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Museum, Photography, Travel | 2

I enjoy visiting natural history museums. They make me get excited like a little boy. It’s probably because of the dinosaurs. Who doesn’t like dinosaurs? I recently made a visit to the Arizona Museum of Natural History in Mesa, AZ, and I’m … Continued

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Butterfly not-so-Wonderland
25 Aug 2013

Butterfly not-so-Wonderland

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Everyday Adventure, Photography, Zoos & More | 0

Going to a Butterfly Wonderland sounds amazing, like a dream, but for me it fell a bit flat. Perhaps that’s my problem. I am an optimist who dreams big. When someone says it is a rain forest experience, I expect a jungle … Continued

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Adventure, Arizona, Butterflies, butterfly art, Butterfly Wonderland, Everyday Adventure, Kevin Earl, Photographs, Review, Scottsdale
Santa Clara, Mountain Meadows and Pine Valley
11 Jul 2013

Santa Clara, Mountain Meadows and Pine Valley

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Historic Site, National Historic Landmark, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel | 0

Santa Clara, Mountain Meadows and Pine Valley Southern Utah is rich with history. On my recent trip to St. George I experienced the emotions that accompany visits to a few historic sites in the area. I say that because each … Continued

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Tuacahn – Broadway in the Desert
10 Jul 2013

Tuacahn – Broadway in the Desert

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure | 0

I normally don’t write reviews of shows I’ve seen because they are short runs or I saw them toward the end of the run when my review and input would be too late for people to act. However, my trip … Continued

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If you could hike in Kolob
9 Jul 2013

If you could hike in Kolob

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, National Parks, Natural Wonders, Photography, Travel | 1

I’ve been to Zion National Park a handful of times and have always been in awe of the spectacular scenery. I’ve hiked many of the trails in the main canyon including the Emerald Pools Trails three times and the magnificent, … Continued

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Scottsdale Food Truck Caravan
22 Jun 2013

Scottsdale Food Truck Caravan

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Everyday Adventure | 0

I wrote the following review of the Scottsdale Food Truck Caravan for work. Food Truck Caravan by Kevin – Gallery Marketing and Logistics Delicious food and local music on a pleasant Saturday night is what I found at the Food Truck Caravan … Continued

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