We've been battling a bit of dog-day ennui, starting to feel the pull of the road and the limitations of being in one place for an extended time. The fires across the lake in Canada have been sending their smoke to us, creating hazy, poor air quality. Because we're working in a federal building, we're … Continue reading NGLVC: Dog Days
NGLVC: Bays, Brunch, Birds, & a Big Onion
Remember how small the Sandhill Crane colts were back in May when we arrived here? We saw them nearly every day for weeks in "our" field, worried on days we didn't, and breathed a sigh of relief when we saw them again in a couple of the adjacent fields after not spotting them for a … Continue reading NGLVC: Bays, Brunch, Birds, & a Big Onion
NGLVC: Tires, Treks, and Ticks
One of the benefits of working at the VC as an "information specialist" is that I have access to all the hiking and biking literature I could want and, usually, a little time on each of my work days to make lists and plan our adventures. Not only does that make me a better worker, … Continue reading NGLVC: Tires, Treks, and Ticks
