Is Global Warming Real?
Who is to say for sure? I have to admit I have always been a little skeptical of the Global warming bandwagon. Its not that I don’t believe in protecting the earth. Or that mankind has a tremendous impact. I am just a little skeptical when everyone starts to jump one aspect of the very broad issue of conservation.Well now I read On Walkabout that temperature data all over the world is being manipulated to make it look like the
Guadalupe Peak – 8,749 feet – Highest point in Texas.
Guadalupe peak is the highest point in Texas at 8,749 feet. Last April a good friend and I set out to summit on a two day backpacking trip. The hike to the peak can actually be done in a fast day trip with the trail to the top lasting just over 4 miles. A group of teens and I once made it to the peak and back in less than five hours one unusually cold august day. But this last
Happy Birthday Rocky!
Long's Peak, Elevation: 14,259, Rocky Mountain National Park. Photo Credit: Flicker user UHLMANI would like to join Compass Points in saying happy birthday to Rocky Mountain National Park. The park is 95 years old today January the 26th.
Camp Blue Haven
I have recently applied to teach youth at Camp Blue Haven near Las Vegas, New Mexico. I do not know yet if I will be accepted, but if I am I will get the opportunity to work for one week this summer with teenagers ranging from the fifth grade to recent high school graduates.Camp Blue Haven sprawls over 1,100 acres in the heart of Sangre de Cristo mountain range. The camp has an abundance of rugged mountain terrain covered
Davis Mountian Preserve Open Weekends/Open Days
The Nature Conservancy's Davis Mountain Preserve has released their open day weekends for 2010. The Davis Mountian Preserve (home of Mt. Livermoore 8378 feet, highest in the Davis Mountain range) will be open on the folowing dates:Open Weekend March 12-14: Open from noon on Friday March 12th, until 2:00 pm Sunday March 14th.Open Day April 17th: Open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday April 17th.Open Weekend May 7-9: Open from noon on Friday May 7th until 2:00 pm Sunday May
West Texas Sunset
This was our view as my daughter and I drove home last monday. If there is one thing Texas has in abundance