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Sunset Crater – Geologic past and an uncertain future?

Posted on August 13, 2013 by rsingram

The last great Volcanic period in Northern Arizona started in 1,064-65 AD. The Sunset Crater eruptions continued for 150 years on and off.  In Geologic time this is a blink of the eye!  Native Americans in nearby Wupatki  first inhabited … Continue reading →

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Where is the Cleanest Air on Earth?

Posted on August 2, 2013 by rsingram

Have you ever wondered where the air was so clean and pure that it was good enough to bottle? IT’S TASMANIA! They just don’t raise Taz the Tasmanian Devil there, there is a purity of air that is unfound anywhere … Continue reading →

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The Great Barrier Reef – A World Heritage Park in Danger

Posted on July 27, 2013 by rsingram

The Largest Barrier Reef in the World lies along the Northeastern Coast of Australia This is the information the Australian Government promotes about the Great Barrier Reef “Spanning over 344,000 square kilometres, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living … Continue reading →

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The Arizona Monsoon-The Origin of the Term

Posted on July 24, 2013 by rsingram

After 100 days of dry, the phenomena known as “The Arizona Monsoon” has finally arrived with a vengence! In 1965 I moved to Phoenix, Arizona with my family.  My father took the job of Meteorologist in Charge for the National … Continue reading →

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Wupatki National Monument, a Window to the Future

Posted on June 18, 2013 by rsingram

Nine Hundred years ago Native Americans braved the elements and survived in Northern Arizona. The climate they thrived in was different than it is today.  They were able to plant and raise crops that along with native plants and hunting … Continue reading →

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The Natural Beauty of the Reservation

Posted on June 4, 2013 by rsingram

The Rocks, the Animals, the Plants, the Culture are the mix of natural beauty found in and around the Navajo Nation Reservation of Northern Arizona

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Sand and Rock

Posted on April 20, 2013 by rsingram

For Millenia wind and water has carved the rocks! In Northern Arizona lies a land of Sand and Rock.  The wind and water over the ages have carved and weathered the sandstone rocks into sand dunes, rocky outcrops and life … Continue reading →

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Spring in the Neighborhood = Allergies and Flowers!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by rsingram

Anyone with Allergies out there? In our neighborhood, we have Alligator Juniper, One-Seed Juniper, Utah Juniper and Rocky Mountain Juniper.  They are all conspiring to make our lives miserable.   Juniper pollen count has been incredibly high so far this … Continue reading →

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Arizona Winter Snowstorm!

Posted on March 14, 2013 by rsingram

The early March storms were wet and beautiful!

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Happy New Year and Peace on Earth!

Posted on December 26, 2012 by rsingram

Enjoy some photos of the Great Planet on which we live! It may sound simple, but isn’t the glory of nature awe inspiring.  Isn’t it something that we should try to protect.

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