Archive for October 2016
Alaska has been called “The Last Frontier,” and at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve that holds true. This backcountry park – accessible by boat or aircraft – has no roads or campgrounds and only one hiking trail. For the intrepid few who reach this remote gem, solitude reigns in a land of immense glaciers, active volcanoes and boreal forests. Photo of crimson tundra on Tanalian Mountain looking towards Port Alsworth and Lake Clark by National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 10/4/16.
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Lake Clark National Park
Falling Beauty
Salmon Is Good Eats
Tanalians Falls
The Beauty Of Fall
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Two moose crossing Snake River in the Grand Teton National Park. Photo by Daniel Cook. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/3/16.
See these elk at Tule Elk San Luis National Wildlife Refuge. Once estimated to have a population of less than 30 individuals, these unique California Tule elk now number more than 4,000. See them – and other terrific wildlife – just two hours outside of San Francisco. Photo by Lee Eastman, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/23/16.
Fall at Denali National Park in Alaska means gorgeous autumn colors and hungry brown bears. To get ready their long winter sleep, bears spend the summer and fall packing on the pounds – gorging themselves on salmon, berries and grass. Sleeping snugly in their dens, breathing only once a minute and dropping their heart rate to 8-10 beats a minute, bears will live on their fat stores during the dark, cold winter. Photo by Jacob W. Frank, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/29/16.
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Another out-of-this-world moment at Wyoming’s Devils Tower National Monument. Photo by Rip Rippey. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/6/16.
Beyond its spectacular natural beauty, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah offers 1.9 million acres of cliffs, terraces, trails and views for your needed nature fix. Established in 1996, the monument is an adventurer’s dream and a fantastic scientific resource for geologists, paleontologists, archaeologists and biologists. Photo by Bob Wick, Bureau of Land Management. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/18/16.
A powerful lightning storm lights up the sky over Arches National Park! Photo by David Lane. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/19/16.
The Milky Way over the Watchman at Zion National Park. Photo by Evan Kokoska. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/11/16.
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Washington’s Mount Baker Wilderness is a great place to enjoy the solitude, peace and challenge that hiking offers. Remember to walk lightly in all wilderness areas, so that many generations more may discover this place too. Photo by Dene Miles. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 8/14/16.
Sunrise View of Mount Adams from Mount Rainier. It’s one of many views in Washington’s Mountain Rainier National Park that’ll stop you in your tracks. Photo by Rip Rippey, from the Department of the Interior blog.
Stunning sunsets are just one of the many amazing things to enjoy Olympic National Park. Photo by Grant Longenbaugh. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/28/16.
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Mesmerizing pic of the Northern Lights over Denali National Park. Photo by Jeremy Martin. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/25/16.
A stunning morning in Montana! Enjoy the double rainbow in Glacier National Park. Photo by Jeff Berkes. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/27/16.
Scenic panoramas of the Rogue Valley and surrounding mountains await you at the Table Rocks Area of Critical Environmental Concern in Oregon. This 3,172-acre area is cooperatively managed by the Bureau of Land Management and The Nature Conservancy to provide educational opportunities and protect special biologic, geologic, and scenic values. Steep hiking trails lead to the top of Upper and Lower Table Rocks, while a half-mile accessible trail at Lower Table Rock provides visitors with a less strenuous option. Photo by Bob Wick. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/28/16.
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The treasure you’ll find at Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia comes in golden sunrise sparkles, glimpses of rare wildlife and 5,618 acres of precious forests, marshes and beaches. Only accessible by boat, the island was used by the Navy as a source of live oak timber for shipbuilding in the early 1800s. Now, the island is a source of joy and solitude for all who visit. Photo by Becky Skiba, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/13/16.
It pays to get up early! Stunning views & majestic wildlife await at Rocky Mountain National Park. Photo by Brandon Sharpe. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/13/16.
As if Fantasy Canyon isn’t already a great name, this remote wonderland in Utah has also been called “The Devil’s Playground” and “Hades Pit.” Off the beaten path of more famous Southwestern sites, Fantasy Canyon is protected by the Bureau of Land Management and boasts some of the most amazing erosional features you will ever see. Sunrise photo courtesy of Brock Slinger. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/25/16.
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I make 4 kinds of boards that are often purchased to give as personalized wedding presents, and this post will (for the first time!) summarize all 4 in one place. It’s amazing how you never do some things that are really, really helpful when you get them done!
All of these boards are intended for 2-sided use. There are routed finger holds on the edges to help hold them as you move or flip them over. The first 2 boards are full-fledged cutting boards, with juice grooves on the front side (which also serves to protect the engraving). The back side of the board can be used for fruits and veggies … or whatever!
I endeavor to keep “blanks” of each of these boards on hand, so that I can engrave, finish and ship them to you within 3 weeks. But, please, don’t push the envelope for important wedding presents!
End Grain Wedding Board
This board is made from hard maple, and is in the classic “butcher block” end grain style. This board will show the least wear, as it’s end-of-the-board cutting surface will self heal when you oil the board.
13″ x 18″ x 1-1/4″. $150 + $20 shipping.
Special wedding board made with end grain hard maple. 13″ x 19″ x 1-1/4″. $150, plus $20 shipping.
The curved end of the board lends itself to a unique inset routed fingerhold.
Edge Grain Wedding Board
This Hard Maple cutting board will last for decades with proper care. Styled much like the end grain version, above, this board has clearer engraving, since the sides of the boards are being engraved instead of the ends.
12″ x 16″ x 1-1/4″. $125 + $20 shipping.
The “Established” Board
The front of this board is display only, and the reverse side can be used as a cutting board or a board to serve cheese & crackers.
Engraving on the front can be in any style that you please; I’ve done many different layouts to suit the occasion. No wrong answers here!
9″ x 11″ x 3/4″. Black Walnut, Cherry & Hard Maple. $75 + $15 shipping.
Engraved # 15 – 04. 8″ x 12″ x 1-1/8″. Black Walnut, Cherry and Hard Maple.
This style of board is walnut, cherry and hard maple. I call them the “est.” boards, because that’s the original design. But as you can see, many people have gotten creative.
The “Scrollwork” Board
This Hard Maple board is also intended for display on one side, and cutting or serving on the other. Engraving can be in any style you need.
The size is 7″ x 11″ x 7/8″. $60 + $15 shipping.
Engraved # 15 – 01. Hard Maple with engraving on one side; the opposite side is plain and intended to use as a small cutting board. 7″ x 12″ x 1-1/8″.
These 2-sided boards have finger hold slots routed on the ends, but do not feature rubber feet, as both sides of these boards are intended for use … the engraved side for display, and the opposite side for cutting.
A variation of the all maple engraved board … Best. Day. Ever.
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You’ll need to make more than one visit if you really want to enjoy fall colors at Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio. Different trees peak at different times, so each journey into this gorgeous forest offers a unique experience. Throughout October, maples, oaks, gums and dogwoods put on a splendid show you don’t want to miss. Photo at Blue Hen Falls by Craig Walton. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 10/13/16.
From mountains to sand dunes to wetlands, Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in Colorado has a terrific diversity of ecosystems. Each landscape is affected differently by the seasons. With fall descending on the park, that means patches of aspens in the alpine ranges are starting to show their gorgeous yellow colors. What a view! Photo by Patrick Myers, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 10/11/16.
Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park. Photo by Josh Packer. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/13/16.
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Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge – the first wildlife refuge in Indiana created 50 years ago this week – protects habitat for more than 280 species of birds like sandhill cranes. The refuge was also instrumental to the comeback of the state’s endangered North American river otter, serving as the first release site to bring populations back to healthy numbers. This amazing landscape of lakes, marshes and creeks is a quick trip from major metropolitan areas in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Photo by Susan Harner, USFWS. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 10/12/16.
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Fall has arrived at Glacier National Park, and it’s stunning. Crushing clouds and rain greeted Nate Luebbe at Glacier, but as he crested Logan Pass he was treated to one of the most spectacular alpenglow sunsets we’ve seen. “The sun shot golden fingers between jagged peaks and illuminated the clouds from below, and I couldn’t help but admire the timing. Montana was welcoming me home.” Photo by Nate Luebbe. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 10/8/16.
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