Benson Branch
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Benson Branch
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Two more days in Haida Gwaii, including a choppy Hecate Strait. anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2026/01/haid...
January 5, 2026 at 8:27 PM
On to the Watchmen site at Tanu! Full text and photos at: anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/12/haid...
December 31, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Our first day exploring Haida Gwaii aboard the Island Solitude, and our first Watchmen site. Full text and photos at: anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/12/haid...
December 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We start the tale of our visit to Haida Gwaii. Full text and photos at: anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/12/haid...
Haida Gwaii: Arrival
Well, it's been a while since I posted -- but now, we're starting on Haida Gwaii.   On May 22nd, 2025, Joan and I flew to Vancouver, BC, to ...
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December 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Living Memory: In and Around Pojoaque Pueblo. Full text and photos at: anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/09/livi...
September 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Living Memory: The Tewa, Santa Rosa de Lima, and Penitente Morada: full text and photos at anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/09/livi...
September 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A Secret Hike: full text and photos at anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/08/a-se...
August 31, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Living memory: Chimayó and Acequias. Full text and photos at anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/08/livi...
August 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
On to the southwest with the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center (crowcanyon.org)! Full text and photos at anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/08/livi...
August 19, 2025 at 11:53 PM
A promotional offer on the e-book version of my memoir, Chasing Lucy, starts August 11th at Amazon.com: see anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/08/pric... , or just hop on over to Amazon between 8/11 and 8/19. (This is my first time setting such a thing up, so I hope it works OK!)
August 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
July 19, 2024, a visit to Bow Falls in Canada. Full text and images at: anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/08/cana...
August 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
On to Helen Lake and the Ridge Beyond: full text and photos at anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/07/cana...
July 12, 2025 at 12:05 AM
A trek to Paget Lookout, and a special visit to the Whyte Museum. Full text and photos at: anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/07/cana...
July 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Sights at state & metro parks & preserves: anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/06/sigh...
June 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Sights at state & metro parks & preserves: anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/06/sigh...
June 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
From Takakkaaw Falls to Twin Falls and back: full text and photos at anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/06/cana...
June 13, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Exploring during our last day at Lake O'Hara: full text and photos at: anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/06/cana...
June 9, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Spectacular views along the Odaray Highline; full text and photos at: anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/05/cana...
May 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
July 12, 2024: Snow adventures on the Yukness Ledges! Full text and photos at: anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/05/cana...
May 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A long walk to Monica Lake, full text and photos at: anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/05/cana...
May 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
On to Lake McArthur! Full text and photos at: anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/04/cana...
April 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Canada 2024 -- A lost day and a snowy lake -- full text and photos at: anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/03/cana...
Canada 2024: A Lost Day and a Snowy Lake
July 8th, 2024, began well with an excellent catch-up breakfast at the Malcolm with Bob and Valerie Knowlden, our B&B hosts for many years u...
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March 13, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A second go at the Centennial trail, July 7th, 2024. Full text and photos at: anothersideofthislife.blogspot.com/2025/02/cana...
February 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Donald Trump’s firing of military leaders — four-star General Brown and four-star Admiral Franchetti — along with top legal officers is a betrayal of legions of first rate service members who dedicate their lives to our nation’s defense.

This is a growing national security risk.
February 22, 2025 at 2:11 AM