Category Archives: Wildfires

Northwest Road Trip

Thursday, July 19, 2018 We were going to take this trip last year, but decided to change our plans due to the widespread wildfires. Only two days ago, it appeared that we would not have that issue this year. However, … Continue reading

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Rhinos, Giraffes and Cheetahs, Oh My!

Friday, December 8, 2017 Last night, I was concerned that the San Diego Zoo Safari Park might not be open today, as it is only about 25 miles away from the wildfires that have been raging north of us. Fortunately, the … Continue reading

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Butterflies and Smoke

Thursday, December 7, 2017 We visited Butterfly Farms in nearby Encinitas. The farm was established in 2013 to study the relationship of pollinators and butterflies, concentrating on the Monarch Butterfly. There is a 2,000 square foot Vivarium (butterfly free flight house,) … Continue reading

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