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Pileated Woodpecker

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Roger

On Wednesday morning of our camping trip, I drove to the visitor center to look for ice. As I was leaving, I noticed a male Pileated Woodpecker on a stump in a small grassy area surrounded by roads and parking … Continue reading →

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Camping at Devil’s Den

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Roger

We made our annual spring camping trip to Arkansas and spent six nights at Devil’s Den State Park with family. Our site was on the bank of Lee Creek, and we could hear the nearby rapids all night long. I’m … Continue reading →

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Opryland Resort

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Roger

Opryland Resort was huge — three large hotels with a combined 2,000+ rooms, all covered with a glass ceiling with huge atria in between. The atria were filled with stores, restaurants, fountains, rivers, waterfalls and live plants. It was impressive … Continue reading →

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Fort Negley Park

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Roger

On a cold Tuesday morning, a friend and I got up early and visited Fort Negley, located on a hill south of downtown Nashville. We were much too early to get into the visitor center. The fort was built by … Continue reading →

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James K. Polk’s Home

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Roger

I was in Nashville to work the booth at a conference. On Monday, a friend and I drove to Columbia and toured James K. Polk’s home. We were on a tour with a couple from Minnesota. Our guide could see … Continue reading →

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