Category Archives: Scenery

North Etiwanda Preserve

Like Santa Rosa Plateau, North Etiwanda Preserve had the advantage of being close enough to get to easily while offering the possibility of lifers. I saw one, and for much of the time I was there, had a good time. … Continue reading

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Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve

I traveled to Ontario, California, for five days for a conference. I took an early flight so I’d have some time to bird. I looked for a place that was close enough to visit after my plane landed at midday … Continue reading

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Miller Cave and the Big Piney River

There are several caves on Fort Leonard Wood, but Miller is the only one open to the public. We drove down several base roads and then up onto a ridge on a dirt track where we found a tiny parking … Continue reading

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Fort Leonard Wood

The Fort Leonard Wood museum was closed. Near the museum, there is a park filled with military vehicles and several old barracks, mess halls, and other structures from World War II. This one is a mobile flame-thrower. In army speak, … Continue reading

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Reflections

The Wisconsin River next to our cabin.

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