Category Archives: flowers

Cherry Blossom Update

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Dusty Roads

I’ve been following the NPS (National Park Service) predictions about the peak bloom especially closely since we had the Blizzard of 2017. Washington DC did not escape the snow and cold. The warm January and February had encouraged the cherry trees … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossoms Afterall

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Dusty Roads

I gave in. The temptation was too much. The National Park Service changed the prediction for peak Cherry Blossoms. It’s been too cold so the new prediction is March 19 – March 22. I was all set to skip it … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossom Time

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Dusty Roads

Ok now I’m really getting bummed out. I need to shake this cold! I was hoping to grab a quick trip to D.C. for the cherry blossoms. I’ve been watching the news feed to find out when the festivities will … Continue reading →

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Brrrr Its Cold!

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Dusty Roads

I’m not sure where all of you are from. I’m sure I’ve got some followers from  warm, sunny locations but here in New England winter has returned with a vengeance. Last week we had record high temps, beautiful spring weather. … Continue reading →

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The 3 BD’s

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Dusty Roads

It was tempting to just turn around and get back on the plane back to Hawaii when I landed in Providence Saturday night. It was dark and cold. Snow was piled everywhere. I had heard about the 14 – 18 … Continue reading →

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3:30 am is sooo early!

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Dusty Roads

Thursday morning it was time to rock and roll. Get out of bed, get moving. It was time to head to Marshfield MA where I would meet up with the Audubon Society for a tour of Maine’s Peatlands culminating in … Continue reading →

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The Butterflies of Westford

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Dusty Roads

Butterflies, harbingers of spring, gentle bits of gossamer floating on the breeze. Who does’t love those happy bits of color? Well it seems that not everyone likes butterflies. Our afternoon was visiting the Butterfly Place in Westford. It isn’t as … Continue reading →

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The Polynesian at Christmas

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Dusty Roads

After we  left the Grand Floridian we caught the next water taxi to the Polynesian Village Resort. The Polynesian has been undergoing a complete makeover. The swimming pool has experienced upgrades and the Bora Bora Bungalows are scheduled to open … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Bellagio

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Dusty Roads

I don’t know Vegas well enough to say what is the most beautiful or the most sophisticated or the most anything. Everything we’ve seen and experienced so far in Vegas has been over the top but I did love everything … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week ~ 23

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Dusty Roads

The winner with 30 points is the brightly colored flower titled Red and Yellow on Green.   To order prints click here: http://dustyroadsphotos.zenfolio.com/p161572686/h231b6419#h231b6419

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