Tropical Dreams

Some colorful tropical panels inspired this quilt to which I added a pinwheel strip and a crazy quilt piece that I've had sitting around for a couple years.  I also added the tree silhouettes which were hand painted by Leslie Keats and some tessellated fish.   The backing includes whale material designed by Leslie as well. 

 

NHL - Coso Rock Art District

The Coso Rock Art District, a National Historic Landmark deep in the U.S. Navy's testing station at China Lake, contains one of America's most impressive petroglyphic and archeological complexes. The 20,000 images already documented surpass in number most other collections, and the archeological resources are remarkably undisturbed.

The pictures here were taken by my Dad during our years in China Lake, long before the area became a National Landmark.  I feel certain I saw some of these areas, but we left China Lake when I was six and I can't be sure.  I do remember day trips in caravans of Model As that probably were in search of the art works.   

NPS Coso Rock

A Guided Tour of Coso Rock Art

Coso Rock Art - Atlas Obscura

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CSHP William B Ide

 

This was a stop on the way to Portland.....but then I lost the pictures so I stopped a second time.  It's a pretty area right along the river with some historic buildings a adjacent hiking paths...well worth going a few miles out of the way.

William B Ide State Historic Park

CSP - Richardson Grove

Located at the southern end of Humboldt County, Richardson Grove State Park is the home of 300 foot Redwoods.  Established in 1922, it is one of the oldest Redwood Parks in the system and in my view one of the prettiest that I've visited.  Be sure to take a walk on the nature trail if you visit.

Richardson Grove State Park

Redwood Hikes - Richardson Grove

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NM - Colorado

 

Another awe inspiring stop on our Lewis and Clark adventure. 

Colorado National Monument

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CSHP Shasta

 

Located near Redding, Shasta State Historic Park is what remains of Shasta City, a 19th-century gold-mining town.  There is a great museum, a jail & other restored brick buildings.

It was a beautiful location and definitely worth the side trip  on my way up to Portland.

Shasta State Historic Park

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Shasta State HIstoric  Park - Facebook

CSP - Portola Redwoods

One of many visits, this was an Easter picnic after the egg hunt in 1984. There was also Campfire girl camping and many other picnics over the years. 

Portola Redwoods State Park

Portola Redwoods - Wikipedia

NP - Arches

 

Another Stop on our Lewis and Clark Tour was at the majestic Arches National Park.  The rock formations leave one breathlessly in awe. We drove through, and also stopped for a hike before moving on towards home.

Arches National Park

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Iris and Hummingbirds

 A slight remake of needlepointed for Mom and Dad years ago and a new wool one to add to Spring in my living room!