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Junebug Day 2: The Black Canyon of the Gunnison

June 15, 2012 This post arrives late both because of logistical problems on day 2 of Operation Junebug as well as some health issues on day 3 which I’ll discuss in my third post, which will also be delayed. Day … Continue reading →

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Junebug Day 1: The Rim of the Volcano

June 14, 2012 Each summer I take a vacation in a cooler clime to escape the dreadful summer in Joklahoma for awhile. This summer’s escape came unusually early for two reasons. First, the contract bargaining, which I lead for our … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon at Osage Hills

June 2, 2012 The second Saturday of my summer break sustained cooler weather which attracted me back to Osage Hills State Park for a long walk. I turned in at the bike trails area, surprised to see ribbons and signs … Continue reading →

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Art and Commerce in Bentonville

June 1, 2012 In late April I first visited the new Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. But that was a hiking trip and I stayed outside, walking the 4.5 miles of trails on the grounds, saving … Continue reading →

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Starting Summer in Redbud Valley

May 30, 2012 One of the prettiest walks in the Tulsa metro area is Redbud Valley, an oasis along Bird Creek northeast of Tulsa, just east across the Rogers county line. Its surroundings are much more functional than scenic: to … Continue reading →

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