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  • Autumn get-away in the Black Hills

    Autumn get-away in the Black Hills

    In late September I packed up my camper and headed to the Black Hills for a few days.  As I planned my getaway, I was looking for a scenic spot not too far away and the Black Hills pretty much filled the bill. Climbing Back Elk Peak has been on my To Do list for…

    Joe Burns

    February 6, 2023
    Nature and Landscape, Travel
    Black Elk Peak, Black Hills, Custer State Park, Niobrara, Smith Falls State Park
  • Winter wandering

    Winter wandering

    Fog, ice and snow create winter magic at Black Elk-Neihardt Park

    Joe Burns

    January 29, 2023
    Black Elk-Neihardt Park, Nature and Landscape, Weather
    Black Elk-Neihardt Park, Winter weather
  • Blair Show Choir Workshop

    Blair Show Choir Workshop

    Ovation Show Choir stormed the stage at the annual Show Choir Workshop in January. Weathering Storms is the theme of this year’s show. Otte Middle School also performed their colorful monster themed show.

    Joe Burns

    January 28, 2023
    Blair Community Schools, Blair, NE, News and Feature, School events and activities
    OdysseyShlw Choir, Ovation Show Choir
  • Oh what fun it is to slide … at Steyer Park

    Oh what fun it is  to slide … at Steyer Park

    Thanks to a wet and heavy 4 inch snowfall, conditions were perfect for sledding at Steyer Park in Blair.

    Joe Burns

    January 28, 2023
    Nature and Landscape, Weather
  • Autumn Wandering in Minnesota

    Autumn Wandering in Minnesota

    In late September I mounted my camper on my pickup for my first ramble since last year. While I love the open spaces and big National parks in Colorado, Wyoming and the northwest, they just didn’t appeal to me this time. During the past year or so I have  come across some beautiful photos of the…

    Joe Burns

    October 13, 2021
    Nature and Landscape, Travel
    Brad Iwen, Duluth, Fisherman's Daughter, Grand Marais, Grand Portage, Grand Portage National Monument, Itasca State Park, Lake Superior, Lutsen Mountain, Lutsen Mountain Ski And Summer Resort, North House Folk School, North Shore, Pipestone National Monument, Split Rock light house, Split Rock Lighthouse, The Fisherman's Daughter, voyageurs, Winniwissa Falls
  • Celebrating Summertime

    Celebrating Summertime

    Usually by now I have at least one summer travel adventure to write about, but not this year.  One of these days I plan to mount my camper on my pickup truck again and head out for who-knows-where, but not just yet.  For now I will leave the national and state parks to families who…

    Joe Burns

    July 29, 2021
    Blair, NE, Events and activities, Nature and Landscape, News and Feature
    Black Elk-Neihardt Park, Blair City Pool, Blair Parks, Governor Pete Ricketts, Washington County Justice Center, Washington County Sheriff Mike Robinson, Wolfe Family Country Quilt Show and and Garden Walk.
  • A visual feast

    A visual feast

    Quilt lovers and garden enthusiasts once again gathered at the family farm of Doug and Terri Wolfe for the annual visual feast which is the Country Quilt Show and Garden Walk.  By mid morning both fields reserved for parking were filled.  Wolfe family members and friends provide golf cart rides for those who might need assistance.  This…

    Joe Burns

    July 28, 2021
    Events and activities, Nature and Landscape, Nebraska
    Doug Wolfe, Terri Wolfe, Wolfe Family Country Quilt Show and and Garden Walk.
  • The Adventure Continues

    The Adventure Continues

    As I peck away at my column I’m sipping coffee from one of my favorite mugs imprinted with the message, ” let the adventure begin.” I like the size, shape and feel of the mug and the reminder that every morning is the beginning of a new adventure. Lately my morning begins by sitting in…

    Joe Burns

    June 21, 2021
    Blair Community Schools, Events and activities, Fort Calhoun, Nature and Landscape
    Arbor Park, Blair High School, Commencement, Fort Calhoun, Fort Calhoun Community Schools, Fort Calhoun High School, Nathan Hiykel
  • March to March: Random thoughts on the COVID year that was.

    March to March: Random thoughts on the COVID year that was.

    Last Thursday was a day of personal celebration and reflection. That day, March 11, was the day I received my second virus vaccination. It also marked one year since the corona outbreak was declared a pandemic.   What I most remember about that day a year ago is that I was camping in the snow at…

    Joe Burns

    March 23, 2021
    Blair, NE, News and Feature
  • The elephant in the room

    The elephant in the room

      Masked supporters and mask-less opponents filled the library conference room last Thursday for a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to require face coverings while indoors in public spaces within the city.  For nearly two hours more than two dozen people spoke for and against the proposal.  Each speaker generally respected the three minute…

    Joe Burns

    December 16, 2020
    Blair, NE, News and Feature
    Blair City Council, COVID 19, Mask mandate
  • Autumn travel – home and away

    Autumn travel – home and away

    Recently, I returned home after from spending the better part of two weeks in Wyoming and Colorado.  I had been planning this trip for several months. I also had a pass to visit Yosemite National Park, but with so many wildfires in northern California, I changed my plans.   Earlier in the fall I had…

    Joe Burns

    October 28, 2020
    Nature and Landscape, Travel
    Cameron Peak Fire, Grand Teton National Park, Green Mountains, Rocky Mountain National Park
  • Snap_shot 10/22/20

    Snap_shot 10/22/20

    Fallen leaves, Black Elk-Neihardt Park 10/22/20

    Joe Burns

    October 23, 2020
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