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sledding2023-01-29T18:59:06+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2021/07/29/celebrating-summer/2023-01-29T05:43:14+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2021/07/28/a-visual-feast/2021-07-29T20:52:00+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2021/06/21/the-adventure-continues/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tug-of-war-1-2.jpgArbor Park fun dayArbor Park students take part in an old fashioned tug of war.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/snow-cones-1-1.jpgDeerfield fun dayAfter a series of fun events, students take a break with snow cones. The treat was a reward for successful completion of assessment tests.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/snow-cone-syrup-1-1.jpgDeerfield fun dayPrincipal Laura Jackson pours flavored syrups on snow cones. The treat was a reward for successful completion of assessment tests.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/shoe-flip-1-1.jpgDeerfield fun dayMrs Williams’ students see how far they can kick their shoe during the Fun Day shoe flip contest.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/scholarship_cada-1-2.jpgBlair High GraduationAssistant Principal Mark Gutschow congratulates Emma Cada on her honors and accomplishments.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/sack-races-1-1-1.jpgDeerfield fun dayDeerfield second grade students Benton Huber and Hazel Metzger compete in a classic sack race Fun Day activity.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/in-memory-54196joeburns-604342-2.jpgFort Calhoun CommencementIn the background valedictorian John McKennan delivers his address to the class. Yellow roses in the foreground commemorate classmate Isaac Blizzard.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/grace-galbraith-osborn-celebrate-1-3.jpgClass B State Track day 2Grace Galbraith and Abby Osborn congratulate one another following their 400 meter relay team state record breaking performance.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/giant-volleyball-2-1-1.jpgArbor Park fun dayArbor Park third graders play ÒGiant Volleyball,Ó during the on Fun Day.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/jacob-rupp-1600-run-finish-1-1.jpgClass B State Track day 2Jacob Rupp sprints to the 1600 meter run finish line at State Track.2021-07-29T01:50:57+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2021/03/23/march-to-march-random-thoughts-on-the-covid-year-that-was/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ovation-1.jpgBlair Pops ConcertWearing masks, Ovation Show Choir performs for the spring Pops Concert.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fc-food-bank-1-2.jpgFC Food Pantry pickupFort Calhoun staff members roll out boxes of food items to families in need.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fc-food-bank-1-1.jpgFC Food Pantry pickupFort Calhoun staff members roll out boxes of food items to families in need.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fc-teacher-parade-_-fire-truck-1-1.jpgFC Teacher Parade_Emily BirthdayStudents and family members watch as the Fort Calhoun fire truck and a parade of teachers and staff in decorated cars pass by. https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/first-day-1.jpgFirst school day at DeerfieldMasked and ready for the first day of school, students cross Deerfield Boulevard on the first day of school in August, 2020.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/first-day-deerfield-lillian-1.jpgFirst school day at DeerfieldElsie Echtenkamp stand in from of a temperature check monitor before heading to class at Deerfield Primary School in Blair in August.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/vaccine-1-1.jpgMCH COVID Clinic_ DanaPat Jesson fills a syringe with COVID-19 vaccine during a vaccination clinic at the Gardner Hawks Center.2021-07-29T01:50:37+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2020/12/16/the-elephant-in-the-room/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/masks-dont-work-signs-21573joeburns-573589.jpgMask ordinance hearingWomen hold signs to protest agains a mask mandate in Blair on Thursday.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/hospital-ceo-1643joeburns-573659.jpgMask ordinance hearingMany Bannwe, president and CEO of Memorial Community Hospital and Health system=, speaks out in favor of a mask mandate in Blair on 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trailhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/grasses-1.jpgBlack Elk-Neihardt mountain bike trailPrairie grasses along trailhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/grass-and-field-1.jpgBlack Elk-Neihardt mountain bike trailLayers of grasses trees and cornfieldhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/distant-hill-1.jpgBlack Elk-Neihardt mountain bike trailSoft pallet of changing colorhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dead-branch-1.jpgBlack Elk-Neihardt mountain bike trailAutumn color https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/corn-field-9.jpgBlack Elk NeihardtBE-N Trai2020-10-03T22:52:28+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2020/09/23/cool-rides-turn-out-for-cruise-night/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/plymouth-1.jpgBlair Cruise NightAn old Mopar Plymouth tours downtown Blair during Cruise Night.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/orange-ford-1.jpgBlair Cruise NightClassic cars of every style and vintage joined in the fun cruising Washington Street Saturday.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/mny-pit-1.jpgCruise Night in BlairRed roadster https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/mike-jones-1.jpgBlair Cruise NightMike Jones and grandkids cruise by in a ’60’s Pontiac Star Cheif. https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/mercury-1.jpgCruise Night50's Mercury https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/jim-and-kathyr-morely-1.jpgBlair Cruise NightJim Morley and wife Kathy cruise Washington Street in a vintage 60’s Austin Healey convertible.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hotrod-pickup-1.jpgBlauir CruiseHotrod Chevy pickup cruises Washington Street.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fc-couple-1.jpgBVFR calandar 3Contemporary and classic rides on Washington Street Saturday Night.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/chevy-hot-rod-1.jpgBVFR calandar 3ThatsÕ a Shagnasty 55 Chevy hotrod cruising Washington Saturday evening.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/carl-lorenzen-1.jpgBlair Cruise NightCarl Lorenzen cruised downtown Blair in a restored Chevy coupe Saturday.2020-09-24T01:16:49+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2020/09/23/hello-autumn-2020/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/califoeni-bend-blur-1.jpgAutumn at California BendCalifornia Bend trail on the first day of Autumn 2020.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/storage-bins-1.jpgAutumn at California BendGrain bins and corn field alon the California Bend trail.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/soybeans-1.jpgAutumn at California BendSoybeans at sunset along the California Bend Trail.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/soybeans-sunset-2-1.jpgAutumn at California BendSoybeans at sunset along the California Bend Trail.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/river-1.jpgAutumn at California BendSunflowers meet the river at the northern end of the trail.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/mo-river-1.jpgAutumn at California BendMissouri river looking North near the start of the California Bend trail.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/gravel-trail-1.jpgAutumn at California BendCalifornia Bend trail on the first day of autumn, 2020.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/grasshopper-1.jpgAutumn at California BendGrasshoper on sunflower along the trail.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/golden-rod-sunset-2-1.jpgAutumn at California BendGoldenrod at twilight along the California Bend Trail.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cottonwood-leaves-1.jpgAutumn at California BendCottowwood leaves along the trail.2020-09-23T13:28:14+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2020/09/22/looking-for-landmarks/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/signature-cliff-1.jpgOregon Trail in Nebraska 9-12-20Pioneer graves in the foregoing and Signature Cliff in background.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/wagon-wheel-ruts-3-1.jpgOregon Trail in Nebraska 9-12-20Oregon Trail in Nebraska 9-12-20https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/wagon-wheel-ruts-2-1.jpgOregon Trail in Nebraska 9-12-20Wagon wheels carved deep. ruts into soft stone along th Oregon Trail.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/wagon-wheel-ruts-1-1.jpgOregon Trail in Nebraska 9-12-20Oregon Trail in Nebraska 9-12-20https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/mitchell-pass-1-4.jpgOregon Trail in Nebraska 9-12-20Oregon Trail in Nebraska 9-12-20https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/mitchell-pass-2-1.jpgOregon Trail in Nebraska 9-12-20Mitchell Passhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/mitchell-pass-1-3.jpgOregon Trail in Nebraska 9-12-20A string of covered wagons displayed at Scotts Bluff National 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9-13-20View from Highway 92 with North Platt River valley in middle ground and Jail House and Couirt House rocks in background.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/mitchell-pass-1.jpgOregon Trail in Nebraska 9-12-20A string of covered wagons displayed at Scotts Bluff National Monument recreates a view of what it might have been like to travel along the Oregon Trail through Western Nebraska.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/chimney-rock-framed-1.jpgOregon Trail in Nebraska 9-12-20Chimney Rock was among the most notable landmarks recorded in diaries and sketch books by pioneer travelers along the Oregon Trail.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/windlass-hill-2-1.jpgOregon Trail in NebraskaDeep ruts carved into the hillside by thousands of wagons making the descent to Ash Hollow can still be seen on Windlass Hill. https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/windlass-hill-1.jpgOregon Trail in NebraskaDeep ruts carved into the hillside by thousands of wagons making the descent to Ash Hollow can still be seen on Windlass Hill. https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/wander-wagon-1.jpgOregon Trail in NebraskaMy modern day version of a covered wagon at at Lake McConaughy.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/rachel-pattison-1.jpgRachel Pattison markerRachel Pattison was one of thousands who died of cholera due to contaminated water along the Oregon Trail. The headstone was hand carved by her 23 year old husband Nathan Pattison. The grave marker and can be seen in the Ash Hollow Cemetery. Rachel was 18 years old. Her husband traveled on to Oregon and then Washington and never remarried. https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/pioneer-view-9.13.2-1.jpgOregon Trail in Nebraska 9-13-20View of Jail House and Court House Rock from Highway 92 in western Nebraska.2020-09-22T01:52:58+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2020/09/17/preparation-canyon/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/prep-canyon-trail-1.jpgPreparation CanyonPreparation Canyonhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/prep-canyon-straw-1.jpgPreparation CanyonPreparation Canyonhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/prep-canyon-leaves-1.jpgPreparation CanyonPreparation Canyonhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/prep-canyon-golden-rod-1.jpgPreparation CanyonPreparation Canyonhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/prep-canyon-purple-flower-1.jpgPreparation CanyonPreparation 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2020https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sunflowers-5-1.jpgSunflowers at Sundown, Desoto NWRSunflowers in bloom at DeSoto NWRhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sunflowers-4-1.jpgDesoto NWR Monday, August 30, 2020Desoto NWR Monday, August 30, 2020https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sunflowers-3-1.jpgSunfowers at sundown at Desoto NWRSunflowers at sundown at Desoto NWRhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sunflowers-1.jpgBEN Bike trailSunflowers at Desoto NWR2020-09-02T22:36:23+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2020/08/09/blair-graduation-scrap-book/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/tommy-thompson-welcome-2-1-12.jpgBHS Graduation 2020Tommie Thompson delivers the Welcome address.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/tommy-thmpson-welcome-1-11.jpgBHS Graduation 2020Tommie Thompson delivers the Welcome address.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/supt.-gilson-1-12.jpgBHS Graduation 2020Superintendent Randall Gilson addresses the graduates.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/senior-photo-9773joeburns-542344-12.jpgBHS Graduation 2020From left Sophia Grantham, Aiden Mohr, and Lindsey Rahlfs pose for a photo following graduation.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/seated-1-12.jpgBHS Graduation 2020Graduating seniors are seated on the football field as commencement exercises begin.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/scholarship-winners-1-12.jpgBHS Graduation 2020Scholarship recipients stand to be recognized.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/sam-lueders-challenge-1-11.jpgBHS Graduation 2020Sam Lueders delivers the Challenge address.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/recessional-1-12.jpgBHS Graduation 2020With diplomas and certifies in hand, the Blair Senior Class of 2020 leaves the stadium.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/press-box-3-1-11.jpgBHS Graduation 2020Graduating seniors are seated on the football field as commencement exercises begin.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/press-box-1-11.jpgBHS Graduation 2020Graduating seniors are seated on the football field as commencement exercises begin.2020-08-09T16:57:41+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2020/08/05/2020-washington-county-fair-keeps-it-simple/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/adriana-hernandez_ferb-1.jpgWCF MondayAdriana Hernandez shows her cat in the Senior Showmanship Division.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/brodie-wlkins-bucket-calf-1.jpgWCF MondayBrodie Wilkins answers questions from judge Johnny Johnson.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/brooke-hilgenkamp-1.jpgWCF MondayIn front, Brooke Hilgenkamp and Lawson Oerman show Simmental Breeding Heifers.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/bucket-calves-1.jpgWCF Monday4-H contestants show bucket calves at the Beef Show.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/charley-hoier-1.jpgWCF MondayCharley Hoier walks her Simental heifer at the beef show.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/leah-wurtz-clover-kids-1.jpgWCF MondayLeah Wurtz shows a calf in the Clover Kid Division.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/libby-hegemann-1.jpgWCF MondayLibby Hegemann shows her Simmental heiferhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/mildward_sgt-tibbs-1.jpgWCF MondayMadyson Mildward with her parakeet Sgt. Tibbs following the Companion Animal show.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/zaayden-_katniss-1.jpgWCF MondayZadyn Lambert exhibits his cat Katniss during the Cat Show.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/presentation-2-1.jpgWCF SundayJessie Dorau prepares a box of smoked burnt ends as his competition side dish.2020-08-05T21:38:34+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2020/07/30/embarrassment-of-riches/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/clouds-1.jpgCalifornia Bend trailDramatic cloud and tree scape along the California Bend trail.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sunflowers_california-bend-2-1.jpgCalifornia Bend trailSunflowers along the California Bend trail.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/north-end-cb-trail-1.jpgCalifornia Bend trailThe 2 1/2 mile California Bend trail begins at Optimist Park and ends at the edge of the Missouri River near the mouth of the chute.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sara-kruger-takes-pix-1.jpgWolfe Quilt and Garden-4HColorful quilts covered and Garden-4Hhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/spring-on-dana-campus-1.jpgDana Campus landscapeFlower trees frame student center and Durham bell tower.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/peter-lux-1.jpgYMCA Mad Scientist WeekScience dude Peter Lux performs science demonstrations during YMCA Summer Care Mad Scientist week.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/strollers-2-1.jpgWolfe Quilt and Garden-4HFire works light up the sky above Herman, Nebraska.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/barn-walk-2-1.jpgWolfe Quilt and Garden-4HWolfe Quilt and Garden-4Hhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/flower-1.jpgWolfe Quilt and Garden-4HQuilters and gardeners find delight among the colorful flowers and quilt displays at the annual Wolfe Family Country Quilt Show and Garden Walk.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/herman-fire-works-show-_winner-1x1-.jpgHerman fire works showFireworks light the sky at twilight at the Herman, Nebraska food and fireworks party.2020-09-20T21:54:33+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2020/07/08/enterprise-media-earns-npa-awards/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/fisherman-2-1.jpgOlympic National Forest sunsetFisherman in surf at Olympic National Forest.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/rainbow-068405joeburns-472830.jpgTwo Medicine Going to SunA Rainbow appears through the trees along Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park. https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/musicians-053435joeburns-458343-edit.jpgFort Atkinson Living HistoryFort Atkinson Living history reenactors Doug Kuony and Dave Blakeslee perform tunes appropriate to the 1820 time period.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/mayda-applies-sealer-070485joeburns-476685.jpgTower of 4 Winds sealantMayda Jensen applies sealer to mural surface. - From Tower of Four Winds page.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/manual-of-arms-drill-052528joeburns-458312.jpgFort Atkinson Living HistoryRifle regiment conducts manual of arms drill on the parade ground at Fort Atkinson Living History Days.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/livestock-building-at-fairgrounds-039375joeburns-427748.jpgH 30 and 91 road damageH 30 and 91 road damagehttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/hand-070297joeburns-476476.jpgTower of 4 WindsTower of 4 Winds detail image. https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/finger-weaving-052541joeburns-458325.jpgFort Atkinson Living HistoryPam Veach-Davis finger weaves a tumpline- Fort Atkinson Living History Days.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/bear-grass-068428joeburns-472853-2-copy.jpgTwo Medicine Going to SunNorthwest Adventure travel series. Bear Grass in bloom along Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/attention-052450joeburns-458234-2-copy.jpgFort Atkinson Living HistoryFort Atkinson Living History Day2020-07-09T14:54:58+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2020/07/06/thanks-for-the-memories-don-johnson/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/fc-retired-teachers-1.jpgDon Johnson paradeMarti Leishman, Barb Triplett, Liz Pemberton and Kim Szlachetka are ready to roll to honor retiring superintendent Don Johnson.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/don-with-teachers-1.jpgDon Johnson paradeDon Johnson talks with teachers following the parade.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/don-with-family-1.jpgDon Johnson paradeDon Johnson with wife Alice and grand daughter Anna watch the parade of teachers and well wishers on Johnsons final day as Fort Calhoun school superintendent. Johnson served as Fort Calhoun as high school and middle school principal for 20 years and superintendent for 10 years.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/don-waves-to-parade-1.jpgDon Johnson paradeRetiring Fort Calhoun Superintendent Don Johnson waves to a parade of current and retired school teachers and staff members.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/don-smiles-1.jpgDon Johnson paradeDon Johnson laughs while a caravan of vehicles parade past the entrance to Fort Calhoun High School to recognize and thank the retiring superintendant for his years of service. 2020-07-07T03:00:01+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2020/07/03/news-photographer-recollects-dana-closing/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/mickelson-hall-2368.jpgMickelsen Hall.Sculpture and inscription, Mickelsen Hall. 2010.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/danish-archive-0724-1.jpg_Danish Archive 0724Ernie Abariotes, Bill Anderson and T. Richard Peterson load document boxes into a truck for transfer to storage at Professional Forms, Inc. in Blair.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/danish-archive-0701-1.jpgBob Krogh and Sandra Ort Jensen tape a box of documents for transport.Bob Krogh and Sandra Ort Jensen tape a box of documents for transport.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/midland-2670.jpg_Midland 2670https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/midland-img_2683-1.jpgDrey Keirns listen to his coach at Midland.Drey Keirns listen to his coach at Midland.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/midland-img_2683.jpgDrey Keirns listen to his coach at Midland.Drey Keirns listen to his coach at Midland.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/incscription-2368.jpg_incscription 2368https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/dana-college-0049-1.jpg_Dana college 0049Lindsay Fibranz and Brittney Naseman head back to their dorm Wednesday afternoon. Both learned of the sale on Tuesday. They see the change as a positive one, but they would like more details. They were told that the change would lead to more students, and the old dorms would be fixed up. 'For the future of the school, I think it’s good," Lindsay said.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/choir-0016-1.jpg_Choir 0016The blair and Dana community gathered at First Lutheran Church Sunday evening to bid farewell to Dana College which officially closed on Monday. To many the school closing has been like suddenly loss of a family member. The service helps provide closure that has been affected by the loss.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/blair-hall-july-2010-1.jpg_Blair Hall July 2010-1Blair Hall 20102020-07-03T22:55:35+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2020/06/27/may-cruise-night-in-blair/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/edsel-1.jpgCruise night in BlairClassic as well as contemporary autos of every shape and size cruise Washington Street and 19th street to the roundabout Friday during Blair Cruise Night.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cruising-washington-1-1-1.jpgCruise night in BlairClassic as well as contemporary autos of every shape and size cruise Washington Street and 19th street to the roundabout Friday during Blair Cruise Night.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/low-rider-1.jpgCruise night in BlairLow rider on Washington Street. https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/washington-street-from-rupp-roof2-1-1.jpgCruise night in BlairLong lines of trucks and autos of every make and model cruised up and down Washington street Friday night in Blair.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/washington-street-from-rupp-roof2-1.jpgCruise night in BlairLong lines of trucks and autos of every make and model cruised up and down Washington street Friday night in Blair.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/sixteenth-washington-3-1.jpgCruise night in BlairClassic cars and trucks of all kinds pass beneath the American flag on Washington Street during Cruise Night in Blair.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/sixteenth-washington-1.jpgCruise night in BlairClassic cars and trucks of all kinds pass beneath the American flag on Washington Street during Cruise Night in Blair.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cruising-washington-1-1.jpgCruise night in BlairClassic as well as contemporary autos of every shape and size cruise Washington Street and 19th street to the roundabout Friday during Blair Cruise Night.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cruise-night-13th-washington-1.jpgCruise night in BlairClassic as well as contemporary autos of every shape and size cruise Washington Street and 19th street to the roundabout Friday during Blair Cruise Night.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cruise-night-chevy-2-1.jpgCruise night in BlairClassic as well as contemporary autos of every shape and size cruise Washington Street and 19th street to the roundabout Friday during Blair Cruise Night.2020-06-27T18:22:11+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2020/06/26/ready-to-wander/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/valentine-refuge-1.jpgJoe burns wearing tiaraMorning clouds above one of more than a dozen lakes at Valentine NWR.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/valentine-nwr-1.jpgSand hills 6/2020Morning clouds add drama to a sandhills landscape at Valentine National Wildlife Refuge.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/sun-through-fog-on-niobrara-1.jpgSand hills 6/2020Sun breaks through morning fog at Smith Falls State Park.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/sun-art-smith-falls-park-1.jpgSand hills 6/2020Sun breaks through morning fog at Smith Falls State Park.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/smith-falls-1.jpgSand hills 6/2020Early morning fog partially veils trees above Smith Falls at Smith Falls State Park.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/retired-mug_4218.jpgJoe Burns shows off his Officially Retired tiara.Joe Burns wears Officially Retired tiara gift.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/fog-at-smith-falls-2.jpgSand hills 6/2020Early morning fog partially veils trees above Smith Falls at Smith Falls State Park.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ccc-trail-067521joeburns-535131.jpgSand hills 6/2020Fire tower at Valentine National Wildlife Refuge near Valentine, Nebraska. The tower was built by Civilian Conservation Corp in the 1930Õs. During the depression the corpsmen worked in national wildlife refuges, national parks and national forests for $30 a month and part of the pay was sent back to the CorpsmenÕs homes.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/bowring-ranch-1.jpgSand hills 6/2020Cattle graze in the sandhills at the Bowring State Historical Ranch.2020-06-26T19:08:35+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2020/04/19/april-snowfall-creates-silver-white-wonderland/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tower-of-four-winds-2-1.jpgTower of Four Winds, Black Elk-Neihardt ParkTower of Four Winds, Black Elk-Neihardt Parkhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/thursday-evening-1.jpgSnow and frost covered treeFrost and snow covered tree at Black Elk-Neihardt Park in Blair late Thursday Afternoon.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/neihardt-trees-1.jpgFrost and snow covered treesSilver white scene of snow and frost covered trees at Elk-Neihardt Park Friday morning.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/lions-deerfield-trail-1.jpgLions Park - Deerfield trailSnow covered grass and trees along the Lions Park Deefield bike and walking trail in the Arbor Park Arboretum Friday morning.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/fence-1.jpgApril snow pixSnow covered fence at the edge of Black Elk-Neihardt Parkhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/arboretum-sign-1.jpgSnow covered trees frame the Arbor Park Arboretum sign.Light snow falls from trees surrounding the Arbor Park Arboretum sign at Arbor Park School Friday morning.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tower-of-4-winds-1.1-1.jpgTower of Four WindsSnow covered tree branches frame the Tower of the Four Winds in Black Elk-Neihardt Park Friday Morning in April.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/front-yard-1.jpgApril snow pixMy from yard Friday Morninghttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cauble-creek-foot-bridge-arbor-1.jpgApril snow pixFootbridge crosses Cauble Creek along Lions Park Deerfield trail Friday morning.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ben-fence-2.2-1.jpgApril snow pixSnow covered fence at the edge of Black Elk-Neihardt Park2020-04-20T01:16:39+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/12/10/christmas-for-the-coat/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/santa-with-kids-1.jpgBreakfast for the CoatSarah Dein with twins Jacob and Jackson and Amelia Jacobitz holding daughter Vera and with son Graham meet Santa.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/byrne-family-1.jpgBreakfast for the CoatAndy Byrne with mother Sarah and brother Tyler with breakfast plates at Christmas for the Coat.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/stangl-family-singers-1.jpgChristmas for the CoatStangl Family Singers perform Christmas music at Christmas for the Coat.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sayer-schmidt-127966joeburns-494594-2.jpgBreakfast for the CoatRandy Gilson hands Sawyer Schmidt a plate filled with bacon and egg casserole at Christmas for the Coat.2019-12-11T15:16:34+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/12/10/winter-band-concert/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/caitlyn-haggerstrom-2-1.jpgBlair Winter ConcertSophomore Caitlyn Haggerstrom plays French horn in the 9-10 band during the winter concert in the Lela Neve Auditorium.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/blair-11-12-trevor-anderson-2-1.jpgBlair Winter ConcertTrevor Anderson was a soloist in both the 11-12 Band and Jazz Band during Blair High School winter band concert in the Lela Neve Auditorium.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/blair-11-12-band-2-1.jpgBlair Winter ConcertBlair High School 11-12 band performs during the winter concert in the Lela Neve Auditorium.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/jazz-band-bones-1.jpgBlair Winter ConcertBlair Winter Band Concert 2019https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/blair-11-12-horns-1.jpgBlair Winter ConcertBlair Winter Band Concert 2019https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/9-10-flutes-1.jpgBlair Winter ConcertBlair Winter Band Concert 20192019-12-11T03:15:02+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/12/10/holiday-cheer/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/community-choir-2-1.jpgCommunity ChoirThe Blair Community Choir under the direction of Kay Dickinson performed five numbers during the annual Community Band Holiday concert.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/community-choir-1.jpgBlair Community ChoirThe Blair Community Choir under the direction of Kay Dickinson performed five numbers during the annual Community Band Holiday concert.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/community-band-2-1.jpgBlair Area Community BandBlair Area Community Band in the holiday concert in the Lela Neve Auditorium at Blair High Schoolhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/community-band-1.jpgBlair Area Community BandBlair Area Community Band in the holiday concert in the Lela Neve Auditorium at Blair High Schoolhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/brass-section-2-1.jpgBlair Area Community Band Blair Area Community Band in the holiday concert in the Lela Neve Auditorium at Blair High Schoolhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/alyssa-beasley-1.jpgBlair Volunteer Fire and Rescue DepartmentAlyssa Beasley performs with the Blair Area Community Band in the holiday concert in the Lela Neve Auditorium at Blair High School2019-12-11T02:40:32+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/11/29/clearing-the-shelves-to-support-blair-bakery-owners/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/roll-with-it-1.jpgroll with it-1Connie Custard and Deb Knapp fill customer orders while Roger Andreasen helps out folding boxes.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/jim-and-connies-1.jpgJim and Connie's-1Customers began lining up before 5 a.m. Saturday at Ji and Connies Blair Bakery.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/jim-and-connies-lineup-1.jpgJim and Connie's lineup -1Customers waited in line at Jim and Connie's Blair Bakery throughout the morning Saturday.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/customers-2-1.jpgcustomers 2 -1Customers began lining up before 5 a.m. Saturday at Ji and Connies Blair Bakery.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/customers-1.jpgcustomers -1Customers began lining up before 5 a.m. Saturday at Ji and Connies Blair Bakery.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/connie-through-glass-case-2-1.jpgConnie through glass case 2-1Connie Custard reaches for one of the few remaining filled rolls in her showcase Saturday morninghttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/checking-the-goods-1.jpgchecking the goods -1A constant stream of customers filled Jim and Connie's Bakery throughout the morning Saturday.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/box-of-donuts-1.jpgDeb Rapp fills a box with tasty rolls and donuts.Deb Rapp fills a box with tasty rolls and donuts.2019-11-30T02:58:28+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/11/26/annual-blair-sugar-plum-festival/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/soup-at-fire-hall-1-copy.jpgSoup supperFrosty, Rudolf and elves stop by the South Fire Station for a warm up and bowl of soup.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/salvation-army-donation-1-copy.jpgSalvation Army bucketMatthew Brandl with Ivy Brandl and Alex Legrand and Jeremy Brandl drops money in the Salvation Arrny bucket.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/salvation-army-donation-star-1-copy.jpgSalvation Army bucketSalvation Army volunteer Paul Kolb smiles as Ivy Brandl, Alex Le Grand and Matthew Brandl put money in the bucket.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/salvation-army-bucket-1-copy.jpgSalvation Army bucketSara Crawford drops money in the Salvation Army bucket as Salvation Army volunteer Paul Kolb rings his bell.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/salvation-army-bell-ringer-1-copy.jpgSalvation Army bucketPaul Kolb greets passers-by along Washington street.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/horses-and-hayracks-1-copy.jpgHorses and hayracks-1 copyHorses and tractor pulling hayracks transported families along Washington Street.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/horses-and-hayrack-along-washington-1-copy.jpgHorses and hayrack along Washington-1 copyHorses and tractor pulling hayracks transported families along Washington Street.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/horses-and-hayrack-2-1-copy.jpgHorses and hayrack 2-1 copyHorses and tractor pulling hayracks transported families along Washington Street.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/fairy-dust-2-1.jpgFairy dustMallory Stirek sprinkles fairy dust on Lilly May Knutsonhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/fairy-dust-1-copy.jpgFairy dustMallory Stirek sprinkles fairy dust on Kaydence Knutson2019-11-27T01:28:12+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/portfolio/tower-of-four-winds-restored-to-original-beauty/2019-11-21T18:25:38+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/portfolio/black-elk-neihardt-park-november-1999/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/todd-and-ethan-wick-1.jpgTodd and Ethan Wick-1Todd and Ethan Wick walking Bailey and Skipper along the ridge trail at Black e-Neihardt Parkhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/black-elk-neihardt-trees-1.jpgBlack Elk-Neihardt trees-1Handsome stand of trees and grasses on a stroll through the park on a clear and crisp November morning.2019-11-21T02:57:38+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/11/20/dana-cross/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/dana-cross-and-the-city-1-1.jpg_Dana cross and the city-1Setting sun highlights the Dana cross at twilight high above the Blair cityscape. 2019-11-20T22:08:02+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/11/19/__trashed/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tall-grass-1.jpgTall grass and trees along ridgeTall grass and trees along ridge at Black Elk-Neihardt Parkhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sumac-panorama-2-1.jpgLoess hills panoramaTall grass and cedar trees along ridge at Black Elk Neihardt.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/overflow-pond-1.jpgFallen leaves and tree reflectionsTrees reflected in reservoir overflow pond,https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/loess-hills-1-copy.jpgPrairie grasses at Black Elk -Neihardt ParkBlack Elk-Neihardt Park2019-11-20T04:50:34+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/11/10/vivid-and-ephemeral-beauty-of-autumn/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/trees-through-window-1.jpgTrees through window -1Autumn show from my living room window.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/roz-in-window-1.jpgRoz in window-1Roz watches birds at feeder through my living room window.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/falling-leaves-of-red-and-gold2-1.jpgfalling leavesFalling leaves of red and goldhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/falling-leaves-of-red-and-gold-1.jpgFalling leaves of red and gold-1Leaves fall from maple and ash tree in my front yard.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/red-maple-leaf-1-copy.jpg_Red maple leaf -1 copyCrimson maple leafhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/snow-on-leaves-2-jpg.jpg_snow on leaves-2 jpgFrost and snow on fallen leaves.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/red-leaf-astia-1-copy.jpg_red leaf Astia-1 copyCrimson leaf caught in tree,2019-11-11T02:09:25+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/11/10/halloween-fun-in-blair/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/skee-ball-game-1.jpgKiwnis partyJamison Baker plays Skee ball at the Kiwanis Halloween Party.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/kiwanis-costume-contest-1.jpgKiwanis partyKids in colorful costumes gather for the 8 to 12 year old best costume contest.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/good-shepherd-resident-2-1.jpgGood ShepherdGood Shepherd resident hand out treats to Kylen and Ella Reed. In Background from left are Marcie Reed, foreign exchange student Polina Nosova, and Ashley Reedhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/fire-truck-at-deerfield-2-1.jpgFire truckLights from a BVFR fire truck flashed and lit up an intersetion in Deerfield Wednesday as fire fighters handed out treats to trick and treaters.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/carter-house-dino-1-copy.jpgCarter House TorTCarter House residents Donna Neary and Beth Smith offer treats to Sam Geise dressed in dinosaauer costume2019-11-10T21:44:02+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/11/10/first-snow-of-the-year/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/lions-park-trail-at-arbor-park-4-1.jpgSnow on trees along Lions Park trail at Arbor Park.Snow on trees along Lions Park trail at Arbor Park.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/lions-park-trail-at-arbor-park-2-1.jpgSnow on trees along Lions Park trail at Arbor Park.Snow on trees along Lions Park trail at Arbor Park.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/stemmermann-park-playground-4-velvia-1.jpg_Stemmermann Park playground 4 Velvia -1Snow coats trees and playground equipment and Stemmermann Park Wednesday morning.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/stemmermann-park-playground-2-1.jpg_Stemmermann Park playground 2-1Snow coats trees and playground equipment and Stemmermann Park Wednesday morning.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/stemmerman-park-flowers-1.jpg_Stemmerman park flowers-12019-11-10T21:27:55+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/08/15/washington-county-strong/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/clover-kids-judge-1-copy.jpgWC Fair Saturday AMRoyce Kempnich and Hannah Opfer judge Clover Kids entries in the 4H competition Saturday.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/luke-mathiesen-1.jpgWC Fair Beef showLuke Mathiesen shows commercial heifer in the Beef Show Monday.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/laney-hoier-grand-champ-1.jpgWC Fair TuesdayJudge Jim Gibson congratulates Laney Hoier on showing the Grand Champion Market Hog in the WC Fair Hog Show Tuesday.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/jeff-warren-1.jpgWC Fair AuctionFollowing the re-sale of Charley Hoier's market hog, Jeff Warren takes donations in hundred dollar increments.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/hannah-gross-1-copy.jpgWC Fair AuctionHanna Gross shows her market sheep at the WCF Livestock Auction.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/gecho-1.jpgWC Fair TuesdaySawyer Tjardes shows his companion gecko, Radar, at the Cat and companion animal show on Tuesday. WC Fair Tuesdayhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/gary-jannaman-1.jpgFriday ConcertTyler Farr with guitarist Gary Jannaman perform Friday night in the Washington County Fair arena Friday night.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ellie-ortmeier-1.jpgWC Fair Beef showEllie Ortmeier competes in the Beef Show competition at the Washington County Fair Monday.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/charley-hoier-auction-resale-1-copy.jpgWC Fair AuctionCharley Hoier shows her market hog for resale as Gary Lambrecht takes bids.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/brody-wilkins-072807joeburns-486981.jpgWC Fair AuctionFront to back: Gary Lambrecht and Matt Mathiesen take bids while Brody Wilkins shows his hog during the Wahington County Fair livestock auction Wednesday.2019-08-16T04:10:34+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/08/08/last-of-a-series-homeward-bound/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fort-buford-1.jpgFort Union Fort BufordFort Union Fort Bufordhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fort-buford-2-1.jpgFort Buford State ParkFort Buford State Parkhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/tepees-at-fort-union-068766joeburns-473697.jpgFort Union Fort BufordTepees stand outside the back gate of Fort Union where Indian encampments might have been located. The back gate was the exit point to the trails and prairie beyond the fort.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/nez-perce-marker-1.jpgFort Union Fort BufordNez Perce War memorial at the Bear paw Battlefield.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fort-union2-1.jpgFort Union Fort BufordFort Unionhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fort-union-1.jpgFort Union Fort BufordFort Union view from the prairie.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fort-buford-cemetery-1.jpgFort Union Fort BufordRestored grave markers in the Fort Buford cemetery include the cause of death as well as the date.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fort-buford-cemetery-068738joeburns-473669.jpgFort Union Fort BufordRestored grave markers in the Fort Buford cemetery include the cause of death as well as the date.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fort-buford-cemetery-3-1.jpgFort Union Fort BufordRestored grave markers in the Fort Buford cemetery include the cause of death as well as the date.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fort-buford-cemetery-2-1.jpgFort Union Fort BufordRestored grave markers in the Fort Buford cemetery include the cause of death as well as the date.2019-08-08T16:41:06+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/07/25/spring-time-in-glacier-national-park/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/view-from-prince-of-wales-hotel-lobby-1.jpgGlacier Waterton ParksView of Lake Waterton from lobby of the Prince of Wales Hotelhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/prince-of-wales-hotel-1.jpgGlacier Waterton ParksHistoric Prince of Wales Hotel overlooks Waterton Lakes on the Canadian side of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. The union of the two parks was achieve in 1932.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sun-road-068411joeburns-472836.jpgRainbow through timbersA rainbow appears through a misty rain behind the remains of burned trees from the 1915 Reynolds Creek fire in Glacier National Park. https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/mornng-fog-gts-road068625joeburns-473050.jpgTwo Medicine Going to SunGoing to the Sun road AMMorning fog fills a valley between mountain peaks along Going-to-the-Sun road.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/polebridge-mercantile067793joeburns-470455.jpgNorth ForkThe historic Polebridge Mercantile is a magnet for back country enthusiasts looking for a huckleberry bear claw and good conversation.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/arch-bridge-gts-road-068331joeburns-472756.jpgTwo Medicine Going to SunA vehicle approaches an arched bridge across a water fall on Going-to-the-Sun road in Glacier National Park.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/bear-grass-068428joeburns-472853-2.jpgTwo Medicine Going to SunBear Grass blooms among burned timbers along Going to the Sun Road.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/round-prairie068123joeburns-470784-1.jpgNorth ForkWild flowers bloom on the Round Prairie in the North Fork region of Glacier National Park.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/wildflowers-1.jpgNorth ForkWildflowers along the north fork of the Flathead River.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/wild-goose-island-067773joeburns-470435.jpgParksGlacier NP Logan PassWild Goose Island in St Mary Lake is a popular photo opportunity.2019-07-26T13:28:29+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/07/25/wandering-along-the-washington-coast/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/olympic-mountains-066669joeburns-469332-2.jpgOlympic MountainsSeattle Space NeedleOlympic Mountainshttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/surf-fishermen-1.jpgOlympic National Forest sunsetFisherman at sunset on Kalaloch beach on the Olympic Peninsula coast.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/seattle-market-1-copy.jpgMt RainierPike Street Market, Seattle https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/seattle-2-1.jpgSeattle Space NeedleSeattle at night from the Space Needlehttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/rocky-coast-2-1-copy.jpgOlympic National Forest sunsetKalaloch beach on the Olympic Peninsula coast.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/rocky-coast-1-copy.jpgOlympic National Forest sunsetKalaloch beach on the Olympic Peninsula coast.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/olympic-peninsula-beach-2-1-copy.jpgOlympic National Forest sunsetKalaloch beach on the Olympic Peninsula coast.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/mount-ranier-1-copy.jpgMt RainierMust Rainierhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/monk-fish-1.jpgMt RainierMonk Fish on ice at the Seattle Central Market.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ho-rainforest-mt-peak-1-copy.jpgSeattle Space NeedleHo Rain Forest, Olympic National Park.2019-07-26T02:07:53+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/07/23/ocean-in-view/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/fort-clatsop-1-copy.jpgFort Clatsop_Fort Stevents_Cape DisappointmentFort Clatsop Lewis and Clark National Historical Park features a replica of the Lewis and Clark Expedition's winter quarters.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/columbia-river-1.jpgColumbia River_ Cannon BeachColumbia river at the Dalles.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/columbia-river-campsite-1.jpgColumbia River_ Cannon BeachMy Campsite at the Dalles on the Columbia river.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/astoria-column-1.jpgAstoria ColumnAstoria Column. The 125-foot-tall column overlooks the mouth of the Columbia River. The column was built in 1926. A 164 step interior spiral staircase ascends to an observation deck at the top.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/astoria-1-copy.jpgAstoria ColumnView of the mouth of the Columbia River from the Astoria column high above Astoria, OR.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cannon-beach-1-copy.jpgColumbia River_ Cannon BeachWaves roll in to Cannon Beach, OR.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cannon-beach-1.jpgColumbia River_ Cannon BeachWaves roll in to Cannon Beach, OR.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cape-disappointment-1-copy.jpgFort Clatsop_Fort Stevents_Cape DisappointmentView of the mouth of the Columbia River from Cape Disappointment.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cape-disappointmena-lighthouse-1.jpgFort Clatsop_Fort Stevents_Cape DisappointmentCape Disappointment lighthouse.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/fort-stevens-beach-wreck-1-copy.jpgStevens Beach shipwreckThe Peter Iredale shipwreck on the beach at Fort Stevens State Park. The English sailing ship ran aground during a storm in 1906.2019-07-23T20:28:18+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/07/23/northwest-adventure-following-the-lewis-and-clark-trail/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/pompeys-pillar-3-copy.jpgPompey's Pillar National MonumentPompey's Pillar National Monument https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/pompeys-pillar-2-copy.jpgPompey's Pillar National MonumentPompey's Pillar National Monument https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/clark-signature-pompeys-pillar-1-copy.jpgNorthwest Adventure 1William Clark gave the name Popmpey's Tower - later renamed Pompey's Pillar and carved his name into the soft sandstone. A glass case now protects and preserves the signature.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/white-cliffs-from-above-1.jpgWhite Cliffs Canoe tripView from above the White Cliffs with the river below. https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/white-cliffs-4-1.jpgWhite Cliffs Canoe tripWhite Cliffs of the Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/white-cliffs-5a-1.jpgWhite Cliffs Canoe tripWhite Cliffs of the Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grave-markers-1.jpgNorthwest Adventure 1Headstones mark the location where soldiers and Plains Indians fell during the Battle of the Little Bighorn, or Battle of the Greasy Grass.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/white-cliffs-portrait-1.jpgWhite Cliffs Canoe tripJoe Burns stands on top of Hole in the Wall high above the Missouri river.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/white-cliffs-1-copy.jpgWhite Cliffs Canoe tripEarly morning view from canoe campsite along the Missouri River.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/three-forks-headwaters-1-copy.jpgNorthwest Adventure 1Headwaters of the Missouri River at the confluence of the Jefferson, Madison and Gallatin rivers at Missouri River Headwaters State Park in Montana.2019-07-23T14:56:17+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/05/22/blair-high-school-class-of-2019/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/procession-nannen-9057524joeburns-462459-copy.jpgBlair Graduation 7DMadison Nannen marches in the commencement procession.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/welcome-address-dustin-hovanec-057544joeburns-462479-copy.jpgBlair Graduation 7DDustin Hovanec delivers the Welcome's Address.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/thank-you-chase-claussen-057572joeburns-462507-copy.jpgBlair Graduation 7DChase Claussen delivers the Thank you address to teachers, parents and the community.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/susie-koch-058007joeburns-462942-copy.jpgBlair Graduation 7DSusie Koch receives her diploma from School board President Keri Loseke.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/supt.-gilson-address-057663joeburns-462598-copy.jpgBlair Graduation 7DSuperintendent of Schools Dr. Randall Gilson delivers his first Blair High School commencement address.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/seniors-await-scholarship-presentations-057719joeburns-462654-copy.jpgBlair Graduation 7DGraduates wait in line during the scholarship presentation.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/senior-lineup-054493joeburns-463222-copy-copy.jpgBlair Graduation F1Karla Gregory checks to make sure the seniors are lined up in the correct order before commencement exercises begin.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/senior-ensemble-058194joeburns-463129-copy.jpgBlair Graduation 7DSenior Choir members perform together on last time.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/schrick-checks-hat-054469joeburns-463198-copy.jpgBlair Graduation F1Emma Schrick pins her cap in front of a mirror in preparation for commencement.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/procession-057512joeburns-462447-copy.jpgBlair Graduation 7DLily Kue and seniors march in the commencement procession.2019-05-23T00:53:52+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/05/22/washington-county-athletes-compete-in-state-track-and-field-championships/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/taya-coach-and-sister-056879joeburns-461814-copy.jpgBlair Graduation 7DTessa, right and Taya skelton embrace after Taya won the 3,200 meter run at Omaha Burke Stadiumhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/taya-and-mom-056869joeburns-461804-copy.jpgState Track FridayFort Calhoun’s Taya Skelton gets a hug from her mother, Cindy, at Omaha Burke Stadiumhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/taya-and-family-056857joeburns-461792-copy.jpgState Track FridayTaya Skelton of fort Calhoun celebrates her state title win in the 3,200-meter run Friday at Omaha Burke Stadiumhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/taya-3200-run-056788joeburns-461723-copy.jpgState Track FridayFort Calhoun’s Taya Skelton, left, races to the front of the pack at Omaha Burke Stadiumhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/skelton-and-mckennan-post-race-056843joeburns-461778-copy.jpgState Track FridayFort Calhoun seniors Taya Skelton, left, and Avery McKennan meet at the finish line of the 3200-meter run at Omaha Burke Stadiumhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/gubbels-300-prelim-056963joeburns-461898-copy.jpgState Track FridayArlington freshman Kailynn Gubbels, middle, runs the 300-meter hurdle prelims at Omaha Burke Stadiumhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/fc-marshall-200-final-057470joeburns-462405-copy.jpgState Track Saturday AMFort Calhoun senior Zack Marshall, left, races Norris’ Ashton Hausmann to the finish line of thttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/fc-haggar-400-057358joeburns-462293-copy.jpgState Track Saturday AMFort Calhoun’s Jacob, left, and Ben Haggar, right run the 400-meter dash at Omaha Burke Stadiumhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/evan-slominski-polevault-057095joeburns-462030-copy.jpgState Track Saturday AMBlair senior Evan Slominski competes in the pole vault at Omaha Burke Stadiumhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ethan-rowe-300-hurdle-056979joeburns-461914-copy.jpgState Track FridayBlair senior Ethan Rowe runs the 300-meter hurdles at Omaha Burke Stadium2019-05-22T12:27:58+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/05/21/fort-atkinson-living-history-days/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/musicians-053435joeburns-458343-edit.jpgFort Atkinson Living HistoryFrom left, Doug Kuony portraying Indian sub-agent John Doughert and Dave Blakeslee portraying an itinerate musician perform tunes appropriate to he 1820 time period.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/manual-of-arms-drill-052528joeburns-458312.jpgFort Atkinson Living HistoryRifle regiment conducts manual of arms drill on the parade ground at Fort Sunday. The manual of arms is instruction in the handling and use of weapons in formation.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/finger-weaving-052541joeburns-458325.jpgFort Atkinson Living HistoryPam Veach-Davis finger weaves a tumpline that would be attached at both ends of a back, luggage, or bedroll. Vech portrays the wife of the post trader.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/attention-052450joeburns-458234-2.jpgFort Atkinson Living HistorySergeant of the Guard Stephen Baker inspects rifle brigade members from left Andrew Gahagen, Liam Baker, Isac Baker, Caleb Baker and Ben Godfrey. Fort Atkinson Living History.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/owen-artz-with-flintlock-053299joeburns-458090.jpgHit pitch run Fort AtkinsonRe enactor John Mathrole watches as Owen Artz holds a 72 caliber flintlock pistol.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/atlal-and-spearv053306joeburns-458097.jpgHit pitch run Fort AtkinsonConstantine Hansen throws an Indian spear or dart using an Atlal. The atlal which is essentially a stick which is used as a lever to propel the spear. The device predates the bow and arrow.2019-05-22T03:18:53+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/05/21/fort-calhoun-graduates-ready-to-pursue-success/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/class-photo-1-1.jpgFort Calhoun graduation 1The future is bright for Fort Calhoun graduates.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/valedictorians-053850joeburns-459938.jpgFort Calhoun graduation 2Valedictorians from left Zoe Fickbohm, Avery McKennan, and Taya Skelton.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/future-so-bright-053727joeburns-459815.jpgFort Calhoun graduation 2Future is bright for the Fort Calhoun Graduates of 2019.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/procession-053737joeburns-459825.jpgFort Calhoun graduation 2Shelby Alstadt and Courtney Baxter lead the procession of graduating seniors.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/diploma-presentation-053905joeburns-459993.jpgFort Calhoun graduation 2Hannah Conklin receives her diploma from school board president Jon Genoways.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/turning-tassels-053854joeburns-459716.jpgFort Calhoun graduation 1Turning tassels Caleb Steiner, Nicholas Smith, Taya Skelton, and Megan Rupp and classmates turn their tassels.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/recording-053754joeburns-459616.jpgFort Calhoun graduation 1Fort Calhoun graduation 1https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/diploma-053805joeburns-459667.jpgFort Calhoun graduation 1Principal Jerry Green greets Salutatorian Julie Klemm.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/concert-choir-053764joeburns-459626.jpgFort Calhoun graduation 1Molly Penas, Riley Mitchell and the Concert Choir perform one last song together at Fort Calhoun graduation.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/mortar-boards-053739joeburns-459601.jpgFort Calhoun graduation 1The future is bright for Courtney Baxter and Zoe 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Nebraska.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cranes-033443joeburns-428058.jpgSandhill Cranes Rowe SanctuarySandhill Cranes leave the Platte River at sunrise near Gibbon, Nebraska.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/crane-dance-033642joeburns-428257.jpgSandhill Cranes Rowe SanctuarySandhill Cranes roost and dance on a sandbar in the Platte River near Gibbon, Nebraska.2019-03-26T15:51:38+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/03/26/sandhill-crane-migration/2019-03-26T14:29:26+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/03/12/blair-fine-arts-soup-and-salad-supper/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/star-wars-038588joeburns-425236.jpgMay the bones be with you! Trombones join in the light saber dual as the Otte Eigth grade badn performs a Star Wars medley.Blair Fine Arts Soup and Salad Supperhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sixth-grade-brass-2joeburns-424972-copy.jpgOtte sixth grade bandBlair Otte Middle School sixth grade band performs at the Fine Arts Soup and Salad Supperhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/seventh-grade-baritones-038128joeburns-425008.jpgOtte seventh grade baritone soloBlair Fine Arts Soup and Salad Supperhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/directors-dual-038576joeburns-425224.jpgBlair fine Arts Soup and Salad SupperInstrumental Music teachers Chiyo Trauernicht and Jeff Mount dual with light sabers during Star Wars medley performed by Otte eigth grade band.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/seventh-grade-baritones-038122joeburns-425002.jpgBlair Fine Arts Soup and Salad SupperBlair Otte Seventh grade baritone solohttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jazz-ii-trumpet-solo-038043joeburns-424923.jpgBlair soup and salad supperPeter Lux plays a trumpet solo with Blair Jazz II2019-03-12T22:29:26+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/portfolio/joshua-tree-national-park/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wanderwagon-at-joshua-2083.jpgWanderwagon at Joshua 2018My Tacoma pickup and 4 Wheel Camper at a camping spot at Joshua Tree National Park in April, 2018.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/succulent-042093joeburns-207718.jpgJoshua Tree National Park April, 2018Succulent and Joshua trees at Joshua Tree National Park, April, 2018.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/joshua_tree-sunset-dsf2223.jpgJoshua Tree National Park April, 2018Joshua trees at sunset at Joshua Tree National Park, April, 2018.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/joshua_tree-042103joeburns-207728.jpgJoshua Tree National Park April, 2018Joshua trees at sunset at Joshua Tree National Park, April, 2018.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/joshua-trees-042224joeburns-207849-2.jpgJoshua Tree National Park April, 2018Joshua trees at sunset at Joshua Tree National Park, April, 2018.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/joshua-tree-sunset-sf2207-2.jpgJoshua Tree National Park April, 2018Joshua trees at sunset at Joshua Tree National Park, April, 2018.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/joshua-t-sunset-f2207-edit.jpgJoshua Tree National Park April, 2018Joshua trees at sunset at Joshua Tree National Park, April, 2018.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cactus-flower-041977joeburns-207012.jpgJoshua Tree National Park April, 2018Cactus flower in bloom at Joshua Tree National Park, April, 2018.2019-03-11T15:43:00+00:00monthlyhttps://josephaburns.com/2019/02/28/no-matter-the-weather-kids-just-want-to-have-fun/https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/snow-fun-at-deerfield-027593joeburns-421217.jpgDeerfield classroomDeerfield classroomhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/saturday-night-16th-and-washington-027630joeburns-421254.jpgSnow cleanup in W. 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CountyFrom left Troy Stanley gives Jordan Lynch a hand opening up Lynche's driveway Sunday along Grant street.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/joel-nelson-026445joeburns-421439.jpgSnow cleanup in W. CountyJoel Nelson rides his snow mobile through snow drifts on County road 17 Sunday afternoon. Many county roads were impassable Sunday afternoon due to blowing and drifting snow. Snow cleanup in W. Countyhttps://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cj-heaton-cleans-sidwalks-026637joeburns-421631.jpgSnow cleanup in W. CountyCJ Heaton cleans removes snow from the Rich Warrick Memorial Park sidewalks along 19th street.https://josephaburns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/brian-matzen026409joeburns-421403.jpgSnow cleanup in W. CountyBrian Matzen removes snow from his sidewalks along Grant Street Sunday. Snow cleanup in W. 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