Archive for the 'Other Places' Category
Video of Parfrey’s Glen, Wisconsin State Natural Area – Baraboo, Wisconsin
©2010 John Wanserski for Creative Juice LLC
Parfrey’s Glen has been established by the state of Wisconsin to protect and perserve its native plant and animal communities for scientific study and research, and for the teaching of conservation and natural history. Public use is limited to the Glen trail because of the fragile and unique characteristics of this environment.
Parfrey’s Glen State Natural Area
Map of Parfrey’s Glen (PDF file)
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Video of Rosholt, Wisconsin
Rosholt is in the northeast corner of Portage County along the Flume Creek. In 1867, Jens Rasmussen, who came from Lolland, Denmark, purchased land and improved a beaver dam here to furnish power for a grist mill. In 1885 the dam was acquired by John Gilbert Rosholt for a sawmill. A community grew around the sawmill. In 1893 a post office called “Rosholt” was established and in 1907 the village was incorporated.
Video of Santa Fe, New Mexico
©2007 John Wanserski for Creative Juice LLC
Santa Fe lies in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the foothills of the Rockies. The ancient Indians who settled here thousands of years ago,the Spanish colonists who established a frontier town circa 1610 and the millions of visitors today understand that Santa Fe is a magical place. Back in 1912, in recognition of the city’s unique heritage, officials enacted laws requiring that structures be built in historic Pueblo Revival and Territorial architectural styles. Outside Magazine recently chose Santa Fe as one of the 30 Best Towns in America. It is one of the 1,000 places to see before you die.
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Blog entries for Santa Fe, New Mexico
Tohono Chul Park – Tucson, Arizona
Tohono Chul Park is a privately funded, not-for-profit desert preserve in the Sonoran Desert on the northern edge of Tucson. The Santa Catalina Mountains form a backdrop for the Park’s natural desert habitat. Richard and Jean Wilson created the Park in 1985. This 49 acre Park has 300 species of cacti and succulents, 150 species of shrubs and trees, and 50 species of wildflowers. Thirty-eight species of birds make their permanent home at the Park while another 57 species visit the Park seasonally. In addition to the numerous trails and gardens the Park has museum shops, a tea room, greenhouse, performance gardens, an art exhibit house and education facilities on site. In 2005 it was designated as an Arizona Treasure by the governor.
©2008 John Wanserski for Creative Juice LLC
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Blog entries for Tohona Chul Park
