Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt. John Muir (1838-1914). Scottish-American immigrant, who gave up work as a wagon wheel maker to become an environmental philosopher. Muir co-founded the Sierra Club, and is known as “Father of the National Parks.” [Via Gina Mure’]
Photo of the Day 2: Flagstaff Stormy Sunset
From the Twitter feed of AZWeatherChick, a stormy sunset in Flagstaff, Arizona:
San Pedro River Arizona
Yet another excellent article on the beauty of Arizona by Roger Naylor. “The San Pedro River supports some of the richest wildlife habitat in the Southwest,” says Laura Mackin, bookstore manager at San Pedro House. “This river of life provides resting places for millions of migratory birds and year-round homes for many kinds of plants, […]