Brianarowens

Book Launch

October 25, 2023 by Brianarowens, posted in book release, Everglades National Park, National Parks

1•2•3 EVERGLADES launched on Monday October 23, 2023. Just so happens that Monday was my 2 year anniversary of publishing paperback books! It seemed like the perfect day for a book launch! 1•2•3 EVERGLADES I began publishing in 2019 and only published ebooks. My idea behind that was families that travel would like the ease … Continue reading Book Launch

Quaking Aspen- Tree Talk Tuesday

October 17, 2023October 9, 2023 by Brianarowens, posted in Rocky Mountain National Park, Tree Talk Tuesday

Most recognized for its smooth white-gray bark, and well known for the bright yellow fall color, the Quaking Aspen is a sight to see! The tree’s natural range is on of the widest of all trees in North America. Frequently growing at elevation above 5,000 feet. Scientific Name: Populus tremuloides Family: Salicaceae (Willow) Common Names: … Continue reading Quaking Aspen- Tree Talk Tuesday

Wildflower Wednesday – Ghost Pipe

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 by Brianarowens, posted in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, National Parks, Plant Based, Redwood National Park, Wildflower Wednesday

Wildflower Wednesday SPOOKY SEASON edition. There was only one obvious flower to post for October… I remember finding this flower for the first time when I was living in Gettysburg, PA. I did my research and learned the name “Ghost Pipe, or Ghost Flower”- I found it ironic that the location of this cluster of … Continue reading Wildflower Wednesday – Ghost Pipe

Wildflower Wednesday – Asters

September 6, 2023 by Brianarowens, posted in Grand Canyon National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, National Parks, Plant Based, Redwood National Park, Wildflower Wednesday, Yellowstone National Park

Wildflower Wednesday September edition. This month I am going to go broad with my wildflower. The Aster. There are around 170 species within the genus ASTERACEAE. (Did you know that garden mums are also asters?) I am touching on the purple ones that come to mind when I hear the word “Aster”. The ones that … Continue reading Wildflower Wednesday – Asters

Ponderosa Pine- Tree Talk Tuesday

August 15, 2023 by Brianarowens, posted in Tree Talk Tuesday

Leaves of three, leave it be! That familiar phrase taught me to recognize (and avoid!) poison ivy, and poison oak. This weeks tree has tufts of needles on the ends of its branches. This tuft has many clusters of three leaves (needles), called fascicles. Fascicles are a-okay! This weeks tree is the Ponderosa Pine! Scientific … Continue reading Ponderosa Pine- Tree Talk Tuesday

Wildflower Wednesday – Chicory

August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 by Brianarowens, posted in National Parks, Plant Based, Redwood National Park, Wildflower Wednesday

Wildflower Wednesday August edition. The wildflower for August is Chicory. This flower always makes me smile. To some it’s just a “ditch weed” or something’s that grows in a disturbed area. To me, it brings back memories of my Great Grandma, affectionately called “Great” by all her great grandkids and their friends. She enjoyed birdwatching, … Continue reading Wildflower Wednesday – Chicory