Author Archives: Simon

Rattlesnakes on your way

Posted on August 30, 2011

After I have provided you with some information about finding scorpions, I felt that I should also tell you how to spot one of my favorite wild animals: the rattlesnake. Going on hike for observing rattlesnakes can be much more … finish reading Rattlesnakes on your way

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Finding scorpions

Posted on August 28, 2011

Not many people will share my enthusiasm, but I love seeing a scorpion crossing my way. Well… I must admit that this happens rarely. Usually, a hike during the night will give you much higher chances to encounter a scorpion. … finish reading Finding scorpions

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Drive-Ins

Posted on July 16, 2011

In my last post I presented the glorious history of the American diner to you. The drive-in was a new development that started to replace a lot of diners throughout the 1950s and 1960s. However, they also disappeared in great … finish reading Drive-Ins

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American Diners

Posted on July 14, 2011

Once your trip gets longer and longer one of the most important things you might find on the side of your way are diners. In their earliest appearance they were only wagons drawn by horses and placed on the roadside. … finish reading American Diners

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Ribwort

Posted on June 22, 2011

The ribwort is quite inconspicuous so you might have not seen it yet. If you know what to look for you, can even spot it in the early spring when it is recognizable through its long narrow and spear-like leaves. … finish reading Ribwort

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Yarrow

Posted on June 22, 2011

Did you ever encountered a yarrow? Well, this how this herb looks like.   photo © 2009 anemoneprojectors | more info (via: Wylio)   This is a wonderful little plant. Its latin name is Achillea. It is part of the … finish reading Yarrow

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