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A Trip to Long Fingers Ruin

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Shelly Martin

In May of this year we met with a couple of friends from Seattle, Nancy and Pokey, and headed up Butler Wash to do some hiking on Comb Ridge.  This particular day our goal was Long Fingers Ruin–a medium sized, … Continue reading →

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One last look at Rome…

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Shelly Martin

It seems that I’ve recovered from my jet-lag.  This year it was especially bad.  There are actually gaps in my memory from last week.  I took all the right precautions: regular sleep schedule, time in the sun, exercise, lots of … Continue reading →

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In Roma…

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Shelly Martin

We survived our flight, noisy students and mediocre in-flight service aside.  When the airline asks you for feedback on your travel experience, do you think they REALLY mean that?  Anyway… Wednesday is mostly a blur.  We checked into our room … Continue reading →

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New Adventures…

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Shelly Martin

Next week’s blog will be posted the following week.  I am leaving for Canyonlands National Park this afternoon for a 6 day backpack into Salt Creek.  I expect to find lots of new blogging material while I’m there–Salt Creek is incredibly rich in archaeological as well … Continue reading →

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Horseshoe Canyon aka. Barrier Canyon: My visit with the Holy Ghost.

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Shelly Martin

Horseshoe Canyon–also commonly referred to as Barrier Canyon–is part of Canyonlands National Park.  It lies between the San Rafael Swell to the west and the Green River to the east, in southern Utah.  In addition to it’s beauty and solitude Barrier Canyon offers … Continue reading →

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Roadside Ruins ie. Drive-by Archaeology…

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Shelly Martin

I’ve had people ask me if there are any archaeological sites to visit that don’t require “hiking”.  My first instinct is to ask “Why wouldn’t you want to take a nice hike?  That’s part of the fun!”  Well, for many, hiking isn’t … Continue reading →

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Chimney Rock on track to becoming monument – KRDO.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News, Weather and Sports

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Shelly Martin

Associated Press – January 16, 2010 1:54 PM ET PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) – The Chimney Rock Archaeological Area may soon become a national monument. U.S. Rep. John Salazar's deputy press secretary, Edward Stern, says the congressman is working on … Continue reading →

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ERCOLANO!!

Posted on July 2, 2009 by admin

Lyn and I discovered that the new “virtual museum” in Ercolano actually IS open for business and well worth the 7 Euro admission price. There are several, very well done, interactive exhibits throughout the museum, all relating to the archaeological finds in the Vesuvian area.
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Week 1: Team 2!!

Posted on June 22, 2009 by admin

Day one, delays, il supermercato and one hell of a thunderstorm… Continue reading →

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