These states starting with the letters “U” and “V” have trees with leaves that are soaking up the ultra violet, and the results are some outstanding earthy tones. Starting in a state that has plenty of sun that being, Utah (43), which I’ve been to.

Click ~ Delicate Arch

The rocks in these parts are doing some amazing things, too — which we were able to drive through and see. The color that they exhibit can be just as rich and intense as the leaves, and this is all year long. Two of these places with gorgeous rock formations are called Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park. Some really beautiful rock formations.

A number of these formations, like the one on the right, are located at a place called Arches National Park. More »

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You’re looking at a picture by this particular photographer, who was standing in the state of North Carolina, taking the picture aimed at South Carolina. I just couldn’t resist putting it up and… More »

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Where are we off to this time? To the likes of Oklahoma (35) ~ I don’t think about mountain ranges, when I think about Oklahoma, but it is home to several mountain ranges, including: Arbuckle Mountains, Oachita Mountains, Wichita Mountains and the Ozark Mountains. Never stopped in Oklahoma, but I have been through, when I went on that Greyhound Bus tour.

The photo on the left, calls to mind the legendary story of The Grapes of Wrath, with the rows and rows of vines changing colors at harvest time. More »

Picking up right where I left off a few days ago, with my Leaf Rx Obsession Tour — it brings me to the last three of the eight states starting with “N”. I can’t believe it’s already October! Weren’t we just at this month a little while ago. I better get on with it, because time is running on. I better catch up!

Several of the states, have two names as opposed to the other states that have one. So what am I quibbling about? Am I saying that these states are not legitimate “N” states? Well, quite frankly, those states couldn’t stand alone as just Carolina, Dakota, Hampshire, Jersey or York! Oh, with the exception of one, and that’s Mexico. But the rest needed support and that’s what they got. Case closed! Let me get on with my leaf peeping! More »

Let me remind anyone who should happen to stop by, what you actually dropped in on. I’m in the midst of an all out Rx remedy to treat my condition, called leaf peeping. The treatment is working wonders. It involves visiting the 50 states, which is what me and my little avatar are about doing right now. You’re welcome to come along, too!

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Nebraska (27) ~ a state that I’ve driven through, but never really stopped to check out. I know about Nebraska from the work they do at a place called Girls & Boys Town that used to be an orphanage for boys, but now helps at-risk-children. It was founded by Father, Edward J. Flanagan. There was a movie, starring, Spencer Tracey as the priest, and Mickey Rooney, as an orphaned boy.

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Click ~ eightylbs ~ Honey Island Swamp, Louisiana

Will you look at this!  I totally leaped over the state of Louisiana (18). Here again is an example of the Founding Fathers just not too enthused about using certain letters.  But “L” is being represented, so who’s arguing.  This post is out of order, but that’s all right — it’s the blogosphere.

And look at that swamp will ya’! There may be a number of big lizards floating around in those mirky waters. It looks like the Creature of the Black Lagoon might be hanging out there, but this place has it’s own story of a creepy inhabitant, called the Honey Island Swamp Monster! Oh no!!! That’s what some of the folks around these parts say, and others say not so.   Anyway, it is an example of autumn… shriek… gulp! Let me move on to others… More »

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