Author Archives: Deonne Kahler

Writer, award-winning photographer, and mom to Sam the Wonder Pup. Splits her time between the Black Hills of South Dakota and Taos, New Mexico. On a mission to see every U.S. National Park. Unabashed fan of '80s power ballads and jigsaw puzzles.
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Grand Canyon Flora

In the interest of not getting totally behind with posting photos – she says as she hits the road again and can’t do any photo processing – here are a few photos of Grand Canyon’s surprisingly diverse plant life.

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Los Angeles Bound

Impromptu Scamp Alert! I’m heading to Los Angeles and San Diego and who knows where else, starting with a visit with friends and the opening reception for a show in L.A. this week.

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Narrowing Down Such a Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon is a vast, overwhelming place. I took approximately one billion photos when I was camping there in April, and have (obviously, ahem) had a hard time organizing myself to share them with you. Here’s a start.

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Taos Ghost Clouds

I know I said I’d be posting more of the Grand Canyon photos soon – and I will, I promise! But there are so many! And I’ve been other places since then that I want to share with you!

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Grand Canyon Teaser

I’ve been so busy (and now I’m on the road again) that I haven’t had time to process any of my Grand Canyon photos, but I didn’t want to leave you for too long without at least a bit of Canyon goodness.

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Chaco Canyon, New Mexico

New Mexico has many beautiful, well-preserved Puebloan ruins, but maybe none are more beloved than Chaco Canyon National Park. And after my first visit there a few weeks ago, I can see why.

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Reflecting at Abiquiu Lake

Abiquiu Lake, NM was still enough to reflect the sky and clouds beautifully.

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Whitney Plantation

If you’re visiting New Orleans and have access to a car, don’t miss the Whitney Plantation on River Road. It’s a powerful, beautiful place – the only plantation museum in the U.S. that focuses on slavery.

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New Orleans, and More News

Today I’ll post the last few photos from New Orleans, and then we’re moving on. Ready? Me too.

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Turns Out Face Bacon is a Thing

Sorry I missed posting last week – personal life (or just life, I suppose) has been a bit challenging lately, but nothing I can’t handle. Here are some more memorable moments from New Orleans:

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