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Animals Around the World — Montana

Animals can be found around the world, in the wild, in captivity, and in our Art. This series will feature some of the animals that we have encountered in our travels around the world. Montana is known as “Big Sky … Continue reading

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Animals of the World — New York

Animals can be found around the world, in the wild, in captivity, and in our Art. This series will feature some of the animals that we have encountered in our travels around the world. The state of New York is … Continue reading

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Animals Around the World — Kentucky

Animals can be found around the world, in the wild, in captivity, and in our Art. This series will feature some of the animals that we have encountered in our travels around the world. Kentucky is the state most associated … Continue reading

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Animals Around the World — California

Animals can be found around the world, in the wild, in captivity, and in our Art. This series will feature some of the animals that we have encountered in our travels around the world. California is another large state with … Continue reading

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Animals Around the World — Florida

Animals can be found around the world, in the wild, in captivity, and in our Art. This series will feature some of the animals that we have encountered in our travels around the world. Florida is famous for its aquatic … Continue reading

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Animals Around the World — Alaska

Animals can be found around the world, in the wild, in captivity, and in our Art. This series will feature some of the animals that we have encountered in our travels around the world. Alaska is a true wilderness, with … Continue reading

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Spotlight on St Augustine

St Augustine, Florida is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the United States.  Its occupation began with Ponce de Leon’s landing here in 1513.  It was primarily a Spanish territory, but was ceded to England for a short time … Continue reading

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Spotlight on Charlottesville

Monticello is Thomas Jefferson’s estate in Charlottesville, Virginia.  It was both his ultimate retreat and his passion, since he was intimately involved in its construction and subsequent modifications.  The home contains original furnishings and memorabilia from Jefferson’s eclectic life. One … Continue reading

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Gardens of the World — Minnesota

The best gardens in Minnesota do not feature plants at all, although the park has many plantings for the enjoyment of visitors. We are talking here about the Minneapolis Sculpture Gardens, on the outskirts of the city. These gardens are … Continue reading

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Gardens of the World — Nevada

Nevada is another state that people would not typically associate with gardens, especially the city of Las Vegas with its over-the-top glitz and glamour. It turns out that at least one of Vegas’ famous casinos has gardens. They are inside … Continue reading

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