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CarolineArnoldArtandBooks
http://carolinearnoldart.blogspot.com/
Author/Illustrator Caroline Arnold's art and books focusing on the writing and illustrating process and her experiences with children and teachers at schools and libraries.
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The Intrepid Tourist
http://theintrepidtourist.blogspot.com/
Author Caroline Arnold's travel blog--a writer's journeys around the world, often to places beyond the normal tourist path. A personal view focusing on wildlife, ancient history, cultural events and outdoor activities.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1516 )
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Remembering Children's Book Illustrator Eric Carle (1929-2021)
Renowned children's book illustrator Eric Carle, most famous for his book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, passed away this week at the age of 91. Read more
Posted on 29 May 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE -
WRITING A TRAVEL DIARY: Keeping Memory Fresh
Hidden Lake, Glacier National ParkBefore email and texting, people wrote letters and diaries to record their thoughts and experiences. Read more
Posted on 26 May 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE -
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, Montana: A Place to Renew Your Spirit by Caroline Arnold...
52 Places to Go: Week 19Hidden Lake, Glacier National Park, MontanaRecently, I came upon an article about Glacier National Park promoting it as a place to go... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2021 TRAVEL -
Monarch Butterfly Eggs in My Garden
Monarch butterfly eggs on a milkweed leafTwo days ago I saw a monarch butterfly hovering over the milkweed plants that are growing in containers on my patio.... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE -
HIKING THE GRAND CANYON IN WINTER. Photos by Tom Scheaffer at The Intrepid...
52 Places to Go: Week 20Grand Canyon, Arizona. The Colorado River winds along the bottom.(This article originally posted on 3/3/14. Read more
Posted on 17 May 2021 TRAVEL -
Butterfly Symmetrical Painting Craft
With thanks to the Craft Train for this fun project making butterflies with symmetrical wings.All you need is black paper, scissors, paint and Q-tips! Every... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE -
MOUNT RUSHMORE: A LASTING LEGACY, Guest Post by Cathy Mayone
52 Places to Go: Week 19Mount Rushmore, South DakotaEver since my childhood babysitter returned with tales of working at Mount Rushmore one summer, I’ve had a... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2021 TRAVEL -
SCBWI Reading List Celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Heritage
Look for my book EASTER ISLAND: Giant Stone Statues Tell of a Rich and Tragic PastCelebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage This month, SCBWI celebrates the... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE -
MUIR WOODS: California's Tallest Trees by Caroline Arnold at The Intrepid Tourist
52 Places to Go: Week 18What is taller than the Statue of Liberty, weighs more than a big ship, and is the world’s tallest living thing? Answer: the coast... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2021 TRAVEL -
CELEBRATING TEN YEARS OF THE INTREPID TOURIST: Many Thanks to All My Guest...
Diary of my Africa trip, 1971Ten years ago in April, when I first launched The Intrepid Tourist, my plan was to share some of my own travel experiences, but it... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2021 TRAVEL -
THE AFRICA TRIP, 50th ANNIVERSARY: Celebrating 10 Years of My Travel Blog
The 10th Anniversary of The Intrepid Tourist Exactly fifty years ago this week, in April 1971, I arrived in Kampala, Uganda for a four month stay in East Africa... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE -
How Many Legs on Your Butterfly?
Like most insects, all butterflies have six legs. However, at first glance your Painted Lady Butterflies may only look like they have four! Read more
Posted on 26 April 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE -
THE AFRICA TRIP, 50th ANNIVERSARY: Celebrating 10 Years of The Intrepid...
52 Places to Go: Week 17Caroline and Jennifer (age 18 months), Uganda, 1971Celebrating 10 Years of The Intrepid TouristExactly fifty years ago today, on April... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2021 TRAVEL -
Celebrate Earth Day with Butterflies
Painted Lady ButterfliesEarth Day 2021 is Thursday, April 22nd. What better way to celebrate than with the miraculous transformation of tiny caterpillars into... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE -
HAWAII TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN: Hilo, Hawaii by Caroline Arnold at The Intrepi...
52 Places to Go: Week 16Heliconia bihai, Hawaii Tropical Botanical GardenThe Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, a treasure trove of tropical plants from around... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2021 TRAVEL -
THE GARDEN OF FLOWERING FRAGRANCE: Chinese Garden at the Huntington, San...
52 Places to Go: Week 15Zigzag Bridge in the Chinese Garden, The Huntington, San Marino, CAIn the Chinese Garden at The Huntington, in San Marino, California,... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2021 TRAVEL -
CELEBRATE THE EARTH with A WARMER WORLD on the SCBWI Recommended Reading List
Look for my book A WARMER WORLD on the SCBWI recommended reading list for April in the section for nonfiction books. (The list is alphabetical, so go to the end. Read more
Posted on 12 April 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE -
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, April 4-10, 2021
Palms-Rancho Park Branch Library, LAPLDid you know that April 4-10 is National Library Week? This year's theme is "Welcome to Your Library," reminding us that... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Ukrainian Easter Eggs
HAPPY EASTER!Every year at this time I get out my Ukrainian Easter Egg tools to make new eggs to add to my collection. Using a kistka (a tool with a hollow... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE -
IMAGINARY WORLDS at the Atlanta Botanical Garden by Caroline Arnold at The...
52 Places to Go: Week 14Peacock living sculpture inside the orchid house at the Atlanta Botanical Garden(Note: This article was originally posted in July 2018. Read more
Posted on 05 April 2021 TRAVEL