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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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THE PLACE OF REFUGE on the Big Island of Hawaii
When I am on the Big Island of Hawaii, one of my favorite places to visit is Pu’uhonua o Honaunau, or the Place of Refuge, a 45 minute drive south of Kona. Read more
Posted on 13 August 2018 TRAVEL -
A DAY IN KAUAI, Hawaii's Garden Isle
Na Pali Coast, Kauai, HawaiiAt the end of our trip to Hawaii last April we flew from Kona on the Big Island to Kauai, for a short, but relaxing vacation before... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2018 TRAVEL -
KIDS ART ACTIVITY: Inspired by “Butterfly” Compositions by Mark Grotjahn at LACMA
Paintings by Mark Grotjahn at LACMAAn interesting contrast to the David Hockney portraits at the Broad Contemporary Art Museum at LACMA is the exhibit in the... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
BIRDS, BEES and WILDFLOWERS: Hike in Briones Regional Park, Orinda, CA
Bee collecting nectar from a thistle flower in Briones Regional ParkIn the hills of the San Francisco's East Bay, there are countless parks and natural areas... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2018 TRAVEL -
TRAPPED IN TAR: Fossils from the Ice Age NOW IN PAPERBACK at Amazon
Now available in a paperback edition on AmazonMy book TRAPPED IN TAR: Fossils From the Ice Age is now available as a paperback book on Amazon. Read more
Posted on 25 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
IMAGINARY WORLDS at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Peacock living sculpture inside the orchid house at the Atlanta Botanical GardenA fearsome dragon, a caravan of camels, a spectacular peacock and a giant Earth... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2018 TRAVEL -
DAVID HOCKNEY: 82 PORTRAITS and 1 STILL LIFE at LACMA
David Hockney Portrait Exhibit at LACMA, Los Angeles, CA"I think I've found something that I could go on with forever, because people are fascinating, they're... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
THE LITTLE WHITE HOUSE: Roosevelt’s Retreat in Warm Springs, GA
Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Little White House," Warm Springs, GAFranklin D. Roosevelt first came to Warm Springs Georgia in 1924 in hopes that the warm waters of... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2018 TRAVEL -
THE GREAT WILDEBEEST MIGRATION, Tanzania, Africa, Guest Post by Owen Floody
Migrating wildebeest crossing the Mara River, Tanzania, AfricaOur friend Owen Floody, who recently retired from a career of teaching and research at Bucknell... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2018 TRAVEL -
TRAPPED IN TAR: Fossils From the Ice Age is Now Available as an e-Book
My book, TRAPPED IN TAR: Fossils From the Ice Age is now available as an e-book on Amazon Kindle. It was originally published by Clarion Books in 1987 and is ou... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
WEEKEND ESCAPE at INVERNESS and POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, CA, Guest Post...
Point Reyes National Seashore, CaliforniaTwo weeks ago, taking advantage of their daughter being away at camp, my son Matt and his wife Kate escaped their busy... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2018 TRAVEL -
UCLA CLARK LIBRARY, Tea and Shaw in the Garden
UCLA William Andrews Clark Memorial LibraryLast Sunday, my husband and I and several friends had a lovely afternoon in the garden of the UCLA William Andrews... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
DISCOVERING SANTORINI'S MAGIC, Guest Post by Catherine Mayone
The island of Santorini, Greece. Oia architectureMy niece Cathy and her husband Mike just returned from a wonderful vacation on Santorini and sent me this... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2018 TRAVEL -
READING TAKES YOU EVERYWHERE: Author Visit at Encino/Tarzana Library for Summer...
Encino/Tarzana Branch of the Los Angeles Public LibraryYesterday afternoon I spent a wonderful hour with kids and their parents at the Encino/Tarzana Public... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK, New York: Guest Post by Gretchen Woelfle
When my friend and fellow children's book writer Gretchen Woelfle was in New York recently, she was visiting relatives in Brooklyn and discovered the joys of... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2018 TRAVEL -
OBSERVING OUR OWN NATURAL HISTORY at Esperanza Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA
The natural habitat garden at Esperanza Elementary School, Los Angeles, CAOn May 30, 12:55 pm three white-tailed swifts were soaring above the palo verde... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
MOUNTAINS, GRIZZLIES AND MAGIC, the "Real Alaska" Part 2, Guest Post by Nora...
Fireweed in bloom on the Kenai Peninsula, AlaskaMy friend Nora and her husband Frank went on a memorable trip to Alaska in August, 1996. Read more
Posted on 11 June 2018 TRAVEL -
NEW CHICKS: Author Visit with Campbell Hall Kindergarten Students, Los Angeles,...
Day-old chicks in the Kindergarten classroom at Campbell HallWhen I first met librarian Linda Pechin at the CLCSC workshop two weeks ago and she told me that th... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
MOUNTAINS, GRIZZLIES AND MAGIC, the "Real Alaska" Part 1, Guest Post by Nora...
Denali National Park, AlaskaMy friend Nora and her husband Frank went on a memorable trip to Alaska in August, 1996. Nora recalled the trip in a recent essay sh... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2018 TRAVEL -
Project Book Bag: Building Personal Libraries at Kipp Raices Academy in CA
Book Bags Ready to be Distributed to StudentsEvery year just before summer break, Project Book Bag gives young students at Kipp Raices Academy, an elementary... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE