Friday January 27, 2012
This year, just like every year since 2009, my family and I are enjoying an up close and personal view of a pair of bald eagles inhabiting their bathtub-sized nest, which is located on a cliff near my hometown of Decorah, Iowa.
This educational opportunity is made possible by Raptor Resource and their strategically placed eaglecam, complete with audio and infrared capabilities.
Right now there isn't much activity at the nest, although the pair are often seen working on the nest in the mornings between 7:00-8:00 a.m. (CST). However, the activity will dramatically increase during February as these majestic creatures make their final preparations before the egg-laying begins. (Last year the first of three eggs was laid on February 23.)
In the meantime, don't become discouraged or disappointed if you visit the live streaming video and see a vacant nest. You can still get your "eagle fix" by browsing through the Eagle Dailies--a collection of photos taken from the video throughout the day.
And if watching eagles isn't enough for you, meet...Jewel the Bear. Besides the eaglecam, you can also watch live streaming video of a three-year-old black bear named Jewel. This particular bearcam is strategically placed in Jewel's den, which is located near Ely, Minnesota. On January 23, Jewel gave birth to two cubs. If you're interested, you can watch the video of the first cub here and the second cub here.
Additional details about Jewel, to include photos, are featured on the North American Bear Center Web site.
Happy eagle and bear watching!
Photo by Tina Phillips / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Saturday January 21, 2012
If you love motorcycles and are in the NYC area, here's a very generous offer that you may find hard to refuse: servicemembers, police officers and firefighters can gain free admission into the Progressive International Motorcycle Show being held in NYC during the weekend of January 20-22.
Besides bikes, products and learning opportunities, the event features numerous shows such as the:
The NYC event is being held at:
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 W. 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Complete details including contact information, parking instructions, show schedules and more are listed here. Furthermore, don't forget to bring your ID (military, police, firefighter) if you plan on utilizing the free admission offer.
And last, but certainly not least, a huge thank-you to those at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show for extending this offer!
Thursday January 19, 2012
If you live in the Luling, Texas area (about 45 minutes from Austin or San Antonio) and love horses, then you'll want to be sure and mark your calendars for the upcoming Horses4Heroes Valentine's Gala hosted by the Flying S Ranch. The event will take place on Saturday, February 11 from noon to 6:00 p.m.
Planned activities include Western horse riding, games, food and all kinds of fun for the entire family. The fee to participate is $25 per family.
The Flying S Ranch is located at:
1130 Oak Grove Road
Luling, Texas 78648
To learn more, please visit the Flying S Ranch Web site, visit them on Facebook or call 1-512-619-1221.
Happy riding to all who attend!
Wednesday January 11, 2012
Many people either aren't aware of Horses4Heroes or they confuse Horses4Heroes with a therapeutic riding program for wounded warriors that's offered through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl).
About Horses4Heroes
Horses4Heroes is a nonprofit organization that provides numerous educational, recreational and health and wellness horseback riding programs for able-bodied servicemembers and military families.
For example, children as young as 2 can participate in the Horses4Heroes' HorsePlay! program and kids ages 8-10 can partake in a StayStrong program called 8*9*10: Ready to Win! Horse 101 is an excellent option for families that are searching for an activity that they can all do together, as is Operation Free Ride.
Further information about Horses4Heroes and all of the programs and activities that they offer is featured here. To locate a riding facility in your area that offers Horses4Heroes, please see this listing.
Wounded warriors who are interested in learning more about PATH Intl's therapeutic riding program can find detailed information about this valuable and much-needed program here.
Share Your Experience
Have you participated in any of the Horses4Heroes programs? If so, please take a moment and share your experience.
