{"id":14878,"date":"2025-09-04T13:14:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T13:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=14878"},"modified":"2025-09-04T13:33:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T13:33:00","slug":"notes-from-the-road-16-31-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=14878","title":{"rendered":"Notes From the Road — 16-31 August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NY: Photography & Mindfulness Week 3\u2026<\/h5>\n


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28 August 2024:<\/strong> It has been a fun month doing this workshop and just enjoying the process of photographing for it’s own sake, rather than with a specific story goal in mind. Focusing on honing our skills of observation and seeing “more” of what is around us will prove useful when out on the trails looking for wildlife. Definitely a good creative stretch and great preparation for the upcoming roadtrip\u2026<\/p>\n

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NY: Playing with Maps\u2026<\/h5>\n


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Getting Ready to get Back on the Road\u2026<\/strong><\/h6>\n


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24 August 2025:<\/strong> Doing a lot of route planning in preparation for an upcoming project in September that will combine several fun locations with a bit of exploration, a bit of history and hopefully some cool wildlife (if we’re lucky). Great to be able to revisit some places we’ve scouted previously as well as checking out some new places and taking part in a few events, too\u2026<\/p>\n

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NY: Enjoying the Wildlife\u2026<\/h5>\n


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23 August 2024:<\/strong> This summer has seen a lot of “activity” in the backyard with several “regulars” showing up late afternoons to enjoy the “abundance” of the yard’s “eco-system.” In addition to the little bunny rabbits, there are a couple of squirrels who stop by from next door, and this little chipmunk who seems to like playing “hide-n-seek”\u2026<\/p>\n

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\nUSnomads.org is very proud to be presenting the fourth edition of the Nomad Overland Virtual Adventure Rally<\/a> in 2025. This is a unique kind of rally experience — a ten week event that participants can do from anywhere within the continental U.S.A. Competitors design their own routes as part of the rally, then drive it in a points-based online competition that includes optional activity tasks, quests and weekly challenges. The 2025 rally will run from 2 June – 10 August and is open to any driver within the United States who has an off-road capable vehicle — stock or modified. Registration for 2025 is currently open. For more information see the Rally website<\/a> \u2026

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\nTaking part in a month-long workshop that combines photography with mindfulness to enhance our capacities for observation and re-energize creativity. The workshop is about slowing down, connecting with the present moment and developing visual perception, with the goal of helping participants to explore reality from a deeper, more conscious gaze\u2026

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\nAn overland journey around Vermont with some interesting exploration of the varied ecosystems around the state as well as a deeper dive into history and culture\u2026

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\nHeading to Brattleboro Vermont for the Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center’s Beaver Camp — a weekend of learning and exploring with the center’s experts. Classroom sessions include: Beavers and Healthy Streamscapes, Beaver Biology 101 and Beaver\/Human Conflicts and Solutions. Plus a Streamtable Demonstration and a hands on installation of a “Beaver Deceiver” flow device. Participants will also take field trips to a variety of beaver sites as they learn to identify the signs of beaver activity and assess habitat\u2026

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\nJoining with the folks from the Long Island Orienteering<\/a> club to take part in three events this fall that will help hone map and compass skills while enjoying the outdoors \u2026

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\nReturning to the “city of light” after a way-too-long hiatus and reconnecting with friends, favorite places and some urban exploring to change things up a little bit \u2026

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