Wild Ozark™

~ Nature Artist using Ozark pigments in Kingston, Arkansas ~

Category: Exercising in Nature

Walking the Morning Mile | Signs of Autumn

This morning after the rain stopped, we walked our morning mile. I noticed the red leaves of black gum (black tupelo) scattered here and there on the driveway. They’re a subtle cue that autumn is on the way. Yellow sweet … Read the rest “Walking the Morning Mile | Signs of Autumn”

14 August 2023
A day in the life of a pigment hunting nature artist

Yesterday was a day for running errands. You can come along with me to see what it’s like on a typical errand day in the life of a pigment hunting nature artist.

Heading Out

Once the sun made over the … Read the rest “A day in the life of a pigment hunting nature artist”

6 June 2020
The Bear Issue with Our Spring-fed Water Line

So I’ve done a good job of making sure the water is dripping on the cold nights and so far so good with not letting the lines freeze (since the first time I let it happen this year). But this … Read the rest “The Bear Issue with Our Spring-fed Water Line”

18 December 2019
Finding the Horses on a Drizzly Easter Sunday Morning

On Sundays I generally sleep late. The alarm goes off every other day at 0500, but on Sundays I have no alarm at all and my body takes full advantage of that fact. I do not ordinarily wake up planning … Read the rest “Finding the Horses on a Drizzly Easter Sunday Morning”

1 April 2018
Hiking to the Wild Ozark Corner Bluff

A while back, I posted about our exploration of the bluffs along the driveway. This time we went hiking to what I call the “Corner Bluff”.

It’s not far away, either, but takes a bit of effort. Getting to … Read the rest “Hiking to the Wild Ozark Corner Bluff”

7 February 2018
Using a Spring for Water – Winter Issues

When you rely on a spring for water, you need a tank. This is our 1500 gallon water collection tank.

Using a spring for water requires more effort than relying on tap water. Sometimes, just because you turn on the … Read the rest “Using a Spring for Water – Winter Issues”

29 December 2017
Things Collected During My Morning Mile

I have a housefull of things collected. Some I actually do get around to using, some stay on a shelf gathering dust. A few of the most prized collected things are just there for me to look at and enjoy, … Read the rest “Things Collected During My Morning Mile”

4 October 2017
Driveway Flowers in September

It’s been bone dry lately. This morning I brought my camera with me so I could take pictures of the driveway flowers.

Ordinarily this would have been an “exercise walk” and I wouldn’t have brought the camera because that would … Read the rest “Driveway Flowers in September”

17 September 2017
Get in Shape with Nature- Starting out the Day Hot & Sweaty

This morning kicked off my first effort at returning to a daily walk/jog routine. It’s time to get in shape after 6 months of trying to take it easy.

Get in Shape

I can’t *really* jog yet. My knee is … Read the rest “Get in Shape with Nature- Starting out the Day Hot & Sweaty”

8 September 2016
Repairing Our Wild Ozark Spring Water Line

Today I repaired our Wild Ozark spring water line

Since I’ve learned how to do this myself, I figured I’d do it while Mr. Wild Ozark was at work. Later this summer we have plans to change out the entire … Read the rest “Repairing Our Wild Ozark Spring Water Line”

11 February 2016
Exercising Outside on a Crispy Ozark Morning

A crispy cold morning, great for exercising outside

I did my exercising outside this morning, jog/walked to the mailbox in under 20 minutes – a milestone for me!

Exercising Outside

Feeding the critters acted as a warm-up spell, but it was
… Read the rest “Exercising Outside on a Crispy Ozark Morning”

2 January 2016