Posted on October 31, 2019, 3:33 pm, by QT Luong, under
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Last month, I invited readers to provide input to influence the direction of this blog for the next ten years. I am thankful to the 133 of you who provided responses. I am sharing those results since you may be interested in your fellow readers’ reactions. For instance, seeing that a large percentage share the […]
Posted on September 2, 2019, 11:51 pm, by QT Luong, under
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This blog started in August 2009. During the first 10 years, I published 485 articles, close to one article per week on average. Much changed during that time. Social media had no “algorithmic” timelines, nor “like” buttons. 500px, Instagram and Google+ did not exist yet. The blog outlasted the later. Could it be that blogging […]
Posted on January 31, 2019, 6:56 pm, by QT Luong, under
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If you bought a copy of Treasured Lands, I thank you for your interest in my work and your support. I would be even more grateful if you would participate in the following nine-question survey, which should take only a few minutes. As a small token of my appreciation, all respondents are eligible for a […]
Posted on January 1, 2019, 1:07 pm, by QT Luong, under
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In a forest of thousand trees, no two trees are alike. In a year of eight thousand hours, no two of them alike. Even on a dark and cold day, the sun may still shine on you. I hope you enjoy many moments of shining light in the upcoming year. On a December day more […]
Posted on December 17, 2018, 11:36 pm, by QT Luong, under
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In 2018, I spent less time in the national parks, the sole focus of my efforts for many years, and more time in other public lands. Those include the national monuments, some of which have been under the most serious threats in our history, as illustrated by the evisceration of two of the largest and […]
Posted on January 1, 2018, 12:01 am, by QT Luong, under
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Today the winter sun rises on the first page of a 365-page blank book. Make it the best you can! After a night in my car, I showed up for sunrise in Lassen Volcanic National Park…. brrr! Lassen Peak has the highest snow accumulation in California, and snow closed the park road, leaving only Manzanita […]
Posted on December 24, 2017, 2:00 am, by QT Luong, under
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In 2017, I limited again my travels, in part because of the demands of the book tour for Treasured Lands. Beyond the great critical reviews, awards, and official state recognition, I am most grateful to all of you who have helped make the book a success. This has me considering a follow-up based on solely […]
Posted on November 24, 2017, 12:39 am, by QT Luong, under
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On this Thanksgiving, besides the usual gratitude for family and friends, I’d like to extend my thanks to all the people who have helped make the Treasured Lands project a success. My heartfelt thanks to every person who helped along the way. For most of the project, my travels have been solitary, but I appreciated […]
Posted on December 25, 2016, 3:39 pm, by QT Luong, under
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Wishing you Happy Holidays, or Merry Christmas, and a great time with family and friends, full of peace, love and joy. May your year 2017 will be filled with health, success, and creativity!
Posted on December 18, 2016, 10:44 pm, by QT Luong, under
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It felt like I spent half of the 2016 year in a cave, and this is reflected in the image choices for this post. Determined not to go on a single trip before the book was finished, I tried to get out Treasured Lands in time for the National Park Service Centennial. Even after completing […]
