Epinions Recent Reviews for Thawtful

If I were a park, I would be...

Fri, 15 Dec 2000 21:31:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Thawtful - Missouri has got it together when it comes to state parks. Rock Bridge State Park is a prime example. It has a little for every type of park user. When conditions are right this park hosts extensive mountain biking areas that are challenging. There...

Clear as Mud

Thu, 14 Dec 2000 22:53:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Thawtful - This National Wildlife Refuge truly represents government and science at its best. It seems that the federal government was for so many years acquiring land with unusual characteristics or scenic views and applying ecosystem management as an...

So much more than E=mc(2)

Wed, 13 Dec 2000 16:29:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Thawtful - I picked this book up because the title intrigued me. I wanted to see what a man of Einstein's caliber thought about the world. As a result I am a little better for reading this book. my notion of Einstein as only a physicist was shattered. He is so...

Peering in at Truman

Wed, 13 Dec 2000 13:02:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Thawtful - I must admit, being a Gen-X'er, Harry S. Truman was someone I studied in History Class and I thought of him as simply as person who played an important role in a pivotal time. My visit to his home showed me so much more. The National Park Service has...

Nature at its Best

Tue, 12 Dec 2000 11:15:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Thawtful - Tucked into the unique Loess hills of northwestern Missouri, Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge is a well managed migration stop for many of our feathered friends. The refuge consists of several controlled ponds with abundant wildlife. The balance...

Geese Galore!

Mon, 11 Dec 2000 00:02:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Thawtful - If you are ever remotely close to western Iowa, DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge is certainly worth the a day's adventure. Nestled in the Missouri River Valley, DeSoto Bend is one of the best maintained refuges in the nation. Most impressive is its...

2000 Ford Explorer AWD: Explod-er!

Sun, 10 Dec 2000 23:30:15 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Thawtful - I've been driving a 2000 , 6-cylinder, 4-door, 4wd Explorer for six months now. So far it has its ups and downs. The ups: you sit higher and get a better feel for the road, it reacts quicker than most vehicles because of its short wheel base, plenty of...

Heading to Missouri? Plan a day in Columbia

Sat, 30 Sep 2000 13:27:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Thawtful -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

Located darn near the middle of the state on Interstate 70, Columbia has something for everyone. You know you have arrived when you become surrounded by hardwood forests and enormous...

Rockin' Ranger

Thu, 28 Sep 2000 12:28:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Thawtful - My tiny ranger and I have done everything together. Of all the objects I can review, this is the one I know best. I do not normally have sentimental feelings for materialistic things, but this little truck has shown me how to respect a machine.
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It Will Blow You Over

Mon, 25 Sep 2000 20:16:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Thawtful - Yes, it's beautiful, but that is the National Park's forte. Wind Cave National Park goes a step further and encompasses a well-balanced ecosystem. They seem to even bring visitors in harmony with their surroundings; something that can't be said for all...

The Birding Bible

Sun, 24 Sep 2000 10:19:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Thawtful - This is the ultimate tool for helping a person identify birds in the backyard or across North America. One caution though, it is not for beginners. If you are just starting out, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Peterson's Field guides. Peterson uses arrows around...

Little Home on the Prairie: Homestead National Monument

Fri, 22 Sep 2000 20:05:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Thawtful - Anyone interested in the history of the United States will be well served by spending a few hours at Homestead National Monument. I lived in Omaha for 10 years before I knew this unit of the National Park Service was so close. Ninety minutes from Omaha...

Homestead Hide-away

Fri, 22 Sep 2000 09:52:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Thawtful -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

Well hidden in the southeast corner of Nebraska is Homestead National Monument of America. I lived in Omaha for 10 years before I knew this unit of the National Park Service was so close...

Mizzou Memories

Fri, 22 Sep 2000 00:23:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Thawtful - Mizzou memories began in 1992 when I entered the University for a degree in Wildlife Management. I ended up staying nine years and working as a police officer on campus for five of those years. I feel that I really got to see what that University was...