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Mar 25 2008 2008年3月25日

Posted by帖子 CyberCelt cybercelt under Day Trips一日遊 , Gardens and Tours園林與旅遊 , Nature性質

Prehistoric Plants史前植物

Below are pictures of some of the plants contained in the structures on the下面是照片,其中一些植物包含在結構上 Conservatory Complex conservatory複雜 post from March 3.後從3月3日。 These are cycads, some of the most primitive plants on Earth today.這是鐵樹,一些最原始的植物在地球上。
蘇鐵在金字塔

The Jurassic is often referred to as the Age of Cycads .侏羅系是常被稱為作為成年蘇鐵 Cycads are an ancient group of seed plants with a crown of large compound leaves and a stout trunk.蘇鐵是一種古老的一批種子植物與官方的大型複合型葉片和粗壯的主幹。 They are similar in appearance to palms.他們是類似在外觀上,以手掌。

蘇鐵

Cycads reproduce via cones (like pine cones).蘇鐵複製途經圓筒(如松球果) 。 Woody growths on the cones, called sporophylls, produce pollen (male) or large ovules (females).木本增長,對錐,所謂sporophylls ,生產花粉(男)或大型胚珠(女性) 。 The seeds of cycads are large and have an colorful outer layer (sarcotesta), pictured above (see inset).種子蘇鐵是大型和有一個豐富多彩的外層( sarcotesta ) ,上面的圖案(見插圖) 。
蘇鐵錐

In the center of the plant above is another example of a cycad cone.在該中心的核電廠以上的是另一個例子,一個蘇鐵錐。

More pictures coming!更多圖片來了!


More cycad information:更多蘇鐵信息:

Living cycads are found in the tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions of both the north and south hemispheres.生活蘇鐵發現,在熱帶,亞熱帶和暖溫帶地區,南北雙方半球。 While substantial numbers exist on the continents of Africa, Australia and South America they are also prominent in Central America (which has the greatest diversity) and the Caribbean Islands.而大量存在於大陸的非洲,澳洲和南美洲的,他們也很突出,在中美洲(其中有最大的多樣性)和加勒比群島。 Cycas is the most widespread genus, with representatives occurring as far north as Japan and others being scattered throughout various Pacific islands, China and India to Madagascar and the east coast of Africa.蘇鐵是最普遍的屬,其代表的發生,據北日本及其他正分散在整個太平洋各島,中國和印度到馬達加斯加和非洲東海岸。

http://www.nd.edu/~fboze/cycads.shtml http://www.nd.edu/ 〜 fboze / cycads.shtml

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Mar 06 2008 2008年3月6日

Posted by帖子 CyberCelt cybercelt under Day Trips一日遊 , Gardens and Tours園林與旅遊 , Historic歷史 , Nature性質

Conservatory Complex conservatory複雜

聖安東尼奧馬刺植物園conservatory

You are walking down pathways lined with flowers and shaded by trees when, suddenly, the above structure appears on a hill.你走步道兩邊鮮花和四射的樹木時,突然間,上述結構出現的一個小山上。 As you walk closer, the entire conservatory complex comes into view.正如你走路密切,整個conservatory複雜的實施意見。

聖安東尼奧馬刺植物園conservatory複雜

The conservatory at San Antonio Botanical Gardens is a huge underground complex.該conservatory在聖安東尼奧植物園是一個龐大的地下複雜。 We wandered around, trying to find the entrance.我們遊蕩,試圖尋找入口處。 We walked on and came back to the conservatory later.我們走著走著回來向conservatory 。

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Mar 06 2008 2008年3月6日

Posted by帖子 CyberCelt cybercelt under Day Trips一日遊 , Gardens and Tours園林與旅遊 , Wildflowers野花

San Antonio Botanical Gardens聖安東尼奧馬刺植物園

mauve bluebonnets

Mauve Bluebonnets mauve bluebonnets

Photograph by Eileen Trainor, all rights reserved 照片由張愛玲Trainor ) ,保留所有權利

Tuesday was a beautiful sunny day and we were in San Antonio for health care, so we journeyed to San Antonio Botanical Gardens (SABOT).週二是一個美麗的陽光普照的一天,我們分別在聖安東尼奧保健,因此,我們旅,以聖安東尼奧馬刺植物園(脫殼) 。 I did not expect anything to be in bloom.我並不預期會有所待花開。

Above is a small section of flowers planted at the carriage house, the entrance to the gardens.以上是一小部分的花卉種植在車廂房子,入口處的花園。 Bluebonnets, poppies, and marigolds were blooming among the winter planting of rhubarbs and kale. bluebonnets ,罌粟花,並marigolds被盛開當中的冬季種植的rhubarbs和芥藍。

If you look closely, you may see the mauve bluebonnets above.如果你仔細看看,你可以看到mauve bluebonnets以上。 I have seen white and pink bluebonnets before, but never this mauve color.我所看到的白色及粉紅色bluebonnets之前,但從來沒有這mauve顏色。 Genetic mutation?基因突變? Well, yes .那麼,是的。 . . but they are pretty, yes?但他們漂亮,是吧?

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Feb 29 2008 2008年2月29日

Posted by帖子 CyberCelt cybercelt under Animals動物 , Day Trips一日遊 , Fairs and Festivals集市和節日 , Family Fun親子遊 , Famous Texans著名的德州人 , Music音樂

Star of Texas Rodeo Opens Today明星德州騎術今天開幕

The 71th Annual Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo 該71th年度之星德州公平&競技 will take place from February 29-March 15 at the Travis County Expo Center.會發生,從2月29日至3月15日在特拉維斯縣博覽中心。

Music Line Up 音樂列隊

  • 3/1: Randy Rogers 3 / 1 :蘭迪羅傑斯
  • 3/2: Rodney Atkins 3 / 2 :羅德尼阿特金斯
  • 3/3: Gretchen Wilson 3 / 3 :格蕾琴威爾遜
  • 3/4: Willie Nelson 3 / 4 :納爾遜的Willie
  • 3/5: Tracy Lawrence 3 / 5 :特雷西勞倫斯
  • 3/6: Styx 3 / 6 : styx
  • 3/7: TBA 3 / 7 :總膽汁酸
  • 3/8: Miranda Lambert 3 / 8 :米蘭達朗伯
  • 3/9: George Jones 3 / 9 :喬治瓊斯
  • 3/10: Natasha Bedingfield 3 / 10 : natasha bedingfield
  • 3/11: Clay Walker 3 / 11 :粘土沃克
  • 3/12: Joe Nichols 3 / 12 :喬尼科爾斯
  • 3/13: Jason Aldean 3 / 13 :賈森aldean
  • 3/14: Sean Kingston 3 / 14 :肖恩金士頓
  • 3/15: Kevin Fowler 3 / 15 :凱文福勒

For more information or to purchase tickets call (512) 919-3000 or欲了解更多信息或購票請電( 512 ) 919-3000或 click here 點擊這裡 .

Closest RV Park 最親密的RV公園

Austin Oak Forest RV Park 奧斯汀櫟林的RV公園 - is 1/4 mile from the Travis County Expo. -是1 / 4英里,從T ravis縣博覽會。 On the east side of town off FM 969 (MLK/19th street as it heads out of town) .對東邊的城市小康調頻969 ( mlk/19th街,因為它元首走出鎮) 。 Phone : 1-800-478-7275 / 512-926-8984.電話: 1-800-478-7275 / 512-926-8984 。 Email: manager@oakforest-rvpark.com電子郵件: manager@oakforest-rvpark.com

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Feb 26 2008 2008年2月26日

Posted by帖子 CyberCelt cybercelt under Day Trips一日遊 , Fairs and Festivals集市和節日 , Family Fun親子遊 , Famous Texans著名的德州人 , Historic歷史 , Historic travel歷史性旅行 , Museums博物館 , Performing Arts表演藝術 , RV Travel旅行的RV , Road Trips公路班次

Texas Independence–Again!德州獨立!

華盛頓- - - brazos國定古蹟

Texas Independence Day Celebration 德州獨立日慶祝活動
March 1-2, 2008 10am-5pm 3月1日至2日, 2008年為上午十時至下午五時
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site 華盛頓- - - brazos國定古蹟

Visit this historic site during the 172nd birthday celebration!訪問這個歷史性的網站,在172歲生日慶祝! Enjoy the free two-day historic festival, with folk in period dress, craft demonstrations, military reenactments and music.享受免費的為期兩天的具有歷史意義的文化節,民俗期服飾,手工藝示範,軍事reenactments和音樂。

Visit Texas authors and have them sign your favorite book about Texas.訪問德州作者和他們簽署您最喜愛的圖書約德克薩斯州。

View the hand painted lithographs by naturalist John James Audubon, Audubon’s Creations: His Texas Legacy .鑑於手畫版畫是由自然約翰詹姆斯奧杜邦, 奧杜邦的創作:他的得克薩斯州的遺產

Colonel Travis (in spirit) will be on hand to convey why he and 188 other heroes chose to make a stand in San Antonio de Bexar on March 6, 1836.上校崔維斯(精神) ,將手頭上傳達,所以他和其他188個英雄的選擇,以表明立場,在聖安東尼奧德bexar於1836年3月6日。

Watch Gone to Texas , a musical production about the life of Sam Houston or Once Upon a Time in Texas , songs and stories from Texas History.觀賞去了得克薩斯州 ,一出音樂劇製作關於生命的薩姆休斯頓或黃飛鴻的時候,在德克薩斯州 ,歌曲和故事,從得克薩斯州的歷史。

The historic site includes:歷史性的網站包括:

  • Independence Hall -relive the moment Texas was created with a tour through the replica constructed on the cornerstones of the original building where Independence was declared. 獨立廳 -重溫時刻得克薩斯州設立了一個旅行團,通過複製構造上的奠基石原大樓時,宣布獨立。 Tours throughout the weekend.考察團在整個週末。
  • Star of the Republic Museum -Delve into Texas’ colorful past through the award-winning exhibits and hands-on activities at this outstanding museum. 明星中華民國博物館 -探究得克薩斯州的多彩過去通過的獲獎展品和體驗活動,在為這位傑出的博物館。 Open 10–5 daily.開放10-5日報。
  • Demonstrators Trail -Period craft demonstrators and reenactment camps bring the past to life with displays throughout the weekend. 示威者步道一期工藝品示威者和重演營地,把過去的生活與顯示器在整個週末。 Located between the Museum and the Visitors Center; also in the Museum.位於博物館和遊客中心,又在館內。
  • Barrington Living History Farm –Visit the home of the last President of Texas, Anson Jones, and learn what life was like on an 1850’s cotton farm complete with outdoor kitchen, oxen, hogs, chickens and chores. 巴林活歷史農場參觀在家的最後一位總統的德克薩斯州,陳方安生瓊斯,也學會了怎樣生活,是想對1850年的棉花農場的完整與室外廚房,牛,豬,雞和瑣事。 Open 10–5 daily.開放10-5日報。

Interested in Texas and the fight for independence?有興趣的德克薩斯州和爭取獨立呢? The historic Texas Independence Trail is a road trip that takes you歷史德州獨立步道是一條行表示,將帶您

Right-click右鍵點擊 HERE這裡 to download the Texas Independence Trail brochure.下載德州獨立步道手冊。

Here is a list of the State Parks and Historic Sites on or near to the Independence Trail.這裡是一個名單上的國家公園和歷史遺址上或其附近,以獨立步道。

  • Bastrop State Park, Bastrop bastrop國家公園, bastrop
  • Battleship TEXAS State Historic Site, La Porte戰列艦是得克薩斯州歷史遺跡,香格里拉門
  • Brazos Bend State Park, Needville brazos彎曲國家公園, needville
  • Buescher State Park, Smithville buescher國家公園, smithville
  • Casa Navarro State Historic Site, San Antonio家納瓦羅國家古蹟,聖安東尼奧馬刺
  • Fannin Battleground State Historic Site, Fannin fannin戰場國定古蹟, fannin
  • Galveston Island State Park, Galveston加爾維斯頓島國家公園,加爾維斯頓
  • Goliad State Park, Goliad goliad國家公園, goliad
  • Lockhart State Park, Lockhart駱克國家公園,駱克
  • Monument Hill/Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites, La Grange紀念碑山/ kreische啤酒廠國家歷史遺址,香格里拉grange
  • Palmetto State Park, Gonzales棕櫚國家公園,岡薩雷斯
  • San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, La Porte聖jacinto戰場國定古蹟,香格里拉門
  • Sebastopol State Historic Site, Seguin sebastopol國家古蹟,塞甘
  • Sheldon Lake State Park, Houston謝爾頓湖國家公園,休斯敦
  • Stephen F. Austin State Park, San Felipe斯蒂芬樓奧斯汀州立公園,聖費利佩
  • Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, West Columbia varner -霍格種植國定古蹟,西哥
  • Washington-on-the Brazos State Historic Site, Washington華盛頓發表了brazos國定古蹟,華盛頓

Find information on any of these parks and historic sites at Texas Parks and Wildlife website查找信息就任何這些公園和歷史遺址,在得克薩斯州公園和野生動物網站 HERE這裡 .

Note: The Alamo is NOT on the Independence Trail. 注: alamo是不是就獨徑。 The defenders of the Alamo held Santa Anna and his arm at bay to give Sam Houston and his ragtag militia time to develop into a fighting force that could defeat Santa Anna.捍衛者的alamo舉行聖安娜和他的手臂上灣,讓薩姆休斯頓和他的ragtag民兵的時間發展成為一個戰鬥的力量可以戰勝聖安娜。

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