I would like to introduce Australian western author, Susan Horsnell, and welcome her to Embrace Adventure. Just living in Australia conjures up all kinds of adventurous images in my mind, and I dream of going there someday. For now, let’s get to know Susan, and we can live our Australian dreams vicariously through her. First, Susan, tell us a little bit about yourself. I have been retired for almost 5 years which is wonderful. I now have the time to do the things I have always wanted. As a child I was a dancer, did TV work as well as Pantomimes at clubs during the holidays. We have a young granddaughter who is also fast becoming an accomplished dancer. We have a granddaughter who is a brilliant horsewoman and is very good at Marshall Arts, her sister is also very good at Marshall Arts. We have 2 gorgeous grandsons who are also into sports. We are very blessed. What are your hobbies away from the computer? We have 2 Jack Russell’s who I walk every day. I
Located northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada near the
border with California, Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is a fascinating
and unique ecosystem. The refuge was established in 1984, and is managed by the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife service. Over 23,000 acres of spring-fed wetlands and
alkaline desert uplands protect a number of threatened and endangered species
found nowhere else in the world. Water from over 100 miles to the northeast
enters a vast aquifer system and slowly moves underground until it is forced to
the surface by a geological fault. The seeps and springs created as the water
reaches the surface make the refuge a unique spot in the dry Mojave Desert. The
visual contrast between the desert and the wetlands, along with its wide array
of plant and animal life are well worth the detour on the way to Death Valley.
For more information visit http://www.fws.gov/refuge/ash_meadows 
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