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Parkhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image7.jpgGrand Hotel at the Grand CanyonOur room at the Grand Hotelhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image5-e1395710340521.jpgCanyon Star SteakhouseThe Canyon Star Steakhousehttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image4.jpgLookout Studio at the Grand CanyonThe Lookout Studio at the Grand Canyonhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image3.jpgView from the Rim TrailThe view from the Rim Trail at the Grand Canyon National Park.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image2.jpgPlaza Bonita Cheers from Plaza Bonita2023-02-17T23:21:04+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/01/25/burger-and-a-brew/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/horsefly-brewery-e1552862255599.jpgHorsefly BreweryA couple of 50/50 burgers, a Six Shooter and a Bug Eyed Blonde at Horsefly Brewing Co. in Montrose.2019-03-17T22:48:04+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/09/18/colorado-cheeseburgers-i-love/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/grind-in-glenwood.jpgGRIND in GlenwoodRichie's Lunch at GRINDhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/freddys-steakburger.jpgFreddy's SteakburgerFreddy's Original Double with fries and a shake. https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/fatbelly-burgers.jpgFatbelly BurgersFatbelly Burgers in Carbondale2019-03-17T22:42:22+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/01/20/arizona-road-trip-part-2-exploring-chandler/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bourbon-jacks-chandler-az.jpgBourbon Jacks Chandler AZBourbon Jacks Bar & Grill in Chandler, Arizona.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/murphys-law-pub-chandler.jpgMurphys Law Pub ChandlerMurphy's Law Pub and Ale House.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/san-marcos-chandler.jpgSan Marcos ChandlerSan Marcos Place in Chandler, Arizona.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/el-zocalo-in-chandler.jpgEl Zocalo in ChandlerHappy hour on the patio at El Zocalo in Chandler, Arizona.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/san-tan-brewing-co.jpgSan Tan Brewing CoPretzels and beer at the SanTan Brewing Company.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/monkeys-at-phoenix-zoo.jpgMonkeys at Phoenix ZooPicking up some grooming tips at the Phoenix Zoo.2019-03-17T22:29:41+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2017/10/22/ruffing-it-with-fido-how-to-take-your-dog-camping/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/camping-with-fido.pngCamping with Fido2019-03-14T17:42:58+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/contact/2015-01-03T21:39:04+00:00weekly0.6https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/about/about-the-author/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/mandy-gauldin-1.jpgMandy Gauldin 2015-01-03T21:38:14+00:00weekly0.6https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/10/09/from-sea-to-shining-sea/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/atlantic-brewing-company.jpgAtlantic Brewing Companyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mainely-meat-bbq.jpgMainely Meat BBQhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/colors-at-jordan-pond2.jpgColors at Jordan Pondhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/thurstons.jpgThurston's Lobster Poundhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/splash-at-acadia.jpgSplash at Acadiahttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/scott-at-thurstons.jpgScott at Thurston's Lobster Poundhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sand-beach-acadia-national-park.jpgSand Beach Acadia National Parkhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/pretty-leaves-at-acadia.jpgPretty leaves at Acadiahttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/lobster-roll-at-thurstons.jpgLobster Roll at Thurston'shttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/jordan-pond.jpgJordan Pond at Acadia National ParkJordan Pond at Acadia National Park2014-10-09T22:40:47+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/10/01/campground-review-pony-express-rv-resort-in-salt-lake-city/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/playground-at-pony-express.jpgPlayground at Pony Expresshttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cabins-at-pony-express.jpgCabins at Pony Expresshttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/campsites-at-pony-express.jpgCampsites at Pony Expresshttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pool-at-pony-express.jpgPool at Pony ExpressGo for a swim at the Pony Express RV Resort.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/campsite-at-pony-express.pngCampsite at Pony Express2014-10-02T15:56:00+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/09/14/campground-review-blue-ox-rv-park/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/whale-depoe-bay.jpgWhale Depoe BayWhale watching at Depoe Bayhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/springhill-winery-albany-oregon.pngSpringhill Winery Albany OregonOne of the many perks of camping in the Willamette Valley.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/blue-ox-rv.jpgBlue Ox RV ParkThe Blue Ox RV Parkhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/blue-ox-rv-park.jpgBlue Ox RV ParkThe Timber Linn Park 2014-09-15T01:47:17+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/08/25/campground-review-oceanside-beachfront-rv-resort/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/seals-at-arago.pngSeals at AragoSeals at Cape Aragohttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/oceanside.jpgOceanside RV ResortOceanside RV Resorthttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cabins-at-oceanside.jpgCabins at OceansideCabins at Oceanside RV Parkhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cabins-at-oceanside.pngCabins at OceansideCabins at Oceansidehttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/coos-bay.jpgCoos BayBoardwalk at Coos Bayhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cape-arago-lighthouse-red.pngCape Arago Lighthouse redhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/crab-shack-at-oceanside.jpgCrab Shack at Oceansidehttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/trail-to-beach-at-oceanside.jpgTrail to beach at OceansideTrail to beach at Oceansidehttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/beach-at-oceanside.jpgBeach at OceansideThe beach at Oceanside Beachfront RV Resort.2014-09-13T02:37:24+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/09/12/month-2-getting-the-hang-of-it/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/office-on-the-go.jpgOffice on the goMy office on the roadhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/chihuly-exhibit-at-the-denver-botanic-garden.jpgChihuly Exhibit at the Denver Botanic GardenChihuly Exhibit at the Denver Botanic Gardenhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/wyoming-territorial-prison.jpgWyoming Territorial PrisonWyoming Territorial Prisonhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/snake-river-valley-ste-chapelle.jpgSnake River Valley Ste. ChapelleIdaho wine countryhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/state-map.jpgWe've visited seven states in our first two months on the road!We've visited seven states in our first two months on the road!2014-09-13T02:30:31+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/09/08/lifes-a-beach-in-charleston-oregon/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/wine-on-the-beach.jpgOn the beach at the Oceanside RV Resort in Charleston, OregonOn the beach at the Oceanside RV Resort in Charleston, Oregonhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/view-from-cape-arago.pngThe view from Cape AragoThe view from Cape Aragohttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/trail-to-beach-at-oceanside.jpgTrail to beach at OceansideTrail to beach at Oceansidehttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/scott-and-jax-at-cape-blanco.pngScott and Jax at Cape BlancoScott and Jax at Cape Blancohttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sunset-at-coos-bay.jpgSunset on the beach in CharlestonSunset on the beach in Charlestonhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/shark-bites.jpgShark Bites in Coos Bay, OregonShark Bites in Coos Bay, Oregonhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/seal-at-cape-arago-reduced.jpgSeal at Cape Arago reducedSay cheese!https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cape-arago-lighthouse-red.pngCape Arago Lighthouse redhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/coquille-river-lighthouse-bandon-red.pngCoquille River Lighthouse Bandon redhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/coos-bay.jpgOn the boardwalk at Coos BayOn the boardwalk at Coos Bay2014-09-10T22:43:11+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/08/17/a-summertime-visit-to-leadville-and-twin-lakes/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/four-wheeling-in-lake-county.jpegOff-roading on Mt. Elbert, above Twin Lakes, Coloradohttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/turqouise-lake-leadville.jpgTurquoise Lake near Leadville, Coloradohttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/leadville-heritage-museum-display.jpgLeadville Heritage Museum Displayhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/healy-house-gardens-with-dexter-cabin-leadville.jpgHealy House Gardens with Dexter Cabin in LeadvilleThe gardens at the Healy House Museum and Dexter Cabin in Leadville, Colorado.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/healy-house-front-porch.jpgThe Healy House Museum in Leadvillehttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/baby-doe-cabin-leadville.jpgBaby Doe's Cabin at the Matchless Mine in Leadvillehttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/twin-lakes-village1.jpgHistoric Twin Lakes Villagehttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/twin-lakes-inn-lunch.jpgLunch at the Twin Lakes InnLunch at the Twin Lakes Inn.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/twin-lakes-colorado1.jpgTwin Lakes, Colorado2016-12-13T01:33:47+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/08/19/month-one-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/2014-08-20T04:51:30+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/08/08/campground-review-white-star-campground-at-twin-lakes-colorado/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/twin-lakes-colorado.jpgTwin Lakes Coloradohttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/twin-lakes-village.jpgTwin Lakes VillageThe Historic Village at Twin Lakeshttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/white-star-campground-twin-lakes.jpgWhitestar Campground at Twin LakesOur campsite at the Whitestar Campground in Twin Lakes, Colorado.2014-08-08T21:21:15+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/05/17/because-i-said-so-thats-why/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/weather-forecast.jpgweather forecastPerfect weather for camping on Mother's Day.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/old-town-fort-collins-in-bloom.jpgOld Town Fort Collins in bloomOld Town Fort Collins in bloom.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cleaning-snow-off-the-camper-e1400367817561.jpgCleaning snow off the camperOur campground neighbor clearing snow from the top of his RV. https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cache-la-poudre-byway.jpgCache la Poudre BywayAlong the Cache la Poudre Byway.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/weather-forecast-e1400367247410.pngweather forecastPerfect camping weather for Mother's Day.2014-07-21T21:32:25+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/07/21/saying-goodbye/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/view-at-taylor-park.jpgView at Taylor ParkThe Taylor Riverhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/view-from-our-home.jpgView from our HomeThe view from our former home.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/view-from-home.jpgView from HomeSaying goodbye to the views.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/smoke-bbq.jpgSmoke BBQDinner at our favorite restaurant, Smoke Modern BBQ. https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/home.jpghomehttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/camping-at-taylor.jpgCamping at Taylor2014-08-18T03:53:30+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/06/20/this-nest-is-going-mobile/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn0007.jpgPeak to Peak Scenic BywayThe empty nest is hitting the road!2014-07-15T21:47:09+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/07/15/campground-review-yampa-river-state-park/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/yampa-river-state-park-visitor-center.jpgYampa River State Park Visitor Centerhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/campsite-at-yampa-river-state-park.jpgCampsite at Yampa River State ParkCampsite at Yampa River State Parkhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/yampa-river.jpgYampa RiverThe Yampa River near Steamboat Springs, Colorado.2014-07-15T21:40:06+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/07/10/home-home-on-the-road/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/yampa-river-visitor-center.jpgYampa River Visitor CenterThe visitor center and shower facility at Yampa River State Park.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/scott-and-jackson-at-the-wheel.jpgScott and Jackson at the wheelMy road captains at the wheel.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo-2.jpgYampa River State Park campsiteOur first "home, home on the road" at Yampa River State Park.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo-1.jpgLeaving homeLeaving our "land home" for a year on the road!https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/happy-camper.jpgHappy camperThat's a happy camper relaxing after the move. 2014-07-11T18:49:15+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/05/28/campground-review-fort-collins-poudre-canyon-koa/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/rv-site-at-fort-collins-koa.jpgRV Site at Fort Collins KOAThe RV sites have patios and picnic tables.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/old-town-fort-collins.jpgOld Town Fort CollinsBe sure to visit Old Town Fort Collins.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/fancy-tent-site-at-fort-collins-koa.jpgFancy Tent Site at Fort Collins KOANice tent sites with covered picnic areas.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/camp-kitchen-and-pool-at-fort-collins-koa.jpgCamp Kitchen and Pool at Fort Collins KOALarge camp kitchen for big groups.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cabin-at-fort-collins-koa.jpgCabin at Fort Collins KOAThe cabins are cute and well-maintained.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_4518.jpgView from the Fort Collins Poudre Canyon KOA The view from the Fort Collins - Poudre Canyon KOAhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_4522.jpgIMG_4522https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tent-sites-at-fort-collins-koa.jpgTent Sites at Fort Collins KOANon-electric tent sites back up to open space.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cache-la-poudre-byway1.jpgCache la Poudre BywayThe Cache la Poudre River and Scenic Byway are just minutes away.2014-05-29T01:50:24+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/04/30/campground-review-rifle-gap-state-park/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/campsite-at-rifle-gap-state-park.jpgWhat a view! Our campsite at Rifle Gap State Park.What a view! Our campsite at Rifle Gap State Park.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/walking-path-at-rifle-gap-state-park.jpgWalking path at Rifle Gap State ParkWalking path at Rifle Gap State Park.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tent-site-at-rifle-gap-state-park.jpgTent site at Rifle Gap State ParkTent site at the Lakeview Campground.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sunset-campfire-at-rifle-gap-state-park.jpgSunset campfire at Rifle Gap State ParkEnjoying the sunset from our campsite.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/restroom-and-shower-facility-at-rifle-gap-state-park.jpgRestroom and shower facility at Rifle Gap State ParkShower and restroom facilities at the Rifle Gap State Park.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/paved-rv-site-at-rifle-gap-state-park.jpgPaved RV site at Rifle Gap State ParkAn RV site at the Lakeview Campground.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lakeview-campground-at-rifle-gap-state-park.jpgLakeview Campground at Rifle Gap State ParkWhat a view! Our campsite at Rifle Gap State Park.2014-05-05T17:04:19+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/02/18/photo-gallery/2014-03-25T15:51:47+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/02/18/confessions-of-a-packaholic/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/overpacking.jpgOverpackingDo I have everything?https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photo-4.jpgphoto (4)Ready for the weekend!2014-03-06T16:23:00+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2014/01/30/30-things-i-learned-while-traveling-abroad/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/blair-athol-distillery.jpgBlair Athol DistilleryThe Blair Athol Distillery in Pitlochry, Scotland.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/durty-nellys.jpgDurty Nelly'sPubs often have Wi-Fi.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/rental-car-in-ireland.jpgRental car in IrelandFiguring out the rental car!https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/carriage-ride-from-guinness.jpgCarriage Ride from GuinnessA carriage ride helps if you're lost.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/edinburgh.jpgEdinburghBeautiful architecture in Edinburgh..https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/haggis.jpgHaggisWe learned that, given enough alcohol, we will eat haggis.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nessie.jpgNessieNessie is easy to find if you know where to look.2014-02-19T05:15:10+00:00monthlyhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/2013/11/15/14-beds-in-36-days/https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/view-from-the-newton-hotel.jpgView from the Newton HotelView from the Newton Hotel in Nairn.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dalmahoy-exterior.jpgDalmahoy ExteriorThe Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club in Edinburgh.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/view-from-the-river-lee-hotel.jpgView from the River Lee HotelThe view from the River Lee Hotel in Cork, Ireland.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/radisson-blu-st-helen_s-hotel-in-dublin.jpgRadisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel in DublinThe Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel in Dublinhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/newton-hotel.jpgNewton HotelThe Newton Hotel in Nairn, Ireland.https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dalmahoy-hotel.jpgDalmahoy HotelThe Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club in Edinburgh, Scotland. https://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/radisson-blu-dublin.jpgRadisson Blu Dublinhttps://talesfromtheemptynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cordillera.jpgCordilleraThe Lodge and Spa at Cordillera in Beaver Creek, 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