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A week has gone by since I’ve seen a Wyoming sunset. The drive home was a continuation of fun and beautiful sights. Visits to Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, and the Badlands made for an exciting return trip. (In addition to great conversation with my dear friend and travel companion). As I look back on my adventure,Continue reading “Looking Back”

Memories light the corners of my mind. My memories of this adventure will remain with me forever! I am so sad to leave Wyoming today, but we are heading to Mount Rushmore, so the fun continues. It seems like only yesterday I was planning this amazing trip, packing for it, then pulling out of theContinue reading “Memories”

Or, maybe we should thank Ferdinand Hayden and Ulysses S. Grant. Hayden was an American geologist who convinced congress to make Yellowstone a National Park in 1872. It was signed into law by President Grant. Over 2.2 million acres of complete splendor and beauty. Protected land. . .safe from development and destruction. Everyone has theirContinue reading “Thank God for Yellowstone”

I have spent many hours by the Jackson Dam and the Snake River. Amazing venues bringing great joy and wonder. Although I think of Lisa everyday, it is the visits to the river where she enters my thoughts more vividly. Lisa, such a beautiful soul, is fighting hard to recover from her accident. I takeContinue reading “Dedicated to Lisa”

A young girl asks for one thing for her birthday – a pony ride. At three years old, Charlee displays a love of animals that melts my heart. She loves her dog Berkeley, she loves birds, and she loves just about every living creature she comes across. And at her young age, she has comeContinue reading “There is Hope”

The beautiful trees once splendent with the crisp yellow and orange tones, now stand bare and gray. Depending on where you are – the change of seasons may be subtle or may be more severe. In some places, temperatures may vary by 30 degrees from one day to the next. Like the evergreen tree thatContinue reading “Change”

Most of my waking hours during this amazing adventure have been spent outdoors. I read a study that stated most people spend 90% of their time indoors and as they age, that number goes up even more. I made a promise to myself that when I return home, I will continue to spend as muchContinue reading “The Great Outdoors”

I was planning on sticking close to the condo today – doing Yoga, maybe catching the Steelers game, cleaning up a little before my friends arrive tomorrow – but then the text comes! “There’s grizzlies at Two Oceans”. That’s all it took! Grabbed the camera and out the door I flew! And I’m so gladContinue reading “Sunday Is For the Birds”

I haven’t forgotten about my fine feathered friends. It’s just that the furry ones have dominated lately. I shared my 10 favorite backyard bird photographs last month. I thought I would share my top 10 bird photos from this adventure. It was not easy to narrow the list to 10. My #1 favorite is anContinue reading “Feathered Friends”

Started the day at one of my favorite spots. The dam at Jackson Lake. I love the views of the Tetons. I love watching the Snake River emerge from the dam. The flow of the river is so peaceful as its 800 mile journey begins. Two mergansers have been frequent visitors, always sticking close toContinue reading “My Day with 610”