Free

On July 21, 2019June 28, 2019 By Mike and Christy3 Comments

A Raven soars below as we walk above.

Freedom to roam is freedom indeed.

Mighty Mink

On July 20, 2019 By Mike and Christy7 Comments

While out at a local lake on our kayaks we were treated to a very unexpected sight…a mink hunting crawfish. This guy/gal was working the shoreline and caught at least two crawfish while we watched from out in the lake on our kayaks. We had no idea mink lived along the shores of this lake and have never seen one before. Another reminder that those little moments sure can make your day.

A warm blanket

On July 19, 2019July 16, 2019 By Mike and Christy7 Comments

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With a cooler and wetter summer so far it’s nice to have a warm blanket to throw over your lap when the afternoon rain moves in and the temperature drops 20 degrees.
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While not a thick wool blanket the recent patch of Blanket Flower blooming nearby does warm thing up when the weather turn a bit cool on a summer afternoon.
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Here’s to a sunny and warm weekend where you may roam.

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Warbling Vireo

On July 18, 2019July 16, 2019 By Mike and Christy5 Comments

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A quick visit from a Warbling Vireo was a treat one recent morning. I hear them singing in the large conifers around our neighborhood all day long but seeing them down low is another story.

Whispers in green

On July 17, 2019July 16, 2019 By Mike and Christy3 Comments

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Yellow whispers in a big old sea of green.

That is what this Yellow Columbine felt like on a recent hike into the forests nearby. A rainier than typical spring and early summer has the forest looking green as green can be and even a large patch of Columbine growing strong could only mustard a whisper in that sea of green yet sometimes a whispers is all you need.

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Warm Welcome

On July 16, 2019July 15, 2019 By Mike and Christy3 Comments

CHickadee_23948 A Black Capped Chickadee bringing a warm welcome to this mid-summer day.

Forest Treasures

On July 15, 2019July 15, 2019 By Mike and Christy7 Comments

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Finding wild Orchids growing in the forest always feels like finding a little treasure, a treasure offered by the forest itself. Sometimes the treasure is small and hidden deep in the undergrowth as was the fairy slipper above.

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Other times the treasure sits alone in the forest waiting for you to some along as this spring coral root did on recent day.

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And every once in awhile the treasure sings out to you saying look at me as the Striped Coralroot has a habit to do. Treasures_4 Any time I find these orchids growing in the forest it does indeed feel like finding a small treasure that brightens the day.

Just Right

On July 14, 2019June 28, 2019 By Mike and Christy3 Comments

Something about this dandelion must have been just right.

when it got windy

On July 13, 2019 By Mike and Christy3 Comments

The clouds got interesting, as well as the waves, when the afternoon breeze kicked up. Photographed while kayaking on Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone NP.

Super baby bunny

On July 12, 2019July 7, 2019 By Mike and Christy6 Comments

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Wait, whats that rustling in the bushes.
A bird..no
A mouse…no
It’s super baby bunny!

Smaller than a squirrel yet bigger than a mouse with quadruple the cuteness of both. Mightily hopping onto rocks and eating every plant that gets in their way.

Super baby bunny brings brightness to start the day.

Have a wonderful weekend.