Saturday, March 31, 2012

Sacajawea


This mural is adopted from the painting "Sacajawea", by Edgar S. Paxon.


"She was our only dependence for a negociation with the Snake (Shoshoni) Indians on whom we depend for horses to assist us in our portage from the Missouri to the Columbia River" ~ Meriwether Lewis

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Rocky Mountain National Park: Bear Lake to Fern Lake

These photos were taken during our second 10 mile hike while exploring Rocky Mountain National Park. It's easy to do a 10 mile hike up and down mountains when the scenery keeps your mind from thinking about your sore legs and winded lungs. What is the longest mountain hike that you've completed?












Photos taken Thursday, September 1, 2011

Friday, March 23, 2012

Cheer Up!

Estelle, cheer up...Go for a bike ride!
"The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets old and
shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without shocking the entire
community." ~ Ann Strong, Minneapolis Tribune, 1995

Monday, March 19, 2012

Geese!

LOOK OUT BELOW!

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Valley of the Gods

Valley of the Gods is a scenic sandstone valley located in southeastern Utah near Mexican Hat.

I was on my way to Monument Valley and found Valley of the Gods by accident after taking a wrong turn. If you ever find yourself on Hwy 163 in southeast Utah make sure to ask locals about Valley of the Gods. There's a good chance you will be the only person there and you will get to see some outstanding scenery.







The road that treks through Valley of the Gods is all sandstone. Its bumpy at times but if you visit when dry, a normal car or vehicle should be ok.




















Sunday, March 11, 2012

Yellowstone Lake State Park, Wisconsin

Yellowstone Lake State Park is located in Southwest, WI near Blanchardville.
The park consists of 1000 acres and a 455 acre lake.
Located next to the state park is the 4000 acre Yellowstone Lake Wildlife area.
The lake is stocked with game fish on a regular basis. Photos of recent catches that were in the ranger station were quit impressive.

Photos taken mid-February 2012

Wednesday, March 07, 2012

The Whole Darn Town...

The whole darn town came out to greet Black Betty upon her arrival at the station.

Saturday, March 03, 2012

Sassy Cow

Spring is almost here. What does that mean? Bicycle rides ending at Sassy Cow. What is your favorite flavor?







Photos taken late March 2011