I’ve never entered Yellowstone National Park through the East Entrance before. After driving through some gorgeous places such as Thermopolis, Meeteestse, and Cody I pulled up to the parking booth for the park… I don’t know what this structure in Cody is, but it’s fascinating. I had tossed my parks pass into my bag before … More Home thru Yellowstone – Sunday
The Wyoming plains are swells and hills with unexpected rivers, lakes, ponds, and plenty of Pronghorn aka Antelope. I spotted many on my way to Casper including a pair of frolicking youngsters. I was unable to stop for many reasons many of which include the word traffic. But on the way home I stopped and … More Crossing Wyoming – Sunday
This is one fancy arena: I think I liked the horse running free as part of the opening ceremonies the best, though this was very cool too. I spent some of yesterday and another part of this day working on the settings and usage of my camera. I really like that I am getting better … More CNFR Day 4 – Saturday
Saturday morning the CNFR hosted a Special Olympics Rodeo. Individuals were able to choose from the college contestants and/or coaches to walk them through the events. Riding Barrel Racing Roping I wish I had been able to get better/more photos. I missed out on many roping shots because of the crowds around the participants and … More Special Olympics Rodeo – Saturday
This day was once again spent either dealing with the large number of photographs from the day before or attending the Rodeo. Okay, so I did do a little shopping and found 5 used books on sewing. But mostly it was about rodeo and horses. ISU Women’s Rodeo Team: Darcey, Bailey, Makayla, Remi, and Coach … More CNFR Day 3 – Friday
Thursday was an all rodeo kind of day. Well, maybe not the whole day. I started off by uploading photos to flickr then did a bit of shopping at the local thrift stores where I found fabric for costuming and a lovely pair of copper chafing dishes. Then back to the rodeo… Four of the … More CNFR Day 2 – Thursday
I headed out early in the morning for Casper WY and the CNFR (College National Finals Rodeo). ISU had 6 students competing. I had hoped to do some photography/birding in Jackson on the way there but flooding prevented me from taking some of the detours I wanted. It was a lovely drive though. I alway … More CNFR Day 1 – Wednesday
Definitely a day of ravens and bison. Shanna, Regina & Katrina and I headed up to Yellowstone for birds and photos. Osprey Field of wildflowers Raven at Sheepeater tidying up his feathers Bison shedding his fur, almost looks like he’s wearing a costume complete with mask. Mule deer checking us out Sandhill cranes Raven in … More Yellowstone, June 3
Jenny, Shanna, John, and Bill headed to Yellowstone for tea. John had the great idea and the super-thermos. It was a great and yummy idea and we picnicked and drank tea above the Gibbon River. John and Bill picked up a variety of cheese and meats the week before at the Amish store Apple Creek … More Yellowstone, May 28th
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