Monday September 23, 2019 and Wednesday September 25, 2019 This is my only decent picture from the drive to Boise on Monday. Both of the reservoirs/bird areas near the I-84 freeway had little water and the birds refused to pose. If you are looking to go birding near Boise check out the Golden Eagle Audubon … More To & From Boise – Sept 2019
Idaho State University’s rodeo (home game), Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th lots of fun, sunshine, and horses. — Jenny Saddle bronc – Dismount Saddle bronc – Jazz hands Goat tying Steer wrestling I love the coloring of this horse Audience Barrel racing I had no idea there was a dog out on in … More College Rodeo – Pocatello 2019 pt2
I’m ready for the rodeo Idaho State University’s rodeo (home game), Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th lots of fun, sunshine, and horses. — Jenny Patriotic opening ceremony Bareback bronc riding Bareback bronc riding – flying Breakaway roping Working horse portraits Team roping Competitors & Coaches Calf roping Saddle bronc — when the horse … More College Rodeo – Pocatello 2019 pt1
Monday September 2, 2019 After visiting the charcoal kilns we drove north to Gilmore. We went up into the mountains behind the town for our picnic in the tall pines. Gilmore Idaho is both a ghost town full of ruins and a going concern full of individualists rebuilding and living how they want. I only … More Gilmore Idaho – 2019
Monday 9/2/19 Once upon a time I took a college course that followed the trail of Chief Joseph on horseback. This was a long time ago and on that ride we stayed the night near a set of Native American ovens. I’ve always wanted to go back so when I had a free weekend I … More Birch Creek Charcoal Kilns – Sept 2019
Saturday 8/31/19 and Thursday 9/5/19 I went to the fair on Saturday morning with John & Bill. We were there to check out the arts and crafts exhibits. I loved the flowers, the cake and sugar arts, the needlecraft, the big veggies, and of course the photography. I did not take photos of the photography … More Eastern Idaho State Fair – 2019
Pocatello to Lava to Chesterfield Reservoir and back Friday 8/30/19 Late summer colors are stunning Good thing the scenery is great because the birds were unwilling to pose. There were large flocks of mixed yellow headed and red winged blackbirds. The flocks would break down into clusters of each species. At first glance I thought … More Chester Field Reservoir – Aug 2019
Intermountain Pro Rodeo Association (IMPRA) Saturday Aug 24, 2019 Why is it that the first rodeo in the fall requires me to relearn the settings on my camera? It’s quite frustrating. In any case, this is my least favorite rodeo venue, and I rarely get the best photos. Of course, I’m not at the fences … More IMPRA Rodeo – Pocatello 2019
Wednesday August 14, 2019 Not a lot of birds, but lovely end of summer colors. — Jenny Yellow headed blackbirds Female ducks Duck Shorebird White faced ibis Birds House sparrows EC doves BB Mapgies Red tailed hawks Gray partridges Red winged blackbirds Yellow headed blackbirds Green winged teals American coots Pied billed grebe Western meadowlark … More Camas Refuge – Aug 2019
Saturday August 17, 2019 Nanette drove to Pocatello with Sydney to visit her new grandson. Most of their time was spent with the cute grandbaby, but we did steal away on a Saturday afternoon with Shanna to the Zoo. Our local zoo focuses on native species and is evolving into a great little zoo https://zooidaho.org/. … More Pocatello Zoo
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