This rodeo was a lot of fun. Here are a few photos and thoughts from the first night. You’ll have to visit my Flickr feed Flickr feed to check out the 133 pictures taken that day (Aug 26 2016). Prior to the rodeo there was a Mini Bronc Riding competition with bold youngsters: Notice how short … More IMPRA Amateur Finals Rodeo – 1
Ah Fall, bird migration, Autumn colors, crisp cool air, State and County Fairs, and rodeos. I’ve had a couple of weekends at home it’s definitely time to get out. Birds are always on my mind so we’ll see what I see while adventuring. This is a tentative list of options/plans for Aug-Oct AUGUST Fri Aug … More Planning for Fall Adventures
I admit it, I DO NOT LIKE big city traffic it definitely ruffles my feathers. Having a navigation system really helps ease a bit of the problem, but I haven’t had a nav system yet that was always accurate so there’s the uncertainty of traffic, uncertainty of nav system and then you add rain and … More Big City Traffic in Rain
I had planned to drive through Cardston and along the the mountains of Glacier National Park. But I was thwarted by my inattention to the road signs of Canada and ended up over in Lethbridge. Words cannot express how frustrated I was when I saw the exit to Lethbridge. I took the exit and pulled … More Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden
The goal was to get to Helena at a reasonable time. There were a couple of problems with this plan. First I had to 600+ miles to cover in a single day. Second speed limits in Canada are not what they are in the U.S. Third there were so many wonderful places to investigate. I … More Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Looking at my Flickr for the day you can clearly see my love of rocks. I used my little camera (Canon powershot) for these photos. This is a terrific midsize museum. I only wish I had had more time to really read and learn and enjoy it. Glowing rocks The mineral exhibit was awesome with … More Glenbow Museum in Calgary
Featured photo one of the grand mountains in Banff (Mount Rundle). Another stunning mountain Female Big Horn Sheep stopping traffic. Drove from Golden to Calgary, another beautiful drive. I stopped at Lake Louise and then again at Banff. I was stunned by the numbers of people. Overwhelmed, and chased away. It’s hard for me to … More On the road through Banff
Featured photo of an American kestrel. It was another lovely road trip day. Left Missoula early and headed North. First stop was the Ewam Garden of 1,000 Buddhas. A very cool place, the plantings are beautiful, the site is peaceful and it was a great stop. The posing American kestrel was definitely a bonus. A … More National Bison Refuge
Featured Image: Mountain bluebird. There were many, many, many bluebirds on this sunny day at the refuge. Western meadowlark. Wow what a drive! Grasslands, sagebrush, forest edge, lakes, all the way out in nowhere. This is an ideal stopover for wildlife. This is probably an amazing birding spot during the migration season. And if you’re a … More Red Rock Lakes Wildlife Refuge
The initial plan is always much more grandiose than what I actually get done, but you never know… Day 1. Pocatello to Missoula Red Rock Lakes wildlife refuge Day 2. Missoula to Kalispell The Garden of 1,000 Buddhas in Arlee National Bison Range Ninepipe National wildlife refuge Pablo National wildlife refuge Day 3. … More Preparing for my Calgary Roadtrip
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