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Finding Color in the Landscape

This month, most days have been gray with occasional snow. There is barely enough snow for the groomed trails and I have yet to ski. The girls and I try to get out often on foot but this winter, much of the public land is closed to people and dogs in hopes of bringing back the mule deer herd. So space is limited. We were lucky to find one short trail with no one else on it a couple days ago. The beaver pond is much larger than the last time I visited the area.

The day started with a bit of sunshine but by the time we got out, it was gray. Again. We just need to make the best of it.

In the Pines

Scenes from a walk a few days ago.

Early Winter Adventure

A week ago, I joined a friend for a snowshoe adventure. I am not fond of snowshoeing but living in a place with a long winter, a person needs lots of ways to get out and enjoy the snow. I managed to trip myself up more than once and I was quite tired when we were done but still, it was so lovely and a great day to be out. Now the highway is closed and we won’t see this area again til next May or June.

Scenes From a November Walk

Sky was off on her own adventure so Willow and I shared some lovely walks last weekend.

Missing October

Heavy wet snow mixed with rain is falling as I write this. Not the kind of fluffy stuff that brings joy but cold and very wet and sure to melt soon. November.

My last campground in California was aptly named Aspen. We were past the peak of fall colors but it was still quite beautiful. A creek ran by our campsite (Willow was ecstatic) and then along the edge of a big meadow. At sunset, the girls and I took a long walk along the creek and I managed to capture a few images.