If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
While camping in the foothills of Colorado earlier this month, we were serenaded by a bull elk. We first heard him bugling in the distance at dusk while we were setting up our tent. The elk called off and on throughout the night and we were delighted. He was far away, over the ridge from... Continue Reading →
Happy Friday! Summer's almost over, so we are heading into the mountains to camp, bird, and star-gaze. While I wouldn't want to haul around all the stuff that they had in their campground in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, I wouldn't mind camping Narnia-style some time. My health this summer has been less... Continue Reading →
And now for one of the colorful events that made our trip memorable. We were fortunate enough to get to camp in Goblin Valley State Park. The campground runs next to amazing rock formations and our spot was tucked away a bit, fairly close to a rock wall. Kurt brought our brand-new car camping tent.... Continue Reading →
Cora is an eleven year old German Shepherd with the energy level and mannerisms of an eleven month old puppy. I adopted her from the SPCA in Ithaca, NY. She's been with me for nine years now. Cora loves hiking, walking, catching frisbees, and chasing rabbits. She is easily distracted (I think she has doggy... Continue Reading →
We're just back from a two-night backpacking trip in the Rockies. It was my first official backpacking trip ever and I came home loaded with good memories, lots of photos, and dreams of trips to come. I'll be posting stories and pictures over the next several days. The Cast of Characters: Kurt and I went... Continue Reading →
