The Road to Yellowstone

The Road to Yellowstone

Westward Wanderlust, Day 3 July 12, 2012 Big Horn National Forest, WY Good morning Leigh Creek, even though I know you never went to sleep. I heard you singing as I slept, into my dreams you crept. This beautiful morning at Leigh Creek was accompanied by a delicious YPB breakfast (Greek Yogurt & Peanut Butter). … Continue reading

From the Cave to the Tower

From the Cave to the Tower

We woke to the wind in the trees at Elk Mountain Campground. The sun was just beginning to rise over the hills, and all was still. The morning was quiet, barely awake yet. From the hilltop were we set our stakes, we watched the sunlight slowly unfurl the last layers of night from the trees. … Continue reading

Westward Wanderlust Day 1

Westward Wanderlust Day 1

The journey has begun! Starting in Eagle River, WI we drove West. Slowly smoothed by glaciers, the landscape of Western Wisconsin is flat and lake-spotted. Hwy 8 slices a swath of grey road through Aspen, Cottonwood, Maple and many pines. All the trees are vibrant, deep in the lush of summer. Huge grey and white … Continue reading

Butterfly Stalking

Butterfly Stalking

I find myself drawn to the details in life.  Noticing the small parts of the natural world, like insects, mushrooms, moss, and lichen.  As a result I feel like I experience tiny pleasures that the world often does not slow down long enough to notice, let alone enjoy.  As Summer starts to reveal herself here … Continue reading