All posts by Sheila

I have a passion for the outdoors and I am most happy enjoying what nature has to offer. Hobbies include photography, birding, Pickleball, astronomy, biking, and hiking. I have been happily married, for 50 years, to an amazing person.
Photos-Landscapes

~A Peaceful Scene

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~While hiking around Fremont Lake, I noticed this log fence among the Aspens. The shadows make a pretty photo.


I have more photos of this area, which I will post later.

Here are two links showing photos of  Fremond Lake and explaining its history.

https://www.visitpinedale.org/community/town-parks/ccc

https://travelwyoming.com/listing/pinedale/fremont-lake

Perhaps this fence was build during the CCC project.

We left Rim Station RV this morning leaving The Tetons and Pinedale behind. More photos to come.

On The Road, Photos-Landscapes

~Ever Wonder…

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~Somewhere north of Pinedale, WY.

I saw this old log cabin sitting in a field, and couldn’t resist taking a photo.

Ever pass an old homestead that is no longer occupied and wonder who lived there, what did they do for a living, how long has it sat empty?

Someone built this log cabin, how many years ago?

~did they cut the timber, for their home, themselves

~did they live there with a family,

~did they raise cattle,

~did they have a garden,

~did they travel by horse and buggy to the nearest trading post

What other questions would you add to my list?

 

A quick note: I want to thank all my friends who comment on my posts. Please know that I appreciate every single one. Hugs!

 

 
 
On The Road, Photos-Wildlife

~Sheila’s Critter Cam

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~Cam-er-a, that is:

It’s always fun to see wildlife while on a trip.  Especially wildlife that you don’t see while at home.

I feel very lucky to have seen three different Moose, several Pronghorn Antelope,  and some American Bison

First the Antelope…

Second the Bison…  

I don’t have a really good photo of the Bison, because they don’t seem to look up very much; too busy eating. Plus they were just off the road with lots of cars coming and going. However, it was fun to see the bird on one’s back.

Next the Moose…

 This young guy went down to the river for a drink.

Here is a Mama Moose with a calf. This Mom and calf were down in an area called Beaver Ponds. We took several hikes in this area called Fremond Lake. If you are ever in the Pinedale area it’s well worth a visit. https://www.visitpinedale.org/explore/lakes/fremont-lake

What’s next, I bear I hope!

On The Road, Photos-Birds

~Dressed in Summer Colors

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showing off my summer colors

I walk these fields

for all the travelers to see

wyoming is the place to be

Sandhill Crane

This is the first Sandhill Crane I have seen in their summer plumage.

 

Song Sparrow

Every morning we have been serenaded by a very experienced vocalist. 

 

An elusive Cedar Waxwing

 

It’s nice to see so many nesting Osprey.

 

Violet Green Sparrow

Swallows are everywhere, lots of bugs to catch. They are also hard to photograph.

 

What a strange place to see this bird. It sits on the fence next to our RV. I am not sure what it is, but I think it might be a Short-billed Dowitcher.

 

Until next time – Happy Birding!