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.
Why do people love to fly fish? I don’t know the answer to the question, but I understand it is a very popular sport.
While on a walk at Jordanelle State Park we came upon this young man fly fishing. He was totally focused on his task.
Being outside surrounded by mountains, standing alongside a stream or wading out into the middle of a river, seems like a peaceful way to spend the day.
The rhythm in the motion of casting, the rhythm of the water as it flows downstream, and the rhythm of sounds, which might go unnoticed, must all add to the state of mind that brings joy to the sportsmen.
I have never tried to flyfish, but it looks intriguing.
Jordanelle Reservoir.Jordanelle Reservoir looking down from an overlook.Looking across the Jordanelle Reservoir at the campground.Jordannelle Dam
Today was mostly sunny and cool. A walk, bike ride, and a geocaching excursion filled the day. The geocaching was a fun experience and a first of this type.
The geocache “course” is made up of ten total finds. You write down the coordinates at each station and it leads you to the next one. You probably guessed you find the sun, the eights planets, and Pluto. For more information, you can visit this link – Solar System.
In the end, you retrieve a coupon from the ammo box, bring it up to the ranger station and get a prize. I believe this Solar Geocache Course is a great learning and fun experience for kids. And, perhaps for adults as well.
Here are a few photos from around the park today.
Beautiful autumn colors just after sunrise.
Picnic pad, table and fire ring at each site.Driftwood.Rocky shoreline.Pretty autumn colors.Coots, I believe swimming away from the shoreline.Jordanelle State Park Nestled in the rolling mountains north of Heber City, Utah sits the beautiful Jordanelle Reservoir, fed by the Provo River and impounded by the Jordanelle Dam. (from their web-site)~~
I hung a bird feeder out yesterday, but didn’t have any visitors. Today, two Western Scrub Jays and a Black-capped Chick-a-dee finally found the feeder. There are lots of Magpies here and I am hoping to capture a nice photo of one.
Late this afternoon we received a brief thunderstorm, which included small hail. As I type this post, the wind is blowing and it is starting to rain again. Low tonight – 36F.
Traveling all day in the sunshine you would know that once we arrived at Jordanelle State Park, north of Heber, Utah, the skies over this beautiful Wasatch mountain range turned gray. However, the aspen, cottonwoods, and grasses, although past their peak, are still pretty.
A patch of blue sky. The sun moved in and out of the dark clouds.
The Jordanelle reservoir is fed by the Provo River.
Site 29, with full hookups.
You can find information about this beautiful Utah state park here – Jordanelle
Received about three inches of snow overnight. Before daylight, woke up to the sound of a snow ploy, on our hill. Tonight will be 15F, a record low for this time of year. Spend the day inside; cooked some dried Black-eyed Peas and drank lots of hot liquids. Brrrrr!
Starting tomorrow our temperatures will be more moderate.
I took this photo looking south, in the backyard.
The birds have been flying in and out of this evergreen tree all day trying to stay warm.
First Junco sighting today; I saw just one. Birds are moving to lower elevations. White-crowned Sparrows have been enjoying the feeders for a week now. Unfortunately, I don’t have any photos to share.
This week we enjoyed the first snow fall of the autumn season. Forecast for Sunday in Loveland – snow and 11 degrees.
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