5 Weeks In

Time is rushing by as we are settling in with a routine and learning everyday about the park and the surrounding areas.   This weeks highlight was the siting of a mountain lion crossing a bridge in the park. It was Carmel color, very healthy, black on the tail and powerful looking.  I was thrilled to be in a car for the observation. What a chicken I am.  The women I was with has lived here 25 years and has never seen one. They are very elusive but not this week.  My fishing area is near the stream where we saw this beautiful animal.  I think I might change my destination. I want to see you all in the fall.

We had 3 solids days of rain.  Not to worry, the native plant nursery had a wonderful warm greenhouse with lots of plants to prune and take care of. It felt so good to touch and work with plants and meet the volunteers. I will enjoy this job as well as I like the visitors center.

Walter and I went to a brown bag lunch with a presentation of the artist in residence here in Glacier. He writes symphonies based on National Parks.  His presentation showed how his inspiration came from the nature around him. We wrote rhythms based on the mountain heights. The centennial of the parks is 2016 so these amazing pieces will be presented   Inspiration is all around us.

Weekend trip to Placid Lake where Katie's Grandmother has a home. Chris and Katie were visiting so we had the opportunity to share in the Burgress family get together.  Lots of family, pancakes, fishing, and socializing.  I even felt the baby kick. Wow. She is into her last trimester.  Time is flying by.

Tip of the day:  Don't  run from a mountain lion.  Fight back!!!  Look big!!!

Wally the nature photographer. Fiddle heads 

Glacier orchids peeking out from the resent snow storm

Amazing sky's