This afternoon I began my near-cross-country drive to my dad's house to help with my mom's final arrangements. I don't know yet if a 2.5 day drive is going to be a good preparation for her service or not, but it has started off with a bang. I can't go over the Big Horns without taking time for a hike, and today was no different.... Except for the arrival of a sudden snow storm! The drive continued through some incredibly dramatic skies. Still in Wyoming....

Big Sky Country, indeed!

Storm Rolling In

Horse Thief!

Of birdseed, that is...

Spring in Wyoming

Tonight's Deck View

Another dramatic sunset sky

Usually about this time of day the more spectacular sky is the eastern one, where moisture builds up by day's end over the mountains.  The western sky is typically only interesting if there is cloud cover.

Evening Glow

With Spring come the nesting pairs of sandhill cranes and red tail hawks; gone are the pairs of bald and golden eagles. It is the return of clear light and long, drawn out, luxurious sunsets.

Willow Windbreak

Longshadow Cabin

New Template Design

I've made a few changes to the template here on the Blogger platform.  Nothing major, just changing some background displays and settings.  These are only visible when viewing by desktop (not on mobile or device viewing).  I've also realized I've had this blog up and (in various states of) running for about 9 years now.  Planning something interesting for my 10th blogging anniversary!  Thanks for viewing.

-Kristi

Quiet Conversation

Painted Badlands

The Sunset is playing tricks again

These ultra low light rays might trick one into thinking it's early fall out at the cabin. It's mid-February, but I like the effect just the same.

Sunset Surprise

Wasn't quite expecting the sunset sky show tonight, but I'm certainly not complaining!!