An introduction

So, this blog has nothing to do with hiking, or photography really seeing as I didn't touch up the photos.


But, I would like to introduce you to the newest member of my family. My new 2007 Chrysler Sebring. I just got her last night, and she's beautiful. I still don't quite believe she's mine seeing as not only did I have Libby (my Neon) for 8 YEARS, but she was my first car as well. And the Sebring is just sooooo much nicer! But here she is, and I'm still looking for a name for her, so all suggestions are welcome!



Oh yeah, and I have to thank Joel for all his time, phone calls, and connections. I couldn't have done it without you!

Yellowstone #1

And now for the moment we have all been waiting for...the beginning of the Yellowstone blogs!

My parents and I spent a week in Yellowstone and I took over 100 pictures. Needless to say, I will not share them all here, and even then, it will take me several blogs to share all about our wonderful trip.

This first blog is dedicated to animals and wildflowers. There is nothing like a Wyoming wildflower. They are so tiny and delicate and live in such harsh conditions. Some, like the fireweed, literally grow out of the ashes. (For a insightful expose on Alaskan fireweed, check out my aunts blog. The link is at the bottom of the page.)

One of the best parts of this trip is how many different animals we saw. Most of them with young. Not pictured here were also coyotes, snakes, falcons, fish (oooooo :)), and a grizzly with cub. Oh, and I can't find my buffalo pictures either. When I find them, I will post them.

Chipmunk

Moose and Baby

Bull Elk

Osprey Nest

Seward Park...or not

August 4, 2007

This was my last day before heading out of town for vacation and I made sure to get everything done early so I could do one quick hike. I decided to do Seward Park which is in Seattle with lots of water views. I packed my lunch and headed off. When I finally got there, it was packed! I had to park on the street several blocks away. And then it dawned on me. This is Seafair weekend! Well, it would be packed, but I'd come this far... Then I got down there and the part of the park where the trails are was completely fenced off. They had closed the park because of the Blue Angels and boat races. So I took this one picture and headed back. Now, instead of hiking pictures you get to see ones from the other thing I did that weekend: go to the beach with Dana and kids (here they are Dana!):