My Friend, Flicker, a Woodpecker Rescue Story

The bird looked so odd, like a kid hanging by one leg from the monkey bars, not knowing whether to pull himself up or let himself fall down, in order to change his status.

Any-which-way Cauliflower Bites: Cooking Up Your Farmer’s Share

Don’t tell the kiddies (or, spouse??) that it’s cauliflower; they may not realize it! Ha!

the Crystal Mill is built log cabin-style.

Crystal Mill, Crystal, Colorado

Built in 1892-93, it was not a “mill” in the traditional sense, but generated compressed air which was used by the Sheep Mountain Tunnel and Mining Company.

white flowers along long stem, five petals, pink markings

What’s Blooming in Ohio’s July Woodlands and Meadows

That sweet fragrance is coming from elderberry flowers that are open now.

pale blue petals surround the white corolla of columbine

Colorado Wildflowers – Six on Saturday, 7-7-18

The views are amazing, and a reward for the climb.  
I find the flora equally amazing. 

Three snow covered mountain peaks

Hiking Anthracite Pass Trail in Colorado’s Crystal River Valley

There are many wonderful hiking trails in this section of White River National Forest, but the Anthracite Pass hike has taken a top spot on my list.