The Shooting Star is one of the early blooming wildflowers in the high elevations of the Rocky Mountains of Idaho. It reaches its peak in the last weeks of June each year. This year is no different. The Shooting Star is part of the primrose family. This species is named Primula jeffreyi. The flower’s common Read More…
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The First to Welcome Back to the Sawtooths
The Finch’s are usually the first family of birds to welcome us back to the cabin in Stanley. These birds are called Cassin’s Finch. The male is noted by its Red head, the female is noted by is brownish body and yellow face. They are named after John Cassin the former Curator Philadelphia Academy of Read More…
Take Me to the River – Idaho in the Fall-time
Take me to the River and wash me in the colors of fall-time in Idaho. From the towns of Stanley to Ketchum, the mountains and river drainages contained within can be magical. For the last two weeks of September and first two of October, I would suggest another word to explain the experience – magnificent. Read More…