July has been spectacular! It started with 90 degree temperatures and everyone fretted about the heat of summer then the weather pattern changed. The month has been dominated by afternoon showers and perfect temperatures with warm days and cool nights. Truly paradise! Ideal conditions make flowers thrive! Meadows overflow with brilliance. The mosaic … [Read more...] about Nature News: July
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Nature News: June
Green meadows, crisp skies, cool mornings, all beckon us to come and play. June is a green and vibrant month. Flowers bloom at lower elevations and the trails lure us higher and higher. Early season shares unobstructed mountain views without pollen or fire smoke. It’s an energetic month with young animals, birds, new plants, and accessible trails. The … [Read more...] about Nature News: June
Nature News: May
The moisture in May was perfect to launch into spring, balance our mild winter, and start nature thriving. Presently, the valley is green, green, green! It rained throughout the month so spring flowers hang heavy on the vine. Herbivores are migrating as they follow new plant shoots. Young bison and moose can been seen. May strums with life. It means morel … [Read more...] about Nature News: May
Nature News: April
April came with a mix of weather but not enough moisture to slow down our spring thaw. We ended the winter season with about 75% of average snowfall or 316 inches. A cool, wet spring would help prolong the summer flower season and reduce fire potential. Unfortunately temperatures were warm in April with mostly dry conditions. Snow has receded up the peaks … [Read more...] about Nature News: April
Nature News: September
September brought idyllic conditions with days of sun and fall color. Grizzly Bears came to the Moose-Wilson Road to gorge on berries. Mating season began with the bugle of the bull elk and the grunt of the bull moose. Soft fall light welcomes us on the trail. Our rainy and cool summer has many locals contemplating winter weather. The love of skiing is … [Read more...] about Nature News: September
