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
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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: March
The season of spring, the vernal equinox, began March 20 with a new moon and total solar eclipse. The season has come early to the Tetons with our mild winter and warm temperatures. Animals are on the move. Aspen catkins hang heavy on trees. Geese are nesting. Owls call to mates. The iridescent blue of the male Mountain Bluebird thrills us as they dart from … [Read more...] about Nature News: March
Nature News: January
As January ends, snow is deep in the mountains, elk and bison are being fed on the National Elk Refuge, over 250 inches of snow has fallen at 9000 feet and a rain/snow mix falls at lower elevations. Winter is half over in our small valley. Climate change is a fact. I am often asked what will the weather be like? Well, it used to be cold and snowy and now … [Read more...] about Nature News: January
