Beautiful Autumn

 

It has been a beautiful Autumn.

The colorful part lasted weeks, yay!

 

We had lots of sunshine to inspire adventures in the mountains and forests. 

 

Snow has come and gone many times. 

Though the snow is magical and beautiful, 

it is nice when autumn returns, as winter is a long season here in NW Montana. 

The other day I drove out of the aged golden grasses of autumn 

into the snow clad forest of the mountains. 

 

Autumn's wanders revealed one of last summers

hummingbird nest. 

Seems one of my little birds friends 

was as curious about it as I was.

Wishing you a lovely autumn 

as we lean towards winter. 

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Autumn Glory

 

yesterday 

the western larch

were cloaked in their golden hues

most the day was cloudy gray

and 

then the sun came out to show off the beauty even more

entirely tangible how light coming through autumn colors

inspires vitality and awe

these beautiful days pass by swiftly

and 

nearing deep cold temps will change the colors fast.

Be sure to get out and enjoy!

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Autumn Colors

 

autumn arrived 4 weeks early

which is wonderful to have that crisp air, warm days and cold nights last longer

the colors, the light, the sky have been glorious

Mushrooms galore have fruited above the surface of the earth

making walks feel like Easter hunts

 

often it is the details of mushrooms that win my heart

(hollowfoot suillus)

the sky has been showing off, amazing day dream shows

a bend in the river highlights golds framed beautifully

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wishing you a lovely autumn

(or spring)

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A Camping Trip

 

the beauty of an autumn day

shadows and light

trails are getting colorful!
 

little cutie pie

a young bighorn sheep, horns still small

 

mamma and youngster

they were a nice surprise at the top of the trail 

I looked up to see 6 of them

well hello there

Running Eagle Falls is always meaningful to visit

there is a feeling of the sacred in the area

and is just that to the native people of the area.

earlier in the year there is also water pouring over the top of this fall. 

This time of year one can see the cave quite clearly.

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These are glimpses of Two Medicine, 

an area of Glacier National Park.

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Autumn Glory

 Autumn is simply showing off this year!

These photos were taken last week in Glacier National Park

it has been a long time since I have seen it like this, golden and glowing

Blue skies, no smoke

(though we did have smoke from other states fires recently)

drove to the top of Logan Pass

where the views change ones heart and breath

the colors sometimes come and go quite swiftly, 

this year though they are moving right along, yet also lingering 

I hope you are enjoying your autumn, or spring depending on where you are in the world.

Nature does have the ability to balance the whackiness of humans....

at least for me......

I hope for you too.

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Autumn Glory

Glacier National Park is an hour drive for me.

Enter the park and it's spirit is tangibly. 

Certainly crossing a threshold into the sublime and earthy. 

'Going to the Sun'

is the name of the road that travels through the park, 

west to east. 

It travels high into the Rocky mountains to Logan Pass and back down the east side. 

do you see the road over on the right side of the mountains? (above)

They closed the road in the summer due to wildfires. 

Thankfully they opened it up a bit ago. 

Soon the road will close due to snow until next summer. 

There is a small bit of days that one can journey the road to see these views and colors.

it was a gorgeous blue skied day

but the clouds were there too 
adding to the drama, light and shadows

water is still flowing

even after a long hot summer

the high peaks are kissed with light snow

even though the grand views got our attention

the little ones captured my heart as well

raindrops

 I nearly covered the tiny island 

by the branch of the tree

but there it is

a glimpse of treasure.

Lovely days and nights to you!

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First Snow

such a lovely surprise to wake

to 

the first snow

to slip on boots

and 

head out to be part of the snow clad morning

it is all melted now

but

I am left with a reminder to get autumn chores completed

before winter arrives

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Autumn Forest

autumn colors beckon

wander and see

though the edges are divine

they call:

step into me

step over logs and bush

duck under arms of trees

breathe 

the cool crisp refined air

eventually returning

to the edges

it has been a gorgeous autumn

the colors

the mix of weather

the big fat moon in a starry sky

colors are changing fast

some beyond their height of bright color

leaves dance through the air

blanketing the earth 

floating on water

a time that inspires ones senses to come to life

lovely days and nights to you

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Last Week, Autumn

shades of blue

under the gaze of sunlight

golds

under a soft sky of blues and clouds

 

Turn to look another direction

water wandering through Autumn

teepees

a place one could stay

land

and more

that touches ones heart

inspiring true breathing

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autumn camping

invigorating

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