Making a video at Lone Pine State Park by Marlene “We have another four to six weeks of grasshopper hell” before frost kills them off, said Helena Atthowe, a horticulturist with the Missoula County Extension Office. E is not a fan of insects and has been complaining all summer about grasshoppers. She has been reluctant […]
Cross-Country Equestrian Basics
by Marlene Watching the cross-country Event at Rebecca Farm was enjoyable and enlightening. I am still learning about this type of equestrianism and thought I’d share a few basics with you. Cross-county equestrian jumping is an endurance test. It is one of the three phases of the sport of jumping. The others being dressage, (pronounced […]
Benefits of Play
While coloring at a 4-H meeting, I realized how relaxed I felt. My daughters and I were helping out with the group’s Northwest Montana Fair float project, and I was outlining circles with various colors to simulate a crowd at a rodeo. Lately, I’ve been feeling rushed as everything seems to be screaming “Get this […]
The Event at Rebecca Farm
Ponds decorate the grounds of Rebecca Farm. The Event Rebecca Farm This was our first year attending the Event at Rebecca Farm. I do not know much about horses, but watching the riders compete in trials for the World Cup was quite impressive. The course is big and set on the Broussard family farm […]
Discover the Fun of Geocaching
An ammo cache filled with trinkets Discover the Fun of Geocaching Have you discovered the fun of geocaching? If not, I highly recommend it. Kids of all ages are captivated with the thought of finding treasure, and it’s an inexpensive and fun way for the whole family to enjoy themselves. What is Geocaching? Geocaching […]
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Ram displays horns at Logan Pass, Glacier National Park by Marlene The American argali, more commonly known as bighorn sheep, roam in the higher elevations of the Rocky Mountains. The males, or rams, are known for their impressive curved horns. The horns, or growths, are a status symbol for the male sheep and are used […]
Freebies
Freebies…gotta love em! And the free pass to Woodland Waterpark is one of the best…if you live in the Flathead Valley that is. All M & E had to do was join the summer reading program, and read a measly 10 hours to get the swim pass. M & E like to read, so it […]
The Golden Calf
A grateful Egypt allows the family of Joseph to dwell in the land of Goshen. After 400 years we would expect these children of Jacob to be assimilated into Egyptian culture. Instead we find them maintaining their religious and tribal identity. After all this time, these diehards still jump at the opportunity to flee to […]
Canoeist Drowns in Glacier National Park
Drowning is the leading cause of death in Glacier National Park. Slippery rocks near fast flowing creeks pose a particular hazard. Earlier this month a 4-year old boy from Utah fell into Boundary Creek in Canada when crossing a bridge in the Waterton area of the park. His father jumped into the rushing waters […]
Man Drives to His Death in Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park It has been reported that the body of a man who plunged to his death some 600 feet into the Grand Canyon, has been recovered. Yesterday, on Monday around 6:00 a.m., eyewitnesses told park officials that they saw a man drive his blue vehicle into the South Rim of the […]
