Like millions of tourists who visit Yellowstone National Park each year, the threat of earthquakes doesn’t discourage me from enjoying Yellowstone’s amazing thermal features. _________________________ Foreboding discussions on late night radio describe a Yellowstone volcanic eruption as apocalyptic. Living here in Northwest Montana approximately 400 miles from the park makes this all the more […]
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The Big Snow Walk
After an overnight snowstorm, we decided to experience the deep snow in our neighborhood by walking to the store. After walking five blocks, I realized how difficult it was to walk in the snow. The fluffy white stuff seemed like weights on my legs. I began to feel tired and the store was […]
Suicides in National Parks Rise
by Marlene The Associated Press reported today that suicides in National Parks are on the rise. According to the article, in 2008, 33 people committed suicide in the parks, while in 2007 there were 26 suicides or probable suicides. It is speculated that these despondent individuals may have wanted to return to a place of […]
Winter Sports Observation
Have you ever noticed that winter activities start with S?You: ski sled skate snowboard snowshoe and build snowmen The last three start with snow, so that’s understandable. Here I am with M and Snow Kitty. What’s your favorite winter sport?
Let it Snow!
Science experiments are fun! Here’s a great weather experiment making snow with hot water. What you’ll need: a cold, dry day near or below 0° Fahrenheit a cup, preferably with a handle boiling tap water Procedure: Heat some water to boiling. A microwave is good for this as you can heat the water in the […]
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It’s Ice Fishing Time!
I must admit the thought of drilling a hole into a frozen lake and waiting to catch a bunch of little perch didn’t appeal to me until he started coming home with some nice sized Northern Pike. Unlike perch which I think aren’t worth cleaning, the pike are large enough to fillet and make a […]
Red Sky at Night, Sailors Delight
My mom has always been a fan of the natural wonders we are blessed to see. Back when we lived in Louisiana, often she would say, “I want to move out west to see the sunsets.” And so she did. Although I usually roll my eyes or tease when she gushes over sunsets, some […]
The Wind – Scenic Point Trail Video
This is a 30 second video taken on August 25, 2005 on the Scenic Point Trail as referred to in my article, The Otters Return to Glacier. M was 8 years old, and E was 7. The wind was blowing from the Plains so hard that it was kind of scary thinking they would be […]