To my surprise, rain fell all Sunday night and through the next morning. I stayed inside the camper, but did not have any charge left on my computer or Kindle. I anticipated this, so when I was home for work on Sunday, I packed up some print books (wildlife photography, Henri Nouwen) and a notebook.…
It worked! I went to sleep in the camper Saturday night and woke up Sunday morning at 5 AM, leaving plenty of time to go home, clean up, and get to work at 9:30 AM The night was warm, requiring only one sleeping bag. When I awoke the world was still dark. I stared out…
Back at the campsite after my trip to Buffalo, I explore by foot the meadow where I am camped. When in National Parks and Forests, people often do not wander more than 50 yards from their car, which is about 1.5 average city blocks. I vowed a long time ago to not be a part…
I come back to the Bighorn Mountains because the other places I am considering expect rain. For my last outing, I entered the Bighorms from Sheridan (Hwy 14), this time, from Buffalo (Hwy 16). I drove up on the the Cloud Peak Scenic Byway, into a more southerly section of the mountains. The terrain appears…
August is gone again. I am not ready for the garden to fade away; I got started late so am just now getting into the swing of things. Yet, September has its own blessings for those of us who live in the Rocky Mountains: Sunday afternoon drives to see the Aspens Migrating birds Cool nights…
I already shared my adventures while camping in the Bighorns, including a surprise moose sighting. I would like to back up and tell you about my travel into the mountains and why I choose to camp there instead of other possibilities. Then, I will tell you about driving out. Here is a hint: As I…
On my way back from a workshop in Billings, MT, I camped up in the Bighorn Mountains, which are west of Sheridan, WY. This was my first time in that dramatic and most unusual mountain range, which features an interesting geologic past. I was about 6 hours north of Wheatland. What a great place to…
Camping is merely a ho-hum outing until a campfire lights up the evening. The warmth and odor of burning wood create ambiance and safety. Imagine sitting under tall cottonwoods on a dark moonless night, without a campfire as companion. Re-imagine the scene with a campfire quietly casting shadows on the trees and offering conversation by way…
I found a quiet and empty campground last night, where I quickly set up Half Moon. I had household and garden things to attend to yesterday, so this is a quick trip on my remaining day off. I am closer to home this time, at the sprawling Glendo State Park, which is situated around an…
On Wednesday, my Catholic friends, Fr. Tom and Deacon Terry, blessed my new camper. Terry sprinkled (tossed) Holy Water after saying a wonderful prayer. Lutheran Pastor Josh looks on. Thanks guys! Related articles The Power of Prayers and Blessings (lauralistardiaries.com) The Blessing (jtuta.wordpress.com)