"..the Forest Service tried to expand cattle grazing on six federal allotments on the east side of the Paradise Valley, inexplicably including grizzly bear recovery zones."

Explore.org was featured on the CBS morning show. They did a great job www.cbsnews.com/video/webcam...

I only remember having pop tarts in our house one time. Now I wonder if my mom was glad or disappointed no one cared for them.

Robert Redford knew his fame and good looks could make people nervous, and had a talent for putting people at their ease. That's one lesson The Tribune's Sundance reporter learned over 30 years.

"Someday we’ll live in the sky. / Meanwhile, the house of our lives is the world." Mary Oliver, Orion magazine orionmagazine.org/article/boun...

Freedom of speech is under attack. Help keep independent journalism alive in Colorado with a donation today. Donate: coloradosun.com/support?form...

Vaccines cause adults.

When I was hiking yesterday I came across a couple of college age women who said a ranger told them a trail was closed so they were heading to another trail. I said I was just trying to avoid the bears and isn't it a beautiful day. ⬇️

As heard on my local PBS station just now: The past is not behind us. It's speaking now. Listen.

I don't know Uncle Pappy but I've sent in my comment. I hope you did, but if not, please do so now because today's the last day. #ProtectRoadlessRule

We could have kept free speech and our democracy! 😭

Whatever you do, please don’t stop reading. Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own. Just. Keep. Reading.

The bears were having activities in the park today 🤷‍♀️ so I didn't venture too far. Still, refreshing.

Let me just say a simple thing. Democrats have no obligation to provide the votes to fund the destruction of our democracy. If you want my vote for a bipartisan budget, there need to be protections to stop Trump's brazen lawlessness.

When this Act comes up for a vote, you better hope your Republican senators/reps vote for it. And the only way they'll vote for it is if their constituents inundate them with phone calls. This is worth a listen, in my opinion. www.c-span.org/program/news...

Yesterday's walk

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Despite the reports from The Washington Post and The New York Times, we really don't have any idea what is going on right now in the The National Park Service, including its employees. Based on everything I am hearing from my contacts, all is confusion. #NationalParks

Senate Republicans hosted JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon for lunch today. About an hour later, House Republicans blocked efforts to subpoena JPMorgan for information about Jeffrey Epstein. www.politico.com/live-updates... www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...

I was standing on a bridge looking that way when I heard the wind starting to blow down stream and in about 10 seconds time, I had to focus, meter and shoot before I was in a complete white out. One of my all time favorite images. It was 4 degrees F. Once in a lifetime shot

RIP GOAT Be like Robert. Support badass journalism.

If someone’s not mourning the death of Robert Redford in a manner that’s consistent with your views, make sure you set up a database, call their employer, and get them fired.

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Sen. Booker's closing remarks to the traitor are worth a listen. I didn't listen to Patel's lies - err remarks in response.

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Public Lecture Tonight in Gardiner, Montana UPDATE ON THE NEW MONITORING AND RECENT ACTIVITY IN YELLOWSTONE Michael Poland of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory Gardiner Community Center 208 Main Street - 6:30-7:30 PM Free of charge #YellowstoneNationalPark #Lectures #NationalParks

😢 I will cherish even more my Sundance key chain that I bought in 1979 (and still use) while discovering the gorgeous Utah mountains in a different life.

What Native-held lands in California can teach about resilience and the future of wildfire coyotegulch.blog/2025/09/16/w...

BREAKING: The first segments of border wall have gone up in the San Rafael Valley, south of Tucson, Ariz. Construction crews have drilled at least two wells and have turned the area, a corridor for jaguars, pronghorn, bears, mountain lions, ocelots, porcupines, into an devastating industrial site.

Not listening to Joe Manchin on Morning Edition/NPR.

Trump is planning a crackdown on anti-conservative thought and speech to cripple the opposition and rig the 2026 elections. If you want to support Democracy Docket's pro-democracy mission, now would be a great time to sign up. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0 Thanks, Marc

A strong geomagnetic storm reached Earth last night, leading to a dazzling display of the northern lights over North America.

Colorado water officials prepare to  weigh environmental benefits of powerful Shoshone water rights on the Colorado River

My Colorado daughter and SIL are backpacking in RMNP and hiked to the Alpine Center yesterday so I took a minute to check out the webcams at the park. At the bottom of NPS pages, you are asked if this page was helpful so I left my comments. A good opportunity to share thoughts and suggestions!😏

Why yes, the Belted Kingfisher was fishing today, but much less energetically (which coincidentally was how I also felt). He's on the log in the middle of the river and you'll need a magnifying glass to see him, lol.

One of my faves, 151 Walker. Good night.

A nasal spray reduced the risk of Covid infections in a double blind, placebo controlled randomized trial jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Got home from my daughter's to several finches in the salvia planter having a feast. There are only two in the pics, but look! A hummingbird flew up and I guess was trying to scare them away from "his" deck. iPhone pics are through the door w/shades/slats in the way. So fun. :)

This morning went looking for fall warblers that everyone seems to be seeing. On the way, picked up some donuts, for my feelings, just in case things didn’t go well. Stared into a bunch of lovely trees waiting for…anything…and saw almost nothing. Fall birding is rough. This was my only pic. 🪶

Just putting this out there. Looking for the Novavax Covid 19 updated vaccine in northern Colorado. No pharmacies/doc's office seem to know if they'll have it. So frustrating. @erictopol.bsky.social @kkjetelina.bsky.social @gregggonsalves.bsky.social @colorado.gov

I'm told by my computer this is a Viceroy butterfly. I have closeups but I like this scene. It's how I came upon it a couple of days ago when I also watched the kingfisher diving in the water - a magical nature day for which I am extremely grateful.

This is how we learn from the Charlie Kirk killing.

Happy 50th Birthday, Monkey Wrench Gang • @therevelator.org therevelator.org/happy-50th-b...

Ponderosa pine growing from solid rock. Such trees can live a long time, growing in tiny increments each year but still clinging to life. Location is east of Cascade, Idaho. #forestry #trees #photography #IdahoEscape

My kid's school is on lockdown right now because of an active shooter. One hour ago I got the "I love you" text that no parent ever wants to get. Charlie Kirk is always wrong, even about Charlie Kirk. Screw your thoughts and prayers.

Wonderful that San Diego has recognized @kprather.bsky.social for such important work showing the source of disgusting water & air pollution. The story of their investigation is fascinating like a crime novel, tho also tragic & maddening. today.ucsd.edu/story/tijuan... Congrats on the named day! 🎉

Sad news release #ParkChat www.nps.gov/grca/learn/n...

Cherry-Scented Ghosts heat-death.ghost.io/cherry-scent...

This is news to me, and we have until October 9th to comment. "In a notice published in the Federal Register today, September 9, 2025, the agency issued a formal Request for Information (RFI) asking visitors to share stories and suggestions about how the nation’s parks can better serve the public."