The glories of Star Mountain

 

We are back at Star Mt. and all is right with the world. We timed it perfectly for the start of the greening up everywhere and elk and deer out and about. Glorious spring.

Elk mommies have been around our house almost every day. This is the time of year they calve in our woods. We hardly saw them last summer with all the noisy home construction. We will definitely be keeping an eye out for new little ones. They're not so little though - 40 lbs at birth.

More signs of spring. Lupine blooms and daffodils I planted years ago. Hummingbirds buzzing around were waiting for us to get here. I think it will be another mania summer of boiling sugar water but I love it. Nesting robins and bluebirds are here just like always. I love all the things here that follow the seasons.

Crested Butte is still mostly closed up as it's off season. Looks really empty right? We ate at one of our favorites that remained open  - Ryce. They struggle with a common problem that's here and many other places. They can't find people to hire. Hope that changes soon.

Anticipating a lovely summer. It feels great to be vaccinated and able to do things. I have so much appreciation for life and the wonders of nature.