Halloween Cyclocross

Halloween is here which means it's time for the annual Halloween Cyclocross. It was held this past weekend and it's one of the events that I look forward to seeing. We had an unseasonably warm weekend - it was more like summer. For the race on Sunday, the majority of racers dressed in costume. Click …

Surrounded by Fires

We are still living in very smokey conditions where it is unhealthy to be outdoors too much. We are surrounded by fires so no matter which direction the wind is blowing, we get smoke. This photo of the sun was taken at about 5:00 yesterday afternoon. This is just as it came out of the …

Another Smokey Sunset 

We've had a lot of smoke in the area recently. Unhealthy amounts. It has cleared a bit over us but it's still wuite thick over the mountains. I was able to go for a short walk right about sunset. It sure was pretty. 

Morning on the River

It has been very hot here lately and the only good time to get out and walk is early in the morning. I don't think I've seen a cloud in the sky in a couple of weeks. But the mornings are beautiful and comfortable. Maralee

The Mountains

This winter we had an exceptional amount of snow and although the snow in town has been gone for more than a month, the mountains are still getting a lot of snow. There is still about 140" of snow on the mountains. That should help us this summer during fire season and it will keep …