Riverside State Park the Turkey Vultures

The Western most trail running along the sheer cliffs accessed from W Trails Road is home to a flock of Turkey Vultures, known as a Wake, Committee, Volt or Venue. They are nesting up in the caves on one side of the trail. They are huge birds and really do circle above as you have seen in the movies. A number of them were not happy with me climbing up toward them and stood with their wings outstretched showing their displeasure.

Springtime in the Perry district & Rockwood Boulevard

This time of year is always a riot of color and new life everywhere. Spokane's Perry district and Rockwood Boulevard is especially bright and colorful!

Falls Park, Post Falls, Idaho

Had to go to Post Falls to get something today and decided to stop at Falls Park to see if the Canadian Geese had babies yet. Governor Little has said people from Washington were not welcome in the parks and on the hiking trails but I figure if I leave some money with business in the state I can also take a minute to enjoy the beauty. A wonderful German Shepherd was walking with his people in the park. Kids, adults and waterfowl were abundant. A wonderful day to be alive and out in the spring air.

New Kitten Kitty pictures

She was born in a barn and then got separated from her mother. She has a new human mom and is doing fine. Thought we could all use a little baby kitty therapy.

Columbia Plateau Cheney-Spangle

Another beautiful day! Lots of folks out riding bikes on the trail.  The people in the photo are the dad and son of a family that was having a great day bicycle riding with 2 kids, dad and grandma.People enjoying the outside but still doing well with social distancing by respecting the space around each other when passing or coming up.  In the last photo there is a marmot in the rocks, can you find him?

Palisades, Rimrock drive

What a glorious day to be alive! Went walking along Rimrock Drive, Palisades Park. People were out getting some exercise, walking, riding bikes, taking their 4 footed children out to get some air. They were doing a good job of "social distancing" while getting some much needed vitamin D. Millie was huffing and puffing but thrilled to be out with her new family.