Oct. 2015 – A few friends and I spent the weekend float tubing on Kolob Reservoir. The weather was great and the fishing was not too bad. We didn’t catch a lot, 15 or so a day each, but the fish were big and great fighters. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Rosa and I spent a week vacationing with some friends in Marysvale. Despite Rosa having broken her arm, we still had a great time. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
I always look forward to October. Things finally start to cool down around here, we go from 100°+ every day to ~80° by the end of October. Better still, I get away for a week or more. Hunting is really just an excuse to get out where cell phones and email don’t work. You can’t be contacted, so, the only thing to do is disconnect from the daily grind of the normal world. This year I drew a cow elk tag and again hunted the Cave Valley area. Driving up, I begin to feel a calm and quietness as Mt. Grafton comes into view. Rocky ridges surround me and the smell of sage brush permeates the air. I was fortunate to fill my tag. This was the first elk I have harvested and was completely amazed at the size and weight of such an animal. There is no moving … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
This weekend I was invited to help put in a guzzler in the Sheep Mountain Range. A guzzler is a water source for the animals in the area, and while this was primarily for Bighorn Sheep, it will also provide water for coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions, bees, and all sorts of birds and other native wildlife in the area. For pictures, I only had my phone with me, but I took a number of pictures. Unfortunately the sun was so bright I couldn’t see my screen and couldn’t tell what I was shooting or how it looked. As a result, at some point I touched something and set my camera to black and white….oh well. Folks from a number of clubs, fraternities and organizations participated in this project – NDOW, WHIN, and The Fraternity of the Desert Bighorn are a few which were represented. I’m sure there were a number of … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Each year I look forward to getting out of the city and spending a week or so in the outdoors. Typically for me, it is hunting season, but it really doesn’t matter if I’m hunting or not, it is the outdoor experience that rejuvenates me. When I am lucky enough to draw a tag and harvest an animal, it means we will be blessed with meat for the year. If not, we eat a lot of beans, rice, chicken and fish. This year was really great! I camped with three friends, LJ, Don and Doug. This year only LJ and I had deer tags, and Don and Doug came along for the fun. While camping we enjoyed all sorts of activities. Nearly everyday we shot our bows. Relaxing around the camp and nightly campfire We explored the Cave Valley cave. Deep in the cave there is a section with … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
This weekend I went with our Scouts to the Valley of Fire. This is a great little spot with incredible scenery. The Valley of Fire is only about an hour from Henderson, so it is great for an over-nighter. In just this one day, we did all of these great activities: Camping, Hiking, Rock Climbing and Repelling — A whole lot to squeeze into an overnight camping trip. The only camera on this trip was my phone, but it really takes quite good pictures. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
It was so nice to spend the long weekend in Hatch. The weather was wonderful, rain, sun, a light breeze and just the right temp. We have some wonderful friends who invited us up to share their home. This was a great time to unwind. We had no agenda, but did all kinds of relaxing fun wonderful activities – Sitting on the porch watching the sun rise Shooting our bows Shooting our pistols and rifles Sitting on the porch Riding quads Watching movies Sitting on the porch relaxing Going out for ice cream Sitting on the porch glassing for deer and watching the horses Going on walks Early morning runs Playing Spot It Here are a few shots of the weekend: Have a look at the entire gallery – … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
This week work has me in Austin. Both my office and where I am staying are just across from Lady Bird Lake. It is a popular spot for walking, running, biking, and all kinds of things on the water itself. My first day here, I noticed the lake from the twelfth floor window of our office. It is a spectacular view of the water and bridges. My second day here I decided I wanted to explore. I had brought my bare foot shoes which I hadn’t worn in over a year. After work, I walked back to the hotel, changed, and headed out to hike Lady Bird Lake. The weather was a little warm, but compared to the Vegas weather it felt like a cool spring day. I started out on the trail around the lake. From what I can tell, you can do up to a 10 mile loop … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
The whole family took a quick trip up to Cathedral Gorge this weekend. It was great getting away from everything and being outdoors. Cathedral Gorge is a neat little place, sort of like a mini Bryce. There are a bunch of caves carved out from the hill side by the rain which are great for exploring. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
