Life is Returning

The snow is vanishing, even in the dark, shadowy stretches of most roads now. The temperatures remain above freezing overnight, and hit nearly sixty five yesterday. This formerly dry, unbonded, constantly migrating snow is being driven straight into the ground. I was glad for it, but do not miss it and relish in its departure.

Save for the upper edges of Schierl Road above Rees and the top back side of Powers, the park is fully navigable. As of yesterday, the Jeep, the truck, and Moon Bug are all back at the homestead, no longer needing to be scattered about the park at given access points.

Deer have returned, hummingbirds are in the air, turkeys are wandering about, ptarmigans are strutting and seeking mates, baby rabbits are joining their parents on morning outings, and there is much to revel in here. Aspens are budding, insects are crawling, and yes, the ROUSs have returned in glorious fashion.