“The grand show is eternal. It is always sunrise somewhere; the dew is never dried all at once; a shower is forever falling; vapor is ever rising. Eternal sunrise, eternal dew and gloaming, on sea and continents and islands, each in its turn, as the round earth rolls.” – John Muir
The view from my RV, with no photographic enhancement. — Photo by Pat Bean
Lake Walcott Welcomes the Day
Reflections: A calm lake provides a second canvas for Mother Nature. — Photo by Pat Bean
I took 25 days to drive from my daughter’s home on the outskirts of Dallas, Texas, to Lake Walcott State Park in Idaho, where I’ll be spending the summer.
It’s my third year here as a volunteer campground host. I return because it’s an awesome place, where Mother Nature changes the scenery daily. I arrive in time to see the first buds of spring paint the landscape, and stay until the crisp colors of autumn paint over the green of summer.
Nowhere, however, have I ever seen more spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
Thankfully, my canine companion, Pepper, wakes me in time to see that magic hour of grayness, when all the world seems to hold its breath for a moment, in anticipation of dawn’s first light.
This morning’s explosion was especially spectacular.
Bean’s Pat: http://photonatureblog.com/ This blog helps me get a daily dose of nature’s wonders. Today it’s a butterfly that stirs my soul. Blog pick of the day by a wondering wanderer.
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WOW…..what a NICE way to start my morning……I also love the ling to photonature!!! Thank you for sharing….safe travels!!
It was a nice start to my day, too. Glad you enjoyed the link. I love this bloggers daily bite of nature.
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Gorgeous sunrise, make one feel like going flat out for the day.
I hope it was a beautiful day for you. Thanks for commenting.
Pat, I am happy to be joining you again at Lake Walcott State Park. I anxiously look forward to the day I will be able to live the lifestyle of Pat Bean!!
Glad to have you visiting me here at the lake. Thanks Nancilynn
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Lovely sunrise. Makes it worthwhile being up & about greeting the day.
Thanks EllaDee
I spent all part of may and 3 weeks of June either in Idaho Falls, Twin Falls or Sun Valley. On one of my drives, I saw the sign that said, Lake Walcott, and I screamed to Russ, that is where Pat Bean goes. He knows who you are cause I shared all about the loss of Maggie. We were in a rush and did not turn off, but will next time we are in the cause so much family lives around there.
Hope to meet you this summer. I’ll be here until after Labor Day.
I’ve never been a morning person like you Pat, but with views like that I think I could easily become one.
Take care,
Joni
Sunsets are nice, too.
Wow!
Thanks