tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post7561936481676184522..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Wild Basin And Ouzel FallsSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-42108527510463012802014-08-22T23:30:59.822-04:002014-08-22T23:30:59.822-04:00Those toes were adorable! And the lichen framed t...Those toes were adorable! And the lichen framed the bird nicely too. Maybe a Map Lichen, both the gray and the yellow but it's hard to tell without a little more detail. The rock section of my Lichen guide is a little thin as well. I keep hoping to stumble across a good website to help out.<br />Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/05979446142128610261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-55286950329738359092014-08-22T07:50:45.390-04:002014-08-22T07:50:45.390-04:00Outstanding hike- I got cooled off just watching.Outstanding hike- I got cooled off just watching.Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-74144869742267563812014-08-22T00:27:14.231-04:002014-08-22T00:27:14.231-04:00The dipper study group is in Ashland, Oregon. They...The dipper study group is in Ashland, Oregon. They hike along Ashland Creek, which runs through Lithia Park downtown. :-)Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-7704504913397736762014-08-22T00:25:10.163-04:002014-08-22T00:25:10.163-04:00Hikes that include water (rivers, lakes, streams, ...Hikes that include water (rivers, lakes, streams, waterfalls) are the best! The dipper is one of my favorite birds, and definitely Eric's favorite. For several years he's been part of a group studying the American dipper -- every week a group of dedicated birders hikes along the creek to observe and record their behavior and nesting habits. I love watching the dippers swim underwater! And the fledglings are adorable.Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-82216153579448342242014-08-21T22:33:22.990-04:002014-08-21T22:33:22.990-04:00Between the American Dippers and the Muel deer doe...Between the American Dippers and the Muel deer doe, I'd be in glory land! Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-64261306484803808672014-08-21T20:55:23.766-04:002014-08-21T20:55:23.766-04:00You certainly have to give a special tip of the ha...You certainly have to give a special tip of the hat to those crews working to make the repairs on that bridge. Looks like much of the work was done with hand tools. What dedication they put in to the job to make trails enjoyable for everyone to enjoy. :c)Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-19773205386079160262014-08-21T17:38:22.294-04:002014-08-21T17:38:22.294-04:00I could hear the water from your pictures and desc...I could hear the water from your pictures and descriptions and feel the coolth. Beautiful!Lynnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-73864978740227365172014-08-21T13:50:32.988-04:002014-08-21T13:50:32.988-04:00I could walk forever alongside a stream tumbling o...I could walk forever alongside a stream tumbling over rocks. The sound is like a symphony!Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-62249271469249692602014-08-21T12:33:06.520-04:002014-08-21T12:33:06.520-04:00Another great hike! I am astonished that those lit...Another great hike! I am astonished that those little birds aren't washed away with the power of water. Even standing on the slippery rock is a feat that would plunk me into the drink!Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371157074687319596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-50264622774749341772014-08-21T12:30:42.026-04:002014-08-21T12:30:42.026-04:00There are so many very cool waterfalls in this gor...There are so many very cool waterfalls in this gorgeous park. Glad you found these! Looks like there is still a ton of water flowing even at this time of year.Pam Wrighthttp://ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-2226916932749060832014-08-21T11:40:33.428-04:002014-08-21T11:40:33.428-04:00A beautiful trail, and amazing waterfalls. I think...A beautiful trail, and amazing waterfalls. I think that's the first that I've heard of dippers; they really have character.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-30221011950783446942014-08-21T10:52:33.128-04:002014-08-21T10:52:33.128-04:00BEAUTIFUL! Love a hike with lots of water features...BEAUTIFUL! Love a hike with lots of water features! Great shots of the dipping birds, they really are so cute! How neat to run into a work crew and find out they make everything by hand and from onsite materials. Very cool! Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-85611288147370249462014-08-21T10:09:41.467-04:002014-08-21T10:09:41.467-04:00Always makes one feel good when a recommended hike...Always makes one feel good when a recommended hike meets the person's expectations. This surely is a good one. Quick funny story about our first time on this hike and how different things are at different times of the year. We arrived at the trailhead very early (remember this is in late May or early June). Ranger station all boarded up and not one other car in the parking lot. We start across that first bridge and the first thing we see is a large yellow sign telling us that mountains lions frequent the area and have been spotted recently. Now being from the Smoky Mountains, bears we can handle, but MOUNTAIN LIONS, not so much! We almost turned around, but thankfully, we didn't. Never saw another soul that day, nor did we see any mountains lions either. But oh my, what a hike!! RMNP remains one of our favorites. Hope you are off doing another fabulous hike today!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-72918890486030420132014-08-21T09:58:20.533-04:002014-08-21T09:58:20.533-04:00What a great hike to some beautiful falls. We'...What a great hike to some beautiful falls. We're here in southern Colorado, the beauty this state holds is amazing.Kevin Lehmann Photohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389381200095730135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-65801420259035396752014-08-21T09:25:18.135-04:002014-08-21T09:25:18.135-04:00we watched some dippers at the base of a falls in ...we watched some dippers at the base of a falls in Glacier for hours... lots of fun those little birds offer upheyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-27409252674845044472014-08-21T09:24:19.590-04:002014-08-21T09:24:19.590-04:00Saw where you were and had to turn my sound machin...Saw where you were and had to turn my sound machine on to the rushing water.....then went back and read the post all the way through again because I didn't want to "leave"! I hadn't heard of Ouzels either and am now anxious to see them in the wild. I imagine "mom" was not as amused as the two of you by junior's antics!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-5049812639624106572014-08-21T09:14:57.832-04:002014-08-21T09:14:57.832-04:00Great shots of the dipper. They are cool birds.Great shots of the dipper. They are cool birds.Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-14764493186706972282014-08-21T08:42:50.154-04:002014-08-21T08:42:50.154-04:00We love hiking with the sound of running water alo...We love hiking with the sound of running water along the trail. You sure had a beauty!! We definitely have put Rocky Mountain NP on our TODOS list. We hiked a water route yesterday here in Georgia, beautiful... but not quite the same scale as where you are:o)) Keep having fun and sharing that amazing place with us!!!Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-54056352519645475282014-08-21T08:22:41.014-04:002014-08-21T08:22:41.014-04:00That sure was a great hike. I've never even h...That sure was a great hike. I've never even heard of the american dipper, but sure would love to see one myself. The chickaree was adorable...what a cute face.<br /><br />Judging by your jacket, I guess it was nice and cool. We're having a warm spell here, so we're looking forward to some cool temps.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-61573116161672117142014-08-21T08:14:29.429-04:002014-08-21T08:14:29.429-04:00All that lovely flowing water and cool bird!
Maggi...All that lovely flowing water and cool bird!<br />MaggieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-55522765557309194192014-08-21T07:20:58.605-04:002014-08-21T07:20:58.605-04:00Fantastic! I love streams that bubble like that-so...Fantastic! I love streams that bubble like that-so soothing and beautiful. You got to see an Ouzel. Cool. I can just imagine you guys laughing. I love those kinds of moments we share. Wish I'd been there. Such fun!Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-46292745141934457852014-08-20T23:45:31.588-04:002014-08-20T23:45:31.588-04:00wow. . .you guys are amazing hikers for sure. . .t...wow. . .you guys are amazing hikers for sure. . .that trail looked rugged.<br /><br />We really thought the hike to Alberta Falls was spectacular when we were there. . .but it is also very, very popular with all the tourists. . .here's the link if you want to check it out:<br /><br />http://readytogofulltimerving.blogspot.com/2012/08/full-time-rv-travelrocky-mountain.htmlJanice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-15581261812676149702014-08-20T22:53:12.308-04:002014-08-20T22:53:12.308-04:00I take it there aren't any mosquitoes there? L...I take it there aren't any mosquitoes there? Looks like you've retired your bug nets for the season (hopefully!).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com" rel="nofollow">www.travelwithkevinandruth.com</a><br /><br />Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-53496373805961517472014-08-20T22:40:39.477-04:002014-08-20T22:40:39.477-04:00Wow, another beautiful hike and I can really feel ...Wow, another beautiful hike and I can really feel it, your excitement and happiness being in that part of the country surrounded with adorable wildlife. I am obviously drawn to your Ouzels narratives cute and the captures are just fabulous. Love it.<br />FYI, I liked the Cherry Wheat beer at Tahaquamenon Falls. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com