tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post4631452606941747351..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Moving to Moraine and Visiting the ArcticSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-66443754619227134002014-08-28T23:27:00.798-04:002014-08-28T23:27:00.798-04:00I would imagine those sheep have very strong neck ...I would imagine those sheep have very strong neck muscles to easily carry around (not to mention use!) those big horns. I'm a sucker for sheep, glad you got to share them with us!Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/05979446142128610261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-58899590256275427132014-08-26T01:24:39.860-04:002014-08-26T01:24:39.860-04:00Fabulous photos of the bighorn sheep! You're r...Fabulous photos of the bighorn sheep! You're right, those horns weigh a LOT. I wouldn't want to have to wear those things on my head. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-49317786609527303392014-08-25T20:48:44.855-04:002014-08-25T20:48:44.855-04:00Where to start. The trails and landscape are as a...Where to start. The trails and landscape are as amazing as the 'tourons' are idiots. And this is how frustrated us Rangers get with people who don't pay attention. The sheep are awesome and so glad the volunteer was there to keep the visitors in line. You'd make a great volunteer Ranger. And so you are only 400 miles away, as the raven flies, and not coming to Grand Canyon? :( It's OK. I love your journey.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-20304565603430296732014-08-25T18:41:44.746-04:002014-08-25T18:41:44.746-04:00that is indeed a splendid drive. . .the first time...that is indeed a splendid drive. . .the first time we went up, the snow was over my head at the Alpine Visitor Center. . .didn't last long though. . .2012. . .hottest summer on record in the park (I think!)<br /><br />I too am disgusted by those who don't think the rules apply to them. . .I feel the exact same angst every single time I see a cigarette butt thrown down. . .UGH! How selfish. . .and yesterday, we saw folks feeding the burros here in SD. . .even though the signs plainly state not to. . .it's so bad for the animals, on so many levels.<br /><br />I am REAL JEALOUS that you got to see the RAMS. . .wow. . .we did see a herd of the sheep. . .but only Ewes and lambs. . .your pics are spectacular. . .thank you!<br />Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-59059970515059994702014-08-25T18:35:26.466-04:002014-08-25T18:35:26.466-04:00What a wonderful new environment to explore!!! Na...What a wonderful new environment to explore!!! Nature truly is amazing... the beauty is in the smallest detail:o)) Those Big Horn Sheep certainly weren't small... what a cool sight !! Yep... it appears Acadia is right around the corner from you;o)) Bill said, "He needs just a little more practice;o))" Keep having fun and try not to let the "me world" people ruin your day!!!Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-8015541714906839102014-08-25T18:24:46.039-04:002014-08-25T18:24:46.039-04:00The brazenness and unthoughtfulness of the general...The brazenness and unthoughtfulness of the general public never ceases to amaze me. We must all take care of our national parks and refuges. Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-25123477237610863762014-08-25T18:09:41.042-04:002014-08-25T18:09:41.042-04:00Those big horn sheep photos are wonderful! We did ...Those big horn sheep photos are wonderful! We did not see any of them during our stay.<br /><br />We did the Ute trail last year and loved it! After about a mile on the trail you may see pockets of water in the rocky parts...really neat little ponds. We also saw a large group of female and young elk. Just a wonderful hike!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-35358660419655749192014-08-25T14:14:27.889-04:002014-08-25T14:14:27.889-04:00Beautiful post! I would like to have a chair and s...Beautiful post! I would like to have a chair and sit on the side of the road and watch the sheep and mountains all day! Really like this area and hope to go there next time we go to Denver. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03838813922876204351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-21126977831101390312014-08-25T13:41:32.470-04:002014-08-25T13:41:32.470-04:00Oh! What a treasure to see those sheep!! WELL.. I...Oh! What a treasure to see those sheep!! WELL.. I just thought they always had to sleep with heads up, sort of like me in my chair :) THAT looks highly uncomfortable to me, how in the world could anything get any sleep like that? Geez... Isn't that a glorius place? I got to drive up there too, but never did any hiking then, was at my heaviest. must go back now and try, altho had trouble breathing at the altitude.. wonder if I would now? did you? What a great, great post!!!Luci & Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532319517164921110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-56683030849435153822014-08-25T13:28:18.892-04:002014-08-25T13:28:18.892-04:00Grand Lake is one of my all time favorite places. ...Grand Lake is one of my all time favorite places. First time I was there was in the 70s and then twice more ~ the latest was 2012 … each time, growth but a very nice vibe. The wooden sidewalks… and well, the view… the lake .. <br /><br />You have posted some killer posts but I do believe this post is my favorite. I love the Rockies … the feeling ~ you described it perfectly. Put me right there with you.<br /><br />and the people who mistreat OUR beautiful lands need to be shamed. Good for you! I would have reported them. I wish the budgets for our Parks would increase … sigh… a Ranger patrolling these areas is definitely in order. <br /><br />hate loathe and despise that kind of mindset … hate it<br /><br />outstanding read and pictures… absolutely stellar stuff, SherryCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663919207326700505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-84380123020426572092014-08-25T12:38:17.591-04:002014-08-25T12:38:17.591-04:00I don't think Rocky Mtn Park has ever been on ...I don't think Rocky Mtn Park has ever been on my "must see" list, but after seeing your photos I will have to change my mind., What stunning views!<br /><br />I have never seen an RV pull thru site quite like the one you are in! It's just the side of the road, which would work fine but isn't at all convenient to the fire ring, table, etc. But I guess you really don't need to use those.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-14489207095183139522014-08-25T12:29:37.884-04:002014-08-25T12:29:37.884-04:00Great post today. Your photos are outstanding. Lov...Great post today. Your photos are outstanding. Love the sheep and the marmots. Also a very interesting story about the buried stream at the ski resort. Where we used to ski at Mt. Hood Meadows in Oregon, there was a beautiful stream among the trees. You could hear it when you skied past it. I'm glad they didn't put it underground.<br /><br />30 years ago, I went with friends to Rocky Mountain National Park. In the Never Summer Range it was quite unusual for the tundra to be exposed in the summer, normally it was covered in snow. But that summer, we were able to walk on the trail (it wasn't paved at that time). Even then there were many signs warning about the fragility of the tundra and to keep off. I wonder how often the tundra is exposed in summer now?TravelBug-Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974719934652737928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-22036740533240620402014-08-25T12:14:10.292-04:002014-08-25T12:14:10.292-04:00Beautiful- Great pics of the Bighorn. Beautiful- Great pics of the Bighorn. Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-16909805815236007892014-08-25T12:08:38.108-04:002014-08-25T12:08:38.108-04:00Oh wow, I sure hope the area will be open when we...Oh wow, I sure hope the area will be open when we get there in October. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-48739415009674550492014-08-25T10:52:31.721-04:002014-08-25T10:52:31.721-04:00Beautiful spot. Too many people for my liking thou...Beautiful spot. Too many people for my liking though. Great pics of the bighorn sheep!<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-66641218966912824762014-08-25T10:45:29.836-04:002014-08-25T10:45:29.836-04:00Fantastic post. Absolutely loved reading all of i...Fantastic post. Absolutely loved reading all of it. Pictures were fantastic. Maybe this is another spot we need to visit. Thanks for sharing! Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-38133998821739237492014-08-25T10:31:05.572-04:002014-08-25T10:31:05.572-04:00People can be very thoughtless, and it is discoura...People can be very thoughtless, and it is discouraging.<br /><br />The bighorn sheep really have character. Beautiful shots of them and the terrain!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-18829405551029459252014-08-25T10:07:55.478-04:002014-08-25T10:07:55.478-04:00Wow, Wow, Wow - such incredible beauty!! Thanks a...Wow, Wow, Wow - such incredible beauty!! Thanks again for sharing all of this lovely scenery and critters and writing!!<br />MaggieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-24214989656588534092014-08-25T10:07:21.477-04:002014-08-25T10:07:21.477-04:00My absolute favorite are the sunrise pictures as I...My absolute favorite are the sunrise pictures as I suddenly realized that is something I don't have! Surprising that as much of an earlybird as I am, we never managed to get any sunrise pictures. Gonna have to ponder that...can't figure out why! Love the sheep pics. They've still been in the lower elevations during early spring visits, but we we read that they soon begin their trek to their summer home in the tundra. How cool to see pics of them after they've arrived. So hope I can get back to RMNP between the time Fall RIver Road reopens and the time it gets closed again!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-83958087593616833252014-08-25T07:25:45.304-04:002014-08-25T07:25:45.304-04:00This is chalk full of information! What a neat pla...This is chalk full of information! What a neat place. I, too, find humans so careless and selfish at time to be entirely insufferable. That walking off the trail would have made me furious too. What ignorance. So self-centered. Anyway, I enjoyed all the pictures and the information in this blog! What amazing views and horns on the sheep. Strong necks they must have! Glad you got to the top to see that map. And, lovely sunrise :)Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-54423195156670721552014-08-25T06:41:58.362-04:002014-08-25T06:41:58.362-04:00So what was the temperature there? It looks kind ...So what was the temperature there? It looks kind of cold, but what an amazing place. I'm sure glad you got the new camera with the big zoom. Your pictures are wonderful.<br /><br />Buried streams? I never heard of such things. We have lots of streams here. I hope none are buried.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.com