
Flora and Fauna (and Four Lakes) in the Rockies
Lesley’s turn again:
As we approached Jasper in the Rocky Mountaineer we saw a number of ospreys and bald eagles, even one of the latter on a nest with 2 chicks. But, when we were only 15 minutes from Jasper, and we saw a black bear climbing up the embankment next to the railway, the whole carriage erupted in cheers and clapping! Read more…

Flora and fauna of the high plateau desert
Lesley’s turn…
Our second day at Capitol Reef has been a welcome opportunity to recover from the strenuous walk/climb of the previous day and review some of the animals and plants we have seen in this area. Read more…