Idaho Falls, Idaho

 Hello,

Hubby and I enjoy visiting the national parks in our country. In 2005 we flew into Salt Lake City and did a huge loop, starting with the Tetons, Yellowstone, Glacier, Idaho Falls and on to Arches NP.

Our hotel was close-by the waterfalls below and they had bikes you could use to ride along the trail and river.  We had a nice dinner at a local brewery. 

The Snake River channels over the man made dams create a urban waterfall. 

Below are images from our visit to the Craters of the Moon National Park. Caves and lava tubes can be explored. 

" We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone." unknown

I hope you enjoyed! Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your day!  

Bear Lake Refuge, Utah 2005

My post is on Bear Lake Refuge but in the latest news the Oregon Malheur Wildlife Refuge  (Malheur was established in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt) was taken over or held hostage by some local ranchers. I did not follow the whole ordeal, but I heard it ended in a gun battle with the government. I am glad the take over has ended, just a shame one person died. I feel these wildlife refuges and the national parks are for all Americans not just for a select few. Malheur has 320 bird species and is a mecca for birdwatchers. I hope Malheur will soon be safe for the bird watchers to return.

Going back in time with this post is a throwback visit to the Bear Lake Wildlife Refuge located in Utah. On the way to Yellowstone National Park we stopped at this wildlife refuge. The view of Bear Lake, the lake borders Utah and Idaho.  I am posting only a few photos I took from that visit, only so I can document our stop there. To check out more of my wildlife refuge visits just click on the NWR label on my side bar.

This wildlife refuge was where I saw my lifer the White-faced Ibis. There are 160 bird species seen at Bear Lake Wildlife Refuge.

Some of the refuge birds seen where the Black-necked Stilt, Tree Swallows, Mountain Bluebird, White-faced Ibis, Yellow-headed Blackbird, Western Meadowlark.

The water color is so pretty, a gorgeous blue.  I think often of all my visits to various wildlife refuges to see the birds and animals. These wildlife refuges were created to protect and manage wildlife habitat for the waterfowl and migratory birds. Have you visited one of our nation's wildlife refuges? If not I hope you find a wildlife refuge close by where you live and check it out. You can find one near you on the link above, just click on your state.


Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate your visits and nice comments. Have a happy day and new week ahead!