I live in the forest, with all the other wildlife.
And fall is here.
The changing of the aspen tell me so.
The ferns know too.
While some hang in there.
Others go to seed.
Just part of the cycle of life.
Last Sunday afternoon the biggest storm I’ve ever seen moved across the canyon.
I took seven minutes of video from inside the Lodge then pulled stills of the lightning.
A fellow Ranger had to go out and tell people to get away from the edge of the veranda and go inside the building. Some people are oblivious. “I JUST wanted a photo.” Duh.
And then came the rain and wind as the storm descended upon the North Rim obliterating the South Rim and the canyon from view for about 30 minutes.
As the clouds cleared and the sun appeared the reward shone through.
And even though I missed the rainbow to the south while closing the Visitor Center I enjoyed the one to the east.
Followed by the clouds parting for the sun to spread its rays.
And continued the show.
I had to leave for dinner so missed the final sunset.
Yet the full moon greeted me upon my return for an evening program.
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Just never know what kind of wildlife might be seen driving through the forest.
Young Merriam turkeys follow an adult.
This lone beefalo didn’t know which side of the road to run to.
At first I thought this was a stump critter.
But I saw movement and stopped for a closer look.
My first golden eagle seen on the Kaibab Plateau.