Portland, Oregon

We had a very fun time in Portland, Oregon.
Ravens were my theme for this trip.
So exciting to find a Raven feather when we left breakfast one morning.

I enjoy the attitude of the
 people who live in Portland.

The city has wild places

and wonderful gardens.

This trip we visited Washington Park

and the Rose Garden.

The zoo is only $4.oo
a person on Tuesdays.
It was very crowed!

We parked near the Rose Garden
and took the zoo train.

The Lorikeets

were so fun!

I have mixed feelings about zoos.

I am happy people are becoming aware
of how important wetlands are.

We came to Portland to celebrate
our daughter's birthday.

I treasure the memories.

Trumpeter Swans

I could watch the Swans all day.

They are so very beautiful.

They are protected in
Yellowstone.

I wish all wildlife was protected.

Yellowstone

If you have never been to Yellowstone National Park make plans to go.
I wish I had taken my children when they were young.
It is an amazing place.
I am ready to return.

On the Way

We stopped in Nebraska at a charming rest stop.

Western Kingbirds

Lark Sparrows

and Rattlesnakes greeted us.

I heard the rattle before I saw him.

A horned toad crossed our path.

In Wyoming we saw Pronghorn grazing
by the side of the road.

We were on a lonesome highway.

We were traveling into the wilds.