I like Fringed Puccoons. They are a delight in the spring when things are perking up from their winter sleep and not much color is available for … [Read more...] about Fringed Puccoon- Funny Name, Beautiful Wildflower
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A Daytrip along the Cache La Poudre River
The head waters of the Cache la Poudre River are in Rocky Mountain National Park and it winds its way along 126 miles of scenic beauty to join the … [Read more...] about A Daytrip along the Cache La Poudre River
Life above the Tree-line in Rocky Mountain National Park
On a recent visit to Rocky Mountain National Park, I was able to photograph some of the plant and animal life that live in the alpine tundra ecosystem … [Read more...] about Life above the Tree-line in Rocky Mountain National Park
Beautiful, Hardy Sandbells
Sandbells (Nama hispidum, family: Hydrophyllaceae) are wildflowers I generally see around April and May in my part West Texas. They are easily … [Read more...] about Beautiful, Hardy Sandbells
Plains Zinnia Not Woolly Paperflower
Above is a beautiful example of Plains Zinnia (Zinnia grandiflora, family Asteraceae). Having never seen this species before, I spent about half a day … [Read more...] about Plains Zinnia Not Woolly Paperflower