Rain Again

Our beloved campground is open.  There are parts still blocked off from damage caused by the gorging this past winter.    The boat ramp is open and there are a few campers.

The Madison river is muddy and running high from the mountain run offs and rain.  Lots of rain.  It rained most of the night and we woke to more rain this morning.  It cleared later but looks like we could get more.

While taking these photos I chatted with a friend.  We had to make it short because the breeze made it rather cold to stand outside and talk.  He said they are predicting temperatures the next two nights to be in the mid thirties.

Will it be summer after that?

Is it Spring Yet?

We have to remind ourselves it is still February. Everyone is getting spring fever due to the unusually warm weather this week. Wednesday it was fifty degrees.

A young boy was reported to be wearing shorts and a t-shirt at the grocery store this week. That is a bit surprising since the wind chill makes it feel as if it is in the thirties.

One of my favorite things to do is drive across the bridge to the campground just past Lions Park and walk by the river. This time of year that is not possible.

When the river gorges the ice blocking its path at the bridge forces the water out of its banks. It always floods my favorite spot. This photo will give you an idea of what it looks like, lots of ice with traces of snow on top.