Well we did hit a few kinks here and there lol. At least the rain was mostly at night (every night) and sunshine during the day. It wasn't so much a scenic trip more so a wildlife experience, happy either way, I don't let weather conditions kill my fun.

Every time I visit the landscape, it is an opportunity to learn ( there is so much to learn too) I will get more into the cause and impact of the pine beetles on an other post observing the pros and cons, It looks bad and it is devastating but the forest is also over-grown. I hope we get enough cold to stop them from spreading. i'm ok with -40 all winter if it gets rid of them!