Thanks to fairly consistent rains our rivers and streams are in reasonably good condition for trout growth, running just a bit below the average flow. Temperatures have been cool the last few mornings but by afternoon are reaching into the 70s, sending most who wish to fly-fish on to the tailwater streams, as is typical for mid-summer fishing.
Our morning walks up in the pasture are, as always, a wonderfully refreshing start to the morning. No matter the weather, we’re always uplifted by the cheerful chirps and calls of the songbirds, the bright colors of the meadow flowers dancing in the breeze, the sweetness of wild berries in the bushes and the thrill of watching an occasional bald eagle soaring overhead, its calmness easing the troubles of the world below. It’s a gift to be living in such a special place; and we are thankful every day for the beautiful balm of nature we are fortunate to be able to enjoy, just outside our windows.