We've been riding in Halfway Hollow several times a week, taking advantage of highs in the low 40's and still no snow.
You never know what you'll find. Does this bicycle designate a trail, or did the bike just die in the middle of nowhere and was buried, wheels up, on the spot?
This looks like a grave,
But apparently it indicate that a survey marker is nearby. This could be the work of our friend Yogi, who admits to piling rocks over benchmarks in his highly rebellious youth!
This rock formation appears to be falling in slow-mo.
We ride down the hollow,
and sometimes on the mesa tops. This BLM tract is huge. We still have a lot to explore.
Daisy is one smart pooch! I agree, this winter has been unusually dry and warm. They said on the news last night we should water our trees because there hasn't been enough moisture to keep them through the winter. I don't think I've ever had to water my trees in the winter before. Enjoy your exploring.
ReplyDeleteThis sure has been the winter for riding and Daisy surely doesn't want to miss going along.
ReplyDeleteDidn't realize Yogi piled rocks on survey markers in his past. Maybe that's why he's a geocacher now.
But the bike, that's just weird.
Daisy is one smart doggie!!!! AND--she is a good helper...
ReplyDeleteLove seeing your latest ride... Halfway Hollow looks gorgeous... That 2nd picture looks a little like the Painted Desert.... Wow!!!!
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Betsy
Dogs have a highly-developed sense of impending events, no matter how hard you try to fool them. Clever Daisy:-)
ReplyDeleteI've always felt Daisy was a very intelligent dog, and you've confirmed my belief. I would like to know the story behind the bicycle, but I really like the picture of your slow-motion falling rock formation.
ReplyDeleteMiss Daisy must have esp when it comes to trail ride time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for another wonderful Utah trail ride, Janie.
Spring is in the air.
~:)
It's nice you guys are getting lots of riding in while the weather allows it. Cute how Daisy knows when it's go time.
ReplyDeleteThat's big country. Fun to get a glimpse of some of the small details along the way.
ReplyDeleteDaisy is so cute! You and Steve must be delighted to be able to ride so much this winter.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent pictures of the desert. Happy riding. Daisy has a sharp intellect and a wonderful sense of intuition.
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot of wide open spaces out your way. I'd need a GPS to find my way home but I suspect Daisy serves the same pupose.
ReplyDeleteDaisy is a very smart doggie. I would love to go along on your rides too. Thanks for sharing the beautiful scenery with us. The photo of the bicycle is eerie. Have a great weekend. Jo
ReplyDeleteahhh! this makes me so jealous, you don't even know! i got a little horse time recently in western texas and new mexico but ...i'm currently back in MS and miss that stuff already :( That photo of Daisy is hilarious! Love it! what a happy pup!
ReplyDeleteDaisy is one smart cookie!!! The upside down bike is perplexing. LOVE your views, but your temps seem to be really really cold!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Hey- I was on the "Western Life" radio show this week for work and I told them about you. I think they'd love to hear about the adventures you guys have in the back country. Is it okay if I send them a link to your blog? They may want to interview you for the show.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if their is a statute of limitations on defacing benchmarks. I could be in trouble.
ReplyDeletewhat a smart girl ...isn't it amazing how they just know...
ReplyDeleteOur dogs get manic too! sad thing is one is getting too old to keep up.
ReplyDeleteI always want to take a rock bar to those nearly-toppled rocks and see if I can't nudge them over!
- The Equestrian Vagabond
I love the bike too! Indeed, it looks like someone died doing something they loved. In that case, thank goodness it was a bike and not a tractor.
ReplyDelete... and LOVE the Daisy Radar!!! (Dai-dar?) She seems like quite the awesome friend.
I too am amazaed at how our canine friends can read our minds. Good girl Daisy.
ReplyDeleteI DO think dogs have a sense we humans do not have. I'm not surprised Daisy knows when you're going for a serious ride.
ReplyDeleteLove those BLUE sky shots!
I don't know what sort of vibes we give off, but long before we are actually getting ready to go our dogs get hyper. Loved the photographs.
ReplyDeleteDaisy is very clever! Beautiful photos of the wide open country...that does look like an old grave...so that's where I left my bike!
ReplyDeleteWhat a dog! How smart:) (Looks like me when I know someone is going out for a run and I want to join them:)
ReplyDeleteI like the bike in the middle of nowhere!
That Daisy will take over for you! Love the last pic of Steve and that sky. Such wide open spaces. I think that might be my old road bike - I did get really tired of riding when we went across country!
ReplyDeleteYour Daisy is something else! How smart she is!
ReplyDeleteLove that colorful landscape. I wonder what happened to the owner of the bike?