On Top of the World

From the top of Coyote Ridge, 9800 feet, we look down on a few remaining snow fields and over an expanse of green forests and meadow.  Currant Creek Reservoir can be seen in the distance. 

To the north, the High Uintas are still covered in snow.

There is something for everyone on this ride.

Daisy the Wildflower Fairy

Daisy the Snow Queen

Glacier Lily

Buttercups and Springbeauty

Bee Plant (I think)

Bluebells

On the forest trail, bluebirds flit through the branches.  A wren swoops out of a cavity nest in an aspen.  We see deer, elk, a coyote, and a golden eagle. 
Nature has shared her heart with us this day.  We are grateful.

Please Don't Eat the Daisies

North of Vernal, off of Taylor Mountain Road, the hills are in bloom.  Boss appears to be eating the Balsamroot, but he's really going for the green grass. 

The horses are looking sleek.  Mischief carries his 23 years well.  I'm not riding him as much this year, but he still enjoys getting out, either with a rider or without.  Sometimes we let him follow along while we ride Coco and Boss, and that's fine with him. 

A variety of wildflowers adorn the hillsides: paintbrush, larkspur, wallflowers, phlox and balsamroot. 

Daisy checks out a rocky ledge over Ashley Gorge.  Look out, it's a long way down!

Douglas fir's cones are a deep red color when they first form.  Pretty, aren't they?

Pasque flowers bloom in the shade of the aspens at 8500 feet. 

Daisy goes for a swim in the pool at Bear Spring. 

It was a Daisy-fine day for one and all.