Big City

Boise, Idaho is not a huge city, but it’s growing fast with lots of construction going on in the downtown area. I’m sure plenty of people are moving here from more expensive places. Of course, that will eventually turn this into an expensive city.

Meanwhile, we stopped for coffee and treats at Big City Coffee, one of our all-time favorites.

Oregon’s Outback

We had a great drive through south-central Oregon. It was incredibly scenic with hardly any traffic. Watching rainstorms coming through the area as we drove added to the drama.

In the photo, I’m standing in front of Lake Abert, right next to U.S. 395.

Honey Lake

If Winnie the Pooh had ever visited California, I’m sure this would have been his favorite place. The lake is actually filled with water, but reflections from the desert hills surrounding it give it a honey colored cast. This is true most years, but now it’s bluer due to more runoff after a very wet winter.

River Man

I spent Father’s Day with Dad and Pam hiking along the American River east of Sacramento. It was a beautiful day, warm but not too hot. I was very happy to get out into nature with the people I love. A post-hike stop for ice cream was an added bonus.

As some of my readers know, I often use song titles for my blogposts. This post is named for a song by the great British singer-songwriter Nick Drake (1948-1974) who would have turned 75 years old today.