This is sunset on the Poudre River at a new natural area called McMurry Natural Area. It has a short 1.5 mile dirt trail that winds around two fishing ponds and the Poudre River. I found it to be quiet, serene and with few people. I will need to go back. They say the ponds have orange spotted sunfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass, bluegills, black crappie or yellow perch and sharks. Just kidding on the sharks. 
Today would have been mother’s 90th birthday. Probably will have thoughts of her crossing my mind throughout the day.
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Tom Dills
Birthdays and holidays may be tough for a while, but I’m confident that you’ll find a suitable way to commemorate the day.
I love seeing all those new natural areas. Here, vacant plots of land become apartments. Or self storage centers.
Watch out for those sharks! 
Monte Stevens
Well today I ate my moms favorite flavor at the DQ, a Butterfinger blizzard. Yes, I love that the city is setting aside, with the help of other organizations, to preserve some natural areas. I hope people respect and keep them clean.
Faye
How exciting to have a new nature area to explore! This is a beautiful image to honor your mother’s memery.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Faye. Hoping you are having a wonderful Saturday!!