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Sunset on the Poudre River

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.

Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.

4 Comments

  • 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.