Valentine's Main Street was covered with snow Saturday, March 9, with
two energetic
souls out removing the heavy, mositure laden, much needed
icing.
Thank you Gary Conner and James Ravenscroft.
Peaking through lacy branches one can see the comforting lights inside
Cedar Canyon Steakhouse. Coffee anyone? How about a nice meal to sustain
you as you head off the beaten path....
Off the beaten path, this young white tail was a bit surprised, clearly
curious,
and excited to be frolicking Sunday, March 10.
The little one soon caught up to its family, already headed for higher ground.
How many deer can you spot?
In a previous post, there is a deer in the same spot, only her ear is
twitched at my intrusion.
However, Sunday, March 10, she was keeping
alert to the individual who was out on his
4x4 plowing out his road.
Yet she still looks comfortable.
All tucked in and if you weren't paying attention, could easily miss her majestic beauty.
The Minnechaduza Creek at the Valentine City Park played host
to these mallards who thought everything was rather ducky!
Across the river, everything was covered with a thick layer of snow and
sunshine.
If you look closely, you'll see the icicles hanging off the
tree branches.
What was so fabulous about this snow is that it packed a
lot of moisture
but it was comfortable to get out and walk around
and
take in the beauty of the Sandhills.
What a sight to behold as the sun peeked out from the clouded sky
and shone its light on this bedazzling tree.
The mallards, not accepting my company, have moved further down the
Minnechaduza Creek quacking the whole way.
Mother Nature is sending her signal to everything under the snow.
Even
though the trees didn't spring ahead, they know what to do at her
prompting.
The river will eventually host tadpoles, dragonflies, and a
whole host of aquatic
life that is still dormant - but won't remain for
long.
A close-up of what will eventually bloom in the spring. These are either
lilacs or wild plums.
Before you know it...summer will be here.
Have
you booked your hotel stay? There are two very nice places to stay and they'd
be
glad to take your reservations.
Click on Valentine's Niobrara Lodge or
Trade Winds Motel on this Web site which will take you to their Web sites where you
can choose your reservation dates. They fill up quickly you know.
For
something a little more out of the way, why not click on
Double R Guest
Ranch. It would be perfect for your family's reunion.
Here it is Monday evening,
and most of the snow has been
distributed among the roots, filling the
rivers, lakes and getting the
Sandhills of Nebraska ready for your arrival.
