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Devil's Gate in Fall Colors
(Photo compliments of Sister Pace) |
The Trekkers and have stopped coming and the Missionaries are leaving Martin's Cove as the summer season slowly winds down here at Martin's Cove. We are primarily working on winterizing the site, refinishing handcarts and stowing equipment not needed in the coming winter months. This is a sad time of year for us: the Visitors' Center at Sixth Crossing is now closed, the campgrounds all stand empty and we do not have as many visitors as we once had. We have come to love the youth who trekked here this past summer -- dressed in pioneer clothes, singing songs while pulling handcarts along the trails. We had some marvelous, spiritual experiences with them. And the school children who came to learn Wyoming history have been fun as they practically run from the Blacksmith Shop, to the handcarts, to Fort Seminoe, all full of enthusiasm and energy.
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| First Winter Snow Storm This Fall |
On the positive side, though the nights are becoming cooler, the days still remain relatively warm. The surrounding trees are putting on their fall colors. We have already had our first snow of the year, an inch or so which remained only a few hours before melting off. It seems there are more storm clouds on the horizon each day. Martin's Cove is preparing for the long winter months ahead!
This past month we were also touched to have family come to visit us for the weekend. We took them to all our favorite places we have come to love in Wyoming -- Martin's Cove, Devil's Gate, Independence Rock, Casper, etc. It was fun having Robert, LaDonna and Celia here.
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| LaDonna and Robert at Independence Rock |
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| Jay and Celia hiking Martin's Cove |
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| Fremont Canyon, Wyoming |
One advantage with the approaching winter weather and fewer people at Martin's Cove is many of the indigenous inhabitants are beginning to move back into the area --
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| Red Fox near Martin's Cove Visitor Center |
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| Fawn near Martin's Cove Prairie Park |
Fair winds, and may you enjoy the fall season wherever you are!
