Skywatch Friday: Railroad Ranch
Harriman State Park in Eastern Idaho was the private retreat for the Harriman Family (Union Pacific), the Guggenheim family (American Smelting and Refining Corp.) and the Jones family (Atlantic Richfield).
In 1977 the Harriman's gave the ranch to the state of Idaho as a waterfowl sanctuary. In 1982 it became a state park. Yesterday on an 8 mile hike I saw pelicans, trumpeter swans, geese, and ducks plus all kinds of other birds that I couldn't identify.
A couple of them took to flight when my camera wasn't at the ready, but I managed to get a couple shots.
The original buildings from the ranch remain and some of them are available for rent. They've also added some yurts that you can stay in.
It was hard getting a good shot of the swans because of the reeds and cat tails that surround the lakes. I found a tree stump to climb up on, but I still wasn't tall enough. They are very majestic.
Harriman State Park is located between Rexburg and Island Park in southeastern Idaho on highway 20. I definitely recommend a stop there is you're ever in the area. I'll definitely be back!
Happy Skywatch Friday!
In 1977 the Harriman's gave the ranch to the state of Idaho as a waterfowl sanctuary. In 1982 it became a state park. Yesterday on an 8 mile hike I saw pelicans, trumpeter swans, geese, and ducks plus all kinds of other birds that I couldn't identify.
My favorite were the pelicans.
A couple of them took to flight when my camera wasn't at the ready, but I managed to get a couple shots.
I love the reflection in the water beneath.
Fly away my beauties!
The Henry's fork of the Snake River run through the property in addition to a couple lakes.
The original buildings from the ranch remain and some of them are available for rent. They've also added some yurts that you can stay in.
Around every turn on the trails there is another sight that is just breathtaking.
I loved the old corrals and the sky behind them.
The aspens were in full color.
It was hard getting a good shot of the swans because of the reeds and cat tails that surround the lakes. I found a tree stump to climb up on, but I still wasn't tall enough. They are very majestic.
Harriman State Park is located between Rexburg and Island Park in southeastern Idaho on highway 20. I definitely recommend a stop there is you're ever in the area. I'll definitely be back!
Happy Skywatch Friday!
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Asarco sure did dirty the air in El Paso when they had their smelter operating there.