It’s almost that time where the seasonal positions end and winter begins.  This summer has been an absolute blast and I wish it didn’t have to end.  The people I have had the opportunity to work with, the sights I have been able to see, and the skills I have learned have all left a huge impact on my life.  Luckily, I get to stay in Lander because my husband has year round employment here.  I don’t ever want to leave this place.  Getting to know the field office was awesome.  There are so many hidden beautiful places.  It’s a secret gem that I wish more people knew about, but also want to stay hidden.

I don’t really know what to say right now.  It’s always sad when the season comes to an end.  I’ve been through it so many times now you would think that it might get easier.  Unfortunately it doesn’t, at least not for me.  Wyoming in general is an incredible place.  If you’ve never been here, come take a look.  You won’t regret it.

I’ve still got about a month left at work here.  There’s going to be some seeding on a burn area, letting down a fence in an antelope migration path, and lots of office work.  It’s all hard to say goodbye to.  The picture below is of hoarfrost from a couple mornings ago.  We went out early to clip small plots on some riparian areas and the whole field office seemed to be frozen in time.  The sun came out, burned off the fog, and make the frost sparkle.  It was beautiful.  I’ll never forget moments like that.  I hope you all have memories from this season that will stay with you forever.  This is all worth it.