Paul signed us up for an all-day birding tour of the Snowy Range, approximately 30 miles outside of Laramie, WY. Actually, I'm not sure how far we drove, but we had a fabulous time! Although we were not lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the elusive American Dipper, I added some species to my life list and I think Paul enjoyed his first birding tour. He came equipped with brand new binoculars, and I think he got more than a few good looks at most of the birds.
The final view at the end of the tour was really spectacular. Despite the elevation and snow, most of us felt more heat than cold, especially when the wind was still. We saw marmots among the rocks, which was a new mammal for us. Mostly, we just enjoyed the scenery and tried to fathom just how high up we really were (10,500-ft).
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