Yep, I'm in the middle of my big move out west, and a lot has happened since I last wrote an entry two weeks ago. This is basically a big camping trip for me. Let see...last week I was in Minnesota and I just started this trip. Our stay in Minnesota wasn't bad. That night we had firelies flying all over the campground, so it was really cool, but it was only a resting point until I reached my next destination in South Dakota. I'm basically taking the same trip I took going east five years ago, but there is something different about it this time around. In South Dakota I had a great time in the Black Hills. I saw Mt. Rushmore for the second time, but this time was so much better than the first. This time I was there for the Fourth of July, and I spent the entire day there enjoying the sights and the festivities. But what topped the cake was the amazing firework show that night. It was definately one of the best fireworks shows I have ever seen, and it was even better having them at Mt. Rushmore. That was definately an unforgettable experience.

My next stop after that was Yellowstone National Park. This was also my second time there, but it was still a great experience. I visited all of the famous sights there, including Old Faithful. It's amazing how that park can change in five years. Anyways I really got into photography here. Nature and photopraphy mix very well with me, and I love doing it. I got some nice pictures of the park, but my favorite pictures are ones of a bull elk I took there. I also visited the nearby Grand Teton National Park for a second time to take a look at the nice scenery there. During my last day in Yellowstone I persisted in driving though Hayden Valley that evening to get the chance to see some wildlife. And it was a good thing we did! For the very first time I saw a wild grizzly bear. It was really cool, but unfortunately I didn't capture the picture I wanted of it... Hopefully I'll get another chance someday. I still didn't get to see wild wolves...and I barely missed them for the second time! But I will one day, and hopefully I'll also be able to get a decent picture of them too. One day I am going to visit Yellowstone again, and when I do I'm going to take my time to explore the park and find these elusive creatures I'm looking for.

Currently I'm at my next stop in Montana. Today I visited a popular ski resort called Big Mountain, which has some activities during the summer plus a ski lift to the summit. This was my fourth time here, but it always turns out to be a new experience for me. The ski lift was lots of fun, but what I enjoyed the most was the horseback riding. It was been a long time since I've last been horseback riding, so I've been really wanting to do it again. I had a great time doing it, but my horse, Mouse, was a little stubborn...however he was a good horse, I really like him. I also had an excellent guide and I had a fun time chatting with both him and the other rider with us. Tomorrow I'll be checking out Glacier National Park. This will also be my fourth time visiting the park, but it is always a great place to see. Most of my pictures will probably be ones of the scenery, but I'm hoping to get some great pictures of the wildlife. I did get some really great ones from there before.

So for those who are wondering, I am still alive! Haha, and I'm also having a great time. I haven't been able to work on my drawings though...but I have been doing some photography as you know. Once I finally settle down in my new home, I'm hoping to get back to work on my drawing, "Legends Untold."