Martins Cove

Tally Ho! The warm up before we took the hike out to the Cove. No, we did not take the handcarts with us this time.

Martins Cove

The kids had a blast pulling handcarts around a track at the visitor center at Martins Cove.

Martins Cove

Tyler and Jake were more than ready to take on this adventure as they posed by the trail marker.

Martins Cove

This image was taken at the rest stop on the way out to the Cove. The handcarts are not allowed past this point. Rachel, Gracie, and Julia are resting by the old fashion water pump.

Martins Cove

A little over half way into the 2.5 mile journey to the Cove, these statuary commemorate the crossing of the Sweetwater by the pioneers in the process of being rescued.

Martins Cove

This picture was taken as we were nearing the end of the 2.5 mile hike (2.5 miles one way). This photo was taken from the south draw looking up into the Cove. Many saints were camped in the low areas of both draws trying to escape the howling winds. Late one night, a sever wind blew all of the tents down, fortunately no one was hurt. Four or five nights were spent in the Cove waiting out the storm. It's a wonder anyone survived with subzero tempratures and seventy plus mile an hour winds.

Martins Cove

This photo was taken from the north draw of Martin's Cove. Many saints had their tents set up in this small draw. If you were to follow this trail, it would lead you out to the Sweetwater. From this position, you are looking west south west.

The Squall.

This shot of lightning was take out the front door of our house.

A good bolt out of the black. This was taken a month or two ago on the back porch.

This picture was taken on the Utah/Wyoming border near Bear Lake. We were on our way home from the Mortenson Family Reunion in Loagan, Utah where Grandma Mortenson, Lynn Mortenson, and Julia Mortenson all celebrated their August 8th birthdays.

Here is a typical bolt from a

Creative Play

Tyler has quite the imagination. After spending time on his bike riding on dirt trails, he decided to dress like a motocross racer.
Tyler watched a video about firefighters and decided to play the part on our stairs.

Western Sunset

Two more beautiful sunset in Casper. Some of the days are beginning to feel like fall. These photos were taken just a few days ago out our back door.