A Bonfire With a Wonderful Cohort

This evening, the Science Methods crew and I had one last hurrah together before the semester ended. Off to Happy Jack we went to have a bonfire up in the Medicine Bow National Forest. Super fun.

It was great to be up there; majority of the night we were able to enjoy some drinks, a campfire, relax, and view over a few dozen shooting stars during the meteor shower. The shindig at Happy Jack lasted only a few hours before the sky became very dark and cloudy. As the sky grew darker, the wind began to pick up and we knew that snowstorm that many people were talking about was approaching us.

So we packed up our stuff, put out the fire, and headed back to town. We ended up taking the party over to the Library. This semester has been really hectic, frustrating, fun, different, and everything in between, but I know I would not have been able to survive it without these people! Thanks for a wonderful semester!

TheChristyBel

Finally Hiking in Laramie!

Now that I have been given the OK to try hiking again, I am getting as much outdoorsy time as possible before that snow comes. So, exploring Happy Jack and Vedauwoo are pretty much a priority! I was told about the Summit Trail at Happy Jack starting at the Headquarters Trailhead. It's a pretty steady incline up to the top and not that bad on my knees! Takes about 45-minutes to get to the top. It continues on over and down the other side, but I only had a 2-3 hour time period before meeting Brady for dinner and then going to the Mountain Film Festival on campus. So, I got a good hike in! Got to see the fall colors, collect some leaves for an art project, and stretch out/test out my new and improved knees! Want to know the best part: my knees were not hurting! 

Physical Therapy is Paying Off...Yea, $1,500+ of PT! Worth Every Penny! haha.

TheChristyBel

Summit at the Top of Summit Trail at Happy Jack

Happy Jack - Embracing the Fall Colors

Embracing Fall at Happy Jack
Photo Credit to Marc Sweet

Just Hanging in a Tree
Photo Credit to Marc Sweet

 I most enjoy fall walks because of the colors, weather, and crisp air!

Go Outside!

TheChristyBel