How are you liking Oklahoma? Part 2

To give you an idea of where I came from lets start with what was right outside my front door.

This is the Grover bridge. Also known as the set out point for the salt river float, the fish/boating access, and generic swimming hole. The driveway to the house I grew up in is just to the left of this photograph. My dog used to steal fish from the fishermen. We used to lay on the road way after jumping in the river (because that water is so stinking cold, even in the summer). We had horses and the dogs, we were a mile from our neighbors in either direction and it was a great place to grow up.

Then there is this. This is the city of Afton's water source. A natural artesian well that quite frankly is the best water I have ever tasted. Anywhere. Along with the springs comes a hike that makes you feel good inside. There are so many places to hike here that you will never get bored. The top of each trail is an amazing view that is definitely worth the climb.

I am going to make an assumption here and I am willing to be wrong but I really don't think I am. This is the Elk refuge. It is an area where you can't hunt because well, that'd be like shooting sitting ducks but this is how you know those stinkers are out there. It has been said by many a hunter that the one that got away bounded off with a copy of the regs in their back pocket.

As spring turns to fall this is what you get. It really doesn't matter what direction you turn, you have a great view.

When winter hits (for about nine months) there is still a plethora of things to do. Not the least of which is cross country (uphill) skiing at the south end. I can't wait to take the baby here.

When I look at these pictures I borrowed off the Star Valley facebook fan page I do get all nostalgic and I wonder why it is we left. I was unhappy growing up for one reason or another but those reasons seem to melt away when I see where I am now. So when you ask me how I am liking Oklahoma and I say "it's ok." I am just trying to be nice. You wouldn't understand if I tried to explain to you where I am from and why I will never feel about flat the way I do about the mountains. If you aren't from there you just won't get it.