The ice was so intricate on this day. It was hard to believe that, although it looked very delicate, the running water didn't break it o...

 From yesterday. This has already been quite a year for creek ice!

 More incredibly gorgeous ice. Nature's art awes me. And it's right outside my door. How did I get so lucky?  

  I love contemplating the ice on the creek. The sound of the water gently gurgling past me is a mesmerizing backdrop to the visual beauty. ...

A magnificent day on the creek.  

  From our most recent thaw. The creek opened up in a few places, and then the ice started to reform.     

Tiny the black bear was still around last summer. He's an old bear by now but I was overjoyed to see him. Here is a video of him taking ...

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The big thaw last week and then the plunge back to winter temperatures made the ice formations on the creek glorious.  

Sunrise reflected in the icy creek.  

  This was an amazing scrape last fall, with mountain lions regularly checking out the scents during daylight. It makes me so happy to see...

The ice! It is all covered by snow now, and I am already looking forward to the spring melt!    

 Yes, Tiny the black bear is still alive and dominant. He now spends the whole mating season in the forest near my new place. I love him!

This was from a very cold day when the creek was getting closing to being covered by ice. The glow of the sun on the water caught my eye, ...