A Colorful Sunrise Over Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

A Colorful Sunrise Over Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

There is something about waking up in the wilderness that I find extremely satisfying, relaxing and peaceful. I can certainly understand Steve McQueen’s quote because there are times I feel the same way.

In the city I wake up to the sounds of the neighbors barking dog, the rumble of trash trucks, distant sirens and the sounds of cars on asphalt roads.

When I am in the wilderness I wake to coyotes singing, cranes trumpeting and the breeze rustling through the grasses or the trees.  I awaken to beautiful skies as dawn slowly creeps over the horizon.

The wilderness wakens more than my body, it awakens my mind, my spirit and my creativity.

Life is good.

Mia