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Fall Comes Early at 8,500 Feet
The sun used to beat me up. All summer it was already over the ridge before I came out for my first cup of coffee, and the hay fields were lit before the coffee was made. Not anymore. Now I’m the one waiting on it. This morning it never really…
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The Routt County Fair 2026
The Routt County Fair has become more than an annual event. From Home Arts entries and 4-H projects to grandkids, ribbons, and a buckle-winning goat-roping team, the 2026 fair was a celebration of creativity, hard work, and family.
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Frosted Fields & Low-Hanging Clouds
To say I love mornings is an understatement. On the ranch, I cherish those quiet hours before the day fully wakes—pulling on my heavy robe, brewing a cup of coffee, and settling in to organize my day. This morning, though, I left early for a doctor’s appointment, and my view…
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Trixie and Puck’s Busy Day on the Ranch Is Here!
It’s finally here! Trixie and Puck’s Busy Day on the Ranch has gone live on Amazon — and our favorite ranch dogs are ready to meet you and your little readers. Follow along with Trixie, the loyal black mouth cur, and her best pal Puck, the playful black lab, as…
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Color with Trixie and Puck! A Sneak Peek into Their Busy Day on the Ranch
There’s something special about life on the ranch—and no one knows that better than Trixie and Puck! These two faithful ranch dogs are the stars of my upcoming children’s book, Trixie and Puck’s Busy Day on the Ranch. This is the very first story in the new Trixie the Ranch…
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Trixie and Puck’s Busy Day on the Ranch – A Heartfelt New Children’s Book from Fish & Cross Ranch
There’s a special kind of energy that runs through the Fish & Cross Ranch. The steady hum of chores, the call of cattle, the rhythm of boots on dirt. For years, two dogs made sure that rhythm came with a whole lot of love and laughter: Trixie and Puck. Both…
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A Coloring Adventure for Little Cowboys and Cowgirls
There’s something special about seeing the world through a child’s eyes. That’s especially true when that world includes wide-open skies, grazing cattle, and the simple beauty of life on the ranch. Life on the Fish & Cross Ranch: Coloring Book for Children is a playful peek into ranch life. A…
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September Ranch Days in Yampa Valley
September ranch life in Yampa Valley starts before the sun, when Al heads out scouting for elk. Watching him go as the sky turned from gray to gold is a picture I never get tired of. He’s been slipping back out again at dusk too, when the light fades and…
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County Fair Time!
It’s that time of year when County Fairs are popping up in our part of the country. Last year, as I was walking around the Routt County Fair Home Arts exhibits, I thought I might have a few things I could enter. So this year, I did! I got 2nd…
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Sounds of wildlife
This morning when I went out to check the fire, the coyotes started to howl. We hear this noise a lot, so I’m not usually thinking about capturing it. But I was in a photographic mood today, so I clicked the record button. Turn your sound up. The Coyote
