The early morning rises over Koocanusa Lake in the Kootenai region of British Columbia and reveals nature in all its spontaneous splendor. On this morning there was a low-lying fog in the valley and the sun revealed natures display of yellow gold.

My visit to the Kootenai's this past Fall was greeted by the call of the Eagle soaring over the lake. I enjoyed the last days of Summer with friends at the Koocanusa Ranching Company and bathed in the morning glow of many sunrises over a cup of coffee before all life, including cattle and horses, headed for shade in the midday heat. During the latter part of each day
I enjoyed the chores of a wrangler.

It is the magic of a sunrise that brings great rewards in our lives.

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