Kim's Visit to Antelope Island:

 Not by choice mind you, we picked a day to visit Antelope Island that was very hazy due to the numerous fires still going on in Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. While the visibility was a bit limited, the haze did add a surreal touch to the the island and the lake surrounding it.  No matter when you take photos, the views from the island are beautiful.

 We came looking for antelope (Kim actually saw three, I think) and Buffalo.  I had promised her one or two at least, but in the end we actually saw over 200, some in small groups of 3-4 while at other times we saw herds of over 40 animals winding their way across the beach or munching the grass next to the roads.  Here is Kim getting a closer look of some on the lowlands.

 At the far end of the Island is the Garth Ranch, now a living museum but as early as 1850 a working ranch that over the years had both cattle and sheep as it's main focus.  The ranch families who lived there had to be tough and self sufficient as electricity only came to the Island in the early 1950's and most supplies came over by boat.

 Here is Kim showing her expertise at lassoing a "horse".  First, get the lasso ready, swing it over your head and...

 throw.

 Now you may think that this was staged.  No way!  Though it did take more than one toss to get it where it belonged.  Those horses can move fast!

 Now. how do I get it where I want it to go?

 Driving back towards the Visitor's Center on our way home we came across these Buffalo walking across the white sand of a receding lake.  The contrast of colors as well as the sheer number of animals was worth a long stop.

Next up:  The Utah State Fair and the Firing Range!