Blane Klemek Outdoors: The Townsend’s solitaire has carved its niche in the American West

Blane Klemek Outdoors: The Townsend’s solitaire has carved its niche in the American West

This September marked my 20th trip to the Rocky Mountains. Back when I made my first-ever trip, which happened to be the first time I ever saw mountains, I never imagined at the time that that first visit would become an annual tradition. Along the way I have observed, journaled and have written countless columns about new experiences and new species of plants and animals. As well, I’ve shared encampments with a dozen different men over the year…