Bittersweet Departure from the Bitterroot

Well, our service as "Workampers" at the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife refuge ended Sunday, and we departed Monday at noon toward Missouri, then Texas. We had a great volunteer work experience at Lee Metcalf, and came away with a renewed appreciation for the federal employees charged with protecting our national wildlife heritage. We were so impressed with the professionalism and dedication of the staff. Their focus is on the wildlife and they do a great job with limited funding. If you have the opportunity, stop in at Lee Metcalf. There is parking for big rigs, an easy turnaround and a great trail near the visitor center parking area.