On a rainy day, a drive seemed like the thing to do.  Everything is green with the mild summer and the rain made it all the more beautiful.  There was a barn with a stone base.  I’m sure there are others of this design out there…somewhere.  I’m fascinated with weathered barns.DSC_0001There were bridges…DSC_0003…across swollen rivers…DSC_0004…and little bridges over creeks.DSC_0005Country fences and gates to go through.DSC_0009And country roads to travel.DSC_0010The animals don’t seem to mind the rain.DSC_0013We came to Woolaroc the back way on a whim.DSC_0015And were enchanted by the animals in the refuge…DSC_0017with a water buffalo swimming in the rain.DSC_0021We were greeted by an Indian…
DSC_0026and a cowboy in Frank Phillips’ magical place that celebrates the West.DSC_0031The perfect museum for a rainy day.  We said goodbye to the deer…DSC_0039

And drove by other ranches with a P…probably not Phillips.DSC_0040And left Osage County to drive home on this lovely rainy summer day.DSC_0041I love to be inside listening to the rain, but this was a special day in the country.   Good to get out there.