Riding High The Best Companion Our new receptionist Esther Ward only joined us — and moved back to Colorado — a month or so ago, but she’s already a big hit with our human clients and pet patients. We want to take a moment to welcome her to the practice and help everyone reading get to know her a little better. Esther has loved animals all her life and traces her passion back to growing up on a farm in Florida. Her family later moved to Colorado, where she lived for a few years before returning home. Esther found her first receptionist job with a dog groomer back in Florida. She later transitioned to grooming dogs herself, a role she greatly enjoyed. “I mainly moved back because my mom, my brothers, and my significant other, Steffen, live here,” Esther says. But with the relocation came new opportunities to work with animals. Esther has spent her first weeks at Surface Creek learning the systems and processes. “I check clients out, clean rooms, and help out whenever they need an extra set of hands,” she says. Unsurprisingly, she particularly enjoys spending time with the animals we see every day. “I absolutely love interacting with the animals,” Esther says. “One of my favorite parts of the job is greeting them because they’re all so excited to see new people.” She adds, “The dogs, anyway. The cats are like, ‘Take me home!’” When Esther isn’t working, she enjoys shooting and spending time with her new puppy, Wayland. She has participated in horse competitions since she was young. “I have a team in Florida, and before that, I had one in Colorado,” she says. “We’d travel out of state and compete.” She does both Western and English competitions, including Western pleasure, rail work, and show jumping. Esther is glad to be back in Colorado and a part of the Surface Creek team. “The people are great here,” Esther says, “I’ve never had a team this amazing.” We look forward to getting to know her better and hope you will all give her a warm welcome! MEET ESTHER WARD!
GET OUT AND EXPLORE 3 Vacation Destinations Similar to Montana Because of the popularity of the Kevin Costner miniseries “Yellowstone,” the state of Montana is seeing an economic boom, both in tourism and real estate, as people flock to explore the natural beauty of the state. But with Montana’s increasing popularity, traveling there may not be ideal, especially if you want to avoid crowds. Here are some other destinations that offer similar sights and activities! Stanley, Idaho If the mountains are calling your name, then Stanley, Idaho, is the place to go! About three hours northeast of Boise, this gem has three different mountain ranges: the Sawtooth, Lost River, and White Cloud. This trifecta is home to whitewater rafting, hiking, sightseeing, rock climbing, mountain biking, and exploring. While there’s tons to see and experience during the day, the beauty doesn’t stop at night. As Stanley is situated in the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, you’re able to see so much more in the night sky, such as the Milky Way, meteors, and even planets! Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming In Grand Teton National Park, you’ll find many sights and wildlife similar to those seen on screen in “Yellowstone.” The towering craggy peaks and luscious landscape do not disappoint, and sometimes there is no sign of human development for miles. It’s a truly remote and beautiful place to visit and explore. You are sure to encounter some amazing wildlife while hiking or camping — the park is home to more than 60 species of mammals and 300 species of birds. Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming Specifically known for being remote, Bighorn National Forest is located in north-central Wyoming and offers over 192,000 acres of open wilderness and 1,200 miles of hiking trails to venture out on. The forest contains many meadows and grasslands surrounded by large, dancing mountains and rolling hills. The best part is that there are many different ways to explore Bighorn National Forest. Fishing, camping, mountain biking, rock climbing, camping, hunting, and horseback riding are just a few of the many ways to experience Wyoming’s beauty.
Are you ready to get out and explore these different areas of our nation’s beauty? Check some of these great destinations off your bucket list!
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