We left Wolf Creek about 8:30 pm on Wednesday, heading back to Benson Creek. I was driving. After turning onto the Twin Lakes Road heading towards Winthrop, we picked up an animal in the headlights, running ahead of the car.
Me: “What’s that?? A dog?”
Rick: “No…. maybe a coyote?”
We get a little closer and see the long tail with black tip and distinct cat shape.
In unison: “IT’S A COUGAR!!”
Running down the Twin Lakes Road. About a mile from Winthrop.
Twisp of Fate 
Zowee! I’d sure love to see that – even in the dark! We had a little coyote-fest of yips going on down in Thornton Creek behind us last night and it was barely dusk. Set all the neighborhood dogs right off. This new home is going to be so wonderful for you two.