Hiking and Other Fun, 8.20.13

We started out at the Black Mtn FlyIn and then a Skagit food tour. Beer and pub food stop at the Edison Inn. All smiles.

Some previous hiker had knocked down this big fungus. We were amazed at how light weight and purple it was.

I know we weren't unique in posing in this hollow tree, but it was too fun to resist.

Big enough for two.

At Twin Falls.

CJ and George joined us for this one.

Pemberton 8.1.13

The first two days of the trip offered up beautiful views from launch and nice flights.

One for the Canadian tourist board.

Afternoon storms put damper on the flying during the last part of the trip.

The poor flying weather gave us time for some fun backroads explorations.

Dramatic aftermath of the 2010 Meager Creek landslide.

Amazingly, a small campground on the river's edge was missed by the slide. Just before turning back out onto the road, berries caught my eye.

They grow big in BC!

River bend.

July 4 in Idaho, 7.4.13

Bike Ride
 
Rain on the hill
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Big storm.

Grandma Higgins 4.20.13

So nice to have some time with Grandma at our place. Wonderful visit.

Weiser River Trail 50K Relay 4.27.13

Happy Hopper team at the start line.
Dad and Lynn just before the start.
A couple shots from exchange points along the course.
Group shots at the finish. A bit disorganized but still smiling.
A hitchhiker somewhere along the course.

Winter Wanderings - Alki Beach 1.16.13

Even with the tripod, I still managed to shake the camera.

Cold clear nights make for clear city skyline.

Winter Wanderings - Deception Pass 1.13.13

It was a beautiful, freezing cold winter day at Deception Pass.

Chiton on the rocks.

Pillowy moss all around.

I never realized lichen was so spiky on the underside. Maybe just this time of year?

Frosty kelp.

Ice crystals pushing up from the soil.

Succulents.

Icicles on the beach.

Frost shadow.