Lupines,buzzards, and elk

Bumblebees and lupines are perfectly designed for pollination. The bee's weight pushes the cup down and open to access pollen. 

I'm back hiking and biking again. I have lots of distance to make up. The rains in March and April, the statistics class, and a trip to Kodiak all contributed to me not making my 30 mi per week goal. I did between 15 and 25 per week during those months. On  June 22 I completed 30 miles which puts me East of Mountain Home in Idaho. I am going to try to do 40 miles for the rest of the summer. We'll see.

Euchre Creek elk

Buzzard on the beach