Back to Why We’re Doing This

I took the time for an unsatisfactory phone call with our insurance agent (she uses Triple A, guess we will be soon, too.) Then I found a decent sounding trail not far from us and off we went.

We drove 36 miles north to Frater Lake Trail in the Colville National Forest. Along the way this family of wild turkeys crossed in front of us.

It’s a well maintained and lovely trail, through the woods…

and along the mountain lake.

It’s primarily a cross country ski trail,

with this warming hut complete with a shed full of wood.

The blazes, like these about three feet above Bud’s head, must be set for deep snow.

We passed this seed orchard, which seems to be doing its job. There was very high fencing all around it, no doubt to protect it from deer. We did come across one deer and a couple of small, dark squirrels. It was a nice hike.

And this is why we’re out here.