The wild-flowers around here are simply amazing! this is Larkspur.
And this is balsam root. Alice's ridge is yellow with it. We've been picking it for our supper tables, as well as for the guest cabins.
And These of course
Encountered these guys near the preserve. I usually don't see then this close.
And finally, I'll leave you with this shot of Ear Mountain, I took this while hiking up Pine Butte