June Reflections

A rainbow of beautiful wildflowers above the North Fork Boise River

High water on the North Fork Boise River

The end of June is upon us, and I've been behind on my blog posts. I've spent so much time outside this month, which is just how I envision spending the idyllic summer time. I'm sharing photos of my June outdoor adventures here. It has been a month jam-packed with hiking, camping trips, weather of all varieties, and spending time with wonderful friends. In COVID-19 news, it appears that we took two steps forward with re-opening and one step back, as the Boise areas has regressed back to Stage 3 of the Idaho Rebound plan. I am continuing to enjoy spending lots of time outdoors, and feel lucky that my daily routine has not changed much and that my I can still pursue my hobbies and interests outdoors during this time. July is looking to be another busy and adventurous month, exactly how summer is. Summer time in Idaho is unfolding to be full of exploration, and pockets of sweet, slow outdoor time.

Snow near Idaho City - is it June or December?!

Beautiful rocks and waterfalls on the Hull's Gulch Interpretive Trail

Took a camping trip to beautiful Warm Lake and the South Fork Salmon River

Summer view of Bogus Basin from the Around the Mountain Trail

Sitka columbine (Aquilegia formosa) at Bogus Basin

A gardening success! My clematis blooms

Beautiful field of mariposa lilies near Cascade

Enjoying an overcast day on Lake Cascade

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