Brendinni: Flowing.
Brendinni: Hiking partner Angie Casazza and her PNW dog sherpa Soda.
Brendinni: Traversing.
Brendinni: Protection.
Brendinni: Reflections.
Brendinni: The pollen collector.
Brendinni: Trees protecting me from the sudden rain shower.
Brendinni: Lake Talapus. Rain falling and blue skies peeking through. (After returning safely from cougar land near Lake Olallie).
Brendinni: Skunk cabbage. The only wildflower blooming at the moment. And yes, it smells like a skunk is having a smokeout.
Brendinni: Following the trail. See it?
Brendinni: Attempting to get to Lake Olallie.
Brendinni: Didn't start taking photos until after Lake Talapus. This is Talapus creek running between Lake Olallie and Lake Talapus. Talapus creek doesn't flow into Lake Talapus but rather by it and the lake drains into the creek.