He really loved this gift and has been wearing it a lot. We put books in it at the beginning but it threw his balance off in the most adorable possible way, so now it's empty.

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genuine leather backpack

August 8th, 9th, & 10th 2011 - Backpacking in our beloved Olympic National Park.

During the hike August 8th from Obstruction Point and Moose Lake.

Farmington Hills Corps gives our backpacks containing school supplies to families in need

qamom.blogspot.com/2011/08/backpack-makeover.html

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Little Yosemite Valley

After a little poking around on the web, I think this is an Eastern Newt, specifically the subspecies Red-spotted Newt, N. v. viridescens. This little guy is an eft.

The description below is from the USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center website.

www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/herps/amphibid/species/rsnewt...

"The Eastern Newt (and its close relative the Striped Newt, N. perstriatus) are unique in that they undergo two metamorphoses. The first is the usual transformation from aquatic, gilled larva to an air-breathing terrestrial form. However in these two species there is a second, less striking metamorphosis to a breeding aquatic adult. The sexually immature land phase is usually called an Eft while the aquatic adults are called Newts."

Backpacking at Sunset Camp

The Bridge Church Backpack Outreach @ Ginnings Elementary in Denton, TX. August 10th, 2013

Near the top of the saddle.

this particular backpacking meal was a bit strange. it was called "chicken pot pie." it consisted of instant mashed potatoes topped with some chicken gravy slop. interesting, but anything tastes good after 13 miles of hiking.

Ellinjaa Falls - nr Malandra - Queensland - Australia

Rock formation called "Lion's Head"

Backpacking Thailand - Dec 2007

View of McClintock Peak and Seven Winds of the Lake from Pitamakin Pass

Backpacking at Sunset Camp

Clark Lakes