Backpacking through Europe

Pensive Lindsey.

The one redwood I photographed in Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California. May 2008

Bridge over the River Kwai - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

A very curious mountain goat.

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

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

Backpacking is a multi-day hiking trip which involves carrying gear on one’s back. Having everything attached to your shoulders gives you a feeling of completion and independence.

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

3day hike in South Island. One of the beautiful sceanary I've seen.

Goodordering rolltop backpack blue white #goodordering

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 to san gabriel mountains

Backpacking at Sunset Camp

This is above Upper Joffre Lake..

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.

Rock formation called "Lion's Head"