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August 18th 2008 by Ezeur
Every August my mother's family gets together at my aunt Laura's lake house in Washington. I usually don't take many photos, but since I'm still in tourist mode from my summer travels I had my camera with me the whole time. I'm not feeling very wordy but here's a plethora of photos to make up for it.
Reno
My flight was canceled, so I was rerouted through Reno, Nevada on my way from Boise to Seattle. Reno is one of the weirdest places I've ever been. Even the airport has gambling machines - hundreds of ... [more]
Moonrise
When I finally got to Offut I was rewarded that first evening by a beautiful moonrise. Mom and I slept outside by the lake until it rained at about 3am and we had to go in.
Family Togetherness
Back row from left: David, Betsy, Adam, Isaac, Charlie, Laura, Janelle, Joan. Front row from left: Olivia, me, Grandma, Jill, Sarah
Mima Mounds
Offut Lake is surrounded by mima mounds, the origin of which is unknown. People used to think they were Indian burial grounds, until a few were excavated. One theory is they are the result of seismic ... [more]
Wolf Haven International
If you can see through the three fences, there are two wolves in this photo. Wolf Haven rescues wolves from zoos and private ownership (!) and keeps them in this educational facility. We couldn't get ... [more]
Grandfather
This Douglas fir was named Grandfather and was the highlight of my visit to Wolf Haven. It's a truly spectacular tree. The kind of tree I would visit every day if I could, and if I didn't have to walk... [more]
Beaver Haven
Offut lake has a beaver family (completely wild) that lives down at the east end of the lake. Mom and I canoed down there a couple times to see the beavers. The green heron is not plastic.
Fleeing Beaver
The first time Mom and I visited it was dark, but the second time it was still light and as we approached a beaver left the den and swam off through the lily pads.
Curious Beaver
The beaver didn't stay away for long, or else sent another one to come look us over. He/She swam up to us and studied us for a few seconds from a couple yards away before swimming away through the lil... [more]
Home in Boise
We flew right over my neighborhood on the way home. I drew a black line pointing at my house.
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