After the fires of  2003, the trees that weren't leveled down by the fires were eaten by pine beetles.

Grasslands reclaimed the dry hillsides and wildflowers grew with the promise of life that every spring brings.

At left is the exotic Mariposa (Spanish for butterfly) Lilly. Above, they litter the hills overlooking the North Thompson River. Mount Paul is in the background.
 
Below is the wild Blue Flax.
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