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.