Unlike 2012, we had a chance to take the trail back to the natural amphitheatre created by a huge half-circle of basalt rocks. It was very quiet, and needless to say, we were being bear-aware.
Columnar basalt.
Taken as we headed back.
It took a dozen tries, but trying's half the fun. Zooming in and out during the exposure.
This little guy, a ground squirrel, met us at the picnic area next to the parking lot. I suspect he was looking for a handout.
