Lucky Peak with Laura

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August 15, 2007

I had been wanting to find a way onto the eastern foothills trails since the roads I used to take were blocked off. Today Laura and I found a way.

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Continuing mission
Continuing mission

I had been wanting to find a way onto the eastern foothills trails since the roads I used to take were blocked off. Today Laura and I found a way.

Nice at another time
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Nice at another time

Excitement for pictures from a new vantage point was dispelled by heavy summer haze.

Into the woods
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Into the woods
Smell of pine
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Smell of pine
Safety Zone
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Safety Zone

“No discharging of firearms within, across, or into posted area.” This reminds me of playing games like tag as a kid and having a spot that was “base.” I guess if someone is shooting at you, this area is base.

Shadow rider
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Shadow rider

My daughter in her helmet of choice. Gates kept us from Lucky Peak itself so we found a road to turn back toward Boise.

I’m sure they’ll develop it
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I’m sure they’ll develop it

We were searching for a mine I once encountered over here. I think it must now be on the other side of “No Motor Vehicles” signs.

Under the table
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Under the table

Table Rock is hardly recognizable from the backside, not to mention the shroud of haze. In spite of the bad air it was fun to ride with my daughter, fun to see things from a new perspective.