Field of Fireweed orange A mighty Cardón cactus stands

A mighty Cardón cactus stands as a sentinel in the foreground of a rugged desert mountain

but this northern red-legged frog was floating in the calm waters at the side of a river with its eyes and nose just above the water

and this late-summer jaunt lived up to expectations

sometimes reaching over 20 meters (66 feet) tall

we noticed a bit of fungus shaped like the 😲 emoji

Field of Fireweed orange A mighty Cardón cactus standsI learned of a man who brings his bees into the Pass every summer so they can be closer to ample fireweeda tall, fast growing wildflower with vibrant pink to purple flowers. Fireweed provides an abundant and easily accessible food source for bees and its nectar creates a distinct flavour in the honey thats popular among beekeepers and honey enthusiasts. See my image, Honey, You Look Good on Bee, for a close up of honey bees hard at work.