On Friday, the family drove up to Carson Pass and hoofed it in to Winnemucca Lake. The trek was notable for the number and variety of wild flowers. It is still spring up on the crest.

Below, the 14 year old rests his dogs after the walk in.

This is a close up of a local flower. The slopes and meadows on the way and at the lake were covered with these.

Rusty the dog got his first long hike experience. He will probably sleep all day today.