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Today we went out with two friends to look at wildflowers on Saddle Mountain. There were few near the base, but the top had quite a selection. We began our search in the Hanford Reach National Monument, at the eastern edge of the range. We found some lovely flowers, but not in large numbers. We then headed out to the west end of the range, going to some BLM land that is open for rockhounding. Flowers galore! (And I didn't take my camera with me there - we were focused on petrified wood.) Yes, we found lots of petrified wood, too - much of it just sitting on top of the ground. I came home with a lovely limb cast, and some beautiful pieces of wood. My friends took home a number of pieces to share with students.
The day was lovely, the flowers incredibly beautiful, and we had some difficulties along the road that made for an intense day. That said, all ended well. A good dinner, a good bottle of wine, and a movie that required no thinking made for a wonderful end to the day!
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