Dog Mountain Spring Bloom

My plans to bike McKenzie Pass were postponed until the weather and everyone's schedules cooperate. So, while Dr B suffered up Dixie Mountain on his bike, I politely declined and headed out to do a quick and dirty training hike up Dog. The flowers are still in bloom, but I think they're on the decline. Much of the balsamroot is browning at the edges. Nevertheless, the whole meadow at the summit is dotted with color. It's a happy place, even with hundreds of weekend hikers stomping up and down.