I don't know what the caterpillars are, but I would like to know. If you know what they are, please share with me - I'd appreciate it. The lizard is probably a blue bellied fence swift, although I didn't try to catch it to look for distinguishing features. At the time, I was happy to get this photo, but I soon learned that these lizards are much more common higher up, even to the point of causing a hiker to need to be conscious of where s/he is stepping in order to avoid lizard-cide.
These little blue flowers are also common along the trail, but I don't know what they are, either. If you know what they are, please let me know.
I don't know what this is, either. It should by now be abundantly clear that I have done absolutely no research whatsoever. My idea is to get the webpages up, then go back and edit them as more information becomes available. So, as before, if you know what this yellow flower is, please let me know.
The view from 7000 ft offers a glimpse into the depths from whence we came. It also offers a view over the nearest ridge to the mountains in the distance. To the far right of this photo is the peak that looms over Salt Lake City, Mount Olympus.
Testing my 10x zoom digital camera, not to mention my ability to hold the camera steady, I zoomed in on Mount Olympus.
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