Vida, Olivia, and myself went for a quick evening hike along the South Fork of Lolo Creek. The waters were raging as the intense spring run-off continues to build. The star of the hike was a small female rubber boa that was just lying on the trail (made me jump a few feet when I almost step on it, full disclosure). I picked it up (of course, I picked it up), and the serpent was very cold to the touch, but within several minutes it was getting more active as the heat from my hands warmed it. I handed to vida, you immediately started stating that she “was not a snake person”. She did this repeatedly and quite loudly. Eventually, the rubber boa was set down to the side of the trail, and it slowly crept away.
The Obligatory Trail Sign
South Fork of Lolo Creek
South Fork of Lolo Creek rages
Olivia has crapped out
The View towards Lolo
Looking up the drainage
Sun cresting over the ridge
Smoky Milkcap – Lactarius fumosus
Trail No. 311
Smooth Yellow Woodland Violet – Viola glabella