Photos of Big Meadow area in the Sequoia National Forest and surrounding areas.
June 26 - 29, 2003 Page one

Sunset from Sequoia National Forest looking down on the town of Sanger, California. Venus is in the twilight sky.

Before Jennie Lakes Trail

After

Example of a water-bar in need of repair. Water-bars "bar" the water from flowing down the trail, creating an erosion situation as seen here. Sediment has accumulated behind the stones allowing water to flow right over it as if the water-bar was not there at all. Also, foot traffic had been going around to the left creating an unwanted "go around" trail.

Digging behind the stones and digging a trench to route water off the trail.

Taken from the opposite side as the photo above, this is the repair. Water is routed off the trail, and the go-around was blocked. Sediment was removed allowing the stones to arrest the flow of water down the trail. The erosion was also repaired. Andrea Brown, Bob Larsen, Emily Brandt, and Wilderness Ranger Beau Chumley with his back to the camera.

Saw crew on Jennie Lakes trail. (Standing) USFS Volunteer Backcountry Ranger Beau Brumley, Walter Reade, Crew Leader Anthony Cortez, Ken Reade, Eric Hamilton, Joy Haughton, USFS Volunteer Backcountry Ranger Jerimiah, Steve Kraft, Alex Carter. (Kneeling) Georgia Basso, Laurie Williams and Justine Kokx.

Ben conked out right before dinner.

Erik Brown proudly displaying his fish, dirt coating notwithstanding. These were caught in the stream directly behind the food tent. How convenient!

Carol scrambles the eggs to a perfect consistency.

Julie and Carol make the veggies for Saturday night dinner.

Carol and Norm separate the white and dark meat turkey preparing for Saturday night dinner.