Edison Lake
Sierra National Forest
(7/15/ - 7/18/04)

On the way back along Bear Creek.

Pausing to take in the scene along a quiet, deep pool in Bear Creek. We almost dove in.

More rewards along the Bear Creek Trail.

10 year-olds Cody and Hailey lopping brush.

Aother pool in Bear Creek.

Heading in on the Bear Creek Trail.

10-year-old Cody McBride resting during lunch. He did a great job clearing brush with the Lopper.

Hailey takes a water break lying on a rock...

Main Camp.

Adrienne and Susan share a laugh before dinner Saturday night.

Laurel and Abby discuss places to hike with Barbara (L). Barbara does our recon on the trails so we can pinpoint where to send crews for the most effective result.

A school teacher from Visalia, Barbara practices her fiddle. She was quite proficient at turn-of-the-century rural folk tunes!

Rich Gilman patiently waits for breakfast Sunday morning.

Cooking the chicken for Saturday night dinner. It was superb!

Buckets of chicken!

Garlic toast made with fresh-baked bread... Incredible!

Dave, who was Mike Ede's shift partner as SC Johnson Company, displays the new t-shirt displaying Mike's picture.