Towering Giants

Old growth cedar forest.

On to the Steens... farmers are beginning to burn their fields.  This was a fire near where we planned to camp.  The smoke was so bad, however, that we drove on to another site.  

The burning of the fields.

We passed through Idaho on our way to Oregon and the Steen wild horses. Last year we discovered an old growth cedar grove west of Lolo.  It was the perfect place to camp for the night. 

The grove is nestled beneath several enormous trees and next to a creek.  It is secluded and off the beaten path. After two times camping here, we have seen only one other vehicle in the area. We call it our gnome and fairy campsite because we feel so small there. 

To give you an idea of how big these trees are, here’s a little test. Can you find David and Sam in the photo below?  Hint: They’re near the base of the middle tree. 

David and Sam beneath the old growth cedar trees.