On our way into the backcountry, we passed through Crown Valley where my dad spent a summer in the Forest Service.
Lots of beautiful wildflowers everywhere.
At the old Crown Valley Guard Station where my dad lived for a summer. Last year, this place smelled really bad probably from a badger or weasel living in it. This year the smell was gone but the lower logs are starting to rot out.
Looking inside the old guard station.
Hiking through an old burn area on the way to Blue Canyon in Kings Canyon National Park.
Looking toward Kettle Dome. We are going to hike over the left side of the dome on our way into Blue Canyon.
A pretty tiger lily along the trail.
In deep grass walking through an old burn area.
Now entering the park!