Here Filbert tries out the fly rod. It's a bit early for catching, but it never hurts to try.
The fish start coming this far up river by July 4th.

The Serviceberry trees are in full flower! This photo was taken from the deck, as the setting sun was shining on the trees across the river. CLICK photo for a larger view.
 

The River In Flood After 10 Inches Of New Rain By July 1st, 2003 !!
We've had another 'rare' rainfall peak which has caused the river to rise over 5 feet above the previous week. There's water everywhere ! Compare this photo with the photo above, taken the previous week.
 

Hairy Honeysuckle or Lonicera Hirsuta. Here's a vine near the fire pit that attracks lots of hummingbirds. It's called Wild Honeysuckle.