Wildlife and wilderness photography by Parker Jackson

Almost immediately after arriving at the Rainbow Lakes trailhead, this inquisitive fox trotted over to me for a closer look. She probably hasn't had many visitors since the winter gate 4 miles do... Almost immediately after arriving at the Rainbow Lakes trailhead, this inquisitive fox trotted over to me for a closer look. She probably hasn't had many visitors since the winter gate 4 miles down the hill has been closed for ~7 months. Despite my granola and fig bars being sealed in their packaging and inside my backpack, it was really obvious that she could smell the food and wanted her share! She quickly moved on about her hunt when it was clear that I wasn't giving her any. I couldn't believe how bold she was with me. I followed her on the hunt for a little while and occasionally she'd come back up to within a few feet of me, perhaps testing if I would give her some food. The bike ride up the road was smooth sailing, but the trail was still filled in with snowdrifts. In a few more weeks, the trail might be clear enough to hike up to the lakes without snowshoes. Fun little adventure today.

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