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    Morning light through fire smoke.
    Cabin 4
    Morning light through fire smoke above a patch of wildflowers.
    Cabin 4
    The common area of Cabin 4.
    Cabin 4 entrance.
    Cabin 4 (left) and Cabin 5 (right)
    Cabin 5 with private residence in the background.
    The road to Jawbone Flats on a rainy day.
    Bridge over Opal Creek.
    Rain clouds meander through the evergreens of the slope to the south of Jawbone Flats
    Jawbone Flats welcome sign
    Cabin 4
    Opal Creek/Jawbone Flats main road.
    The road to Jawbone Flats
    The main lodge
    The commissary building where classes are held.
    The main lodge
    Dining room of the main lodge
    Dining room of the main lodge
    Dining room of the main lodge
    Main stairs in cabin 4.
    Living area of cabin 4.
    Back porch of cabin 4.
    Jawbone Flats company store, where Opal Creek memorabilia can be purchased.
    View of Jawbone Flats from the high rock.
    Log chair atop the high rock.
    Kitchen/dining area of cabin 4.
    Restroom of cabin 1.
    Dining/kitchen area of cabin 1.
    Wood stove heats cabin 1.
    Dining area of Cabin 1.
    Living room of Cabin 1 - built in 1928 as the main office of the Shiny Rock Mining Co.
    Bedroom of Cabin 1 - complete with king size bed.
    Restroom of cabin 1.
    Loft area of the main lodge.
    Activity area on the second floor of the main lodge.
    Buffet/serving area of the main lodge, where tasty vegetarian meals are served.
    Activity area on the second floor of the main lodge.
    Loft area of the main lodge.
    Cabin 1.
    Loft area of the main lodge looking down on dining area.
    Cabin 1 surrounded by trees.
    Clouds sweep over Whetstone Mountain to the north of Jawbone Flats
    Clouds sweep over Whetstone Mountain to the north of Jawbone Flats as seen from the meadow en route to Opal Pool.
    Clouds reflect morning light above the meadow that's crossed to get to Opal Pool.
    Opal Creek is routed through a narrow channel before pouring into Opal Pool.
    Battle Ax Creek as seen from the bridge just east of Jawbone Flats.
    Opal Pool Falls
    Ancient relics remain from the former mining community.
    Kitchen area of Cabin 1.
    Restroom of Cabin 1.
    Bedroom of Cabin 1.
    Restroom window of cabin 1 - amongst the trees.
    Living area of Cabin 1.
    Battle Axe Falls, just outside Cabin 1.
    Deck of cabin 1.
    Battle Axe Falls, just outside Cabin 1.
    Ancient relics remain from the mining community along the trail the traces Battle Ax Creek.
    Ancient relics remain from the mining community along the trail the traces Battle Ax Creek.
    Backlit greenery of an old growth forest along the road to Jawbone Flats
    View of Opal Creek from behind Cabin 4.
    Opal Creek is routed through a narrow channel before pouring into Opal Pool.
    Opal Pool.
    Opal Pool.
    Opal Pool.
    The Pelton Shed, where hydroelectric power is generated.

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