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Jared Kennedy
Photo Date:
06/01/2016
Tree swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) at the Cougar Bay Nature Preserve.
Jared Kennedy
Photo Date:
06/01/2016
Marshlands abut the Cougar Bay Nature Preserve.
Jared Kennedy
Photo Date:
06/01/2016
Wandering the trails in Cougar Bay Nature Preserve.
Jared Kennedy
Photo Date:
06/01/2016
A viewing platform offers one of few views at Cougar Bay Nature Preserve.
Jared Kennedy
Photo Date:
06/01/2016
A bald eagle takes flight from Cougar Bay Nature Preserve over Lake Coeur d'Alene.
Jared Kennedy
Photo Date:
06/01/2016
The start of the Mineral Ridge National Scenic Trail.
Jared Kennedy
Photo Date:
06/01/2016
A spur trail leads to an old, shallow tunnel.
Jared Kennedy
Photo Date:
06/01/2016
The trail continues to more viewpoints along Mineral Ridge.