4/20/09 – Dan Walch was kind enough to send some great pictures he took during a camping trip to the Baker Lake area just after the big snowstorm two weeks ago. Since then, we’ve had a lot of melting, followed by more snow. – Bill

A wolf alongside the road. Dan Walsh photo.

A spruce grouse hides in a thicket. Dan Walsh photo.

Open water at beginning of April. Although there are many more open spots now, it will be awhile before the ice is gone. Dan Walsh photo.