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Western Giant Puffbal Despite the date opposite this shot was taken whilst walking up to the Bonanza Mine on 30th July 2012. A magical place. Alaska,Calvatia booniana,Western giant puffball,Wrangell St Elias Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Western Giant Puffbal

Despite the date opposite this shot was taken whilst walking up to the Bonanza Mine on 30th July 2012. A magical place.

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    Christine Young
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    Impressive! I've heard that is a really tough hike, but worth the effort. Posted 4 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Super cool puffball too! Posted 4 years ago
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      It was hard work & very enjoyable, we were on a minibus with about 10 others, I was looking after the driver's girlfriend, that day, having chosen this hike - so a lot of "hey bear"!!!..Wonderful place. See below.
      Wrangell St Elias National Park & Preserve Magical Wrangell St Elias Alaska,Wrangell St Elias National Park & Preserve

      Mount Blackburn, Wrangell St Elias The big one overlooking Kennecott Alaska,Wrangell St Elias National Park & Preserve

      The Mountains to the North of Kennecott, Wrangell St Elias Dramatic scenery, 2012 Alaska,Wrangell St Elias National Park & Preserve

      Sunset behind Kennecott, Wrangell St Elias Late sun Alaska,Wrangell St Elias National Park & Preserve

      Bonanza Mine, Wrangell St Elias Almost there, on the hike to the mine 2012 Alaska,Wrangell St Elias National Park & Preserve

       Posted 4 years ago
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        Lol to the "Hey, bear!". Really amazing photos though, WOW!

         Posted 4 years ago
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          Thanks, if you get the chance!! Fortunately didn't have to find out if the spray worked! Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago

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The Western giant puffball

The western giant puffball is a puffball mushroom that can grow 10 to 70 centimetres in diameter, as large as its close relative, the giant puffball of eastern North America and Europe. Like the giant puffball, it grows on composted soil such as in meadows, fields, and forests, as well as on roadsides, sagebrush flats, pastures, and other sunny places.

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Similar species: Agaricales
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Uploaded Aug 27, 2021. Captured Dec 31, 2010 23:00.
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  • COOLPIX AW100
  • f/3.9
  • 10/10000s
  • ISO125
  • 5mm