Taking aim: Arthur Metoyer hoists an axe during the axe-throwing competition at Boulder Creek Hardware during the Fourth of July weekend. The store’s annual Lumberjack Days drew 35 competitors over the two-day event, with Ben Beasley winning the overall “King of the Woods” trophy. The competition has become an annual tradition in Boulder Creek, as aspiring lumberjacks from all around gather to show off their strength and skill. Results for other competitors can be found online at www.bouldercreekhardware.com. Courtesy of Doug Conrad

The lumberjack crew after the event. Courtesy of Doug Conrad