Ocean spray catching the first rays of morning sun! (Keith Hammer photos)
Ten Swan Rangers hiked the old Bear Creek Road on a sunny and warm Saturday, July 30, 2016!
Half continued on to Wolf Creek and half headed up the ridge toward Elk Springs!
A smiley parting of the ways at "the ridge."
How many bees can you count on this angelica?
Just one beetle in this spotted knapweed blossom!
Berries on clasping-leaf twistedstalk!
Current leaves and barbs!
A patch of lichen on a rock.
Wolf Creek.
The Swan Rangers meet every Saturday at the Echo Lake Cafe for breakfast at 7:30, leaving at 8:30 for a partial day outing in the northern Swan Mountains and foothills.
They carpool from the Swan River School parking lot next to the Cafe.
When hiking in bear country, remember to carry bear spray and avoid the 3-D's: dawn, dusk, and darkness.
Everyone is welcome!