Bond Lake. (Keith Hammer photos)

Fourteen Swan Rangers hiked to Bond Falls and Bond Lake on Saturday, August 17, 2013!

The day started cool after an early morning rain shower, but turned hot enough soon enough!

Check out the Bigfork Eagle's full-page-plus feature article on our 400 outings - in this week's issue for sale at local businesses!

Crossing the Bond Creek bridge.

Trying to hold still for a group photo as hornets invade from the left!

Hornet nest to the left (discovered on the return hike)!

Bond Falls makes for a cool, beautiful rest stop about midway to Bond Lake!

The old sign being swallowed by this tree points the way back to the Swan R.S. (Ranger Station)!

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!