Lunch on "Lunch Rock!" (Keith Hammer photos)

Nine Swan Rangers hiked the Echo - Broken Leg Trail as far as Wolf Creek on Saturday, September 7, 2013.

They steered clear of the high country as morning thunder storms were also forecast for the afternoon, but it was a wonderfully cool day for hiking!

Lunch Rock offers nice views of Flathead Lake, if you're not too focussed on lunch!

The Rangers stopped along the trail to watch the Dragon Boat races on Flathead Lake . . . from a distance!

A fireweed plant pulls its fall colors on over its head . . .

. . . and ripe rose hips polka dot the landscape!

Then the return to "civilization" - trash and shooting range at the trail head!

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!