A stroll among beautiful autumn colors on Peters Ridge Road. (Bob Muth and Roger Benson photos)

Five Swan Rangers hiked the Peters Ridge Road in beautiful fall colors on Saturday, October 20.

The weather was variable and the road was surprisingly quiet for the first day of big game hunting season.

A pause at the overlook of Echo and Flathead Lakes.

Peters Ridge Road offers views of both Strawberry Mountain . . .

. . . and the cliffs at the top of Peters Ridge.

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.

It's a good idea to wear bright colors, if not "hunter orange," during big game rifle season Oct 20 - Nov 25.

Everyone is welcome!