Last week I got back from my trip to Glacier National Park, Montana. It was a wonderful trip! I spent lots of time with my family doing hikes, relaxing at the cabin, and seeing the many beautiful sights.
The first hike we did was up to Avalanche Lake. It was a two mile hike with an elevation gain of 500ft.
Avalanche Lake map
Avalanche Gorge
The very interesting bark of the Black Cottonwood - Populus trichocarpa
A waterfall half way up to the lake.
The trail passes through lots of beautiful woodland.
I love how the moss covers the forest floor.
Western Rattlesnake Orchid - Goodyera oblongifolia
Greene's Mountain Ash - Sorbus scopulina
Stellar's Jay - Cyanocitta stelleri, was very friendly.
It must be used to being fed by tourist...
Cascade Aster - Eucephalus ledophyllus, was blooming almost everywhere we went around Glacier National Park.
Pearly Everlasting - Anaphalis margaritacea, was another very common wildflower.
Orange Hawkweed - Pilosella aurantiaca (non-native)
Avalanche Lake
Avalanche Lake, a little hazy from a wildfire in Idaho.
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