U.S. National Parks & Monuments – BOOTS on the TRAIL

Castle Point (Crater Lake National Park) 20-Sep-2020

A short reprieve in Crater Lake National Park from our smoke-enforced confinement at home.

And so our smoky, adventurous, and drama-filled first experience with mule packing comes to a happy conclusion

A long day on the trail, over two passes, through scenery mostly obscured by smoke.

A stiff wind had cleared the air, allowing us unobstructed views of the stunning scenery in Matterhorn Canyon.

A post-rescue layover day around a beautiful lake in the Yosemite Wilderness.

A short day hiking and a long night waiting for a rescue.

A hike south along the PCT from Crater Lake National Park to the Goose Nest.

An excellent loop hike to magnificent views of the lake at Crater Lake National Park.

A short hike along the Pacific Crest Trail with big views and small wildflowers.

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