There are many stories to share from this adventure, and I intend to do so here during the next few months. In the meantime, here are some of my favorite photos from the trip. Enjoy the scenery!
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| Beautiful wildflowers in peak bloom throughout Glacier National Park in Montana |
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| Evening sky in Idaho |
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| Lunch break at Lake Janet in Glacier National Park |
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| Amazing late afternoon views of the Kettle Range from the Kettle Crest National Scenic Trail in Eastern Washington |
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| Bubbling clouds in the valley, an eerie and surreal sunset in Olympic National Park |
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| Approaching the majestic Olympic Mountains |
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| Organic farming near Northport, Washington |
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| A herd of mountain goats joined me for breakfast near Amphitheater Mountain in the North Cascade's Pasayten Wilderness |
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| A side trip along the Chain Links Trail rewarded us with spectacular views of colorful wildflowers and Mt. Baker towering in the distance |
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| The mountains surrounding the Okanogan Valley in Central Washington, the "high desert" - barren ridges, triple-digit temperatures, and the strong aroma of sage in the dusty air |
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| Purple mountain majesty - Looking east toward Idaho's Selkirk range |
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| Camping next to Upper Cathedral Lake in the Pasayten Wilderness in the pre-sunset glow |
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| Hiking among the giant red cedar trees in North Cascades National Park |
Nice photos - I look forward to reading your blog as you have time to write it. We are considering the PNT in the coming years. How many miles did you average each day?
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading! I timed things to where it would take about 3 months. I'm not a speed hiker and I also like a day off or two when there is a town. A normal day was somewhere between 10 and 20 miles. There is plenty of road walking, but I actually hopped on the bus several times on the busier highways for safety's sake. But so much of this hike is incredibly beautiful.
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