Hiking in a Hail Storm

OK, the hail was only in the beginning. Too bad though, because the rest of the hike was in the rain. By the time we were done we were both soaked. Being the fair weather hikers we are, we have rain jackets and really nothing else to protect us. Considering it was 44 degrees when we started (43 when we finished), my biggest concern was freezing to death.

We didn't see any bears once again, but here's a look at what bear scat looks like when pummeled by rain. They eat a lot of berries!

When we got to the lake at the end of the trail, it really started to pour so we were there all of three minutes.

There was a cool suspension bridge along the trail.

Apparently it was not very strong.  Be sure to blow up the pic and read the sign on the right.

Once we got back to the truck the heater felt really good.

So after two weeks in the park, we've headed south. We'll spend the night outside of Helena, and head to Jeff and Kelly's house tomorrow. Jeff is Sue's nephew and they live just outside of Yellowstone, which is where he works.

I just talked to Kelly and she said we could stay as long as we want. Which is cool, since our next stop is Reno for Dad's birthday on the 28th. That gives us plenty of time to explore the area.

Next stop, Gardiner MT.

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