Avalanche Lake

If you decide never to live in Montana, you should at least visit Glacier National Park. It is breathtaking. Each year we go, I try to take Jeff on a different hike and lake. This year we visited Avalanche Lake. We picniced at the base of the hike, Maddox played in the dirt some more, and then we took off. Here are Zach, Jeff, Maddox, and Brian at the trail head. The first part of the hike follows Avalanche Creek, which cut its way through some boulders. It is pretty neat.
Here is just a sample of how amazing Avalanche Creek is. Crystal blue glacial water carving its way through rocks.We all took turns carrying Maddox. Brian got him the whole way down. Jeff and I shared him the way up. What a tank! By the way, Valissa gave Maddox the nickname Tank while we were there, so I gave Jett the nickname Twigs. He has (had) the skinniest arms and legs!After an hour of hiking, here is our breathtaking reward. The water is frigid, but people were swimming in it. We stayed only a few minutes to take pictures and for me to unsuccessfully attempt to feel Maddox. That day he ate at 8:00 a.m. and not again until 5:00 p.m. What a stinker!