Summer Solstice ~

beautiful Summer is upon us

time to hike into the mountains

to drink aqua waters with our eyes

and spirits

in the high mountains

glacier lilies still bloom

(this one unique with a short stem, rests gently on it's leaves)

along the trails

waterfalls to cool and refresh by

a time of color

vibrant under creek waters

Montana stones, eye candy

that feeds our hearts

 winged ones are busy as can be

summer is a busy time

of growth

eating

mating

fruiting

it must all happen before the season once again changes

 

sitting at the feet of mountains

like sitting with a holy being

summer is a grand time of celebrating life

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lovely Solstice to you and yours

whether it be summer or winter in your neck of the woods

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Aqua Waters, Glacial Expression

the journey began

with a two boat

two lake ride

with a hike in between lakes

that took me deeper into the mountains before i began my hike

climbed high above Grinnell Lake

the gorgeous glacial lake above

(actually there are three lakes in the photo)

up up up

past waterfalls:

to 

Upper Grinnell Lake:

a lake with summer icebergs

found this gorgeous critter:

here are the icebergs

(sorry, I was shooting into the sun):

the rocks along the trail 

were colorful

rich in movement and design made by glaciers

a hike that I certainly recommend

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