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Skagit River Loop Trail — Tuesday, Sep. 24, 2019

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
The trail

This 1.8 mile walk through the forest to the stream is beautiful - but it was the surprise at the river's edge that made this one of those adventures that I will never ever forget.

I arrived at the lowest part of the trail - where it reaches the sandy flat part of the river and heard splashing.  And then more. And then I saw silver reflections in the water.  And to my absolute amazement I saw dozens of salmon spawning.  These rough and tough miracles of nature had made their way up the river for over ninety miles to reach this sandy bottom. 

I treasured the moments. 

The travelers
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