Independence and North Lakes — Tuesday, Jul. 25, 2000

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Just thought fellow hikers would like to know that while my husband and I were sitting by our campfire with our dachshund at North Lake we heard an unmistakable big cat scream echo off the rocks above us.We presumed cougar as it sounded exactly like the car commercial. Never saw it, but our dog didn't appreciate the sound! Also, I would not recommend a hearty breakfast such as pancakes to hike up the boulder field out of there in the a.m. No fish --seen or caught, but gorgeous scenery.