Bluebird Lake - Raspberry Moose Part 2

It's been a long time since I've been to Bluebird Lake. I think the last time was a camping trip when my girls were still in high school. I thought I might catch up with a Y group headed that way, but ended up having the cool and quiet day all to myself. I even got a parking spot at Wild Basin when arriving at 10. Summer must be winding to an end. It's that lull between schools starting ridiculously early and the fall colors of September. Undoubtedly the best time to go hiking in the park

Once on top of the ridge in the burn area next to Ouzel Creek, I was treated to a view of three large bull moose. They were on the other side of the creek, munching away. Large, dark shapes looking strangely out of place amid the downed trees and the fireweed.

 

 

But the best reason to go to Bluebird Lake is the raspberries. My hike just might have taken a little longer than normal due to the abundance of berries right now. I didn't even make a dent. Mmmmmm. So I guess this could be called the second Raspberry Moose hike.