Feature Photo: First Steps in a Long Journey

By Beacon Staff May 21, 2011

Kalispell resident Jake Bramante makes a video of McDonald Creek with his Canon 7D as the rushing water makes its way toward Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park. Bramante, who is planning on hiking all 734 miles of trails in the park this season, took his first steps towards completing his goals as he set out across McDonald Creek Trail on Tuesday, May 17. Follow his trek at www.hike734.com.

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