After paddling Neskonlith Lake I checked out some of the glades near Creek where I had found mountain ladyslippers in late May in previous years. This year some of the wildflowers I looked for seemed to be delayed in blooming, but I did spot a few, some of which are shared here.
- mountain ladyslipper (Cypripedium montanum)
- red columbine (Aquilegia formosa)
- honeysuckle vine (Lonicera ciliosa)(orange honeysuckle)
All photos by the author from that day. Click an image for a lightbox (larger) view and a caption/ID:
A good week on the trails – bitterroot and mountain ladyslippers are prime sightings for a day of paddling, hiking, and nature walks.