After seeing photos from trails in the North Cascades National Park, I was determined to go and hike them for myself. Excitement was high. But, the excitement came crashing down as it turns out I went too early in the season. Though Route 20 through the park was open, many of the trails in the higher parts were still under 5 feet of snow! Impossible conditions to go hiking. So, with more time on my hands, it was the perfect opportunity to explore all that Route 20 had to offer. And, what a ro...