The World I Never Knew – Exploring the Enchantments
Coming from the Ozark Mountains, I did not know what the definition of mountains truly looked like in the West. Growing up in Southern Missouri was a world of its own. Rolling hills and cornfields was the scenery I felt I’d never escape. I didn’t even think about the Rocky Mountains or the Cascades. Moving to Idaho opened up many doors for me to explore, and it was, undoubtedly, the best choice I ever made. After being in Idaho for just a few weeks, I heard a coworker talking about The Enchantments. Fascinated, and a little dumbfounded, I asked all about it. I found out that The Enchantments are in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area and part of the Cascade mountains in Washington. I was half shocked and half embarrassed that I did not know that this type of geography existed in the United States, just a few hours from where I was currently living. After a little digging, the photos online were stunning. A visit to The Enchantments got filed in the back of my head, and I went on wit...