If someone told you there’s a lake in Washington that looks like it belongs in the Swiss Alps or maybe on another planet entirely, you might be skeptical.
But Blanca Lake near Gold Bar is proof that sometimes reality is more stunning than anything you could imagine, and all it takes is a willingness to hike 7.7 miles to see it.
Let’s be honest: not all hikes are created equal, and Blanca Lake definitely falls into the “work now, reward later” category of outdoor adventures.
This isn’t a gentle stroll to a pleasant viewpoint where you can wear your casual sneakers and call it exercise…