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The objective: Tranquil Shoshone Lake. Actually the setting is tranquil but the lake often rough and commanding respect.
Trip begins at Lewis Lake boat ramp
Crossing Lewis Lake
Taking a break along the Lewis Channel between Lewis and Shoshone
Approaching Shoshone Lake where Lewis Channel becomes shallow and canoes must be pulled/pushed.
Best campsites are on far side of Shoshone, Yellowstone's second largest lake
Shoshone Lake at sunrise
Breakfast
Evidence of Griz!
In the Shoshone Geyser Basin
Packing up for return trip
Homeward bound down the Lewis Channel
The contributor's campsite was on far side of "The Narrows" which is considered to be the safe place to cross lake