A view of the 285-foot Lower Baker Dam.
A small tree grows out of a stump in Lake Shannon.
One of many underwater stumps found in Lake Shannon.
An abandoned structure on the southeast shore of Lake Shannon.
Mount Shuskan (9127') looms over to the north of Lake Shannon.
Looking south at the barrier to the Lower Baker Dam. Leonard Ridge is in the distance.
Paddling through the narrow channel in central Lake Shannon.
Exploring the Bear Creek inlet.
A small dock on the western shore of Lake Shannon.
A pair of startled geese take flight.
The maze-like reeds that populate parts of northern Lake Shannon.
Attempting to paddle upstream near Rocky Creek. Here the current from the dam makes progress extremely difficult.
Taking a break on a small rocky beach just downstream of Rocky Creek.
A friendly frog swam by and hung out in the sun for a bit.
Navigating through a grouping of old stumps. Use caution in these areas as many stumps lie just below the surface of the water.
The cooling afternoon air causes increased winds, which create larger surface waves.
Taking a break in the shade of the Thunder Creek inlet.
Mount Shuskan (9,127') in the afternoon sun.
Getting a great view of both Mount Baker (10,781') and Mount Shuskan (9,127') in the late afternoon sun.
Mount Baker (10,781') as setting sun lights up the haze from the not-too-distant fires.