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Alder Dam was constructed in 1944, creating Alder Lake.
Low water levels in the reservoir reveal muddy banks.
A pearched eagle at Alder Lake.
Alder Lake.
A gate marking a no wake zone on Alder Lake.
One of three small, rocky islands in the bay near Alder Lake Park.
Alder Lake.
Finding a spot for lunch on the banks of Alder Lake.
Alder Lake.
Alder Lake.
Looking west with Quiemuth Peak in the evening haze.
Sea kayaking on Alder Lake.
The small community of Reliance.
Alder Lake.
Mount Rainier (14,411') makes it's first apperance of the day.
Sea Kayaking on Alder Lake.