The adventure begins.
Sunlight streams through West Eagle Creek Meadow.
Yellow columbine (Aquilegia flavescens) along the trail.
West Eagle Creek cascades accent the adventure.
A pond, a place where plants can grow, is known as the “photic zone,” meaning a place where the sun’s rays can reach the bottom.
Subalpine pond en route to Echo Lake.
First view of Echo Lake.
Echo Lake looking east.
Clear and present beauty.
Midnight magic lakeside.
Tumbling waters on the way up to Traverse Lake.
A steep watercourse between Traverse Lake and Echo Lake.
View of Echo Lake from Traverse Lake.
Traverse Lake.
Reflection of "The Horn" at Traverse Lake.
A cool comfortable spot in early July.
Reflecting on Traverse Lake.