Most of my pics of the Sawtooth lakes are from my favorite: Little Redfish Lake, which I posted yesterday.

Here's a shot of the much larger lake, with the Grand Mogul capturing first light on the clear day.

The lake is named for the brilliant sockeye salmon that once returned from the Pacific Ocean in such massive quantities that the lake shimmered red during spawning season. Currently, only a small percentage of the wild sockeye succeed in making through the several hydroelectric dams along their route back to the lake to spawn. Efforts continue to enhance their chances for more salmon to return here.

Redfish Lake is at the headwaters of the Salmon River, whose waters flow north to meet the Snake River and continue to the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean.

Enjoy a wonderful Sunday!

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Just happen to contain one of the most beloved lakes in North America, Moraine Lake. A rather grand backdrop eh?

No clouds to catch the first light of this new day but the peaks caught it well by themselves. The glacial waters are at their purest and most colorful late in the season when the water level is low.

"The ten peaks were originally named by Samuel Allen, an early explorer of the region, who simply referred to them by using the numerals from one to ten in the Stoney First Nations Language. He may have learned the terms from his Native American guides, who helped him with the horses. The secluded Valley of the Ten Peaks was part of their original homeland. Gradually, though, all but three of the mountains were renamed in honor of noteworthy individuals, including Allen himself." Wikipedia

From left to right are the eight peaks in view:
Mt. Little, Mt. Bowlen, Tonsa Peak, Mt. Perren, Mt. Allen, Mt. Tuzo, Mt. Deltaform and Mt. Neptuak. I assume the other two are behind these peaks, out of view. Or they count Mt. Babel and the Tower of Babel, which are to the left.

A special memory here, as I spent 3 nights in the top left cabin during the last week of the Lodge's season many years ago. Heaven!

Happy Friday!

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Back to landscapes.....

Early morning tranquility at Idaho's Little Redfish Lake with some of the Sawtooth's in the background.

Alas, wasn't my canoe. I think they were still sleeping....tempting. Not that I could get very far.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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One of the pinnacles catching first light with some vineyards and orchards below.

Peshastin Pinnacles State Park features sandstone slabs and spires in a desert environment with views of the surrounding orchards, Enchantment Range, and Wenatchee Valley. Park activities include rock climbing, hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife viewing.

Largely used as a climbing park, Peshastin Pinnacles also makes an ideal stop on Highway 2 to stretch your legs, or as a destination during a visit to Leavenworth, Wenatchee, Cashmere or Chelan.

Enjoy your Sunday!

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2024 is here!
May it be a wonderful year for you!

First light warms the tops of Mt. Lawrence Grassi, Miner's Peak and Ha Ling Peak.

The western backdrop to beautiful Canmore Alberta.

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