Muir Gallery 3: Island Pass
Climbing past Thousand Island Lake, with wide open views all around - creates the perfect place to put together a panoramic image. And the flowers just keep coming!
14 Photographs
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Climbing away from Garnet Lake, the mountains seem to follow us.
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Thousand Island Lake comes into view, with Banner Peak still a dominant landmark.
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The panoramic view above Thousand Island Lake.
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There were a few Brewer’s Lupine in the area...
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Thank goodness for the trail, or we’d have to walk on the flowers!
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Lupine, Paintbrush, Asters, Daisies, to name a few! This meadow took my breath away!
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Can you find a few Lupine in this photo...!
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Here are some more, in case you missed them!
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The prairie dog seems to enjoy the views as well!
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Lunch couldn’t be more scenic at Island Pass. Quick, name that mountain!
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Rush Creek was lined with flowers (Lupine, Yarrow(?), and what are the yellow ones - Goldenrod? or Butterweed?).
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Rush Creek showing the way to our next camp.
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Where there’s water, there’s color (Lupine, Indian Paintbrush, Meadow Paintbrush).
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Your turn to name these flowers!