El Area Nacional de Recreación El Diente de la Sierra, ubicado en el centro de Idaho, es el hogar de majestuosos paisajes. Casi 1,610 kilómetros de ríos y arroyos, 40 imponentes picos de más de 3,040 metros, y más de 1,100 lagos. Uno de estos lagos, Lago Diente de la Sierra, reclama el título de el lago más grande de esta area de recreación, las brillantes aguas claras iban a ser nuestro destino. El lago se encuentra a la sombra del Monte Regan (3,100 metros de altura) y sus costas se alcanzan por una excursion de 8 Kilometros entre senderismo, picos y un paisaje alpino espectacular. La caminata al Lago Diente de Sierra nos llevó a través de algunos de los paisajes más grandiosos de montaña en Idaho, raras formaciones rocosas, flores silvestres, mariposas y animales del bosque como ardilla de tierra y pika nos dieron la bienvenida a las orillas del lago. Justo antes de llegar al lago diente de sierra, pasamos por una Laguna sin nombre, hermosa en su propio derecho.

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The Sawtooth National Recreation Area, located in the heart of Idaho, is home to majestic landscapes—nearly 1000 miles of rivers and streams, 40 peaks towering over 10,000 feet, and over 1100 lakes. One such lake, Sawtooth Lake, claims the title of largest lake in the Sawtooth Wilderness—its clear sparkling waters were to be our destination—the lake sits in the shadow of 10,190-foot Mount Regan and its shores are reached by hiking 5 miles among jagged peaks and spectacular alpine scenery. The trek to Sawtooth Lake took us through some of the grandest mountain scenery in Idaho—mountain vistas, unusual rock formations, wildflowers, butterflies, and woodland creatures such as ground squirrel and pika welcomed us to the shores of the lake. Just before reaching Sawtooth Lake, we passed by an unnamed pond—beautiful in its own right.

El Area Nacional de Recreación El Diente de la Sierra, ubicado en el centro de Idaho, es el hogar de majestuosos paisajes. Casi 1,610 kilómetros de ríos y arroyos, 40 imponentes picos de más de 3,040 metros, y más de 1,100 lagos. Uno de estos lagos, Lago Diente de la Sierra, reclama el título de el lago más grande de esta area de recreación, las brillantes aguas claras iban a ser nuestro destino. El lago se encuentra a la sombra del Monte Regan (3,100 metros de altura) y sus costas se alcanzan por una excursion de 8 Kilometros entre senderismo, picos y un paisaje alpino espectacular. La caminata al Lago Diente de Sierra nos llevó a través de algunos de los paisajes más grandiosos de montaña en Idaho, raras formaciones rocosas, flores silvestres, mariposas y animales del bosque como ardilla de tierra y pika nos dieron la bienvenida a las orillas del lago. Justo antes de llegar al lago diente de sierra, pasamos por una Laguna sin nombre, hermosa en su propio derecho.

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The Sawtooth National Recreation Area, located in the heart of Idaho, is home to majestic landscapes—nearly 1000 miles of rivers and streams, 40 peaks towering over 10,000 feet, and over 1100 lakes. One such lake, Sawtooth Lake, claims the title of largest lake in the Sawtooth Wilderness—its clear sparkling waters were to be our destination—the lake sits in the shadow of 10,190-foot Mount Regan and its shores are reached by hiking 5 miles among jagged peaks and spectacular alpine scenery. The trek to Sawtooth Lake took us through some of the grandest mountain scenery in Idaho—mountain vistas, unusual rock formations, wildflowers, butterflies, and woodland creatures such as ground squirrel and pika welcomed us to the shores of the lake. Just before reaching Sawtooth Lake, we passed by an unnamed pond—beautiful in its own right.

El Area Nacional de Recreación El Diente de la Sierra, ubicado en el centro de Idaho, es el hogar de majestuosos paisajes. Casi 1,610 kilómetros de ríos y arroyos, 40 imponentes picos de más de 3,040 metros, y más de 1,100 lagos. Uno de estos lagos, Lago Diente de la Sierra, reclama el título de el lago más grande de esta area de recreación, las brillantes aguas claras iban a ser nuestro destino. El lago se encuentra a la sombra del Monte Regan (3,100 metros de altura) y sus costas se alcanzan por una excursion de 8 Kilometros entre senderismo, picos y un paisaje alpino espectacular. La caminata al Lago Diente de Sierra nos llevó a través de algunos de los paisajes más grandiosos de montaña en Idaho, raras formaciones rocosas, flores silvestres, mariposas y animales del bosque como ardilla de tierra y pika nos dieron la bienvenida a las orillas del lago. Justo antes de llegar al lago diente de sierra, pasamos por una Laguna sin nombre, hermosa en su propio derecho.

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The Sawtooth National Recreation Area, located in the heart of Idaho, is home to majestic landscapes—nearly 1000 miles of rivers and streams, 40 peaks towering over 10,000 feet, and over 1100 lakes. One such lake, Sawtooth Lake, claims the title of largest lake in the Sawtooth Wilderness—its clear sparkling waters were to be our destination—the lake sits in the shadow of 10,190-foot Mount Regan and its shores are reached by hiking 5 miles among jagged peaks and spectacular alpine scenery. The trek to Sawtooth Lake took us through some of the grandest mountain scenery in Idaho—mountain vistas, unusual rock formations, wildflowers, butterflies, and woodland creatures such as ground squirrel and pika welcomed us to the shores of the lake. Just before reaching Sawtooth Lake, we passed by an unnamed pond—beautiful in its own right.

El Area Nacional de Recreación El Diente de la Sierra, ubicado en el centro de Idaho, es el hogar de majestuosos paisajes. Casi 1,610 kilómetros de ríos y arroyos, 40 imponentes picos de más de 3,040 metros, y más de 1,100 lagos. Uno de estos lagos, Lago Diente de la Sierra, reclama el título de el lago más grande de esta area de recreación, las brillantes aguas claras iban a ser nuestro destino. El lago se encuentra a la sombra del Monte Regan (3,100 metros de altura) y sus costas se alcanzan por una excursion de 8 Kilometros entre senderismo, picos y un paisaje alpino espectacular. La caminata al Lago Diente de Sierra nos llevó a través de algunos de los paisajes más grandiosos de montaña en Idaho, raras formaciones rocosas, flores silvestres, mariposas y animales del bosque como ardilla de tierra y pika nos dieron la bienvenida a las orillas del lago. Justo antes de llegar al lago diente de sierra, pasamos por una Laguna sin nombre, hermosa en su propio derecho.

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The Sawtooth National Recreation Area, located in the heart of Idaho, is home to majestic landscapes—nearly 1000 miles of rivers and streams, 40 peaks towering over 10,000 feet, and over 1100 lakes. One such lake, Sawtooth Lake, claims the title of largest lake in the Sawtooth Wilderness—its clear sparkling waters were to be our destination—the lake sits in the shadow of 10,190-foot Mount Regan and its shores are reached by hiking 5 miles among jagged peaks and spectacular alpine scenery. The trek to Sawtooth Lake took us through some of the grandest mountain scenery in Idaho—mountain vistas, unusual rock formations, wildflowers, butterflies, and woodland creatures such as ground squirrel and pika welcomed us to the shores of the lake. Just before reaching Sawtooth Lake, we passed by an unnamed pond—beautiful in its own right.

The hike began with a boat ride to the Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp. We follow the Redfish Lake Creek trail southwest as it climbs gently and steadily to the Alpine Lake (of Redfish Creek) turnoff. Take the left fork and continue south past an unnamed pair of lakes. At 6 miles, the trail arrives at Lower Cramer Lake, elevation 8340', the smallest of the three Cramers. Middle Cramer Lake has a waterfall. Upper Cramer is the largest of the threesome.

El Area Nacional de Recreación El Diente de la Sierra, ubicado en el centro de Idaho, es el hogar de majestuosos paisajes. Casi 1,610 kilómetros de ríos y arroyos, 40 imponentes picos de más de 3,040 metros, y más de 1,100 lagos. Uno de estos lagos, Lago Diente de la Sierra, reclama el título de el lago más grande de esta area de recreación, las brillantes aguas claras iban a ser nuestro destino. El lago se encuentra a la sombra del Monte Regan (3,100 metros de altura) y sus costas se alcanzan por una excursion de 8 Kilometros entre senderismo, picos y un paisaje alpino espectacular. La caminata al Lago Diente de Sierra nos llevó a través de algunos de los paisajes más grandiosos de montaña en Idaho, raras formaciones rocosas, flores silvestres, mariposas y animales del bosque como ardilla de tierra y pika nos dieron la bienvenida a las orillas del lago. Justo antes de llegar al lago diente de sierra, pasamos por una Laguna sin nombre, hermosa en su propio derecho.

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The Sawtooth National Recreation Area, located in the heart of Idaho, is home to majestic landscapes—nearly 1000 miles of rivers and streams, 40 peaks towering over 10,000 feet, and over 1100 lakes. One such lake, Sawtooth Lake, claims the title of largest lake in the Sawtooth Wilderness—its clear sparkling waters were to be our destination—the lake sits in the shadow of 10,190-foot Mount Regan and its shores are reached by hiking 5 miles among jagged peaks and spectacular alpine scenery. The trek to Sawtooth Lake took us through some of the grandest mountain scenery in Idaho—mountain vistas, unusual rock formations, wildflowers, butterflies, and woodland creatures such as ground squirrel and pika welcomed us to the shores of the lake. Just before reaching Sawtooth Lake, we passed by an unnamed pond—beautiful in its own right.

Window Lake is an alpine lake in Blaine County, Idaho, United States, located in the Boulder Mountains in Sawtooth National Recreation Area. While no trails lead to the lake, it is most easily accessed from trails 146. Backpacking Along The West Fork North Fork Big Wood River.

The hike began with a boat ride to the Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp. We follow the Redfish Lake Creek trail southwest as it climbs gently and steadily to the Alpine Lake (of Redfish Creek) turnoff. Take the left fork and continue south past an unnamed pair of lakes. At 6 miles, the trail arrives at Lower Cramer Lake, elevation 8340', the smallest of the three Cramers. Middle Cramer Lake has a waterfall. Upper Cramer is the largest of the threesome.

El Area Nacional de Recreación El Diente de la Sierra, ubicado en el centro de Idaho, es el hogar de majestuosos paisajes. Casi 1,610 kilómetros de ríos y arroyos, 40 imponentes picos de más de 3,040 metros, y más de 1,100 lagos. Uno de estos lagos, Lago Diente de la Sierra, reclama el título de el lago más grande de esta area de recreación, las brillantes aguas claras iban a ser nuestro destino. El lago se encuentra a la sombra del Monte Regan (3,100 metros de altura) y sus costas se alcanzan por una excursion de 8 Kilometros entre senderismo, picos y un paisaje alpino espectacular. La caminata al Lago Diente de Sierra nos llevó a través de algunos de los paisajes más grandiosos de montaña en Idaho, raras formaciones rocosas, flores silvestres, mariposas y animales del bosque como ardilla de tierra y pika nos dieron la bienvenida a las orillas del lago. Justo antes de llegar al lago diente de sierra, pasamos por una Laguna sin nombre, hermosa en su propio derecho.

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The Sawtooth National Recreation Area, located in the heart of Idaho, is home to majestic landscapes—nearly 1000 miles of rivers and streams, 40 peaks towering over 10,000 feet, and over 1100 lakes. One such lake, Sawtooth Lake, claims the title of largest lake in the Sawtooth Wilderness—its clear sparkling waters were to be our destination—the lake sits in the shadow of 10,190-foot Mount Regan and its shores are reached by hiking 5 miles among jagged peaks and spectacular alpine scenery. The trek to Sawtooth Lake took us through some of the grandest mountain scenery in Idaho—mountain vistas, unusual rock formations, wildflowers, butterflies, and woodland creatures such as ground squirrel and pika welcomed us to the shores of the lake. Just before reaching Sawtooth Lake, we passed by an unnamed pond—beautiful in its own right.

The hike began with a boat ride to the Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp. We follow the Redfish Lake Creek trail southwest as it climbs gently and steadily to the Alpine Lake (of Redfish Creek) turnoff. Take the left fork and continue south past an unnamed pair of lakes. At 6 miles, the trail arrives at Lower Cramer Lake, elevation 8340', the smallest of the three Cramers. Middle Cramer Lake has a waterfall. Upper Cramer is the largest of the threesome.

The Born Lakes are a chain of eleven alpine and glacial Paternoster lakes in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Wilderness. The White Clouds were given their name by early settlers because many of these skyward soaring pale peaks seem to blend together with the clouds above, making it hard to tell where mountains stop and clouds begin. The White Clouds lie near the center of Idaho, entirely within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. In the heart of the range there are over 90,000 acres of amazing terrain that became protected as The White Clouds Wilderness in 2015

The Born Lakes are a chain of eleven alpine and glacial Paternoster lakes in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Wilderness. The White Clouds were given their name by early settlers because many of these skyward soaring pale peaks seem to blend together with the clouds above, making it hard to tell where mountains stop and clouds begin. The White Clouds lie near the center of Idaho, entirely within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. In the heart of the range there are over 90,000 acres of amazing terrain that became protected as The White Clouds Wilderness in 2015

The Born Lakes are a chain of eleven alpine and glacial Paternoster lakes in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Wilderness. The White Clouds were given their name by early settlers because many of these skyward soaring pale peaks seem to blend together with the clouds above, making it hard to tell where mountains stop and clouds begin. The White Clouds lie near the center of Idaho, entirely within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. In the heart of the range there are over 90,000 acres of amazing terrain that became protected as The White Clouds Wilderness in 2015

So I wanted to hike the Larch Valley in BANFF, but it was closed because of grizzlies. I stayed in BANFF and decided to go on this 14.6km (9 mile) loop around Lake Louise, Lake Agnes Mirror Lake.

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Así que quería recorrer "Larch Valley" en BANFF, pero estaba cerrado debido a los osos pardos. Me quedé en BANFF y decidi ir de excursion en este destino de 14.6 kilometros, alrededor del lago Louise, Lago Agnes y Mirror Lake.

The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is one of the most sublime and special places on this Earth. We had three full days in Yellowstone (and two half days as we traveled to and from the park) and each evening, we stopped to see the sunset here. Places like these are transformative and good for your soul. #FindYourPark #GoParks #NPS100 #ShareTheExperience #nationalpark #nationalparks #nationalparkgeek #RockThePark #RTP100 @the59parks #The59Parks #usinterior #adventurevisuals #next100sca #lighttheland #experienceyouramerica #encuentratuparque #youaretheparks #americasbestidea

#yellowstone #yellowstonenationalpark #ynp #yellowstoneNP #yellowstoneNPS #wyoming

El Area Nacional de Recreación El Diente de la Sierra, ubicado en el centro de Idaho, es el hogar de majestuosos paisajes. Casi 1,610 kilómetros de ríos y arroyos, 40 imponentes picos de más de 3,040 metros, y más de 1,100 lagos. Uno de estos lagos, Lago Diente de la Sierra, reclama el título de el lago más grande de esta area de recreación, las brillantes aguas claras iban a ser nuestro destino. El lago se encuentra a la sombra del Monte Regan (3,100 metros de altura) y sus costas se alcanzan por una excursion de 8 Kilometros entre senderismo, picos y un paisaje alpino espectacular. La caminata al Lago Diente de Sierra nos llevó a través de algunos de los paisajes más grandiosos de montaña en Idaho, raras formaciones rocosas, flores silvestres, mariposas y animales del bosque como ardilla de tierra y pika nos dieron la bienvenida a las orillas del lago. Justo antes de llegar al lago diente de sierra, pasamos por una Laguna sin nombre, hermosa en su propio derecho.

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The Sawtooth National Recreation Area, located in the heart of Idaho, is home to majestic landscapes—nearly 1000 miles of rivers and streams, 40 peaks towering over 10,000 feet, and over 1100 lakes. One such lake, Sawtooth Lake, claims the title of largest lake in the Sawtooth Wilderness—its clear sparkling waters were to be our destination—the lake sits in the shadow of 10,190-foot Mount Regan and its shores are reached by hiking 5 miles among jagged peaks and spectacular alpine scenery. The trek to Sawtooth Lake took us through some of the grandest mountain scenery in Idaho—mountain vistas, unusual rock formations, wildflowers, butterflies, and woodland creatures such as ground squirrel and pika welcomed us to the shores of the lake. Just before reaching Sawtooth Lake, we passed by an unnamed pond—beautiful in its own right.

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With an almost comical hairstyle, western grebes stand out in the wetland system west of the dunes during spring or fall migration. With intense red eyes, they look for small amphibians or fish, then use their long neck and sharp yellow beak to capture them. They are also known for their spectacular mating dance, where a pair will run across the water side by side with their necks curved forward. Western grebes are one of 250 bird species that have been observed at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Our celebration of the #YearOfTheBird continues!

#GreatSandDunes #Grebe #WesternGrebe #RedEyes #UniqueHairstyle #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque

The hike began with a boat ride to the Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp. We follow the Redfish Lake Creek trail southwest as it climbs gently and steadily to the Alpine Lake (of Redfish Creek) turnoff. Take the left fork and continue south past an unnamed pair of lakes. At 6 miles, the trail arrives at Lower Cramer Lake, elevation 8340', the smallest of the three Cramers. Middle Cramer Lake has a waterfall. Upper Cramer is the largest of the threesome.

El Area Nacional de Recreación El Diente de la Sierra, ubicado en el centro de Idaho, es el hogar de majestuosos paisajes. Casi 1,610 kilómetros de ríos y arroyos, 40 imponentes picos de más de 3,040 metros, y más de 1,100 lagos. Uno de estos lagos, Lago Diente de la Sierra, reclama el título de el lago más grande de esta area de recreación, las brillantes aguas claras iban a ser nuestro destino. El lago se encuentra a la sombra del Monte Regan (3,100 metros de altura) y sus costas se alcanzan por una excursion de 8 Kilometros entre senderismo, picos y un paisaje alpino espectacular. La caminata al Lago Diente de Sierra nos llevó a través de algunos de los paisajes más grandiosos de montaña en Idaho, raras formaciones rocosas, flores silvestres, mariposas y animales del bosque como ardilla de tierra y pika nos dieron la bienvenida a las orillas del lago. Justo antes de llegar al lago diente de sierra, pasamos por una Laguna sin nombre, hermosa en su propio derecho.

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The Sawtooth National Recreation Area, located in the heart of Idaho, is home to majestic landscapes—nearly 1000 miles of rivers and streams, 40 peaks towering over 10,000 feet, and over 1100 lakes. One such lake, Sawtooth Lake, claims the title of largest lake in the Sawtooth Wilderness—its clear sparkling waters were to be our destination—the lake sits in the shadow of 10,190-foot Mount Regan and its shores are reached by hiking 5 miles among jagged peaks and spectacular alpine scenery. The trek to Sawtooth Lake took us through some of the grandest mountain scenery in Idaho—mountain vistas, unusual rock formations, wildflowers, butterflies, and woodland creatures such as ground squirrel and pika welcomed us to the shores of the lake. Just before reaching Sawtooth Lake, we passed by an unnamed pond—beautiful in its own right.

The Born Lakes are a chain of eleven alpine and glacial Paternoster lakes in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Wilderness. The White Clouds were given their name by early settlers because many of these skyward soaring pale peaks seem to blend together with the clouds above, making it hard to tell where mountains stop and clouds begin. The White Clouds lie near the center of Idaho, entirely within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. In the heart of the range there are over 90,000 acres of amazing terrain that became protected as The White Clouds Wilderness in 2015

Hiking along Johnston Canyon Falls on my way to Ink Pots 11km, four hour hike. The water plunges 10meters (33feet) into a deeply carved potholes below. The further you continue the more dramatic the water falls get, some cascade down more than 30meters (100 feet). At the end of the trail you get to these valley with a small creek called Johnston Creek.

De excursión por las cascadas del Cañón Johnston, 11 kilometros, mas o menos cuatro horas de caminata. Por el primer kilometro, el agua se precipita 10 metros. Después de 3 km las cataratas se convierten mas dramáticas con el agua en cascada hacia abajo por más de 30 metros. Al final del recorrido se llega a este valle hermoso con un pequeño arroyo llamado Johnston Creek.

El Area Nacional de Recreación El Diente de la Sierra, ubicado en el centro de Idaho, es el hogar de majestuosos paisajes. Casi 1,610 kilómetros de ríos y arroyos, 40 imponentes picos de más de 3,040 metros, y más de 1,100 lagos. Uno de estos lagos, Lago Diente de la Sierra, reclama el título de el lago más grande de esta area de recreación, las brillantes aguas claras iban a ser nuestro destino. El lago se encuentra a la sombra del Monte Regan (3,100 metros de altura) y sus costas se alcanzan por una excursion de 8 Kilometros entre senderismo, picos y un paisaje alpino espectacular. La caminata al Lago Diente de Sierra nos llevó a través de algunos de los paisajes más grandiosos de montaña en Idaho, raras formaciones rocosas, flores silvestres, mariposas y animales del bosque como ardilla de tierra y pika nos dieron la bienvenida a las orillas del lago. Justo antes de llegar al lago diente de sierra, pasamos por una Laguna sin nombre, hermosa en su propio derecho.

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The Sawtooth National Recreation Area, located in the heart of Idaho, is home to majestic landscapes—nearly 1000 miles of rivers and streams, 40 peaks towering over 10,000 feet, and over 1100 lakes. One such lake, Sawtooth Lake, claims the title of largest lake in the Sawtooth Wilderness—its clear sparkling waters were to be our destination—the lake sits in the shadow of 10,190-foot Mount Regan and its shores are reached by hiking 5 miles among jagged peaks and spectacular alpine scenery. The trek to Sawtooth Lake took us through some of the grandest mountain scenery in Idaho—mountain vistas, unusual rock formations, wildflowers, butterflies, and woodland creatures such as ground squirrel and pika welcomed us to the shores of the lake. Just before reaching Sawtooth Lake, we passed by an unnamed pond—beautiful in its own right.

This close-up shot of Grand Prismatic Springs is one of my favorite from the trip. The colorful and alien landscape of that part of the park is incredibly eerie and ethereal- steam pours off of the rushing water and the colors are from a wildly flashy palette. #yellowstone #yellowstonenationalpark #ynp #yellowstoneNP #yellowstoneNPS #wyoming #FindYourPark #GoParks #NPS100 #ShareTheExperience #nationalpark #nationalparks #nationalparkgeek #RockThePark #RTP100 @the59parks #The59Parks #usinterior #adventurevisuals #next100sca #lighttheland #experienceyouramerica #encuentratuparque #youaretheparks #americasbestidea

The Pioneer Mountains are a mountain range in the Challis National Forest in Idaho, spanning Blaine, Butte and Custer counties. The southern portion of the Pioneer Mountains consists of rugged, glaciated peaks with numerous valleys, many with lakes. Regardless of their height and cool weather, these mountains have very sparse forests. Although this sometimes makes it hard to get out of the high-elevation sun, it does provide for almost constant, scenic views into the distance. The hike to Fish Pole Lake is 2.1 miles with 1,467 feet of elevation gain.

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Las Montañas de Pioneer son una cordillera en el Bosque Nacional de Challis en Idaho, que abarca los condados de Blaine, Butte y Custer. La parte sur de la Cordillera de Pioneer está formada de escarpadas cumbres, glaciares, con numerosos valles, muchos de ellos con lagos. A pesar de su altura y de clima frío, las montañas tienen bosques muy dispersos. El bosque disperso hace que sea difícil salir del sol de la alta elevación, pero proporciona constantes vistas panorámicas en la distancia. La excursión al lago de Fish Pole es de 3.3 kilómetros con 447 metros de desnivel.

El Area Nacional de Recreación El Diente de la Sierra, ubicado en el centro de Idaho, es el hogar de majestuosos paisajes. Casi 1,610 kilómetros de ríos y arroyos, 40 imponentes picos de más de 3,040 metros, y más de 1,100 lagos. Uno de estos lagos, Lago Diente de la Sierra, reclama el título de el lago más grande de esta area de recreación, las brillantes aguas claras iban a ser nuestro destino. El lago se encuentra a la sombra del Monte Regan (3,100 metros de altura) y sus costas se alcanzan por una excursion de 8 Kilometros entre senderismo, picos y un paisaje alpino espectacular. La caminata al Lago Diente de Sierra nos llevó a través de algunos de los paisajes más grandiosos de montaña en Idaho, raras formaciones rocosas, flores silvestres, mariposas y animales del bosque como ardilla de tierra y pika nos dieron la bienvenida a las orillas del lago. Justo antes de llegar al lago diente de sierra, pasamos por una Laguna sin nombre, hermosa en su propio derecho.

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The Sawtooth National Recreation Area, located in the heart of Idaho, is home to majestic landscapes—nearly 1000 miles of rivers and streams, 40 peaks towering over 10,000 feet, and over 1100 lakes. One such lake, Sawtooth Lake, claims the title of largest lake in the Sawtooth Wilderness—its clear sparkling waters were to be our destination—the lake sits in the shadow of 10,190-foot Mount Regan and its shores are reached by hiking 5 miles among jagged peaks and spectacular alpine scenery. The trek to Sawtooth Lake took us through some of the grandest mountain scenery in Idaho—mountain vistas, unusual rock formations, wildflowers, butterflies, and woodland creatures such as ground squirrel and pika welcomed us to the shores of the lake. Just before reaching Sawtooth Lake, we passed by an unnamed pond—beautiful in its own right.

Hiking along Johnston Canyon Falls on my way to Ink Pots 11km, four hour hike. The water plunges 10meters (33feet) into a deeply carved potholes below. The further you continue the more dramatic the water falls get, some cascade down more than 30meters (100 feet). At the end of the trail you get to these valley with a small creek called Johnston Creek.

De excursión por las cascadas del Cañón Johnston, 11 kilometros, mas o menos cuatro horas de caminata. Por el primer kilometro, el agua se precipita 10 metros. Después de 3 km las cataratas se convierten mas dramáticas con el agua en cascada hacia abajo por más de 30 metros. Al final del recorrido se llega a este valle hermoso con un pequeño arroyo llamado Johnston Creek.

El Area Nacional de Recreación El Diente de la Sierra, ubicado en el centro de Idaho, es el hogar de majestuosos paisajes. Casi 1,610 kilómetros de ríos y arroyos, 40 imponentes picos de más de 3,040 metros, y más de 1,100 lagos. Uno de estos lagos, Lago Diente de la Sierra, reclama el título de el lago más grande de esta area de recreación, las brillantes aguas claras iban a ser nuestro destino. El lago se encuentra a la sombra del Monte Regan (3,100 metros de altura) y sus costas se alcanzan por una excursion de 8 Kilometros entre senderismo, picos y un paisaje alpino espectacular. La caminata al Lago Diente de Sierra nos llevó a través de algunos de los paisajes más grandiosos de montaña en Idaho, raras formaciones rocosas, flores silvestres, mariposas y animales del bosque como ardilla de tierra y pika nos dieron la bienvenida a las orillas del lago. Justo antes de llegar al lago diente de sierra, pasamos por una Laguna sin nombre, hermosa en su propio derecho.

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The Sawtooth National Recreation Area, located in the heart of Idaho, is home to majestic landscapes—nearly 1000 miles of rivers and streams, 40 peaks towering over 10,000 feet, and over 1100 lakes. One such lake, Sawtooth Lake, claims the title of largest lake in the Sawtooth Wilderness—its clear sparkling waters were to be our destination—the lake sits in the shadow of 10,190-foot Mount Regan and its shores are reached by hiking 5 miles among jagged peaks and spectacular alpine scenery. The trek to Sawtooth Lake took us through some of the grandest mountain scenery in Idaho—mountain vistas, unusual rock formations, wildflowers, butterflies, and woodland creatures such as ground squirrel and pika welcomed us to the shores of the lake. Just before reaching Sawtooth Lake, we passed by an unnamed pond—beautiful in its own right.

NPS/Patrick Myers

While most trees in the park and preserve are still green, snow showers dusted the Sangre de Cristo Mountains over the weekend, and the highest aspen groves are beginning to turn gold. This photo was taken south of the dunes looking toward California Peak, 13,855 feet (4,223m). The first touches of fall are in the air!

#GreatSandDunes #Fall #Autumn #FallColor #FallIsInTheAir #Aspens #FirstSnow #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque

The hike began with a boat ride to the Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp. We follow the Redfish Lake Creek trail southwest as it climbs gently and steadily to the Alpine Lake (of Redfish Creek) turnoff. Take the left fork and continue south past an unnamed pair of lakes. At 6 miles, the trail arrives at Lower Cramer Lake, elevation 8340', the smallest of the three Cramers. Middle Cramer Lake has a waterfall. Upper Cramer is the largest of the threesome.

The hike began with a boat ride to the Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp. We follow the Redfish Lake Creek trail southwest as it climbs gently and steadily to the Alpine Lake (of Redfish Creek) turnoff. Take the left fork and continue south past an unnamed pair of lakes. At 6 miles, the trail arrives at Lower Cramer Lake, elevation 8340', the smallest of the three Cramers. Middle Cramer Lake has a waterfall. Upper Cramer is the largest of the threesome.

The hike began with a boat ride to the Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp. We follow the Redfish Lake Creek trail southwest as it climbs gently and steadily to the Alpine Lake (of Redfish Creek) turnoff. Take the left fork and continue south past an unnamed pair of lakes. At 6 miles, the trail arrives at Lower Cramer Lake, elevation 8340', the smallest of the three Cramers. Middle Cramer Lake has a waterfall. Upper Cramer is the largest of the threesome.

The hike began with a boat ride to the Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp. We follow the Redfish Lake Creek trail southwest as it climbs gently and steadily to the Alpine Lake (of Redfish Creek) turnoff. Take the left fork and continue south past an unnamed pair of lakes. At 6 miles, the trail arrives at Lower Cramer Lake, elevation 8340', the smallest of the three Cramers. Middle Cramer Lake has a waterfall. Upper Cramer is the largest of the threesome.

The hike began with a boat ride to the Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp. We follow the Redfish Lake Creek trail southwest as it climbs gently and steadily to the Alpine Lake (of Redfish Creek) turnoff. Take the left fork and continue south past an unnamed pair of lakes. At 6 miles, the trail arrives at Lower Cramer Lake, elevation 8340', the smallest of the three Cramers. Middle Cramer Lake has a waterfall. Upper Cramer is the largest of the threesome.

The inscription on the Ernest Hemingway Memorial plaque reads. Best of all he loved the fall the leaves yellow on cottonwoods leaves floating on trout streams and above the hills the high blue windless skies.

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La inscripción en la placa de Ernest Hemingway lee. Lo mejor de él era que él amaba el otoño, las hojas de color amarillo sobre álamos, los ríos trucheros y las colinas de los altos cielos azules sin viento.

The hike began with a boat ride to the Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp. We follow the Redfish Lake Creek trail southwest as it climbs gently and steadily to the Alpine Lake (of Redfish Creek) turnoff. Take the left fork and continue south past an unnamed pair of lakes. At 6 miles, the trail arrives at Lower Cramer Lake, elevation 8340', the smallest of the three Cramers. Middle Cramer Lake has a waterfall. Upper Cramer is the largest of the threesome.

The hike began with a boat ride to the Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp. We follow the Redfish Lake Creek trail southwest as it climbs gently and steadily to the Alpine Lake (of Redfish Creek) turnoff. Take the left fork and continue south past an unnamed pair of lakes. At 6 miles, the trail arrives at Lower Cramer Lake, elevation 8340', the smallest of the three Cramers. Middle Cramer Lake has a waterfall. Upper Cramer is the largest of the threesome.

Hiking down hill in Kootenay National Park to a beautiful reflecting lake. 2hrs, 5.4km 190meter loss. (3.3 miles, loss of 623 feet)

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De excursion por la colina en el Parque Nacional Kootenay a un hermoso lago reflectante. 2 horas, 5.4 kilometros pérdida de 190 metros. (3,3 millas, pérdida de 623 pies)

So I wanted to hike the Larch Valley in BANFF, but it was closed because of grizzlies. I stayed in BANFF and decided to go on this 14.6km (9 mile) loop around Lake Louise, Lake Agnes Mirror Lake.

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Así que quería recorrer "Larch Valley" en BANFF, pero estaba cerrado debido a los osos pardos. Me quedé en BANFF y decidi ir de excursion en este destino de 14.6 kilometros, alrededor del lago Louise, Lago Agnes y Mirror Lake.

The hike began with a boat ride to the Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp. We follow the Redfish Lake Creek trail southwest as it climbs gently and steadily to the Alpine Lake (of Redfish Creek) turnoff. Take the left fork and continue south past an unnamed pair of lakes. At 6 miles, the trail arrives at Lower Cramer Lake, elevation 8340', the smallest of the three Cramers. Middle Cramer Lake has a waterfall. Upper Cramer is the largest of the threesome.

Posiblemente una de las excursiones más espectaculares de las Montañas Rocosas, con vistas al primer plano de numerosos glaciares, una de las cascadas más altas de Canadá (Takakkaw Falls), los picos de las montañas, y mucho más. Me imagino que le llaman Iceline porque sigue el borde inferior de varios (por desgracia retrocediendo rápidamente) glaciares del Parque Nacional Yoho, obtendrá excelentes vistas de las Cataratas Takakkaw, el Glaciar Daly por encima de ella el cual que alimenta la Catarata y el río Yoho. La excursión también ofrece excelentes vistas de muchos otros los glaciares como el Glaciar Emerald, Glaciar Des Poilus, y el Glaciar Yoho.

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This is possibly the most spectacular hikes I’ve ever done, with close-up views of numerous glaciers, one of the highest waterfalls in Canada (Takakkaw Falls), peaks of mountains, and much more. Probably called Iceline because is follows the lower edge of several (unfortunately fast-receding) glaciers in Yoho National Park, you will get great views of Takakkaw Falls, the Daly Glacier above it that feeds it and the Yoho River, and great views of numerous other glaciers such as Emerald Glacier, Glacier Des Poilus and Yoho Glacier. A must-do trail!

The hike began with a boat ride to the Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp. We follow the Redfish Lake Creek trail southwest as it climbs gently and steadily to the Alpine Lake (of Redfish Creek) turnoff. Take the left fork and continue south past an unnamed pair of lakes. At 6 miles, the trail arrives at Lower Cramer Lake, elevation 8340', the smallest of the three Cramers. Middle Cramer Lake has a waterfall. Upper Cramer is the largest of the threesome.

El Area Nacional de Recreación El Diente de la Sierra, ubicado en el centro de Idaho, es el hogar de majestuosos paisajes. Casi 1,610 kilómetros de ríos y arroyos, 40 imponentes picos de más de 3,040 metros, y más de 1,100 lagos. Uno de estos lagos, Lago Diente de la Sierra, reclama el título de el lago más grande de esta area de recreación, las brillantes aguas claras iban a ser nuestro destino. El lago se encuentra a la sombra del Monte Regan (3,100 metros de altura) y sus costas se alcanzan por una excursion de 8 Kilometros entre senderismo, picos y un paisaje alpino espectacular. La caminata al Lago Diente de Sierra nos llevó a través de algunos de los paisajes más grandiosos de montaña en Idaho, raras formaciones rocosas, flores silvestres, mariposas y animales del bosque como ardilla de tierra y pika nos dieron la bienvenida a las orillas del lago. Justo antes de llegar al lago diente de sierra, pasamos por una Laguna sin nombre, hermosa en su propio derecho.

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The Sawtooth National Recreation Area, located in the heart of Idaho, is home to majestic landscapes—nearly 1000 miles of rivers and streams, 40 peaks towering over 10,000 feet, and over 1100 lakes. One such lake, Sawtooth Lake, claims the title of largest lake in the Sawtooth Wilderness—its clear sparkling waters were to be our destination—the lake sits in the shadow of 10,190-foot Mount Regan and its shores are reached by hiking 5 miles among jagged peaks and spectacular alpine scenery. The trek to Sawtooth Lake took us through some of the grandest mountain scenery in Idaho—mountain vistas, unusual rock formations, wildflowers, butterflies, and woodland creatures such as ground squirrel and pika welcomed us to the shores of the lake. Just before reaching Sawtooth Lake, we passed by an unnamed pond—beautiful in its own right.

The hike began with a boat ride to the Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp. We follow the Redfish Lake Creek trail southwest as it climbs gently and steadily to the Alpine Lake (of Redfish Creek) turnoff. Take the left fork and continue south past an unnamed pair of lakes. At 6 miles, the trail arrives at Lower Cramer Lake, elevation 8340', the smallest of the three Cramers. Middle Cramer Lake has a waterfall. Upper Cramer is the largest of the threesome.

The Pioneer Mountains are a mountain range in the Challis National Forest in Idaho, spanning Blaine, Butte and Custer counties. The southern portion of the Pioneer Mountains consists of rugged, glaciated peaks with numerous valleys, many with lakes. Regardless of their height and cool weather, these mountains have very sparse forests. Although this sometimes makes it hard to get out of the high-elevation sun, it does provide for almost constant, scenic views into the distance. The hike to Fish Pole Lake is 2.1 miles with 1,467 feet of elevation gain.

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Las Montañas de Pioneer son una cordillera en el Bosque Nacional de Challis en Idaho, que abarca los condados de Blaine, Butte y Custer. La parte sur de la Cordillera de Pioneer está formada de escarpadas cumbres, glaciares, con numerosos valles, muchos de ellos con lagos. A pesar de su altura y de clima frío, las montañas tienen bosques muy dispersos. El bosque disperso hace que sea difícil salir del sol de la alta elevación, pero proporciona constantes vistas panorámicas en la distancia. La excursión al lago de Fish Pole es de 3.3 kilómetros con 447 metros de desnivel.

Posiblemente una de las excursiones más espectaculares de las Montañas Rocosas, con vistas al primer plano de numerosos glaciares, una de las cascadas más altas de Canadá (Takakkaw Falls), los picos de las montañas, y mucho más. Me imagino que le llaman Iceline porque sigue el borde inferior de varios (por desgracia retrocediendo rápidamente) glaciares del Parque Nacional Yoho, obtendrá excelentes vistas de las Cataratas Takakkaw, el Glaciar Daly por encima de ella el cual que alimenta la Catarata y el río Yoho. La excursión también ofrece excelentes vistas de muchos otros los glaciares como el Glaciar Emerald, Glaciar Des Poilus, y el Glaciar Yoho.

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This is possibly the most spectacular hikes I’ve ever done, with close-up views of numerous glaciers, one of the highest waterfalls in Canada (Takakkaw Falls), peaks of mountains, and much more. Probably called Iceline because is follows the lower edge of several (unfortunately fast-receding) glaciers in Yoho National Park, you will get great views of Takakkaw Falls, the Daly Glacier above it that feeds it and the Yoho River, and great views of numerous other glaciers such as Emerald Glacier, Glacier Des Poilus and Yoho Glacier. A must-do trail!

The hike began with a boat ride to the Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp. We follow the Redfish Lake Creek trail southwest as it climbs gently and steadily to the Alpine Lake (of Redfish Creek) turnoff. Take the left fork and continue south past an unnamed pair of lakes. At 6 miles, the trail arrives at Lower Cramer Lake, elevation 8340', the smallest of the three Cramers. Middle Cramer Lake has a waterfall. Upper Cramer is the largest of the threesome.

The hike began with a boat ride to the Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp. We follow the Redfish Lake Creek trail southwest as it climbs gently and steadily to the Alpine Lake (of Redfish Creek) turnoff. Take the left fork and continue south past an unnamed pair of lakes. At 6 miles, the trail arrives at Lower Cramer Lake, elevation 8340', the smallest of the three Cramers. Middle Cramer Lake has a waterfall. Upper Cramer is the largest of the threesome.

The hike began with a boat ride to the Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp. We follow the Redfish Lake Creek trail southwest as it climbs gently and steadily to the Alpine Lake (of Redfish Creek) turnoff. Take the left fork and continue south past an unnamed pair of lakes. At 6 miles, the trail arrives at Lower Cramer Lake, elevation 8340', the smallest of the three Cramers. Middle Cramer Lake has a waterfall. Upper Cramer is the largest of the threesome.

Release Date: For Immediate Release

Contact: MaryEllen Snyder, maryellen_snyder@nps.gov , 724-329-8131

*Western PA National Parks Invite Everyone to #FindYourPark during **the*

* Centennial Birthday Weekend*

Farmington, PA – The National Park Service invites visitors of all ages to

join in the celebration of its 100th birthday this weekend. With special

events across the country, and free admission to all 412 national parks

from August 25 through August 28, the NPS is encouraging everyone to

#FindYourPark / #EncuentraTuParque

for the centennial. On August 25, 1916,

President Woodrow Wilson signed the act that created the National Park

Service “to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and

the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such

manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of

future generations.”

To make it easier for visitors to #FindYourPark entrance fees will be

waived nationwide including at the three Western PA National Park Sites

that charge an entrance fee; this includes Fort Necessity National

Battlefield, Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Allegheny Portage

Railroad National Historic Site. Flight 93 National Memorial and Friendship

Hill NHS are fee-free year round. All entrance fees are waived from August

25 through August 28 to encourage everyone to visit a nearby Park and

celebrate the NPS 100th birthday.

August 25 through August 28 – our birthday weekend – will be a nationwide

celebration of national parks, and we’re inviting everyone to the party,” said

National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. “We like to think that

we look pretty good for 100, and with so many events and activities to

commemorate this milestone, we hope all Americans will join us to celebrate

the breathtaking landscapes and inspiring history in our nation’s parks and

public lands. Whether it is in a distant state or in your own community,

there are hundreds of ways and places to find your park!”

On Thursday August 25, to celebrate the NPS Birthday with a bang, Fort

Necessity NB Rangers and volunteers will fire reproduction artillery pieces to

commemorate the 100th Birthday of the National Park Service. These

historic weapons demonstrations will take place at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.

and 3:00 p.m. Friendship Hill NHS Rangers and volunteers will celebrate the

creation of the National Park Service by offering special NPS Centennial

themed guided tours of the Gallatin House throughout the day.

Flight 93 National Memorial Park Rangers will present the “Discovery Table”

and other special NPS Centennial programs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on

Thursday, Saturday and Sunday in the Learning Center. The Children’s

Discovery Table helps younger visitors understand the story of Flight 93

and the Memorial that honors the passengers and crew through tangible

objects. At all five Western PA National Park Service sites children are

invited to celebrate the National Park Services 100th birthday during the

upcoming weekend by participating in free special Centennial Junior Ranger

programs at each Park. Any Junior Ranger who completes all five of the

National Parks of Western Pennsylvania Junior Ranger Programs will earn a

special 2016 patch. To learn more check out Centennial Junior Ranger

Program.

On Saturday, August 27, at Johnstown Flood National Memorial there will be

a free, special program, presented at 7:00 pm in the Visitor Center

Auditorium entitled “Evening on the Lake: Judge John W. Kephart’s

Connection to the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club.” Susie Huber, of the

Cambria County Historical Society, will discuss the papers of PA Supreme

Court Justice John W. Kephart. Approximately 12 years after the Johnstown

Flood of 1889, Kephart, a young lawyer was assigned to “wrap up” business

at the site of the Clubhouse and grounds of the South Fork Fishing &

Hunting Club. This presentation will include the opportunity for visitors

to view never before displayed original Club records and new evidence as to

the ownership of the cottages on grounds.

To continue the national park adventure beyond these entrance fee free

days, the $80 America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation

Lands Pass allows unlimited

entrance to more than 2,000 sites, including all national parks, throughout

the year. There are also a variety of free or discounted passes

available for senior

citizens, current military members, fourth grade students, and disabled

citizens.

About the Western PA National Parks: Visit the parks website Western PA

National Parks ,

Facebook pages, email WEPAinformation@NPS.gov or call MaryEllen Snyder at

724-329-8131 for more information on the events planned in the five

National Parks in Western PA.

About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service

employees care for America's 412 national parks and work with communities

across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home

recreational opportunities. Visit us at www.nps.gov, on Facebook at

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MaryEllen Snyder, Management Assistant

National Park Service/Western Pennsylvania Parks

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

One Washington Parkway

Farmington, PA 15437

724-329-8131 - office

724-812-7814 - cell