Hidden lake

It wasn't until we stopped for lunch that the feeling of being completely lost fully set in and I decided I should ask my tenured guide if he had been to o...
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It wasn't until we stopped for lunch that the feeling of being completely lost fully set in and I decided I should ask my tenured guide if he had been to our destination before. With a smile and a soft laugh, he said we would most likely be the first people in years to visit. This tidbit came with an assurance that it will be worth the trek. Intrigued by his reply, but still unconvinced we were heading in the right direction, I pushed our kayak back into the river and continued paddling up stream. It wasn't before long the current had slowed and we were rounding the final bend, revealing our destination... an untouched, pristine glacial lake, surrounded by snow capped mountains peaking through the fog. Towering cliffs and trees reflected off the glass like surface as a numerous bald eagles soared over head, watching the abundance of marine life playing around us. I couldn't help but just laugh as I took it all in. He right, this was a truly incredible place.

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