For Early Risers Who Wish That It Could Be Morning All Day
Here is a great kayak route that Marlene and I took in Glacier National Park. It was a short scenery packed morning trip from Swiftcurrent Lake up the connecting creek (and back) to Lake Josephine.
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Here is an early morning visit to Wild Horse Island State Park with Captain Wayne J. Anderson at the helm.
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During the winter months, the lake’s level is dropped about 10 feet. This is near its pre-dam natural level. The lower water level enables better management of the rapid spring mountain melt-off. Here is a short time-lapse—filmed from the dock of good friends—of a Flathead Lake spring evening.
BTW, the two waterfowl that make brief appearances are loons.
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Here is a video of Flathead Lake that I made a few years ago. It shows off the lake pretty well and it may help you understand why it is so loved.
Trivia: Oprah picked up some of our Flathead Lake footage for her voice-over on a Super Soul Sunday episode about Montana native, Phil Jackson:
As we enter fall, Flathead Lake tends to have more low cloud banks in the early morning. When the light breaks through, it can make for some stunning sunrise colors.
Cedar Island is great for circumnavigating with a kayak. It is relatively small with a shoreline that varies between dramatic rock outcroppings and smooth gravel beaches. The multi-colored stones on the beaches are worn and rounded and easy on bare feet. On a hot summer day, swimming in the surrounding clear, cool water is as enjoyable as it looks inviting. I actually enjoy snorkeling there. There are not too many tropical fish, but the underwater rock formations are fascinating! But then, of course, I’m a rock guy too.
