mg1744's photos with the keyword: Cascade Canyon

In most places Cascade Creek rushes down its canyon. However, for s short stretch of a few hundred yards it flows quietly. I suspect that further downstream there is a beaver dam or dams obscured from view on the trail which is obstructing the flow of the creek and creating this pool.

A few steps further up the Cascade Canyon Trail from the next previous photo and the vista opens out with this view towards the head of the canyon. View is to the west.

View is to the southwest.

A few moments before this photo, this moose (Alces alces) cow was actually nursing her calf while standing in an eddy pool along Cascade Creek. View is to the south from a distance of about 50 yards (50m). Other hikers saw the bull which apparently had a very impressive rack, but I never caught sight of him. As an indication of how well preserved the natural landscape is, note that the wild grasses are approaching 3 feet (1m) high, hiding most of the calf in green. View is to the south. Submitted to the October, 2017 Contest Without Prize, theme "Mammals" as entry #4.