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Lake of the Clouds in the Porkies

Fig. 1Lake of the Clouds in the Porkies

Photo: Troy A. Heck · Public domain

Landform

An escarpment lake under a basalt ridge. The quiet roof of the Porkies — not a national park.

Field note

The escarpment is copper-bearing basalt. The lake is a tarn in all but name. Autumn is the postcard. The range is a state park and still feels like wilderness on a weekday.

A private leaf

Prints from Lake of the Clouds


Instant paper, this copy only. Write on the white — a line the walk still owes you.

The prints

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