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Trip to Clear Lake
and Koosah Falls

Shoot Date: 8-20-2006

Rowboats wait to be rented at the Clear Lake dock. Note the turquoise color of the water beyond the boats. Some people look down and suppose, because of the water's clarity, that the water is only a few feet deep where the actual depth is closer to 15'.

Looking down the length of the lake, which meanders for several miles. No motorized boats are allowed here, so the air is quiet, broken only by the quiet slap of oars.

Hiking trails circle the lake, taking the visitor through the domain of Douglas fir and redwood, with the occasional stream crossing the trail on its way into the lake. Here, Ben and Paul stop to talk at trailside.

Deciduous trees spread their leafy umbrellas between the taller conifers, their leaves catching the sunlight and making them stand out like so many enchanted things.

Beside the small lodge and restaurant, I sit and watch as rowboats and canoes come and go. This is a low-key place, and has a quiet charm that seems almost from the past. Cabins are available with advanced reservations; you can choose between 'modern' (with bathroom) and 'rustic' (without, but with access to shower and toilet facilities.) Power is provided by a central generator that runs from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. After that it's quite literally 'lights out'.