Between Deception Pass State Park, Sharpe Park, and Anacortes's parks and forests, Fidalgo Island never fails to be an excellent area for winter hiking. This weekend, I visited the Little Cranberry Lake area of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands. As is the case elsewhere in the ACFL, there are many trails to choose from, and I had fun puzzling out a route that looked like it would take me by the area's best lakes and ponds. I was impressed by the abundant lake and wetland views throughout my hike; they were well worth the sometimes-rough trail conditions around Little Cranberry Lake.
First, a Pacific madrone or madrona (Arbutus menziesii) at Little Cranberry Lake. F/16.
Next, two images from another vantage point on Little Cranberry Lake, looking across the lake to a marsh and some interesting pine trees. I think the first is my favorite of the two; in the second, the background trees are smaller in the frame, and the wider depth of field cost a bit of detail quality. F/16 and F/18.
Finally, an interesting view over one of the beaver ponds (I can't remember which one). Given the way temperatures have warmed back up this past week, I was surprised to see ice still on the water's surface. F/14.
All for now. I've been seeing a few Indian plum flowers here and there, and at least one salmonberry flower beginning to open. Spring is my favorite season, and it's almost here! Stay tuned!
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