The Caribou Wilderness is a pristine and remote area in northern California known for its rugged terrain and diverse wildlife.
The Caribou Wilderness is a stunning and remote area located in the Lassen National Forest in Northern California. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to experience pristine alpine landscapes and incredible biodiversity. Here are some of the most popular points of interest in the Caribou Wilderness:
Standing at 8,314 feet, Caribou Mountain is the highest peak in the wilderness area. The summit offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making it a popular destination for hikers and backpackers.
Twin Lakes is a pair of crystal-clear alpine lakes nestled in a scenic valley in the Caribou Wilderness. The lakes are popular for fishing, swimming, and camping, offering a peaceful retreat for visitors looking to immerse themselves in nature.
Caribou Lake is another beautiful alpine lake located in the wilderness area. Surrounded by towering peaks and lush meadows, Caribou Lake is a popular spot for camping, fishing, and wildlife watching.
While not technically located within the Caribou Wilderness, Lassen Peak is a must-see attraction for visitors to the area. The peak is part of Lassen Volcanic National Park and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Hiking to the summit of Lassen Peak is a challenging but rewarding experience.
Whether you're looking to summit a peak, relax by a pristine lake, or explore the diverse ecosystems of the Caribou Wilderness, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this remote and beautiful wilderness area.
Description: Campsite near Carrot Ridge in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest in Wyoming. Caribou-Targhee National Forest, east of Ashton, Idaho. August 28, 2019. Forest Service photo by Curt Neppl.
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Description: Caribou Mountain from Spirit Lake Wilderness Resort on the Klondike Highway near Carcross, Yukon, Canada.
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Description: Wilderness, Izembek National Wildlife Refuge Photo by Kristine Sowl, USFWS, Public Domain
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Description: Wilderness, Izembek National Wildlife Refuge Photo by Kristine Sowl, USFWS, Public Domain
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Description: Caribou Wilderness — in Lassen National Forest, Northern California.
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Description: Summer hiking in Jed Smith wilderness near the tree line. Mountain meadows, striated rock formations, and talus slides are laid out in a spectacular trail view – taken August 10, 2021. USDA Forest Service photo by Wayne Switzer.
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Description: Caribou Identifier: wildernessways00long (find matches) Title: Wilderness ways; Year: 1900 (1900s) Authors: Long, William J. (William Joseph), 1867-1952 Subjects: Animal behavior Publisher: Boston, U. S. A., Ginn & company Contributing Library: The Library of Congress Digitizing Sponsor: The Library of Congress View Book Page: Book Viewer About This Book: Catalog Entry View All Images: All Images From Book Click here to view book online to see this illustration in context in a browseable online version of this book. Text Appearing Before Image: :,- ...:-; ... ■... li.i ; Text Appearing After Image: .0% A^ WILDERNESS WAYS 4^5* BYwildernessways00long Note About Images Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.
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Description: Identifier: wildernessways00long (find matches) Title: Wilderness ways; Year: 1900 (1900s) Authors: Long, William J. (William Joseph), 1867-1952 Subjects: Animal behavior Publisher: Boston, U. S. A., Ginn & company Contributing Library: The Library of Congress Digitizing Sponsor: The Library of Congress View Book Page: Book Viewer About This Book: Catalog Entry View All Images: All Images From Book Click here to view book online to see this illustration in context in a browseable online version of this book. Text Appearing Before Image: ERE he is again! heres Old White-head, robbing the fish-hawk. I started up from the little com-moosie beyond the fire, at Gilliesexcited cry, and ran to join him onthe shore. A glance out over CaribouPoint to the big bay, where innumer-able whitefish were shoaling, showedme another chapter in. a long butalways interesting story. Ismaquehs,the fish-hawk, had risen from the lakewith a big fish, and was doing his bestto get away to his nest, where his youngones were clamoring. Ovef him soaredthe eagle, still as fate and as sure, nowdropping to flap a wing in Ismaquehsface, now touching him with his greattalons gently, as if to say, Do you feelthat, Ismaquehs? If I grip ©nee twillbe the end of you and your fish together. Andwhat will the little ones do then, up in the nest on 88 Text Appearing After Image: ■ Cloud Wings the Ragle. 89 the old pine? Better drop him peacefully; you cancatch another. — Drop him ! I say. Up to that moment the <eagle had merely botheredthe big hawks flight, with a gentle reminder now andthen that he meant no harm, but wanted the fishwhich he could not catch himself. Now there was achange, a flash of the kings temper. With a roar ofwings he whirled round the hawk like a tempest,bringing up short and fierce, squarely in his line offlight. There he poised on dark broad wings, hisyellow eyes -glaring fiercely into the shrinking soulof Ismaquehs, his talons drawn hard back for a deadlystrike. And Simmo the Indian, who had run downto join me, muttered: Cheplahgan mad now. Isma-quehs find-um out in a minute. But Ismaquehs knew just when to stop. With a cryof rage he dropped, or rather threw, his fish, hopingit would strike the water and be lost. On the instantthe eagle wheeled out of the way and bent his headsharply. I had seen him fold wings and drop before, Note About Images Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.
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