HAUSER LAKE

Connie and I left Holter Lake and went upstream on the Missouri River to Hauser Lake that is right beside Helena.  There are a lot of houses on the lake shore that are pretty impressive.  But parts of the lake are bordered by state and federal lands so these areas we migrated to.  Lots of loons on this lake also as well as other birds, and it is rather large.  Lots of places to paddle and we did not get to paddle all the shore line.  Also explored the mountains to the east of the lake around the little town of York.  Had a great time and hated to leave the nice flat waters but had to get back to the Bitterroot.

The shoreline at Black Sandy State Park where we camped a couple of nights.

Connie and Zeph enjoying the sunrise warmth.

Zeph watching Connie from his perch in the camper.

Another loon picture.  We were really glad there were so many loons on these lakes - missed hearing them from when we lived in Alaska.

This old guy could not close his mouth because his beak's hook was so big.  And he had quite a few feathers that looked pretty bad.

Taking a break from paddling so the dog could do some swimming and run around.

And another dock so the dog could jump off.

I like to get up early and paddle while Connie and Zeph are still asleep.  The sunrises from the water are my favorites.

The dam at Hauser Lake in the background.

Connie snapped these pictures with her phone as she was out walking of me on my morning paddle just about back at the camp.

Zeph jumped in the kayak for a little pet.

You can see that fall is in the air around here also.

A pile of bear pooh.

Fall is here in the high country.

Who would know this place existed?