The view of Mount Shuskan (9,131') from the Kulshan Campground boat launch.
Exploring the Dry Creek inlet.
Coming in for a landing on the west side of Baker Lake.
Taking a break on a beach. Anderson Butte (5,720') in the background.
Heading north on Baker Lake. Mount Blum (7,680') is in the distance.
Mount Baker (10,781') from Baker Lake.
Mount Baker (10,781') from Baker Lake.
Looking northwest at the Swift Creek Campground.
The far northeastern shore of Baker Lake.
Some small, thorny berries.
The cooling afternoon winds increase the size of the waves on Baker Lake.
A close-up of the boat with Dock Butte (5,239') in the distance.
Looking toward the south end of Baker Lake.
Paddling south on Baker Lake with Mount Baker off to the west.
The haze from the fires in eastern Washinton makes for dramatic sunsets.
A canoe occupies one of Baker Lake's many backcountry campsites.
The water calms and condensation collects on the kayak after the sun sets.
Getting a closer look at the Upper Baker Dam in the last remaining light of the day.
Tyson Gillard
Upper Baker Dam.