In the Attitude of Silence

In the Attitude of Silence

From my collection:
Reflections of Beauty
Clouds and Sky Reflections
Chena River Lakes
North Pole Alaska

As you view this beautiful reflection you may understand why I love this lake so much. The water is teeming with fish and wildlife, it is virtually crystal clear, pure and pristine and on calm days in summer, which are frequent, it reflects the sky like a mirror. It may be difficult to imagine that in deep dark winters, this lake is frozen and you may see people actually driving their trucks out onto the lake to set up tents, build a fire, carve deep holes in the surface and ice fish. This is Chena River Lakes , a beautiful 260 acre lake near North Pole Alaska.

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“In the attitude of silence the soul finds the path in an clearer light, and what is elusive and deceptive resolves itself into crystal clearness. Our life is a long and arduous quest after Truth.” Galileo Galilei Italian astronomer & physicist (1564 – 1642)

Chena (pronounced Chay – na) Lake Recreation Area is a 260 lake covering more than 4 miles of the fresh water of the beautiful Chena River and also fed by the glacial waters of the mighty Tanana River.

With over 2,100 acres to explore and enjoy, Chena Lake Recreation Area has activities for all visitors. Chena Lake Recreation Area covers over 2,000 acres and has two distinct personalities; the Lake Park, with a 260 acre lake the River Park, covering 4 miles of the Chena River. Lake Park hosts three volleyball courts, one horseshoe pit, a playground, multiple day use picnic sites with tables and fire rings, two covered pavilions, two changing room/warm up buildings, two designated swimming areas with sandy beaches, a boat rental, two fishing docks (one handicap accessible), a lake boat launch, potable water stations and restrooms.

River Park is stretched along 4 miles of the south bank of the Chena River and hosts one volleyball court, one horseshoe pit, one covered pavilion, one changing room/warm up building, a 4.5 kilometer self guided nature trail, river boat launch, potable water stations, restrooms, and multiple day use picnic sites with tables and fire rings. During the winter months Chena Lake Recreation Area offers groomed classical cross-country ski trails with a 2km, 4.5km, and 7km loop as well as a multi-use trail with a 3.8, 5.5, 6.5, 9.5 and 12 mile loops for snow machining, ski-joring, dog mushing, walking, running, etc. Chena Lake also offers four ice-fishing houses

No motors are permitted on the lake, only kayaks, canoes and paddle type boats. It is a beautiful place to photograph clouds and sky reflections and also a winter wonderland when the lake freezes.

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Shooting Date/Time 05 September 2007 16:18:38

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