So lovely – is the water level down, or is the exposed shoreline rock “just the way it is”? (Here – I’ll let you laugh at me. When I first looked at the photo, I thought, “The tide must be out.” Uh – not so much. Isn’t it funny how our place in the world can shape our view of other places?
That’s just the natural shoreline of the lake. Its level does vary a little with the seasons, but not all that much. It formed in a very cliffy/rocky area not far below the mountain ridge through there and there is very little actual dirt around to fill in the low places.
Yes, there are trout in it, none very large though. It gets a little fishing activity in summer and perhaps a little more in winter when it is completely frozen over.
Those types are good for a fresh infusion of outdoors in the deep of winter when we can’t make it to the other ones…I have several trails like that around here, too….
Way back when, my Dad used to take pictures and he had quite a few that he thought would make good postcards. That was back when 5 cent postcards were popular.
Wow! Another stunning photo. I’m quite sure if we lived there, we would never get any work done!
Comment by Jo Woolf — November 18, 2012 @ 1:40 am
Thanks Jo! Sometimes that is an issue all right!
Comment by montucky — November 18, 2012 @ 2:32 pm
Nice name for a lake. Either it is quite high in elevation or the clouds were really low that day.
Comment by New Hampshire Gardener — November 18, 2012 @ 6:20 am
The clouds were low. It is only about 4000 feet.
Comment by montucky — November 18, 2012 @ 2:32 pm
So lovely – is the water level down, or is the exposed shoreline rock “just the way it is”? (Here – I’ll let you laugh at me. When I first looked at the photo, I thought, “The tide must be out.” Uh – not so much. Isn’t it funny how our place in the world can shape our view of other places?
Comment by shoreacres — November 18, 2012 @ 7:28 am
That’s just the natural shoreline of the lake. Its level does vary a little with the seasons, but not all that much. It formed in a very cliffy/rocky area not far below the mountain ridge through there and there is very little actual dirt around to fill in the low places.
Comment by montucky — November 18, 2012 @ 2:37 pm
Peaceful. Reminds me of many experiences with the beauty of nature.
Comment by bentehaarstad — November 18, 2012 @ 10:00 am
Yes, it is quite peaceful there.
Comment by montucky — November 18, 2012 @ 2:38 pm
serenely beautiful ~
Comment by Tammie — November 18, 2012 @ 10:33 am
Yes, it’s a very pleasant place.
Comment by montucky — November 18, 2012 @ 2:38 pm
I’d LOVE to go trout fishing there (assuming there are trout). Beautiful photo.
Comment by wordsfromanneli — November 18, 2012 @ 10:47 am
Yes, there are trout in it, none very large though. It gets a little fishing activity in summer and perhaps a little more in winter when it is completely frozen over.
Comment by montucky — November 18, 2012 @ 2:40 pm
Next time we come to Montana I think we’ll bring our fly rods.
Comment by wordsfromanneli — November 18, 2012 @ 2:41 pm
Definitely do!
Comment by montucky — November 18, 2012 @ 2:42 pm
I used to like to stop here… Never did camp (Lion’s club?). Such a pretty little lake. Beautiful photo.
Comment by twoscamps — November 18, 2012 @ 6:25 pm
I don’t know if the campground is used much. I never see anyone there, but I suppose in the summer fishermen use it.
Comment by montucky — November 18, 2012 @ 11:05 pm
So beautiful, Terry…wow….
Comment by seekraz — November 18, 2012 @ 9:50 pm
It can be very pretty. I like it in winter too.
Comment by montucky — November 18, 2012 @ 11:06 pm
Oh, I’m sure…and there is something incredible about winter lake images…
Comment by seekraz — November 19, 2012 @ 9:48 pm
You can get to this one in winter when you can’t get to the high ones.
Comment by montucky — November 20, 2012 @ 12:10 am
Those types are good for a fresh infusion of outdoors in the deep of winter when we can’t make it to the other ones…I have several trails like that around here, too….
Comment by seekraz — November 20, 2012 @ 10:01 pm
Serenely beautiful.
Comment by Candace — November 18, 2012 @ 11:54 pm
Yes, it is in a pretty setting and not used heavily as most approachable lakes are.
Comment by montucky — November 19, 2012 @ 1:08 am
So serene…and so BLUE!, love it
Comment by zannyro — November 19, 2012 @ 7:24 am
That day’s weather created some interesting photo opportunities when the low clouds opened a little right overhead. Unexpected, but welcome.
Comment by montucky — November 19, 2012 @ 10:05 am
I’ve just thought of another name for Rainbow Lake – Lake Tranquility. Beautiful!
Comment by Mama's Empty Nest — November 19, 2012 @ 3:05 pm
It used to be called “Dog Lake” and I actually preferred that. Never figured out why they changed it.
Comment by montucky — November 20, 2012 @ 12:09 am
Stunning!
Comment by Debby — November 20, 2012 @ 5:21 pm
This was a very brief shift in the clouds. In seconds the blue was gone.
Comment by montucky — November 20, 2012 @ 9:52 pm
thanks for the lovely “postcard”!
Comment by skouba — November 21, 2012 @ 7:48 pm
Way back when, my Dad used to take pictures and he had quite a few that he thought would make good postcards. That was back when 5 cent postcards were popular.
Comment by montucky — November 21, 2012 @ 11:07 pm
Sigh, so beautiful place. I think I could stay there long time, admire the landscape and breathe deep enjoying nature.
Comment by Sartenada — November 23, 2012 @ 6:28 am
I pay a brief visit to the lake every winter. I wish I could get into some of the very remote ones though!
Comment by montucky — November 23, 2012 @ 9:53 pm
Oh so very beautiful! I know I say that a lot… but, I’ll keep saying it until it isn’t true, which will be never! =)
Comment by Tricia — November 29, 2012 @ 8:39 am
There is just a lot of beauty in America, no matter where you are.
Comment by montucky — November 29, 2012 @ 11:26 pm