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3/7/2025 for Write Four Beautiful Lines Poetry Contest sponsored by Constance La France

Hiking Duck Pass to Duck Lake

Duck Lake Pass

“How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!” ~ naturalist John Muir

For my parents, one dog, and four boys,
after six hours of switchbacks with no break,
when majestic waters glitter turquoise,
there is no other beauty like Duck Lake.
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Barberis Avatar
March 13, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Lovely trip down memory lane, David. Congrats on your win. Where is this Duck Lake? Beau
Crandall Avatar
March 13, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Thanks Beau! It is in the Sierra Nevada Mountain range that runs along the East Side of California near Nevada. If you know where Mammoth Lakes are, it's in that area. It’s only accessible to backpackers. John Muir is famous for exploring that area. Prehistorically, a massive volcano erupted there, and once, Native American's lived there, thus one could find obsidian arrowheads.
mysore Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers!!!
Crandall Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Thanks Thriveni!
Dutta Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Big Congrats to win Top. Have Good Days.
Crandall Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Thanks Anisha, have a great day!
Daniel Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Congratulations, David, looks peaceful indeed:)
Crandall Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Thanks Joanna, yes, I sometimes wonder if it's still the same, 50 years later. I guess we still have these paradises in the world.
Foster Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Looks and sounds like a beautiful place glad you have happy memories. Congratulations. Well deserved.:)
Crandall Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Thanks Margaret, yes, we backpacked up there about three different summers - great!
Kitchin Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
David, a beautiful spot, nicely penned, best of luck in the contest.
Crandall Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Thanks Tania!
Andresen Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
- They had their hands full... a beautiful place to relax - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a lovely weekend, David :) - hugs
Crandall Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise - and a good place for catching frogs!
Goldsmith Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful Rhyme write. What a fun picture for a fun time. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a fun day as you write away..........
Crandall Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Thanks Paula - childhood memory!
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