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Backpacker Magazine – January/February 2010
Northwest Readers' Choice Trips
Crashing waterfalls, hidden lakes, and a choice Denali view highlight the 2010 Northwest Readers' Choice hikes.
Golden Larches Alpine Lakes Wilderness, WA (Brett Baunton)
Golden Larches - Alpine Lakes Wilderness, WA
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READERS COMMENTS
Thought you might be interested in this article. The larche in Golden Larches Alpine Lakes Wilderness is the, same as Tamarack in my area, which is my favorite tree. They look like they should be evergreen but needles turn gold in Autumn and drop every year.
Luv,
dj
Posted: Jan 28, 2010 fishersa@hotmail.com
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