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The Gondola is a convienient (although rather expensive) way to get up to the great views of Mt. Howard.  This shot is looking towards the northwest over Wallowa County.
High Contrast Black and White of Mt. howard, Mt. Sacajawea, and Mt. Joseph reflecting in Wallowa Lake, Oregon
A candid shot of a couple enjoying the view of Mt. Joseph in Wallowa County Oregon.
A picture of Mt. Sacajawea in Wallowa County Oregon from the top of Mt. Howard.  What a beautiful day for a gondola ride and a short hike.  The snow up top was still thigh deep in places but the temperature was wonderful.
What a wonderful day for photography this was!  The mountains of Northeastern Oregon are a photographer's playground.
The Gondola is a convienient (although rather expensive) way to get up to the great views of Mt. Howard.  This shot is looking towards the northwest over Wallowa County.
A view of Wallowa Lake from the hill on the East.  The flower in the foreground is the Arrowleaf Balsamroot.  There was some contention about it during our trip.  Some said it was a Black Eyed Susan, others said it was a sunflower.  We were all wrong.
A hill on the east side of Wallowa Lake formed by glaciers.
A picture of Mt. Sacajawea in Wallowa County Oregon from the top of Mt. Howard. What a beautiful day for a gondola ride and a short hike. The snow up top was still thigh deep in places but the temperature was wonderful.
A picture of Mt. Sacajawea in Wallowa County Oregon from the top of Mt. Howard.  What a beautiful day for a gondola ride and a short hike.  The snow up top was still thigh deep in places but the temperature was wonderful.
A picture of Mt. Sacajawea in Wallowa County Oregon from the top of Mt. Howard. What a beautiful day for a gondola ride and a short hike. The snow up top was still thigh deep in places but the temperature was wonderful.
See photo in original gallery.