The current of the swift Kenai moves the ferry across the river to the south bank. Anglers cross over to fish at the mouth of the Russian River for red (sockeye) salmon.
Much of the lower altitudes of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge are lush with vegetation. Many different berries and flowering plants grow here. Berry pickers have many varieties to from which to choose.
Kenai River confluence is a hot fishing spot when the reds are running. Tens of thousands of salmon return to the river to be met by thousands of anglers.
The Russian River joins the Kenai River near Cooper Landing, Alaska. The area is one of the most heavily visited in the state when the red (sockeye) salmon are running.
The endangered Lane Mountain milk-vetch in the west Mojave Desert, California. Lane Mountain milk-vetch is a perennial herb in the pea family. It has the unusual habit of using its twining branches to grow up inside other "host shrubs"...
Foliage; Forests; Vegetation; Rivers and streams; Riparian environments; Forest conservation;
Medium shot of Opal Creek taken at the Opal Creek Wilderness, Willamette National Forest. The Opal Creek Valley contains 50 waterfalls, five lakes, and 36 miles of hiking trails. It forms the largest intact stand of Old growth forest in the western...
