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Yellow Aster Basin

North Cascades National Park


Tucked away in the North Cascades high country, Yellow Aster Basin boasts a collection of small lakes and tarns set amongst some of the tallest peaks in the Cascades.
Hoary marmot in lush meadows.

Hoary marmot in lush meadows.
9,131 ft. Mount Shuksan and a small tarn.

9,131 ft. Mount Shuksan and a small tarn.
A view across a few little bays on an alpine tarn.

A view across a few little bays on an alpine tarn.

Stormy sky above a large alpine tarn.

Stormy sky above a large alpine tarn.
Distant campfire glow, peaks and late evening clouds rolling in.

Distant campfire glow, peaks and late evening clouds rolling in.
Last light on peaks and clouds.

Last light on peaks and clouds.

Peaceful pond at twilight.

Peaceful pond at twilight.

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