Remote Mountain River

Here are some pictures from a beautiful mountain river that I discovered for the first time this summer.  I was blown away by the pristine water, some of the pools were 10+ feet and were crystal clear to the rocks.  All the fish I managed to find were small and native.  Fun and feisty.  The hike in was an added bonus.  Of all the many hikers I passed, I was the only one fishing.  Hard not to get lost in the beauty when each step streamside seems like a new discovery. 

Crystal clear green water was the name of the game.  Stealth was so important.

Here are some local trailside fauna.

A little bit of Paradise.