Sauk Mountain 3

Another sunrise hike to the former lookout site on Sauk Mountain-September 7, 2008 (Sunday)

Looking west-southwest. The earth's shadow extends out in the atmosphere opposite the sun

First light...the sun rises on another day from this island in the sky

Emily pauses. Maybe she appreciates the sunrise too?

Man's best friend and man's shadow cast upon the summit ridge

Sauk mountain's shadow stretches out across the Skagit River valley

Looking south to the Sauk River valley from the former fire lookout site

Mt Rainier can be seen in the distance