The North Fork of the Flathead River runs 153-miles (246 km) from a remote valley northeast of Lake Koocanusa up in Canada in the Clark Range, and flows west. It then meets the Continental Divide and turns south, winding through a broad glacial valley. The river then crosses the Canada–US border into the state of Montana, where it begins to delineate the western boundary of Glacier National Park.
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On the western boundary of Glacier National Park there is a small bridge that crosses over the Flathead River. I always make a point when crossing that bridge to stop and take a picture. I love to see the different moods this place exhibits during the different seasons of the year.
SPRING: In this picture taken in the early Spring you can see the snow on the distant mountain tops while the snow down here in the valley has all melted off. The water is beautifully clear and blue as it drains the snow-melt runoff from the high mountains.
SUMMER: In this picture taken in the Summer the greenness has come back to the brush and trees... or rather what trees are still there after the last big fire that came through here a few years back. The water is slightly less clear, mostly from the intense rainstorm runoff which brings a lot of muddy minerals into the river.
FALL: In this picture in taken in mid autumn the amber colors of fall have kicked in and the meadows are glowing with vibrant colors as they get ready to shed their leaves in preparation for the oncoming harsh winter months.
WINTER: In this image taken after the very first snowfall in early winter, the mountains and meadows are covered in a light cloak of snow and the bears are all going into hibernation mode. The land is starting to freeze and the harshness is kicking in.
DEEP WINTER: In this image taken in late January, winter is in full mode with many feet of snow covering the mountains and meadows and the bitter-cold harshness kicked into full gear. The days are very short and the nights are brutal. Everything is looking forward to 8 - 12 more weeks before the spring arrives!
I lensed these images at different times while exploring this awe-inspiring wilderness area for my ongoing project, "Where Eagles Fly".
About The Project
Where Eagles Fly - The American Wilderness Expedition is my personal mission to introduce people to these amazing locations that surround us. I am piloting a bush plane while exploring and filming throughout the remote back-country areas of North America to raise awareness of the 47% of the USA and 90% of Canada that remain unpopulated wilderness.
About The Author
My name is Zedekiah Morse and I'm a Bush Pilot, Photographer, Explorer and Filmmaker. I live in the Rocky Mountains and devote my time and resources to exploring as much of the world as I can by air. If you wish to watch a short film detailing how I do my work and this project, go here.
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