A Mountain Oasis

Examine the photo and the clues we've provided below to pinpoint this location. Choose right and you could win a $100 BSA Supply Group gift card.

Photograph by Roger Morgan



I’m hiking along a rugged mountain trail when the trees open up to reveal a serene pool of crystal-blue water. The water in this lake—at least, I think it’s a lake—looks clean enough to drink, but I know better. Behind it is a massive rock formation. The two represent the perfect blend of jagged strength and peaceful beauty.

I sit down for a quick lunch—crackers and squeeze cheese, of course—and take a closer look at this cliff-like arrangement of rocks. I have faith that it has a name, but I have no idea what it could be.

I check the altimeter on my wristwatch. I’m at roughly 8,000 feet above sea level, but I feel sky high. Great hiking, mountain air—and squeeze cheese. This is what Scouting is all about.

After I stuff my trash into my backpack, I feel a change in the breeze telling me it’s almost time for the afternoon rainstorm. You can practically set your watch by the short showers out here. I will leave behind this peaceful retreat knowing that many more like it lie on the trail ahead.

But as I prepare to depart, one question remains: Where Am I?

DO YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? If the scene shown and described looks familiar, enter our “Where Am I?” reader contest. We’ll take all of the correct answers and select one entrant at random to receive a $100 gift card to the BSA’s Supply Group.

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