Idanvan Lake, Katmai National Park

Idavan Lake was named for John Idavan, an old-time trapper and prospector in this region. After his death, he had a good friend scatter his ashes in the area so that he would be sure to find the "mother lode" that he couldn't find when he was alive.

©Photo by Anton Littau, Pilot Fred Anderson

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