Fertilizer, exhaust tied to alpine lake pollution Nov 7, 2009
DENVER - Airborne nitrogen pollution from vehicle exhaust and farm fertilizer is turning algae in the alpine lakes of Rocky Mountain National Park into junk food for fish, a study says. A similar phenomenon is occurring in Sweden and Norway, according to the study of about 90 high-elevation lakes set to be published in the journal Science on Friday. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Sitka police officer rescued after fall Oct 18, 2009
Kyle Ferguson, 31, was rescued early Friday morning after falling near Alpine Lake, about 10 miles north of Sitka. The U.S. Coast Guard, medics and members of the Sitka Mountain Rescue, responded to the scene. (Juneau Empire)
Team rescues Sitka hiker after fall down 'extreme slope' Oct 17, 2009
The Coast Guard launched an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter loaded with medics and members of Sitka Mountain Rescue to the scene near Alpine Lake, 10 miles north of Sitka. The chopper arrived on the scene about 10:30 p.m. and lowered the mountain rescue team to Ferguson, Rios said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Snowmass Mountain, CO USA Sep 20, 2009
With a long approach, views of alpine lakes, and high altitude scrambling, Snowmass has both spectacular views and a challenging climb ... After the lake the trail continues to switchback up a hill about another two miles to another, smaller alpine lake. (Suite101.com)
Take advantage of the gluttonous fall fish Sep 3, 2009
The alpine lake is seldom ice-free, so growth rates are slow. Years ago, a 9-year-old, 14-inch trout was caught there, said Chuck Brazil of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. (Anchorage Daily News)
50 fun facts about Hawaii as 50th star hits 50 Aug 31, 2009
34 The only alpine lake in Hawaii is on the Big Island, Lake Waiau, which lies near the top of Mauna Kea at an elevation of 13,002 feet. Held sacred in traditional Hawaiian beliefs, the shallow lake would trump Colorado's Pacific Tarn (13,435 feet) as the nation's highest if the undersea portion of the mountain - some additional 19,000 feet - counted. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Toll plaza victim was bus driver, church deacon Aug 13, 2009
"He loved people. He loved driving and he loved his co-workers," said bus driver Thomas Thomas, who fished with Everette at Alpine Lake. Thomas said Everette, who lived in San Leandro, was "a jovial guy. He would find light in anything.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
• Pat's picks Jul 26, 2009
It is a beautiful alpine lake south of Stanley. There is camping, hiking, fishing and all sorts of water sports. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Climbing Mt. Kenya via the Chogoria... May 28, 2009
Mintos Tarn is a deep blue alpine lake surrounded by giant groundsel and lobelia, framed by peaks and pinnacles. Unfortunately, overuse of this fragile alpine zone has polluted the tarn, which means that hikers must purify all drinking water. (Suite101.com)
Sun and Fun Bring Crowds to Lake Havasu City for Memorial Day Weekend May 24, 2009
The Countrys Highest Alpine Lake. Full of Attractions ture. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
