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Critters of Cascade Lake at Moran State Park
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Join a ranger and learn about the critters that swim in and fly by Cascade Lake. Enjoy a family-friendly, interactive activity.
A bald eagle’s call pierces the air. Perched on the crown of a Douglas Fir, it scans Cascade Lake with laser-focused gold eyes. Perhaps it spots a Kokanee salmon that completes its entire lifecycle in freshwater. But the eagle is not the only one hunting for fish today. Splash! A river otter pops its whiskered face out of the lake, clasping a fish between its teeth. Another day passes at Cascade Lake, as life brims above and below the surface.
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