Fall Giants at Heenan Lake: Chasing Trophy Lahontan Cutthroat

wildflowers Heenan lake

For years, Heenan Lake was just a quiet stop on fall hikes through Alpine County. The aspens out back of the lake turn brilliant in October, mule deer slip through the groves, and the wide bowl of water sits still under the shadow of Monitor Pass. I’d see float tubes dotting the surface and assume … Read more