




Shallow marshes, reed beds and wide-open views of Upper Banks Lake attract waterfowl, shorebirds and dramatic reflections on calm mornings. Photographers can capture bird behavior, minimalist lakescapes with distant basalt cliffs and colorful skies at sunrise/sunset. Access is via Pleasant Valley Rd NE with simple pull-off parking; roads may be gravel and muddy after rain. Best visits: dawn for bird activity and reflections, spring/fall migrations for species variety, and windless summer/late-s秋





Shallow marshes, reed beds and wide-open views of Upper Banks Lake attract waterfowl, shorebirds and dramatic reflections on calm mornings. Photographers can capture bird behavior, minimalist lakescapes with distant basalt cliffs and colorful skies at sunrise/sunset. Access is via Pleasant Valley Rd NE with simple pull-off parking; roads may be gravel and muddy after rain. Best visits: dawn for bird activity and reflections, spring/fall migrations for species variety, and windless summer/late-s秋