Chignik Lake, Alaska Peninsula
![a lake among rugged mountains with a flat wetland area in the foreground, greenish terrain but without trees](/photos/u/23a4029df607201df1a9ff8f38a9e95d-640.jpg)
Taken on Sep. 16, 2010
This photo shows Chignik Lake, one of the larger lakes in the Alaska Peninsula Mountains. The rugged terrain is typical of the region; note a complete lack of large trees in spite of the lush, green appearance throughout. Although this region supports quite a lot of woody plants, they are restricted to low, scrubby growth and shrubs.