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Lessons in nature

Geology, geography together on the loop trail in Mountain Lakes Wilderness

Mountain Lakes Wilderness was one of Oregon's first wilderness areas, and at 36 square miles, remains one of the smallest. But its true claim to fame is being the only wilderness area in the U.S. whose boundaries form a perfect square.

It's a place where geometry and geology intersect to make....

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