Wilderness is the canvas on which we sketch ourselves, and society often reflects its nature. Therefore, a community more truly reveals what is concealed. For some, the mirror is the door through which the soul frees itself by passing. For others, the pursuit of personal excellence is likened to polishing the mirror of the soul. What is concealed and what is revealed? What is the mask and what the mirror?
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever: Its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness; but still will keep a bower quiet for us, and a sleep full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing." --John Keats
In this panoramic image, you can spot each of the seven peaks making up a portion of the Cascade Range. From left to right: Broken Top, South Sister (Charity), Middle Sister (Hope), North Sister (Faith), Mount Washington, Three Fingered Jack, and Mount Jefferson. You can also see the Milky Way and a hint of the aurora borealis.
