I’m usually curious about the origins of names of places whenever they spark my curiosity. So naturally, I was curious why this lake is called Convict Lake. It sounds like the story behind it would be truly interesting. It did not disappoint…
So I went ahead and did a bit of research (OK, so I just typed in “Convict Lake,” and went straight to the Wikipedia entry) and this is what it says:
Convict Lake is a lake in the Sherwin Range of the Sierra Nevada in California, United States. It is known for its fishing and the dramatic mountains (including Mount Morrison) that surround it. Its surface lies at an elevation of 7,850 ft (2,393 m).
Convict Lake has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names. The lake, known to the Paiute as Wit-sa-nap, was renamed by settlers after an incident on September 23, 1871, wherein a group of convicts escaped from prison in Carson City, Nevada. A posse from Benton, California, led by Deputy Sheriff George Hightower, encountered the convicts near the head of what is now Convict Creek. Posse member Robert Morrison, a Benton merchant and Wells Fargo agent, was killed in the encounter, and Mount Morrison was named after him. A Native American guide/posse member, Mono Jim, was also killed in the gunfight, and nearby Mono Jim Peak was subsequently named in his honor. The convicts were captured the following day, two of whom were tried and executed in a makeshift court preceding. The rest were returned to the Nevada State Penitentiary in Carson City.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convict_Lake
Nevertheless, the whole place was quite refreshing mentally, physically, and spiritually, as it’s another outdoor destination which truly shows God’s majesty in His perfect creation; and to be able to share the experience with the family. ✝️
“Behind the scenes” 
As we wait for the camera to be set up 
Another beautiful creation of God
