Bourgeau has named the lakes Lacs des Arcs, and the
peak opposite Pigeon Mount, the one behind our camp, Grotto Mountain,
and a high peak to the west, on which the clouds were gathering and curling
about Windy Mountain.
![](HECTOR_JPEGS/Mt_Grotto.JPG)
Eugene
Bourgeau gave Grotto Mountain its name after noting the high-arched
cave on its slope.
![](HECTOR_JPEGS/Mt_Grotto_hole.JPG)
Can you pinpoint this closer view of "the Grotto."
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